Richard
Richard J. Steitzer
d. January 6, 2012
Richard J. Steitzer Sr.
North Hornell
Richard J. Steitzer, 78, of Seneca Rd., passed away Friday (January 6, 2012) at Strong Hospital Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Born in Towanda, PA, January 29, 1933, the son of Joseph and Margaret Steitzer, he had resided in the Hornell area since the late 1950's. Richard graduated from Towanda High and worked for 38 years as an Area Manager for the Coca-Cola Company in Elmira. He was a member of the Hornell Kiwanis Club serving as former Treasurer, the Hornell Elks Club of which he was heavily involved with the Fishing Derbies, the Hornell Assoc., a Former Little League Coach, Former volunteer fireman for the North Hornell Fire Dept., an active blood donor and an avid sportsman, his favorite football team being the Buffalo Bills as well as an avid hunter.
He was predeceased by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Nedra (Cook) Steitzer whom he married in 1953, one son; Richard (Kimberley) Steitzer Jr. of Clifton Park, one daughter; Debra Steitzer of Hornell, one sister; Helen (Don) Smith of Winter Park Fl, one brother; Joe (Betty) Steitzer of Towanda PA, grandchildren; Richie (Heather) Steitzer, Cassie (John) Dibble, Kevin Steitzer, Kenny Fronk and Jennifer (Jimmy) Reese, great grandchildren; Isabella, Danika, Justin and Tommy, as well as several nieces and nephews.
To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com . The family is being assisted by Adam E. DuBois.
Honoring Richard's wishes there will be no calling hours. A private Memorial Service will be held at the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home at the convenience of the family.
Richard's family wishes to thank the Hornell Ambulance, St. James Mercy Hospital, Mercy Flight and a special thanks to Officer Steve Groves of the NYS Troopers.
Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the American Heart Assoc. PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220.
North Hornell
Richard J. Steitzer, 78, of Seneca Rd., passed away Friday (January 6, 2012) at Strong Hospital Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Born in Towanda, PA, January 29, 1933, the son of Joseph and Margaret Steitzer, he had resided in the Hornell area since the late 1950's. Richard graduated from Towanda High and worked for 38 years as an Area Manager for the Coca-Cola Company in Elmira. He was a member of the Hornell Kiwanis Club serving as former Treasurer, the Hornell Elks Club of which he was heavily involved with the Fishing Derbies, the Hornell Assoc., a Former Little League Coach, Former volunteer fireman for the North Hornell Fire Dept., an active blood donor and an avid sportsman, his favorite football team being the Buffalo Bills as well as an avid hunter.
He was predeceased by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Nedra (Cook) Steitzer whom he married in 1953, one son; Richard (Kimberley) Steitzer Jr. of Clifton Park, one daughter; Debra Steitzer of Hornell, one sister; Helen (Don) Smith of Winter Park Fl, one brother; Joe (Betty) Steitzer of Towanda PA, grandchildren; Richie (Heather) Steitzer, Cassie (John) Dibble, Kevin Steitzer, Kenny Fronk and Jennifer (Jimmy) Reese, great grandchildren; Isabella, Danika, Justin and Tommy, as well as several nieces and nephews.
To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com . The family is being assisted by Adam E. DuBois.
Honoring Richard's wishes there will be no calling hours. A private Memorial Service will be held at the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home at the convenience of the family.
Richard's family wishes to thank the Hornell Ambulance, St. James Mercy Hospital, Mercy Flight and a special thanks to Officer Steve Groves of the NYS Troopers.
Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the American Heart Assoc. PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220.
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