Worcester
Donald H. Fancher, 82, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012 at his residence.
He was born on December 9, 1929 in Richmondville; the son of Hayward and Ethel (Henness) Fancher.
Donald married Leona Kniskern on December 15, 1949. She predeceased him on February 1, 2005.
He worked at the Worcester Creamery as a milk inspector for many years.
Donald is survived by a his daughter, Donna and Randy Lewis of Auburn, GA, his sons, Steven and Amy Fancher of Worcester, Scott and Angela Fancher of Schenevus and Randall and Marie Fancher of Worcester, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, 2 nieces, Kathy and Karen, a nephew Mike, a brother Paul Fancher of Decatur, a sister Shirley Eichhorn of Laurens, many other nieces and nephews, and a dear friend Anna Weidman of Richmondville.
He was predeceased by his brothers Francis and Harold Fancher and a sister Dorothy Yates.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2012 at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Worcester. Donald's great-niece Melissa McCarthy will officiate the service.
Memorial contributions may be made in loving memory of Donald to the Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.skinnerfuneralchapel.com.
The E.J. Skinner Co. Funeral Chapel in Worcester is assisting the family.