Davenport - John D. Guntert, 68, passed away at his home on February 16, 2017.

He was born October 11, 1948 in Stamford, NY the son of Ernest and Jean (Wiltsie) Guntert.

John was a United States Marines veteran serving in Vietnam.

He married Joanna Irwin on June 29, 1991 in Binghamton. They have been friends since the Ninth grade.

John was a master mechanic at Country Club in Oneonta for 35 years.

John's faith was most important to him. He belonged to the Jehovah's Witnesses congregation in Stamford.

He was a man that did everything, if something needed to be done he did it.

He is survived by his wife, Joanna Guntert of Davenport; daughters, Celia Daniels of Binghamton, and Cynthia and Josh Crain of Dundee; grandchildren, Hunter, Hanna, Kylin and Wyatt; sister, Marilyn and Jim Bassani of Schenectady; brother, Ed and Jackie Guntert of Middleburgh; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents and brothers, Carl and Joseph Guntert.

A memorial service will be held 1 pm Saturday, March 25, 2017 at The Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 43 1/2 Railroad Ave, Stamford.

A reception will follow at 2:30 PM at the Davenport Fire Department,15838 State Highway 23, Davenport.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Jehovah's Witnesses congregation at 43 1/2 Railroad Ave., Stamford, NY 12167.

Online condolences may be sent to, www.lhpfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are by Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta.