Oneonta—Victor H. Umbach, 84, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

He was born September 27, 1940 in Schenevus, the son of George and Jenella (Cole) Umbach.

Victor graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School in Schenevus.

He married Margaret "Peggy" Holmes on October 9, 1965 at the West End Community Baptist Church in Oneonta.

Victor worked at Wilber National Bank among other jobs, and retired from Hartwick College.

He enjoyed spending time with his family; going to MAC vintage baseball games, as well as fishing and basketball.

He is survived by his children, Karen Lewis, Jeffrey and Tammie Umbach, Kevin Umbach, Heather Umbach and Amanda Miles; grandchildren, Jenella Mulhall, Michaela and Jeffrey Lowe, Brandi Force and Brad Seeley, Tyler and Caitlynn Force, Courtney Force and Wesley Jackson; great-grandchildren, Tori, Amelia, John "JT", Lennox and Jace; sister, Imogene and Jim Boone; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded by his parents, wife, Peggy, grandson, Jonathon Scott Umbach, and sisters Marian Griffith, Ellaner Hubbard, and Shirley Rode.

Visitation will be Noon to the funeral service at 1 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2025 at the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta.  The Rev. Fred Johnson will be officiating.

Interment will be at the Schenevus Cemetery.

Condolences to the family may be made at, www.lhpfuneralhome.com