Jack O. Aber, age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday (October 23, 2015) at the Hornell Gardens in Hornell, N.York where he had resided since August.
Born in Canisteo, N.York, September 16, 1928, the son of Laverne and Dorothy Ordway Aber, he had resided in Canisteo all his life. He attended Canisteo Central School and was a graduate of the Class of 1947. After graduation he attended Alfred State College and obtained his electrician license in 1949. He was a member of the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local 139 for 67 years. He worked for the union as an electrician for 42 years before retiring in 1990.
Jack had many hobbies and interests including ham radio operator, gun collector and target shooter. He also received his instrument technician diploma from the Spartan School of Aeronautics and was a small plane pilot for several years. Jack was a member of Morning Star Lodge #65 F&AM of Canisteo. He enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas for many years after his retirement and had a great love of the latest technology and always owned the latest Apple product.
Jack affectionately called "Obediah" and served his country as a member of the US Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Richard Aber in 1961 as well as his wife, the former Joyce Elaine Preston of Canisteo in March of 2008. They had been married since February 25, 1961.
He is survived by 3 daughters, Kathleen, Karen and Kristine; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Canisteo at the convenience of the family.
FUNERAL HOME:
Brown & Powers Funeral Home
6 Spruce Street
Canisteo, New York 14823
PUBLISHED IN THE CORNING LEADER ON OCT. 25, 2015
Born in Canisteo, N.York, September 16, 1928, the son of Laverne and Dorothy Ordway Aber, he had resided in Canisteo all his life. He attended Canisteo Central School and was a graduate of the Class of 1947. After graduation he attended Alfred State College and obtained his electrician license in 1949. He was a member of the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local 139 for 67 years. He worked for the union as an electrician for 42 years before retiring in 1990.
Jack had many hobbies and interests including ham radio operator, gun collector and target shooter. He also received his instrument technician diploma from the Spartan School of Aeronautics and was a small plane pilot for several years. Jack was a member of Morning Star Lodge #65 F&AM of Canisteo. He enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas for many years after his retirement and had a great love of the latest technology and always owned the latest Apple product.
Jack affectionately called "Obediah" and served his country as a member of the US Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Richard Aber in 1961 as well as his wife, the former Joyce Elaine Preston of Canisteo in March of 2008. They had been married since February 25, 1961.
He is survived by 3 daughters, Kathleen, Karen and Kristine; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Canisteo at the convenience of the family.
FUNERAL HOME:
Brown & Powers Funeral Home
6 Spruce Street
Canisteo, New York 14823
PUBLISHED IN THE CORNING LEADER ON OCT. 25, 2015
Jack O. Aber, age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday (October 23, 2015) at the Hornell Gardens in Hornell, N.York where he had resided since August.
Born in Canisteo, N.York, September 16, 1928, the son of Laverne and Dorothy Ordway Aber, he had resided in Canisteo all his life. He attended Canisteo Central School and was a graduate of the Class of 1947. After graduation he attended Alfred State College and obtained his electrician license in 1949. He was a member of the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local 139 for 67 years. He worked for the union as an electrician for 42 years before retiring in 1990.
Jack had many hobbies and interests including ham radio operator, gun collector and target shooter. He also received his instrument technician diploma from the Spartan School of Aeronautics and was a small plane pilot for several years. Jack was a member of Morning Star Lodge #65 F&AM of Canisteo. He enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas for many years after his retirement and had a great love of the latest technology and always owned the latest Apple product.
Jack affectionately called "Obediah" and served his country as a member of the US Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Richard Aber in 1961 as well as his wife, the former Joyce Elaine Preston of Canisteo in March of 2008. They had been married since February 25, 1961.
He is survived by 3 daughters, Kathleen, Karen and Kristine; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Canisteo at the convenience of the family.
FUNERAL HOME:
Brown & Powers Funeral Home
6 Spruce Street
Canisteo, New York 14823
PUBLISHED IN THE CORNING LEADER ON OCT. 25, 2015
Born in Canisteo, N.York, September 16, 1928, the son of Laverne and Dorothy Ordway Aber, he had resided in Canisteo all his life. He attended Canisteo Central School and was a graduate of the Class of 1947. After graduation he attended Alfred State College and obtained his electrician license in 1949. He was a member of the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local 139 for 67 years. He worked for the union as an electrician for 42 years before retiring in 1990.
Jack had many hobbies and interests including ham radio operator, gun collector and target shooter. He also received his instrument technician diploma from the Spartan School of Aeronautics and was a small plane pilot for several years. Jack was a member of Morning Star Lodge #65 F&AM of Canisteo. He enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas for many years after his retirement and had a great love of the latest technology and always owned the latest Apple product.
Jack affectionately called "Obediah" and served his country as a member of the US Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Richard Aber in 1961 as well as his wife, the former Joyce Elaine Preston of Canisteo in March of 2008. They had been married since February 25, 1961.
He is survived by 3 daughters, Kathleen, Karen and Kristine; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Canisteo at the convenience of the family.
FUNERAL HOME:
Brown & Powers Funeral Home
6 Spruce Street
Canisteo, New York 14823
PUBLISHED IN THE CORNING LEADER ON OCT. 25, 2015
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