E. Allen Witter of Almond, New York, died at his home following a long illness at the age of 93.
He was the son of H. Emmett and Eola (Allen) Witter and was born on July 21, 1894, at Alfred. He attended the Alfred Agricultural and Technical Institute and was employed there as a herdsman for some years. Later he was proprietor of a feed store in Almond and operated an insurance agency. Although active in the Almond Union of Churches, he retained his membership in the Alfred Seventh Day Baptist Church. He was mayor of the Village of Almond and a justice of the peace.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Gladys (Makeley) Witter; two daughters, Muriel Keeney of East Lansing, Michigan, and Marilyn Burnside of Worthington, Indiana; two sons, Bruce of Utica, New York, and Carroll of LaJolla, California; a sister, Frances Johnson of Severna Park, Maryland; and grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at Hornell, New York, with Rev. James Moser, Rev. J. Henry and Rev. Albert N. Rogers officiating.
E. Allen Witter of Almond, New York, died at his home following a long illness at the age of 93.
He was the son of H. Emmett and Eola (Allen) Witter and was born on July 21, 1894, at Alfred. He attended the Alfred Agricultural and Technical Institute and was employed there as a herdsman for some years. Later he was proprietor of a feed store in Almond and operated an insurance agency. Although active in the Almond Union of Churches, he retained his membership in the Alfred Seventh Day Baptist Church. He was mayor of the Village of Almond and a justice of the peace.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Gladys (Makeley) Witter; two daughters, Muriel Keeney of East Lansing, Michigan, and Marilyn Burnside of Worthington, Indiana; two sons, Bruce of Utica, New York, and Carroll of LaJolla, California; a sister, Frances Johnson of Severna Park, Maryland; and grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at Hornell, New York, with Rev. James Moser, Rev. J. Henry and Rev. Albert N. Rogers officiating.
Family Members
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Charles Henry Witter
1881–1961
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George Franklin Witter
1882–1905
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Laura Janette Witter Witter
1884–1974
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Harriet Ethel Witter Wilcox
1886–1983
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John Edward Witter
1888–1892
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Clara Eola Witter Burdick
1889–1925
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Julia Etta Witter
1892–1972
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Belle Arlene Witter
1893–1903
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Phalla Elizabeth Witter
1896–1896
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Adrian E. Witter
1897–1919
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