Obituary of Raymond Lloyd Herdeker

Raymond L. Herdeker Afton, NY Raymond L. Herdeker, 85, of Afton, NY passed away peacefully on March 18, 2013 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Ray was born September 30, 1927 in Bainbridge, NY, and is predeceased by his parents Ruth and Albert Herdeker. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Lillian Herdeker; sister, Rose Peck; son, Albert Herdeker of Colorado; daughter, Deborah Donlon (Steve) of Binghamton; son, Michael Parsons (Marilyn) of Boynton Beach, FL; daughter, Cheryl Harmon (Richard) of Lisle, NY; son, Matthew Herdeker (Jeanne) of Winter Garden, FL; grandchildren: Jamie Redner (Dennis), Michael Thorne, Anthony Harmon, Amber Harmon, Gabrielle Parsons and Emily Herdeker; great-granddaughter, Jenna Thorne; nephew, Marshall; nieces, Jennifer and Roberta and his faithful companions, Teddi and Roxie. Ray served in the United States Navy, then worked for Scintilla (Bendix/Amphenol) for 44 years before retiring in 1990. He also served as Afton Town Justice, was a member of the Afton Presbyterian Church and played semi-pro football for the Sidney Cardinals. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, yard work and rooting for the New York Yankees, New York Giants and the Syracuse Orangemen Basketball team. His work ethic was inspiring and appreciated by all. A memorial service in Ray's memory will be held at the Afton Presbyterian Church on Academy Street on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 6:00pm. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County, 21 Hayes Street Norwich, NY 13815. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.