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John VanOrman Obituary
Rochester: 79, died Aug. 16, 2008 after a brief illness. John was born on January 25, 1929 in Marion, NY the son of Robert P. and Elsie Frine VanOrman. He was a veteran of the United States Army and had a love of music and theater. John had worked as a display artist for Sibleys in Rochester and also at the Rochester Public Library. John is survived by his sisters Marilyn Culver of Palmyra and Cynthia Herbst of Macedon; sister-in-law Shirley VanOrman of Buffalo and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and many friends.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, Aug. 25 at 1pm at Christ Church, 141 East Ave., Rochester with a reception to follow at the church. In memory of John, please consider contributions to a charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Robert L. Yost Funeral Home, Inc.
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Arlene Dempsey
August 20, 2008
I worked with John for several years at the Rochester Public Library.
We still corresponded every Christmas. I always enjoyed John's sense of humor and his belief in doing what was the right thing to do. We shared a love of antiques and art; especially Maxfield Parrish. We had many nice conversations. I still always think about him and a fellow co-worker Sandra has written me about him and news at the library. I will miss John.
Sincerely, Arlene Dempsey
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