Charles H. Ryder

RYDER, Charles H.
age 94 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Monday September 22, 2008 at Bethany Manor. Charles was born on June 2, 1914 in Knoxville, PA the son of the late William J. and Edith Bonney Ryder. He was a Veteran of WWII serving his country with the U.S. Army. Charles was a graduate of Lawrenceville High School and graduated from the Mansfield State Teachers College in 1937. He was a Music Teacher in Little Marsh and Westfield, PA, he worked for Eclipse for over 25 years and was the owner and operator of Ryder's Music Store. Mr. Ryder was a member of the Oakwood Methodist Church in Elmira Heights and a member of the trailer club. He was given the gift of music and shared that gift by performing in the Elmira and Corning Symphony Orchestra's, The Bill Butler Orchestra, the Elmiran's and also in the Army Band. He was a former Mason. Charles was pre-deceased by his sister Dorothy Scarlett and brother William Ryder. Mr. Ryder is survived by his wife Marian Garner Ryder; son and daughter-in-law: Alan and Phyllis Ryder of Big Flats, NY; daughters and sons-in-law: Barbara and Ron Roach of Pittsford, NY; Cheryl and David Thurkins of Painted Post, NY; 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 4 nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Thursday September 25, 2008 from 7-9 PM. On Friday September 26, 2008 calling hours will be held from 1 PM-2 PM at the Oakwood United Methodist Church in Elmira Heights, NY. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM at the conclusion of calling hours. The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember Charles through memorials to the Oakwood United Methodist Church or to a charity of one's choice.