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Richard Oliver Obituary
CHENANGO FORKS - Richard William Oliver, age 61, of Chenango Forks and formerly of Ithaca, died Monday morning, November 26, 2007, at his residence. Mr. Oliver was born November 13, 1946, a son of the late Robert S. and Nettie G. Marshall Oliver. Richard enjoyed watching NASCAR and baseball, especially when the New York Yankees were playing. He also was an avid reader.
Survivors include his son, Richard Tyler Oliver; two sisters, Agnes (Stanley) House and Connie (Claude) Drake; six brothers, Robert (Callie) Oliver, Harold (Sandy) Oliver, James (Joanne) Oliver, Stanley (Bunny) Oliver, Frank (Rose) Oliver, and the late Charles Oliver; his former wife and caregiver, Sandra (Robert) Rice; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, cousins and an uncle.
Friends and family may call Thursday, November 29, 2007, from 9:30 until 10:15 a.m. at the Herson Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery with Full Military Honors.
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larry/karen newby
November 29, 2007
to the oliver family. we are so sorry for your loss. dick was a good man and will surely be missed you are all in our thoughts and prayers may god be with you all in your time of need.
Dorleen Relyea-Krauss
November 29, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Bob and Judy Szczerba
November 28, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
cindylou hyer
November 28, 2007
frank,rose and the hole gang sorry for your loss my heart is with you.
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