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Eugene Ketchum Obituary
Johnson City: 78, died Thursday, November 1, 2012 at the Wilson Memorial Hospital. He was predeceased by his infant daughter Deidre Maria Ketchum, his parents Vernon and Elleen Ketchum, sister Elleen. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Patricia Maria Ketchum, Johnson City,sons and daughters in law Kevin and Kathleen Ketchum, Amherst, NY, Marc and Sharon Ketchum, Endwell, brothers and sisters in law Berton (Patricia) Ketchum, Shokan, NY, Alfred (Dora Mae) Ketchum, Endicott, sisters and brother in law Joan (Robert) Rowlands, Johnson City, Sharon Clements of Cambridge Ontario Canada, grandchildren Conor, Jessica and also several nieces and nephews. He was a retired engineer from Singer Link Corp, an avid runner, golfer and had a hole in one. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:00 pm at the Barber Memorial Home, Inc., 428 Main St., Johnson City with Chaplain Bob Gaska officiating. Burial will be in Chenango Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barber Memorial Home, Inc., on Sunday from 2-5 pm.
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Paul and Arlene Sitkowski
November 5, 2012
So sorry for your lost, Gene was a great person, he will be missed.
Rev. Joseph Hein
November 5, 2012
Joan,
Very sorry to read of your loss. You and Bob are in my prayers.
November 4, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to Gene's family.
Brian and Eileen Southern
John Minckler
November 4, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Gene's family. today. I am in Annapolis MD.today at my son's home,otherwise I would be at Barber's this afternoon. This news on my iPad took me back a bit,since we lost Jake Houghtaling last week and now Gene. Both teammates of mine on the football team. Gene was one great halfback.I will miss him.....JOHN
Florian Novovesky
November 4, 2012
Deepest condolences to the family.
Worked with Gene for many years @ Link.
Great gentleman.
Robin Woolheater Shinners
November 3, 2012
To the Ketchum family my thoughts ans prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sincerely Robin Woolheater Shinners
Liz Kuhns
November 3, 2012
I will always remember Uncle Gene as a friendly,sweet man with a gentle spirit. Praying for Aunt Pat, Mark, Kevin and the rest of the family. May memories help you during this difficult time.
November 3, 2012
You were a great competitor Gene and we had some great football games together, both at JCHS and in back ,of Westover school. I know you are now with GOD and we will all miss you. Peace to all the Ketchum family.
Love, James Landon
Mike Celeste
November 3, 2012
To Gene's family--Gene was a quiet giant in that he led by example. Our days at JC Hi always saw Gene with a smile and his quiet character that was friendly to everyone. There are not enough people in this world like Gene and he will be missed. Treasure the fond memories you have.
Mike Celeste, JC '52.
Michele Lennon
November 3, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Gene. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
November 3, 2012
Dear: Pat, Kevin, Marc & family,
I'm so sorry for your loss, he was such a genuine sweet man. I will miss him a great deal.
Char & family
Suzanne Ketchum
November 3, 2012
We will miss you Uncle Gene. Rest in Peace.
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