William G. "Bill" Stone Sr.

William G. "Bill" Stone Sr. obituary, Bath, NY

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William Stone Obituary

Stone, William "Bill" G., Sr.

William "Bill" G. Stone Sr., a resident of the Veterans' Administration Facility in Bath, NY, went home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2014. Mr. Stone was born on March 7, 1920, in Elmira, NY, to Sydney Stone and Louise Stone Sechrist. He was twice married, first to Dorothy Dodge Stone and secondly to Carmella (Betty) Ladonne Stone. Bill graduated from Elmira Southside High School with the class of 1939. William was selected to be a member of the Chemung County Sports Hall of Fame for his participation and excellence in the sports of wrestling and boxing. He enlisted in the U.S. Army prior to World War II. He was deployed with the 9th Infantry Division during World War II, where he served as a staff sergeant, and saw action in the European, African, and Middle Eastern Campaigns. He received medals including medals for Good Conduct and a Bronze Star for heroic and meritorious achievement. William worked at the former Remington Rand, and he retired from the United States Postal Service, where he worked as Assistant Superintendent of Mails, overseeing the Elmira Postal Sectional Center. Following retirement from the USPS, Bill volunteered with the American Red Cross of Steuben County and was a Patient Advocate Representative at Corning Hospital. He belonged to the American Legion, Veterans' of Foreign Wars, and the Lions Club. Left to cherish Mr. Stone's memory are sons: William, Jr. (Brenda) Stone of Montgomery, TX; Gregory (Sue) Stone of Summerfield, FL; Randall Stone of Auburndale, FL, Lawrence Stone of Strasburg, VA, and step-son, Jerry Bower of Reno, NV; daughters: Danielle (Doug) Woodward of Horseheads, and Tamara (Jerry) Lipscomb of Montrose, WV, and daughters-in-law Carol Stone of Odessa, NY and Eura Kang Stone of Albany; grandchildren: Stephanie Woodward, William Stone 3rd (Audrey), Chad Woodward (Jessica), Ryan (Sarah) Woodward, Grant Woodward, Lauren Stone, Joshua Lipscomb, Elijah Lipscomb, Preston Lipscomb, Kristen (Dave) Heichel, Katie (Kyle) Holtz, Kelly Stone, Mary Stone, and 17 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, Sydney and Louise; his step-father Ronald Sechrist, wives Dorothy and Carmella, Carol June Bodine, Ronald (Duke) Sechrist, Darrell Sechrist, Ronda Hall, and granddaughter Aleena Lipscomb. A Memorial Service is planned to be held Monday, April 7, 2014, at the Pennsylvania Avenue Methodist Church at 3 p.m. in Pine City, NY. The Reverend Bill Vallet officiating the service and military honors will be conveyed. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY. To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com

Published by Star-Gazette on Apr. 6, 2014.
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Tamara,
My sincere Condolences to you and your Family on the loss of your Father. His service to his country is deeply appreciated.
May your fond memories give you comfort during this difficult time.

Lorrie (MacBlane) LaDuke

April 7, 2014

I didn't get a chance to know Bill very well because my visits were short. But I do want the family to know how much I appreciated what Bill did for my Aunt Betty. She looked out for me when I was young and it was good to know someone was giving her the great care she needed toward the end. She thought the world of him.

Len Bower

PS: If you have contact information for my cousin Jerry, could you email it to me at [email protected]? Thanks.

Len Bower

April 7, 2014

Danielle,
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Kelly Leipold

April 7, 2014

I consider myself among the fortunate ones to have known Uncle Danny,
His memories will always be cherished in my heart. He was always showing us some sort of magic trick. I still don't know how he picked me up by my ears. My condolences to the Stone Kids. You were blessed to have had such a wonderful father. My Prayers are with you.

Carol Dodge

April 7, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time,Stony.

Bil&Jill Wood

April 7, 2014

Tammy, we're thinking about you all and pray that God will be with you there in New York. From his obituary he was a great man and nobody knows that as well as you do. Take care and or thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you. Phil and Kittie Carr.

Kittie and Phil Carr

April 6, 2014

Danielle and family, I am so sorry! Your Dad was a special man and he knew how very much you loved him. Cherish all of your wonderful memories. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers, now and always. Miss you all and think of you often. Love to you, Donna and Dan

Donna Donahue

April 6, 2014

In memory of my "Uncle Danny".

Donna Burnett

April 6, 2014

My deepest sympathy to Randy, Katie and family. Sincerely, Jackie

Jacqueline Stocum

April 6, 2014

Sorry to hear about your dad. The end of an era. I am unable to come to the memorial but I will be thinking of you all. Love Lissa Post Depew

Lissa Depew

April 6, 2014

So sorry, Bill was a great guy.

Jerry Sweeney

April 6, 2014

My condolences. Another member of our wonderful family gone. How sad. We were so fortunate to have Uncle Bill in our lives. I'll never forget his handshake. He will be missed.
Tom Dodge

April 6, 2014

Your family is in our thoughts. We care.

Sheila and Martin Brown

April 6, 2014

Randy. My condolences. you're dad lived a long life. God bless you,
Dan Reagan

April 6, 2014

God's in control! Rest in Peace!

April 6, 2014

DANIELLE,TAMARA AND FAMILY YOU R IN OUR PRAYERS MAY GOD BLESS YOU. THE LORD HAS A NEW ANGEL TO WATCH OVER U ALL.

PATTI ROUSE

April 6, 2014

Condolences to all the family. It is wonderful how faithfully he served his country. May God be your source of strength and comfort. Sincerely Del and Jeanne Bleiler.

April 5, 2014

Uncle Danny, you will be dearly miss by many. Now I have no one to call me "Punkin Marie"! Tell everyone in heaven how much I miss them. You were always so nice to me, and I will always love you.
You "Lovin" Niece,
"Punkin Marie"

Donna Burnett

April 5, 2014

May this true hero rest in peace. Our condolences to all the members of his family. JD and Ann Richmond

JD and Ann Richmond

April 5, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Greg and Patrice Holtz

April 5, 2014

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