GENEVA - Earnest VanKoughnet, 82, of Geneva St., passed away on Sunday (March 29, 2015) in Geneva General Hospital.
Friends may call at the DeVaney-Bennett Funeral Home, 181 N. Main St., Geneva on Thursday (April 2, 2015) from 10:00 a.m. till 12 noon. Funeral Services will follow at 12 noon in the funeral home. Retired Major Pat Beaman of the Salvation Army will officiate. Burial will be in Joslyn Cemetery, Oaks Corners.
Earnest was born in Salamanca, N.Y., and has been a resident of Geneva for many years. He was the son of the late Major Earnest and Florence Dotey VanKoughnet. He was a graduate of Batavia High School and previously worked for Sears Roebuck and was a salesman for Air-Way Vacuum Cleaners. He also sold CB radio equipment. Earnest had many friends through the radio, CB radio and Amateur Radio and tape sponsoring clubs. He was a former member of the Geneva Lions Club.
He is survived by his wife, of 59 years, Ruth; his brother, Lyle (Yolanda) VanKoughnet of Port Orange, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews; and his seeing-eye-dog, Percy. He was predeceased by his sister, Una Campbell.
For those wishing to write a note of condolence, please visit www.devaneybennettfh.com.

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Published by Finger Lakes Times from Mar. 30 to Apr. 1, 2015.

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April 17, 2015

Dear. Ruth,
I just learned of Earnie's death and am so sorry for your loss. I pray God will give you the strength to find comfort and peace in your many memories of your 59 years together. I knew you and Earnie when we were members of the CB club out of Geneva. I remember our monthly meetings in the building down by the Lake and all of the events we helped to sponsor with our radio communication. it was a long time ago but you and Earnie were always very special people. With my deepest sympathy, Nancy Taylor

Terri Roberts Egan

April 1, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to you. I remember Earnie, Ruth and his dog coming to our house many, many times to fix my mom's vacuum cleaner or bring supplies. I remember those times fondly. Service was a specialty back then and you were the best!

Nancy and Joe Palmisano

March 30, 2015

Dear Ruth and Family,

Read of Ernie's passing in today's newspaper. Sending you and your family our heartfelt sympathies. Ernie was such an icon of the Geneva landscape. We will long remember him and his kind ways.

May God bless you in the days ahead with many warm and happy memories.

Nancy and Joe Palmisano

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