Harry L. Fancher

Harry L. Fancher, 87, of Unadilla, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 20, 2007, from injuries sustained in an automobile-pedestrian accident on New York State Highway Route 7 in the town of Unadilla.
He was born Feb. 21, 1920, in the town of Kortright, the son of the late Ward and Nellie (Miller) Fancher.
Harry was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army from 1942 until 1945.
He was married to Bertha Caskey on Feb. 17, 1979, in Otego.
Harry retired in 1985, as a toolmaker from Amphenol Corp. of Sidney, following 44 years of employment.
He was a member of the Sidney American Legion Post No. 183, Sidney Masonic Lodge No. 801, and a life member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Lodge No. 1529.
Harry is survived by his wife, Bertha C. Fancher, of Unadilla; his sons and daughter-in-law, Lawrence J. Fancher of Sidney and Thomas H. and Stephanie Fancher of Saginaw, Mich.; his stepson, William R. Jubin and Bonnie Fortier of Endicott; his grandchildren, James Prestidge, Charles Fancher, Annoica Ingram, April Turnage and Andreé Rouse; his great-grandchildren, Joshua, Mia, Lauren, Naida and Camden; also nephews and a cousin.
He was predeceased by his son, Richard W. Fancher; his brother, Ward Fancher; and his sister, Ida Schlisman.
Graveside services will be held later in the spring in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Unadilla.
There will be no calling hours at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements are by the Westcott Funeral Home Inc., 123 Main St., Unadilla, under the supervision of James S. Westcott and James C. Magee, funeral directors.