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Timothy Claven Obituary
He was born on May 31, 1950 in Amsterdam, N.Y. a son of James and Dorothy Glenar Claven. He married Karen Wimett on June 5, 1976 in Cochran Memorial Church in Oneida Castle. He was a graduate of Canajoharie High School in 1969.
Tim served in the U.S. Navy during the Viet Nam War from 1969 to 1971. He was the owner and operator of Johnson Monument Company on Glenwood Avenue in Oneida for over 30 years until his illness. He was a member of the Oneida American Legion Post No. 169.
Surviving are his wife, Karen, at home; three sons, Christopher, Jeremy and Sean Claven, all of Oneida; one daughter, Autumn of Oneida; two brothers, James and David Claven, both of Cleveland, N.Y.; two sisters, Melodie Ciani of Oneida and Amy Claven of Cortland, N.Y. and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral and burial service will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.
FIORE FUNERAL HOME
303 Main St.
Oneida, N.Y. 13421
(315) 363-6100
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for Timothy Claven
Kathy Kelly
May 13, 2014
Karen and family, so sorry for your loss.
May 12, 2014
I went to school with David at Camden High school. Just want to say I am sorry for your loss. Deana March
Kathy Clinch-Hoffman
May 11, 2014
Karen so very sorry to hear of Tim's passing. God Bless you all.
Debbi Tuttle
May 9, 2014
Karen - so sorry to hear about Tim. I remember when you first fell in love way back when. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 8, 2014
dear Karen and family,so sorry for your loss tim was a wonderful man.we really appreciated everything he did for my daughter.he did a wonderful job.he will be missed by many people.
Kelly, Morris and Andrew Lamberti
May 8, 2014
Karen and family,
So very sorry to hear of Tims passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are very sorry for your loss. Tim sure knew how to throw a family reunion (Wampsville or BUST! (1986) Will never forget the great time we all had! May the love and comfort of family and friends help you all get through this very difficult time! Tim with your Angel wings FLY HIGH DEAR COUSIN FLY HIGH!!! May God bless you!
Deb Sullivan
May 8, 2014
Karen and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Elinor and Art Broga
May 8, 2014
Karen and family - thinking of you at this very sad time.
May 8, 2014
Karen,
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Jerry & Audrey Seymour
connie meyers
May 7, 2014
Karen,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I know the pain you are going through and I hope that time will heal your pain.
Joe n Lori Strong
May 7, 2014
sincere sympathy to Tims family...he was a wonderful man. We had many conversations together....REST IN PEACE COMRADE, REST IN PEACE
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