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1926
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2011
Allen Scribner Obituary
RHINEBECK - Allen J. Scribner, Jr, 84, of Rhinebeck, NY, died Friday, June 3, 2011. He had been a resident of the Terraces at Brookmeade and the Baptist Nursing Home for the past 16 months.
Mr. Scribner was employed by IBM in Kingston, NY for 37 years: the last 28 years in management. He retired in 1985.
Born December 22, 1926 in Kingston, NY, he was the son of the late Ellen & Allen J. Scribner, Sr. He married the love of his life, Katherine Whitney, who predeceased him on June 22, 2005. Allen served his country as a Sergeant in the US Army during WWII in the Philippines.
Allen Is survived by 2 daughters: Kathleen Bihn of Poughkeepsie, and Charlene Fraske of Saugerties, 1 son: Allen J. Scribner, III, of North Carolina, 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and 1 sister: Muriel Whitaker of Kingston.
A daughter, Darlene Troccia of New Hampshire, and 2 brothers, Ernie & Norman Scribner, predeceased him. Allen was an active member of the IBM Senior Bowling League in Poughkeepsie and was an avid golfer. He was very proud of his hole-in-one at College Hill Golf Course in 1999.
He was a communicant of the Church of the Good Shepherd, and volunteered at Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinebeck.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, Jun. 7th, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Rhinebeck, NY. Burial with military honors will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Kingston.
Friends may call at the Burnett & White Funeral Home, 91 E. Market St, Rhinebeck, on Monday, Jun. 6th, from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Baptist Home, 46 Brookmeade Dr, Rhinebeck, NY 12572. The family of Allen J. Scribner would like to express their sincere, heart-felt gratitude for the endless compassion and professional care and love given to our father.
For directions, or to sign the online guest book, please visit www.Burnett-White.com.
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Karen Wayboer
June 6, 2011
Allen, I was sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You and your family our in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Hoard
June 4, 2011
Kathi, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Linda
Barbara Fischetti
June 4, 2011
Our condolences for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts.
DOC & Janet
Art-Med O'Donnell-Lizotte
June 4, 2011
Char-B.....
Med and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. I know that there isn't much we can say at a time like this, but please know that you and your family are in out thoughts and prayers. We wish we could be there for you.
Love to you
XOXOXO
Art & Med
Karen Rugar
June 4, 2011
Char, Sincerest sympathy and prayers to you and your family at this difficult time. I can see, by your dad's picture, that he was a very fun loving man.
With love and blessings,
Karen Rugar (Catcher/BC Bombers) from 'years' ago.
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