Edward James Duffer, 76, passed away on Tuesday July 26 with his family present in his room.
Ed was born on February 18, 1940 to Albert and Beulah Marolf Duffer in Croghan. He was disabled after a head trauma during his childhood. He lived at home and for some years at Rome State School. He then moved to the Lewis County General Hospital Extended Care Facility which he called home for 40 plus years on the fourth floor.
Ed enjoyed the holidays, especially Christmas where he often played Santa for the family parties. He also looked forward to his birthday and his annual visit to the Lewis County Fair. Ed was always interested in cars, trucks and animals of all kind. Ed showed his love for his family and his extended family of friends and staff. Ed was part of the ARC program for many years retiring from this in 2014.
Ed is survived by his three brothers; his three sisters; sixteen nieces and nephews, and at least that many in the next generation; also aunts, uncles and cousins.
Ed is predeceased by his parents Albert and Beulah, a nephew Ricky Berwick, two brothers in law, Frank Berwick and Frank Washburn, and a sister in law Joan (Joie) Duffer.
... A graveside committal service will be held... in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Croghan...
Ed was born on February 18, 1940 to Albert and Beulah Marolf Duffer in Croghan. He was disabled after a head trauma during his childhood. He lived at home and for some years at Rome State School. He then moved to the Lewis County General Hospital Extended Care Facility which he called home for 40 plus years on the fourth floor.
Ed enjoyed the holidays, especially Christmas where he often played Santa for the family parties. He also looked forward to his birthday and his annual visit to the Lewis County Fair. Ed was always interested in cars, trucks and animals of all kind. Ed showed his love for his family and his extended family of friends and staff. Ed was part of the ARC program for many years retiring from this in 2014.
Ed is survived by his three brothers; his three sisters; sixteen nieces and nephews, and at least that many in the next generation; also aunts, uncles and cousins.
Ed is predeceased by his parents Albert and Beulah, a nephew Ricky Berwick, two brothers in law, Frank Berwick and Frank Washburn, and a sister in law Joan (Joie) Duffer.
... A graveside committal service will be held... in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Croghan...
Edward James Duffer, 76, passed away on Tuesday July 26 with his family present in his room.
Ed was born on February 18, 1940 to Albert and Beulah Marolf Duffer in Croghan. He was disabled after a head trauma during his childhood. He lived at home and for some years at Rome State School. He then moved to the Lewis County General Hospital Extended Care Facility which he called home for 40 plus years on the fourth floor.
Ed enjoyed the holidays, especially Christmas where he often played Santa for the family parties. He also looked forward to his birthday and his annual visit to the Lewis County Fair. Ed was always interested in cars, trucks and animals of all kind. Ed showed his love for his family and his extended family of friends and staff. Ed was part of the ARC program for many years retiring from this in 2014.
Ed is survived by his three brothers; his three sisters; sixteen nieces and nephews, and at least that many in the next generation; also aunts, uncles and cousins.
Ed is predeceased by his parents Albert and Beulah, a nephew Ricky Berwick, two brothers in law, Frank Berwick and Frank Washburn, and a sister in law Joan (Joie) Duffer.
... A graveside committal service will be held... in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Croghan...
Ed was born on February 18, 1940 to Albert and Beulah Marolf Duffer in Croghan. He was disabled after a head trauma during his childhood. He lived at home and for some years at Rome State School. He then moved to the Lewis County General Hospital Extended Care Facility which he called home for 40 plus years on the fourth floor.
Ed enjoyed the holidays, especially Christmas where he often played Santa for the family parties. He also looked forward to his birthday and his annual visit to the Lewis County Fair. Ed was always interested in cars, trucks and animals of all kind. Ed showed his love for his family and his extended family of friends and staff. Ed was part of the ARC program for many years retiring from this in 2014.
Ed is survived by his three brothers; his three sisters; sixteen nieces and nephews, and at least that many in the next generation; also aunts, uncles and cousins.
Ed is predeceased by his parents Albert and Beulah, a nephew Ricky Berwick, two brothers in law, Frank Berwick and Frank Washburn, and a sister in law Joan (Joie) Duffer.
... A graveside committal service will be held... in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Croghan...
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