| Date of Birth | November 5, 1948 |
| Passed Away | May 18, 2025 |
| Service Date | May 21, 2025 |
| Service Time | 03:00 PM |
| Service Location | Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home, 285 Main St., Hornell |
Larry Eugen Wilt
COHOCTON – Larry Eugene Wilt, 76, of Mattoon Road (Town of Fremont) passed away early Sunday morning (May 18, 2025) surrounded by his family, at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, NY, after a lengthy illness.
Born in Meyersdale, PA on Oct. 5, 1948 he was a son of the late Bruce and Alice (Mishler) Wilt. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his infant son, Jason Wilt and his brother, Jimmy Lee Wilt.
At the age of 18 Larry moved to Niagara Falls, NY where he later met and married his wife, Diana Lois (Weber) Wilt on Aug. 15, 1970. They raised their family there and Larry was employed at Redland Stone Quarry and was a member of the Operating Engineers Local Union #463 in Lockport.
They eventually moved to the Southern Tier where he loved to spend time in the woods hunting.
Larry was a devoted family man who adored his entire family; they were his whole life. He will be remembered for being extremely loyal to his family and friends; he would give his shirt off his back to anyone who needed it. His motto was “family first and everything else will fall in place.” Larry will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He is lovingly survived by his wife of nearly 55 years, Diana; two sons, Jonathan (Amy) Wilt of Newfane, NY and Jusin (Wendi) Wilt of Apalachin, NY; four grandchildren, Joshua, Jarod, Zackori and Hannah Wilt; one sister, Tina Wilt of Hagerstown, MD; three sisters-in-law, Jean Guiliani, Trish Timko and Eileen Weber; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are 1-3 p.m. Wednesday (May 21, 2025) at the Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home, 285 Main St., Hornell where a funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Private interment will take place at the convenience of his family.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute to the American Heart Association, in memory of his infant son, Jason. Donations may be sent to the Western New York Heart Association, 25 Hazelwood Drive, Buffalo, NY 14228. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
The Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home is honored to assist Larry’s family with the arrangements.
Online condolences or remembrances of Larry are welcome below at “Share a Memory” or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home.
To the best bonus Papa there ever was, you will be missed. Thinking of our bonus family as you navigate through this rough time. We love you guys!
Blooming Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Larry Eugene Wilt by Emma & Tyler Moore.
Our sincere condolences.
Heavenly Light was purchased for the family of Larry Eugene Wilt by The Klinger Family.
Larry was one of the kindest men I have ever met. He was soft spoken and I enjoyed talking with him when ever I got a chance. I know his suffering is now over and I believe there is a special place in Heaven for people like Larry. I pray for his family that they find peace knowing that Larry was loved by so many people. RIP Larry.