| Date of Birth | July 11, 1935 |
| Passed Away | January 28, 2008 |
| Place of Residence | Arkport |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Time | Private Service |
| Service Location | Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home |
| Interment Location | Fremont Cemetery |
DUANE G. HOUGHTALING, SR.
ARKPORT-Duane G. Houghtaling, Sr., 72 of Cream Hill Road, passed way Monday evening (Jan. 28, 2008) at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.
Born in Hornell on July ll, 1935, he was a son of the late Isaac and Blanche Elster Houghtaling. On Aug 11, 1956, he was married in Hornell to the former Lois McGregor, who predeceased him on April 4, 2003 after 46 years of marriage. Besides his parents and wife, he was also predeceased by his grandson, Dominic DeBerardinis, his brother, Donald Houghtaling and his mother-in-law, Viva Woodworth.
A graduate of Calicoon High School, Duane served with the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1976. For about 10 years he was employed at the Bath V.A. Medical Center and for about two years he was employed for ADC Telecommunications of Minneapolis, Minn. Most recently he was employed as a part-time security guard for the New York State Office Building in Hornell.
Duane has resided in Stephens Mills for the past 25 years and was a member of the Haskinville Wesleyan Church, the Arkport American Legion Memorial Post No. 1248, the Hornell Moose Lodge No. 210 and was also an avid bowler.
His family includes his seven children, Ronald (Marie) Houghtaling of Canisteo, Kim (Jim) Hughes of Hornell, William (Penny) Houghtaling of Cleveland, Ohio, David (Jessica) Houghtaling of Arkport, Duane Jr. (Beth) Houghtaling of Finksburg, Md., Stephanie Houghtaling and Melanie Davidson both of Arkport; his 22 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; his two brothers, Edward (Mary Lou) Houghtaling of Florida and Isaac Jr. (Zorena) Houghtaling of Bath; his companion, Michele Flansburg of Hornell and his nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours are from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell, where a private funeral service will be held at the convenience of his family, with Pastor Michael Gallant officiating. Committal services and interment, with military honors, will be in the Fremont Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to the Vincent House, 310 Second Ave., 310 Second Ave., PO Box 566, Wayland, NY 14572. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.
Houghtalings,
I’m so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I always liked your parents, and I especially liked picking on your father! I have to work during calling hours, so I can’t be with you, but I will be there in spirit. Your Dad will be missed.
Duane is one person in a million. He was a pleasure to meet while he was working, always trying to cheer up others. His outlook was positive, even when things looked grim. My prayers are with you and may God grant him peace.
Stephanie, Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron,Kim,Bill,David,Duane,Stephanie,
Melanie & Extended Family
Our Deepest Sympathy to each of you in the loss of your father. Now he is reunited with Lois, the love of his life and yours. The polished traits that you each inherited from your parents shines brightly. The many conversations we had at the State Office Building would always include his family. The sorrow that each of you
have faced was building blocks toward
the sorrow of today. The limited time
of companionship that Michele had was
special. God keep and bless each of you and provide comfort at this sad time.
Jim and Marie Saxton
Bill and Penny,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all through this time. On Saturday, I will be with you in prayer at the Resurrection Chapel at St Mary’s Seminary in Wickliffe.
Travel back to Cleveland safely —
Carolyn
Duane and the rest of the family, I am very sorry to hear the news of your dad he was a very nice man. I am thinking of you and wishing you the best through this terrible time.
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. And also the passing of your mom. May you find comfort in the years you had with them. God bless you all.
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