L. D. Towner

L.D. TOWNER

COHOCTON-L.D. Towner, 74, passed away Monday morning (March 19, 2012) at his home on Hillside Lane in the Town of Avoca.
Born in Cohocton on Aug. 28, 1937, he was a son of the late Joseph and Josephine Wheaton Towner. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his daughter, Christine; his sister, Edith and his brother, Raymond.
L.D. was employed as a farmer and loved stock car driving as well as hunting.
His family includes his wife, Nancy Danielson Towner, his four children, Sarah (Ceasar) Taccone of Cohocton, L.D. Towner, Jr. of Hornell, Joseph (Kim) Towner of Avoca and Brenda Towner of Hornell; his seven grandchildren, Andrew (Danielle) Towner, Heather Towner, Amanda Towner all of Hornell, Adam Towner of Cohocton, Joshua Towner of Wayland, Corey Towner and Becky Towner of Avoca; three great-grandchildren, Jaylin, Piper and Chase all of Hornell; his three sisters, Sue (Jay) Sabins of Cohocton, Helen (Harold) Stanbrook of Red Creek and Mary Esther Zigenfus of Avoca; his brother, Maynard (Eloise) Towner of Andover; also several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Southern Tier Hospice.
There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held in his memory at 2 p.m. Friday at Highland Cemetery, Avoca.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to the family.
Arrangements are with the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 Main St., Avoca.