SILVER CREEK: Earl H. Dubert, 84, of Rts 5 & 20 Silver Creek, died Saturday, February 15th, 2014 following a short illness. He was born in the Town of Hanover on July 14, 1929, the son of the late Raymond J. and Ethel (Grey) Dubert.
Mr. Dubert worked on the family farm until 1969, then, he worked as a Mechanic for the former Pagano Ford Tractor, Sheridan, for 30 years retiring in 1999. From chainsaws to grape pickers, he could repair any and all equipment. After retirement, he enjoyed coffee with his friends at “Aunt Millies”. Mr. Dubert was an aviation enthusiast from childhood until his death and especially loved Piper Cubs.
Survivors include two daughters, Marcia Crawford, of Newport, NC, Wendy (William) Comerford, of Fredonia, a son, Eric (Amy) Dubert, of Cassadaga, two sisters, Eva Dubert, of Brocton, Laura Friedrich, of Wisconsin, two brothers, Raymond Dubert, of Texas and Ernest (Marie) Dubert, of Ohio. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren Aaron (David Taylor) Crawford, Jason (Bradley Bassinger) Crawford, Sarah (Ryan) Berger, Brett (Audra) Comerford and 2 great grandchildren Noah & Griffin. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wife Phyllis (Reister) Dubert, whom he married July 19, 1949 in the Forestville Baptist Church and who died in 2001, by a son Mark E. Dubert, who died in 2012, by a grandson Thomas R. Crawford II, who died in 2001 and by a sister Mary Keddie who died in 2013.
Friends are welcome to call at the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville on Tuesday from 4-8 pm from where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock, with Rev. David Handy, nephew in law of the deceased, officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Lawn Cemetery, Town of Hanover.
The family suggests memorial donations may be made either to the Lakeshore Humane Society, PO Box 12, Fredonia, NY 14063 or to Chautauqua County Antique Equipment Association, %Sally Bulger, Secretary, 3698 Bard Road, Cassadaga, NY 14718. To post condolences go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
7 Comments
Nick & Jessica Niles
Eric, We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.
Mac Crowe
We are wintering in Lakeland Florida where Earl attended the ‘Fun ‘N Sun Air Show’ and would like to express our sympathies to his family. I will miss the morning coffee with Earl.
Florence(Szpara)Rogers
Dear Eric and family,
As an old school mate and a neighbor. I’m very sorry to hear about your father. He and your mom we’re the best of people. Time really goes by fast. I’m also sorry to hear about your brother, Mark passing. We all used to have fun on the school bus with old “Donna Myers” God Bless you all and Be Safe.
Jim Keddie
Uncle Earl was like a father to me and will not be forgotten. Appreciated for teaching me many of his mechanical skills as well as operation of the farm equipment. He was not one to judge people which I found to be a huge attribute that many people lack. Growing up as a young man he guided me when I needed it most and remained a loving Uncle through out my life. I will miss the visits when ever we go back to Silver Creek. No doubt he’s in a better place now!
Stephen Grisanti
Uncle Earl will be missed. We enjoyed talking to each other during my summer trips back home. It is with great sadness I did not get to see him this year but I did call him a couple of times. My prayers are with his family at this time.
Denise and Ken Maze
Eric,
Your dad must have been a good role model for being friendly. When we moved in our home on Hanford Road I used to wave to you while you were waiting for the school bus, many times you had waved to me first – we are neighbors down the road and met your dad at Aunt Millie’s one day when he was there visiting with his friends. We always looked for him outside his house and gave him a wave or a ‘hello’ when we saw him. He was always kind enough to return our wave probably wondering who we were! It was a common sight to see him sitting in his lawn chair enjoying the nice weather and on the few times we did have a conversation with him he was always so pleasant. I’m sure the neighbors will miss his cheerful smile when they pass by the house. Our sympathies are with you and your family –
Harold O.Friedrich, Jr.
I wish I could have gotten to know him. We could have talked
alot about tractors. Someday I will. My love and prayers to the
family.