Obituary of Donald A. Ostrander

Donald A. Ostrander Mt. Upton, NY Donald A. Ostrander 84 of Mt. Upton and Ocala, FL passed away peacefully Saturday, May 7, 2011 with his family by his side. He was born son of the late Walter and Ruth (Krueger) Ostrander in Rockdale, NY. Donald married Vivian Williams on October 26, 1947 in Walton. His loving wife predeceased him on March 23, 1994. He was a soft spoken man that was loved by many. Don enjoyed playing bingo and the occasional trip to the casino. The family offers a special thank you to Donna and Bill for the care given to Don for the past year and a half and to his very special granddaughter, Veronica Miner Valila for the extra time and care she provided for her Grandpa. Don is survived by: Four Daughters - Gale and Del Borst, Yorktown, VA Kathy and Paul Benson, Port Charlotte, FL Donna and Bill Miner, Ocala, FL Eileen Feitsma and Tom Stagnitti, Norwich 2 Sons - Gary and Barbara Cook, Syracuse William and Ann Ostrander, Unadilla 21 Grandchildren, 29 Great Grandchildren and 4 Great, Great Grandchildren Sister - Linda Pope, Mt. Upton Brother, Carroll Ostrander, Rockdale Several nieces and nephews and cousins Don was also predeceased by his daughter and son-in-law - Jewel and Howard Wilmarth Friends may call Wednesday, May 11, 2011 from 4-8 PM at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel 21 Main St. Sidney, NY Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 12, at 11:00 AM at the funeral chapel. Pastor Bob Goldenberg of the Circle Drive Alliance Church will officiate. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery in Mt. Upton, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Marion County at www.hospiceofmarion.com or the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org/donate Condolences may be sent online to the family at www.landersfh.com Arrangements are under the direction C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel 21 Main St. Sidney.