Obituary of Frederick M. Schumaker

CANISTEO: Frederick M. "Fred" Schumaker, 65, of Third St. passed away unexpectedly Tuesday (Jan. 8, 2013) at St. James Mercy Hospital after being stricken at home. Fred was born May 11, 1947 in Hornell to Norbert and Jane (Finck) Schumaker. On June 28, 1969 in Auburn, he married Anne E. Donovan who survives and resides in Canisteo. He was predeceased by his father and two brothers, Roy and John Schumaker. He was a graduate of Hornell High School class of 1966. Fred enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1967 and served his country for seven years and was honorably discharged in 1974. He had worked for the former Foster Wheeler Co. in Dansville and SKF Co. in Hornell. In 2001 he worked as a freight truck driver for Covered Wagon of Hornell retiring in 2008. Fred was a very avid hunter and outdoorsman and member of the NRA and was a member of the Hornell Sportsman's Club where he enjoyed competitive shooting from time to time. He also enjoyed HAM Radio operating and was a life member of the Hornell VFW. In addition to his wife Anne of Canisteo, Fred is survived by a son Michael (Dawn) Schumaker of South Fayette, Pa. two granddaughters Melana Marie and Delaney Jane Schumaker. He is also survived by his mother Jane HerrNeckar and a brother Glenn (Carolyn) Schumaker all of St. Cloud, Fl. sister Paula Olyer of Rochester and sisters-in-law Cynthia Schultheis of Hornell and Karen Schumaker of Painted Post, several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1-3 and 6-7 PM Friday at the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home, 29 East Main St. in Canisteo, where funeral and committal services with military honors will take place immediately following calling hrs. at 7:00 PM. Burial will be in Bath National Cemetery, Bath, N.Y. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Fred's name may be made to Canisteo Ambulance Fund, c/o Sandy Pierce, 35 Main St. Canisteo, N.Y. 14823. Service: Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 7:00 PM H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. 29 East Main St, Canisteo, NY Visitation: Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 1-3 PM and 6-7 PM H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. 29 East Main St, Canisteo, NY