Howard G. Tones

Penn Yan, NY September 8, 1935 – January 10, 2012 Age 76

Howard G. Tones

Penn Yan: Howard G. Tones, age 76, of Penn Yan, NY, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Penn Yan, NY. Honoring his wishes, there were no prior calling hours. A private graveside service with Full Military Honors was held at Lakeview Cemetery in Penn Yan, with Rev. Jeff Childs officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Howard was born September 8, 1935, in the town of Benton, NY, the son of the late Albert and Mildred Russell Tones. He served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965. On May 27, 1978, in Miami, FL, he married the former Linda S. Bacher. A lifelong area resident, having resided in Florida from 1972 to 1980, Howard was a farmer employed by the Morris Farm in Penn Yan, NY, until his retirement in 1995. Mr. Tones was a member and Past Vice President of the Izaak Walton League, a member of the Penn Yan Elks B.P.O.E. #1722, the Penn Yan VFW, the Penn Yan American Legion, and the Penn Yan Moose Lodge. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is loved and will be dearly missed by his wife of 33 years, Linda S. Tones, at home; a stepdaughter, Virginia (Daniel) Stryker of Penn Yan; two sisters, Elda Slater of Branchport and Barbara (Clifford) Peterson of Penn Yan; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Genevieve VanKeuran, and a brother, Burton Tones.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.