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Peter S. DeBlock | ||
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| Peter S. DeBlock, age 89, a resident at the Wells House in Johnstown, passed away on Wednesday, evening September 17, 2008. He was born October 20, 1918 in Paterson, New Jersey to John and Ann Zuidema DeBlock.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Grace (Betty) Sadler DeBlock; a son Peter S. DeBlock Jr. of Fonda; a daughter Lois Knapp and husband Ted of Johnstown; grandchildren Daniel Knapp (Ruth) of Dallas, NC, Kris Cowper (Tod) of Middle Grove; great grandchildren Hannah Cowper, Tod Cowper Jr., Brandon Knapp, and Brett Knapp; two brothers John DeBlock Jr., of Westtown and Kenneth DeBlock of Fort Plain; many beloved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a grandson, David Knapp, granddaughter Gail Sebast Knapp, and brothers Nicholas and Sidney DeBlock. Mr. DeBlock was a dairy farmer all of his adult life in Orange County, New York until retiring to Johnstown in 1974, he and Betty greatly enjoyed their retirement years traveling and collecting antiques, especially toy farm tractors. He was a member for many years of the River Valley Tractor Club and faithfully attended the First Baptist Church of Johnstown. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. from the Saving Grace Baptist Church (formerly Village Bible Church) Route 30A, Fonda, New York. Friends and family may call on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the A.G. Cole Funeral Home Inc. 215 East Main Street, Johnstown. Interment will be in Ridgebury Cemetery, Orange County, New York at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.agcolefuneralhome.com | ||
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