John W. Herman, 86, of Akron, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday (March 4, 2014) at Beechwood Nursing Facility in Getzville, NY.
He was born in Buffalo on November 2, 1927, son of the late John F. and Anne Laurencell Herman.
John was a chemical operator for O-Cel-O Sponge Company in Tonawanda prior to his retirement. He and his wife also enjoyed square and round dancing.
Survivors include his wife, Antoinette Schumacher Herman. Children, John F. Herman, Ann Marie (Brian) Morris, Lloyd J. (Julie Lim) Herman, Michael G. (Jeanne) Herman, Charles E. Herman, Conrad L. (Kimberly) Herman, Andrew P. (Mary Beth) Herman and Deborah L. (Daniel) Cygrymus. Also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was the brother of the late Joseph F. Herman and Bernice Woodley.
Family and friends are cordially invited to share memories, thoughts and condolences on Friday from 2-4pm & 6:30-8:30pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 John St., Akron, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, 10:30am at St. Teresa’s R.C. Church, Buell St., Akron. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Kenmore.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Buffalo and memories may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON, NY. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR & PROPRIETOR.
