IN MEMORIAM: Donald R. Wilsey, 69;
Oneonta Native, Veteran, Diesel Mechanic
SHARON SPRINGS – Oneonta native Donald R. Wilsey, 69, an Army veteran and diesel mechanic, passed away Sept. 3, 2016, at his home.
He was born May 22, 1947, in Oneonta, the son of Clarence and Pearl (Bank) Wilsey.
Donald was a Army veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Middleburgh VFW.
He married Karen Leisse on July 18, 1998, in Norwich, Conn.
He worked for the Rogers Corp. in Connecticut for 10 years, Franklin Mushroom Farm for 20 years, and more recently was a diesel mechanic for Hogan Company in Sharon Springs. He retired from H.L. Gage, the Albany truck dealership.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Wilsey; his children, Andrea (Art) Pope and Don (Tina) Wilsey II; step-children, David (Elizabeth) Durrant, John (Karie) Durrant, Tamara (Mark) Sturtevant, Rebecca Durrant, and Candice Isham; three grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; three great step-grandchildren; a brother, Paul (Maureen) Wilsey; a sister, Jeannie (Bob) Chapman; several nieces, nephews and his mother-in-law, Virginia Leisse and her family.
He was predeceased by two grandsons, three brothers and three sisters.
Calling hour will be 11 a.m.-noon Friday, Sept 9, at the Heller & Skinner Funeral Home, 155 Main St., Worcester, with the Rev. Alan Miller, officiating.
Burial with military honors will follow at the Summit Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks to consider a donation to help offset the end of life expenses, to Mrs. Wilsey or to the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to, www.hellerskinnerfh.com