Conesus - At age 81,
Howard E. “Gene” Ransom passed away peacefully at his home with his family by
his side on June 27, 2020. He was born
in Ulysses, PA to the late Howard and Elnora (Johnson) Ransom. Howard was predeceased by his brother and
sister-in-law; Robert (Paula) Ransom, his brothers-in-law; Robert McAllister,
Walter Nesbit, his sister-in-law; Nancy Sutley, his grandchildren; Jonas Kevin
Ransom, Sarah E. Stewart, son-in-law, Fred I. Robinson. Survived by his beloved wife of 63 years;
Patricia Ransom, his children; Kevin (Alicia) Ransom, Karen Simpson (Daniel
MacNeill), Kathy Robinson, Kernon (Crystal) Ransom, Kerwin (Lori Ann) Ransom,
and Karla Ransom (Donald Shear), his brother; Dale (Georgia) Ransom, his
sister-in-law; Frances McAllister, his brother-in-law; Michael Sutley, his 20
grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and 4 great, great grandchildren, along
with several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Howard was a graduate of Northern Potter Joint High School
in Ulysses, PA. Howard had a passion for
dairy farming that he carried with him throughout his life. In 1993, Howard and Patricia purchased the
Whitesville Grocery Store and ran it for 16 years. They were known for their Beef on Weck and
Beef Jerky. Howard also had a passion
for serving his community, he was Fire Police for both the Whitesville Fire
Department and the Conesus Fire Department, a member of the Conesus Planning
Board and was named Town of Conesus “Senior Citizen of the Year.” Howard
cherished his relationship with the Lord and loved to sing hymns, he could even
tell you the exact page to find the hymn.
When his health became a bit more serious, Howard purchased a bus that
provided him with the freedom and opportunity to still travel as well as being
home with his family. “Encyclopedia
Howard” knew the answer to just about anything you could ask him. Howard will be greatly missed by all who knew
him.
A private gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Livonia Emergency Medical Services, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487 or to the Conesus Fire Department, 6073
S. Livonia Road, Conesus, NY 14435. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.
