SILVER SPRINGS, Fla./HORNELL-W. Michael O’Hern, 70, of 5431
N.E. 35th Street, Lot 178, Silver Springs, Fla. 34488, formerly of Hornell,
passed away Monday morning (July 24, 2017) at the Ocala Regional Medical Center
in Ocala, Fla.
Born in Hornell on December 4, 1946, he was a son of the
late W. Raymond and Mary (Boughner) O’Hern. Besides his parents, he was also
predeceased by his brother, Bobby O’Hern and his sister, Betsy O’Hern Fenti.
A graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1964, Mike
received his associates degree in Applied Science from the SUNY at Alfred. He
resided in Hornell until about nine years ago when he became a resident of
Silver Springs, Fla.
He was formerly employed as a manager at the Truck Stops of
America in Belmont and Dansville.
Mike was a member of the Fort King Presbyterian Church in
Ocala, Fla. and while residing in Hornell he was a member of the Elks Lodge No.
364, the Maple City Chorus (Barber shoppers) and for 20 years he was a member
of the International Order of Odd Fellows; at one time, he was a member of Boy
Scout Troop No. 67 and Explorer Post 81.
He enjoyed spending time playing cards and various board
games.
His loving family includes his wife of 47 years, the former
Judy Panter, who he married at the former St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hornell
on November 29, 1969; his son, Patrick (Wanda) O’Hern of Summerfield, Fla.; his
daughter, Mary; his two grandchildren, Austin (Emily) O’Hern and Andrea O’Hern
all of Hornell; his great-granddaughter, Braelynn O’Hern; as well as his
sister, Heather “Teddy” O’Hern of Hornell.
The Bishop &
Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St. in Hornell is honored to assist the
family of W. Michael O’Hern.
A private funeral service will be held in his memory at the
convenience of the family at the Fort King Presbyterian Church in Ocala, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his
memory to the National Kidney Foundation, 1040 Woodcock Road, Suite 119,
Orlando, Fla. 32803 (www.kidney.org).
