Kenneth W. Short

July 26, 1941 - Dec. 8, 2015

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Visitation:

     No Visitation

 

Private Graveside Services:

     Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015

     Mt. Hope Cemetery
     Friendship, NY
     

Kenneth W. Short

Kenneth W. Short, 74, of 5582 Tuckers Corners Rd. passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015 surrounded by his loving family, at The Comfort House of Allegany Co., Wellsville, NY, following a lengthy illness. Born July 26, 1941 in Wellsville, he was the son of Kenneth R. and Edith W. Hurlbert Short.

Ken grew up on the family farm located on Tuckers Corners Rd. He was a graduate of Belmont Central School class of 1960. Following his education, Ken worked the family farm for a few years, then began work at the Don Hunt Nursery in Belmont, which eventually became the Genesee Valley Nursery. He did all kinds of nursery work there becoming a true landscaper retiring in 2003.

He enjoyed square dancing, loved history, both family and American, Sunday afternoon phone visits with daughter in Alabama, loved animals, especially his dog named Skippy. Ken loved the out of doors and spending time on the family farm.

Surviving are a daughter, Edie M. Short (formerly of Alabama) of Friendship-Scio; a special friend like a daughter, Lorie Pendleton of Scio; a special friend like a son, Jimmy Middaugh of Friendship; two grandsons, Michael (Ava Slezak) Aughtman and David (Amanda) Aughtman both of Alabama; two great granddaughters, Camryn Riley Aughtman and Cadence Rae Aughtman both of Alabama; and his former wife, Janet Pendleton of Scio.

There will be no visitations. Private graveside services will be held Tuesday, December 15, 2015. at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Friendship. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family of Ken or the Hart Comfort House of Allegany Co. 141 East State St. Wellsville, NY 14895. Arrangements are under the direction of the Treusdell Funeral Home, Friendship. Online condolences may be expressed by clicking on the button below.

 

                     

 

 

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