Obituary of Daniel J. Schoening

DANIEL J. SCHOENING LYNDON: DANIEL J. SCHOENING, 81, of Lyndon, passed away Friday May 15, 2020 at the Pines of Machias after a long illness. He was born December 3, 1938 in Buffalo, NY, the son of William and Barbara (Conway) Schoening. In 1969 in Buffalo, he married the former Colette Wilmore, who survives. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1956 and worked for Verizon Telephone for 32 years and was a self employed carpenter. He was an avid hunter and tireless worker; He loved socializing and was a member of Franklinville IOOB #157, the Franklinville Conservation Club and the East Aurora Fish and Game Club. He was extremely proud of his children, grand children, step grandchildren and his great grandson. Surviving besides his wife Colette M. Schoening are: 1 daughter Tracy Carey (Mike Tomes) of Hinsdale; 1 son Jeffrey (Angel) Schoening of Otto; 5 grandchildren: Nicole, Jacob and Cameron Carey and Alivia and Karsen Schoening; 3 step grandchildren Hailey Dunmire and Mackenzie and Adelyne Rogan; 1 great grandson Rhett Donnelly and his favorite sister in law Eleanor Secord of FL. Due to the ongoing situation, visitation and the funeral service in the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home will be private. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Hinsdale. Memorials in his memory made to the Pines Nursing Homes in either Machias or Olean would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.