Obituary of Elbert R. Hall

Elbert R. Hall, 86, formerly of Lake Como Rd., Summerhill NY, passed away March 30, 2013 surrounded by family at his home in Cortland. He was born April 21, 1926 in Summerhill NY, the son of the late E. Russell and Florence Latimer Hall. Elbert was a lifelong resident and farmer in Summerhill owning and operating the Hall Farm on the corner of Rt. 90 and Lake Como Rd. He also drove bus for the Homer School District for twenty seven years. Over the years Elbert had served for the Town of Summerhill as Town Justice for 42 yrs and as councilman. He belonged to the Board of State and County Magistrates Assoc., Master of the Cortlandville Grange #461 earning all seven degrees, President of the Eastern Milk Producers, member of the Lake Como and Moravia Sr. Citizens Clubs. Elbert was a long time member of the Summerhill Baptist Church serving as clerk. He was also secretary/treasurer for the West Homer Hill Cemetery. Elbert was an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer. He is survived by his wife of 63 yrs. Virginia K. Hall, his daughters Phyllis (Stewart) Hatfield, Donna (Jim Tex) Kotas, Kathy Russell all of Cortland, his son Keith (Ann) Hall of Summerhill, his sister in law Virginia Hall of Moravia, eleven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Elbert was predeceased by his siblings Freda Hall, Lucille Whatman, Harold Hall, and Esther Decker. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at the Summerhill Baptist Church, Lake Como Rd. Burial will be at the West Homer Hill Cemetery. At Elberts request there are no calling hours. Contributions may be made to Summerhill Baptist Church, c/o Willis Streeter, 9 Helen Ave., Cortland NY, 13045 or Caring Community Hospice of Cortland, 11 Kennedy Pkwy, Cortland NY, 13045. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com So many wonderful memories of weekends I spent at the farm?bailing hay in the summers, gathering sap to make maple syrup in the spring, snomobiling in the winter..the many times Uncle Elbert and Aunt Virginia dropped everything and drove to Florida to help when Dad was recovering from his numerous hospitalizations, his unconditional love and quiet strength..those are a few of the many wonderful memories I will cherish. RIP Uncle Elbert. Sorry for your loss! He will surly be missed. He married Eber and I in mom and dads back yard. Also remembering all the trips to the barn and helping. He was a great person to us Dalleys. Elbert was a wonderful boss and person. My brother, Scott Kirkey and I have the Hall family in our prayers. We will always remember the kindness of Elbert!! Toni Kirkey Miller Virginia, Sorry for your loss! Had there been Calling Hours, I'd been there! You and Elbert were, in my eyes, a model couple. When I hear your husband's name, the first word that comes to mind is "gentleman". Happy that you had 63 years together! Love to you, Phyllis, and Stewart, Rosemary Saltsman