Obituary of Earl Silvernail

Earl “Lefty” Silvernail 83, of Cortland, passed away April 29, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. Earl was born December 28, 1930 in Albany, the son of the late Earl and Goldie Busset Silvernail. Earl had been employed as a mechanic for Silver Star Taxi Company for several years, was an avid gardener, loved animals, and was a collector of various items Ear is survived by his loving companion of 41 years Thelma Langford of Cortland, his children Earl (Mary) Silvernail Jr. of NJ, Kevin (Wendy) Silvernail of Albany, NY, Roy (Irene) Silvernail of CA, Sylvia (Ben) Bianchi of Schoharie, NY, Evelyn (Tom) Czyz of Cato, NY , Jennifer Ranger of Liverpool, NY, and Karen Conklin of Radisson, NY. 2 step daughters June and Wendy. His sister Gladys Silvernail of Wichita, KS. Several grandchildren, several great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Earl was predeceased by 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Funeral services will be held 12:00 pm Friday at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home 9 Lincoln Ave. Cortland with Reverend Archie Smith presiding. Interment will follow in West Homer Cemetery. Friends are invited to call from 11:00 -11:45 am prior to the service. Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Earl’s name is asked to consider the Cortland County SPCA 879 McLean Road Cortland, NY 13045 To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com