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Harold Jacob Stewart

Harold Jacob Stewart

Male 1927 - 2006  (79 years)


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  • Name Harold Jacob Stewart 
    Birth 9 Jul 1927  Hornellsville, Steuben Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 16 Oct 2006  Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I7964  Stewartsny
    Last Modified 2 Dec 2025 

    Father Harold Leroy Stewart,   b. Sep 1896, Canisteo, Steuben Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1974 (Age 77 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Louise Schwartz,   b. Abt 1898 
    Relationship natural 
    Family ID F604  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Doris Odell 
    Marriage 14 Oct 1946 
    Family ID F2161  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Dec 2025 

  • Notes 
    • Online Obituary - HORNELL - Harold Jacob Stewart, 80, of Webbs Crossing Road, formerly of Hornell Street, died Monday evening (Oct. 16, 2006) at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, following a long illness. A native and life resident of Hornell, he was born July 9, 1926, and was the son of Harold and Louise (Schwartz) Stewart. Harold was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1944). He was employed for several years at the former Hornell Brewery and later worked at Foster Wheeler Corporation in Dansville. In 1960, he established Stewart's Esso Service Station which later became Stewart's Exxon Service Station located in North Hornell. In 1975, he moved the business to Seneca Street in Hornell and the business became Stewart's Sunoco. He retired in 1990. He was a charter member of the Service Station Operators of Western New York, a member of the Hornell Moose Lodge, a member of the Hornell Masons, and a member of the former St. Paul's United Church of Christ. Harold enjoyed woodworking and wood carving. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his family at Waneta Lake and also the winter months of Lakeland, Fla. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Stewart; and also his sister, Betty Panter Sherwood. He was married Oct. 14, 1946, (60 years) to the former Doris Odell, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Richard (Faith) Stewart of Ravena, Martin (Patty) Stewart of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Scott (Debbie) Stewart of Hornell; two daughters, Cyndi (Don) Besig of Gananda and Julie (Richard) Rubin of Lido Beach; two sisters, Clara (Bradley) Brewer of Millerton, Pa., and Beverly (Joe) White of Suffern; 12 grandchildren, Sharon Frederick, Lori James, Kevin Besig, Sarah Stewart, Sally Stewart, Bradley Stewart, Brian Stewart, Jason Stewart, Melissa Rubin, Todd Rubin, Chelsea Rubin and Caitlin Rubin; three great-grandchildren, Alexis Frederick, Aidan Frederick and Aidan Stewart; several nieces and nephews. The family of Harold Jacob Stewart will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, where funeral and committal services will be held at noon, Friday, Oct. 20, with Rev. Roger Reed officiating. Burial will be in Arkport Cemetery.