Charles T. Lemen

Family/Spouse: May L. VanScoter. May (daughter of James C. VanScoter and Emma Allen) was born in Aug 1874 in Livingston County, New York; died on 22 Jan 1958 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James Arch Lemen - Following a severe illness of about two years, James Arch Lemen passed away yesterday afternoon at his home in Bank Street. He attended Dansville High School and was employed in C. W. Parker's jewelry store prior to his enlistment in the regular cavalry in April, 1917. He Was stationed at Del Rio, Texas as a member of Troop D, 14th Cavalry. His Captain, Hugh McNair Gregory, recommended him for the Officers Training School at Waco, Texas, where he received his discharge when the armistice was signed. After the war he was employed at Conderman's Jewelry store In Hornell and later held responsible positions with the Merrill Silk Mills of Hornell, QUaltop Silk Mill of Oneonta and Oneonta Glove Company from which place he resigned because of illness which proved fatal. For the past year he and his family have resided in Bank Street, Dansville. On February 19, 1919, Mr. Lemen was united in marriage with Miss Helen Stewart of Hornell and to them were born two daughters, Alta and Ruth, all of whom survive. Deceased is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Lemen; two sisters, Mrs. William Cowdrick and Miss Ruth Lemen: six brothers, Clifford, Clinton, Tom, Harry, Richard and Leon. Mr. Lemen was a member Of Daniel Goho Post No. 87,American Legion. Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Lemen in Knox Street.

James married Helen Almira Stewart on 19 Feb 1919 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Helen (daughter of John William Stewart and Alta Knight) was born in Dec 1898 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Tom C. Lemen, 87, of 33 Gibson St. in Dansville died Saturday (Dec. 2, 1989) in Noyes Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
Born Mar. 25, 1903, in Dansville, a son of Charles and May VanScoter Lemen, he was married on June 14, 1926, to the former Martha Holden who survives. Mr. Lemen retired from the F.A. Owen Publishing Co. in Dansville in 1967 after 50 years of service. He was a member of the Dansville Presbyterian Church and was an avid fisherman, gardener and toymaker.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Anita Burger of South Dansville; three sons, Lewis of Groveland, Richard of Churchville and Larry of Arkport; a brother, Richard of Dansville; 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

A service was conducted Tuesday morning in the Hindle Funeral Home of Dansville with the Rev. James P. Bender officiating. Burial was in Greenmount Cemetery, Dansville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Dansville Presbyterian Church or the Dansville Ambulance Fund. (GCE, December 7, 1989, p4)

Family/Spouse: Martha Rose Holden. Martha was born on 30 Sep 1905 in Grove, Allegany County, New York; died on 17 Mar 2001 in Geneseo, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1942; World War II (US) US Army - 77th Infantry Staff Sergeant

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Richard Miller Lemen, 86, of Knox St., Dansville died Saturday Aug. 16, 1997 at the Livingston County Skilled Nursing Facility in Mt. Morris. He was born in Dansville May 15, 1911 the son of the late Charles T. and May VanScoter Lemen.
Dick owned and operated Lemen's Stationery and Gift Shop from 1953 until his retirement in 1993. He was a staff sergeant with the 77th Army Infantry during World War II. Dick was a very talented organist and played for Sunday services for all different faiths while serving in the Army. He also played for the Presbyterian Church of Dansville where he had been a 53-year member.

Mr. Lemen was a member of the Daniel Goho American Legion Post, the Phoenix Lodge and the Dansville Historical Society.

He is survived by his nieces and nephews: Gary Lemen of Dansville, Minerva Cowdrick of Dansville, Catherine Lemen of Niagara Falls, Norma Lemen of Dansville, Donald Lemen of Charleston, SC, Anita Burger of South Dansville, Alta Curran of Ormond Beach, Fla., Ruth Barber of Jacksonville, Fla., Richard Lemen of Dansville, Lewis Lemen of Groveland, Larry Lemen of Arkport, Linda Lemen of Bellviue, Wash., and Sandra Dempewolf of Bonita, Calif. Also surviving are many great-nieces and great-nephews. Dick was predeceased by six brothers and two sisters.

Friends may called Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Chamberlin Funeral Home, Inc., 73 Main St., Dansville, where a funeral service is planned for today at 11 a.m. An American Legion prayer service was held Wed. evening at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Greenmount Cemetery.

Those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Dansville Presbyterian Church, The Dansville Historical Society or the Livingston County Hospice. (GCE, August 21, 1997, p4)

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South Dansville-Anita Rose Burger, age 91, passed away Friday night October 16, 2020, at St. James Mercy Care, in Hornell, following a brief illness. Anita was born on August 10, 1929 to Tom and Martha (Holden) Lemen in Dansville. She was predeceased by her husband, Wilbur, her brothers, Larry, and Lewis Lemen. She graduated from Dansville Central School in 1947 and received the Bausch and Lomb Science Award. She attended Alfred State College and graduated in 1950 with a degree in Laboratory Technology. She worked as a lab technician at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville for over 25 years. She married Wilbur "Bill" Burger in 1955 and resided in South Dansville where they raised 5 children. Anita was a member of the South Dansville United Methodist Church for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed swimming in her backyard pool. She especially loved flowers and had several flower gardens. She loved creating needlepoint pictures, knitting, crocheting, and making anything from afghans to socks. She also loved the adventures of traveling to the Caribbean, Alaska and Maine. But above all, she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was happiest when her family would gather at her home for any and all occasions. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends alike. Anita is survived by her children, Maureen (Patrick) Cornell, Roy (Linda) Burger, Janice (Dennis) Layton, Bonnie (Mike Putnam) Yezarski, Nancy (Tim) Hepburn, her brother, Richard (Marilyn) Lemen, sisters-in-law, Jean Lemen and Lillian Lemen, Grandchildren, Jason (Nicole Cangemi) Burger and Jeremy (Sarah) Burger, Sarabeth Cornell, Justin and Jordan Yezarski, Randy and Braden Layton, Ashley (Chris LiButti) Gavitt and David Gavitt, great-grandchildren, Josephine LiButti, Ryan Burger, and several nieces and nephews. Friends and family may call 10:00am to 12:00pm at the South Dansville United Methodist Church 9667 County Rd 46 Arkport, NY 14807. Immediately following calling hours, a funeral service will be held at noon. Interment will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by the Hindle Funeral Home, Inc., 271 Main St. Dansville.

Anita married Wilbur Charles Burger on 30 Jul 1955. Wilbur (son of Carl Leo Burger and Adelia Martha Bentley) was born on 14 Mar 1928 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 27 Jan 2004 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lewis H. Lemen age 86, passed away late Sunday evening February 4, 2018, at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Morris where he had been a resident for the past few years. He was born in Dansville on October 28, 1931, a son of the late Tom C. and Martha (Holden) Lemen. He was also predeceased by a brother Larry Lemen. He is survived by his wife, the former Lillian Welton Lemen. His five sons, Timothy (Terry) Lemen, Tom (Meg) Lemen, Roger (Karen) Lemen, Russell Lemen and Darrell (Tammy) Lemen, a sister Anita Burger, a brother Richard (Marilyn) Lemen, sisters-in-law, Jean Lemen and Alberta Burger, thirteen grandchildren, six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Burial in Lakeview Cemetery Groveland. Memorials to the Groveland Fire Department.

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Dansville- Richard John Lemen, age 89, passed away Sunday morning April 29, 2024, at Elderwood Nursing Home in Hornell, with his children by his side.

He was born in Dansville on July 15, 1934, a son of the late Tom C. and Martha R. (Holden) Lemen. On June 26, 1954, he was married to Marilyn (Rectenwald) Lemen who predeceased him on January 31, 2024. He was also predeceased by a sister, Anita Burger, and his brothers, Lewis, and Larry Lemen.

Richard graduated from Dansville High School in the summer of 1952. He was the Captain of the High School Band, playing various instruments such as the Trombone, Piano, and the Baritone. Following High school, he attended 1 year of college at Alfred State Technical School. He then joined the Navy where he enrolled in, the U.S. Navy School of Music. After his honorable discharge he came back to Dansville and started a family. He worked and retired from Eastman Kodak as an electronics technician. His hobbies included wood working, the intricacies of clocks, and was an Elder at the Dansville Presbyterian Church.

Surviving Richard are two daughters Barbara (Jim Minerd) Lemen, Caroline (Norbert Nielubowski) Lemen, two sons Steven (Becky) Lemen and Peter (Wendy) Lemen, sisters-in law Jean, and Lillian Lemen, ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at 10:00 am on Monday May 20th, with a service to follow at 11:00 at the Hindle Funeral Home Inc., 271 Main St. Dansville. Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery, Dansville. Online remembrances may be shared at HindleFuneralHome.com.

Family/Spouse: Marilyn Jean Rectenwald. Marilyn (daughter of Joseph Schultz Rectenwald and Carolyn Hulbert) was born on 4 Feb 1934 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was christened on 19 Jul 1936 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 31 Jan 2024 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ARKPORT - Larry Thomas Lemen, 59, of NYS Route 36 in Arkport, passed away early Wednesday morning, July 16, 2003, at home following a long illness.
He was born in Dansville, on Sept. l, 1943, a son of the late Tom Charles and Martha Rose Holden Lemen. On June 28, 1963, he was married to the former Jean Hadley who survives.

Larry was employed as an engineer and foreman at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell for the past 14 years. He was a former employee at Foster Wheeler Energy Corp. in Dansville and Auckland Farms of Arkport.

Larry enjoyed coin collecting, working in the garden and spending time with his wife, Jean and his children and grandchildren.

Surviving in addition to his dear wife Jean are his son, Jeffery (Cindi) Lemen of Arkport; two daughters, Joni Jean (Jeffrey) Lobdell of Dearborn, Mich. and Jeni Lynn Cook of Burns; two brothers, Richard (Marilyn) Lemen of Dansville and Lewis (Lillian) Lemen of Groveland; a sister, Anita (Wilbur) Burger of South Dansville; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hindle Funeral Home, 271 Main St., Dansville, where services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Richard Fox officiating. Following cremation, interment will take place in Forest Lawn Cemetery, South Dansville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. James Mercy Hospital Foundation, Hornell, NY 14843. (GCE, July 24, 2003, p4)