Schoonmaker, Howard A.

Knox during World War II

Birth

Howard was born February 22,1916 in Albany, New York. His parents were Roscoe C. Schoonmaker and Catherine Roney.

Education

Howard attended Cornell University, the state university colleges at Brockport and Farmingdale, and Schenectady County Community College.

Marriage and Children

Howard married Dorothy Florence Sturgess (parents were Lewis Toles Sturgess and Jennie Crounse Lewis) on November 17, 1939. They had a son Howard A. Schoonmaker II and daughter Beth Ann Schoonmaker.

Occupation

Mr. Schoonmaker operated a sporting-goods store from his home for many years. He also was a self-employed farmer and carpenter. He was a vocational instructor for 17 years for the state division of Youth at Camp Cass in Rensselaerville.

Military Service

Howard served with the Army Air Force's 389th Bomb Group in England and attained the rank of staff sergeant.

Death

HOWARD A SCHOONMAKER
S SGT US ARMY
WORLD WAR II
FEB 22 1916 - MAY 8 1996
Knox Cemetery
Photo by Donna Gwin

Howard died May 8, 1996 and is buried in Knox Cemetery. His wife, Dorothy, died on October 11, 1996 and is buried beside him.

Other Media

Obituary
[Knox]--Howard A. Schoonmaker Sr., 80, of Pleasant Valley Road died May 8. Mr. Schoonmaker was born in Albany and lived most of his life in Berne. He attended Cornell University, the state university colleges at Brockport and Farmingdale, and Schenectady County Community College. He served with the Army Air Force's 389th Bomb Group in England during World War II and attained the rank of staff sergeant. Mr. Schoonmaker operated a sporting-goods store from his home for many years. He also was a self-employed farmer and carpenter. He was a vocational instructor for 17 years for the state division of Youth at Camp Cass in Rensselaerville. He was a member of the Berne Conservation Club, the Central Bridge Rod and Gun Club, the Cobleskill Pistol Team, the Berne Masonic Lodge, its past master's association, and Fellowcraft Club. Mr. Schoonmaker was also a member of the Berne Fire Co., the Helderberg Ambulance Squad, the Boy Scouts of America review board, the HelderbergKiwanis Club and AMVETS. He served on the Berne Zoning Board of Appeals and the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Board of Education, and was captain of the Berne fire police. He was a state hunting-safety instructor. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Sturgess Schoonmaker; a son, Howard A. Schoonmaker II of Albany; a daughter, Beth Ann Floro of Rochester; and four grandchildren. Services and burial were private. Published in The Altamont Enterprise, Page 23, 16 May 1996 Issue.

HOWARD SCHOONMAKER SR.: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - Friday, May 10, 1996

Deceased Name: HOWARD SCHOONMAKER SR.

KNOX -- Howard A. Schoonmaker Sr., 80, of Pleasant Valley Road died Wednesday at home. Mr. Schoonmaker was born in Albany and lived most of his life in Berne. He attended Cornell University, the state university colleges at Brockport and Farmingdale, and Schenectady County Community College. He served with the Army Air Forces' 389th Bomb Group in England during World War II and attained the rank of staff sergeant.

Mr. Schoonmaker operated a sporting-goods store from his home for many years. He also was a self-employed farmer and carpenter. He was a vocational instructor for 17 years for the state Division of Youth at Camp Cass in Rensselaerville.

Mr. Schoonmaker was a member of the Berne Conservation Club, the Central Bridge Rod and Gun Club, the Cobleskill Pistol Team, the Berne Masonic Lodge and its Fellowcraft Club. Mr. Schoonmaker was also a member of the Berne Fire Co., the Helderberg Ambulance Squad, the Boy Scouts of America review board, the Helderberg Kiwanis Club and AMVETS. He served on the Berne Zoning Board of Appeals and the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Board of Education, and was captain of the Berne fire police. He was a state hunting-safety instructor.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Sturgess Schoonmaker; a son, Howard A. Schoonmaker II of Albany; a daughter, Beth Ann Floro of Rochester; and four grandchildren. Services and burial are private.

Calling hours are 6 to 8 tonight at the Fredendall Funeral Home, 199 Main St., Altamont. Contributions may be made to the Berne Masonic Lodge, c/o Reid Northrup, P.O. Box 176, Altamont, NY 12209.
Edition: THREE STAR
Page: B11
Copyright, 1996, (c) Times Union. All Rights Reserved.

Additional Media

Howard A. Schoonmaker gravestone at Knox Cemetery

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