In Memoriam

James E. Booth, 78, of Yankee Lane, passed away Monday (March 9, 2020) at St James Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Born in North Hornell, February 5, 1942, the son of Claude and Ruth Lockwood Booth, he had resided in Canisteo during his early life. He was a graduate of Canisteo Central School, Class of 1960, and attended Parkville College in Missouri. Jim was a beloved, and cherished husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather- as well as a friend to everyone he met. He married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Cindy, and was a devoted husband for nearly 60 years. He fought a selfless, heroic battle against Parkinson disease and diabetes with his wife and family by his side. Jim inspired many, even through his hardest days, and was always a joy to others around him. Jim cultivated a professional career spanning 40 years as a well – respected executive within the paint industry, recognized and adored by many. However, he made it his life work to hold family and his faith as the highest priority. Jim and Cindy were active members in their church, wherever life took them, and had resided in several parts of the country. Jim was a civic minded community leader within organizations across the country like the JayCees, Kiwanis Club, YMCA, Boy Scouts of America, Board of Education amongst many others. While in Kentucky, he was chosen by the Governor to be an “Honorary Kentucky Colonel”. Some of his favorite hobbies included his true passion for fishing, poetry, song writing, games with the family, telling stories, and making people laugh. Jim served in multiple capacities within the Presbyterian Church, with the many different communities in which he resided. He leaves behind an amazing legacy, especially his love of Vermont, which he adored and passed down to many generations.

He is survived by his wife; Cynthia Booth of Hornell, his daughters; Pamela Booth of Florida, and Marcy (Mace) Koury of Connecticut, his son, James A. Booth(Susan Lemmon) of Hornell, his sisters; Joyce Venter of Canisteo, Valerie (Robert) Nixon of Canisteo and Lori Booth of Virginia, his brother; Thomas (Candice) Booth of Canisteo, his grandchildren; Amber (Mike) Levinson of Alaska, Ian Fernandez of Virginia, Erika Koury, Dylan Koury and Kyle Koury all of Connecticut, one great granddaughter; Chloe Levinson. He is also survived by sisters-in-law; Suzanne (Mike) Palmesano, Judith Allen and Isobel Booth, and countless nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, his brother; William Booth, his grand daughter; Sarah Koury, and his brothers-in-laws; Steve Venter and Richard Allen.

William C. “Bill” Booth, 78, of Stow, passed away peacefully Friday August 4, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of forty-five years to Isobel G. Booth.

Born in Hornell, New York on September 10, 1938, he was the son of the late Claude William and Ruth Booth. Bill graduated from Canisteo High School in 1956 and received his Bachelor and Masters of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University in 1960 and 1966 respectively. He received his Masters of Business Administration from Bentley University in 1987.

Bill got his start as an Electrical Engineer working from home repairing televisions. After college his career advanced to work with the Martin Marietta Aerospace Division in Baltimore, MD where he participated in many aerospace development programs including the Apollo and Lunar Lander spacecraft programs. From there he went on to work for the Link Group in Binghamton, NY; Singer Simulation Products Division in Silver Spring, MD; and became Vice President of marketing for Signal Processing Systems in Fairfield, CT. He was last employed by TeraRecon in Acton, MA.

Of all his accomplishments, family is what Bill was most proud of. He loved spending time and planning trips with his children and grandchildren. He cherished the yearly trips to Lake Ninevah in Vermont and any time he could get together with all of his family. During his life he enjoyed many activities including, skiing, water skiing, white water rafting and hiking. He loved the outdoors and traveling around the country. Bill was an avid reader, enjoying history books and Sherlock Holmes stories. He had a passion for classical music and liked to attend the Theater. Model Trains, Astronomy and Volcanology all captured his attention. Bill was an inventor and tinkerer who loved creating new gadgets and repairing broken things.

Stephen A. Venter, 67, of 54 Russell Street, passed away Monday (April 5, 2010) at Wesley Gardens in Rochester.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Booth Venter whom he married on February 29, 1964, his daughter, Michelle (Tracy) Savard of Hemlock, his sons, Michael (Julie) Venter of Colorado and Robert (Amy) Venter of Akron. Steve was a devoted grandfather to his 9 grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Ruth Booth of Canisteo, many nieces and nephews, and his brother, David (Carol) Venter of Mt. Holly, Vermont.

He was predeceased by his parents, and his father-in-law, Claude Booth.

Born in Freeport, Long Island, January 20, 1943, the son of Frank J. and Georgina Andrews Venter. He had resided in Canisteo since 1978. He had been employed by G.E., Morrison Knudsen, and most recently, Alstom. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Canisteo, had been active in Boy Scouts, as well as coaching little league in Montoursville, Pa. Steve was a coach and organizer of the Church League Basketball in Canisteo, and Vice President of the International Machinist Association.

The family will be present to receive friends on Friday from 1-3 pm & 6-8 pm at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 6 Spruce St., Canisteo. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church of Canisteo at 11:00 am. Rev. Hobart Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Canisteo.

Steve enjoyed life and the outdoors. He especially loved to spend time with his family and will be greatly missed!