He truly became Andover’s adopted native son. He was a long-time member of Blessed Sacrament Church where he belonged to the Blessed Sacrament Choir and Andover Ecumenical Choir.Īs a patriotic American, on September 11th, Bob, along with his son, Andrew and his grandnephew, Brandon Brown, placed an American flag at every residence in Andover. He played Santa’s Helper for over 40 years but as “Poppy” to his beloved grandchildren, some things must remain a secret. He also served on the Andover Central School Board for four years and attended many marching band events.īob was an active member of Andover Historical Society and Andover Golden Agers. He served on the Andover 4th of July and Andover Haunted House Committee’s for 25 years. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Roberta Frost two brothers, David Black and Daniel “Danny” Black a baby sister, Madelene Black and his precious grandson, Emerson Robert Black at six weeks.īob was very involved in community activities. In addition to his wife of 48 years, Bob is survived by two sons, Jason (Becky) Black of Manchester and Andrew Black of Andover two brothers-in-law, Robert Frost of Dundee and James (Tammy) Criss of Arkport a sister-in-law, Linda (Thomas) Harding of Webster three grandchildren, Olivia Black, Sydney Black and Landon Black his dear friend and co-worker at Dresser for many years, Bob Shelly and several nieces, nephews and cousins. They settled in Andover shortly thereafter, much to Bob’s surprise since Scio and Andover were such rivals in sports.īob worked as an inspector at Dresser-Rand Corp. After his army tour, he started working at Big N in Hornell where he met Joanne M. He was a 1966 graduate of Scio Central School and later served in the United States Army from 1967-1970 with a tour in Germany. 14, 2020) after battling cancer for five weeks. “Bob” Black, 73, died at home on Monday (Dec. as “Poppy” to his beloved grandchildren, some things must remain a secret. Memorial contributions in Ferd’s name may be made to Immaculate Conception School, 24 Maple avenue, Wellsville, NY 14895. Burial will take place in the Sekoll Family Cemetery on the property of the Sekoll Dairy Farm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held on Tuesday (February 14) from 2-4 p.m. There were many impromptu picnics with lots of food. In his later years he preferred to sit by the pond taking in the many sights and sounds of nature.įerd cherished his family, especially the grandchildren. In his early years he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved the life on the farm with all of its seasons. He was predeceased by four brothers, John Sekoll, Richard Sekoll, Edward Sekoll and Carlton Sekoll and one sister, Margaret Maxell.įerd was an avid antiquer and loved a good auction. and Peter (Kimberly) Sekoll of Hornell one sister, Ada Cavangna of Shongo 14 grandchildren, Kaylene (Kemar) Sekoll, Jessica Arsenault, Rebecca (Trong Nguyen) Arsenault, Alexander Arsenault, Samanatha (Mike) Seltzberg, Joseph Furner-Starrett, John Furner, Justin Wachter, Matthew Wachter, Julie (Caleb Chin) Goodliff, Lyle Goodliff, Nichole Sekoll, Brenden Bebout and Cameron Bebout six great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Payton, Helen, Kianna, Heidi and Norma Jean and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He previously was a crane operator for Air-Preheater Company in Wellsville.įerd is survived by seven children, Ferd “Spike” Sekoll, II of Wellsville, Frank “Bucky” (Michelle) Sekoll of Greenwood, Sandra (Robert) Arsenault of Vineland, N.J., Sarah (Frank) Skorupsky of Millsboro, Del., Anna (Salvatore) Wachter of Hornell, Marietta (Gregory) Goodliff of Port Charlotte, Fla. Petterson, who predeceased him on July 31, 1996.įerd owned and operated the Sekoll Dairy Farm on Greenwood Hill for 65 years. On Apin Immaculate Conception Church he married June L. He attended Immaculate Conception School in Wellsville.
following a brief illness.įerd was born on Jon Burnt Hill in Willing to John H. Sekoll, 89, passed away on Thursday (February 9, 2023) at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Del.
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