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Obituary: Herbert M. Aucter, 89, Croghan
Published: September 30, 2024
By: Provided by Scanlon Funeral Home
Herbert M. Aucter
 CROGHAN, NY- Herbert M.
Aucter, 89, formerly of Dicob Rd., Croghan, died on Monday, September 30, 2024 in Sunset Nursing Home, Boonville, where he had
resided since January of this year.
Born June 21, 1935 in the Town of New Bremen, NY, a son of William and
Marie Dicob Aucter, he was educated in Dicob’s Corners Country School.
Herbert was a
logger for most of his life, beginning at a young age working for his
father on many jobs throughout the North Country. He also hand-crafted ax handles for a
great many years for people throughout the area.
One of his most
favorite activities was tapping trees, boiling and producing his own maple
syrup for his family and friends.
Surviving are his sister, Viola Marolf, of Constableville, NY, and
several nieces and nephews.
He was
predeceased by his brother Sylvester Aucter, and his two sisters, Cecile
Aucter and Shirley Ardison.
Funeral Services
for Herbert will be on Thursday, October 3, 2024, beginning with a 9:15
a.m. Prayer Service at Scanlon Funeral Home, Croghan, followed by a 10:00
a.m. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Stephen’s Church in Croghan with the
Rev. Donald J. Manfred, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in St.
Stephen’s Cemetery in Croghan.
Memorial
donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Condolences at www.scanlonlonfuneral.com
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