Deuard D. Van Ornum Obituary

In loving memory of Deuard D. Van Ornum of DePeyster, New York, who departed this world on March 2, 2026 at the age of 89. Deuard leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Deuard D. Van Ornum to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lloyd Ornum and Jeaneva Van Ornum (Bigelow); his wife Shirley Hunter; and his siblings, James, Linel, Donald, Wayne, Carol, Fern, Laurel and Alberta.

He is survived by: his children, Keith Van Ornum (Penny) of Hammond, Robert Van Ornum of DePeyster, Deuard Van Ornum Jr. of Heuvelton and Barbara Sharpe of DePeyster; his sister Jane Shephard of Richville; his grandchildren, Colleen Stark, Lilly, Nathan, Andrew Van Ornum, Francis, Christopher, Gerald, Mindy, Ashley, Marcia Sharpe and Damien Van Ornum; and his great grandchildren, Travis Stark II, Marissa, Peayton Stark, Sophia, Saphire, Simone, Avery Sharpe-Newborne Aiden, Carson, Isabella Van Ornum, Tiffany, Kira Webb and Layton Walrath. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Heuvelton Volunteer Fire Department.