Obituary of William John DeLine

William John DeLine, 67, of Tully, New York died Friday, August 5, 2005 at home following a long illness. William was born December 11, 1937 in Cortland, New York, the son of William John and Marie (VanPatten) DeLine. Bill was the owner and operator of Barber & DeLine, LLC which he founded in 1959. He previously owned a Trucking Company and Oil & Gas Drilling Company and worked for Grants Bakery and Durkee\'s Bakery. He was pre-deceased by a daughter Penny Gail DeLine, and his parents. Surviving are his wife of 47 years the former Eva Barber, three sons and their wives; Kevin (Carole) DeLine of Cortland, New York, Tim (Saralyn) DeLine of Cortland, New York and Jay DeLine of Tully, New York, three daughters and their husbands; Beckie (Rodger) Thomas of Cuyler, New York, Jill (Bill) Sears of Homer, New York and Vickie (Keith) Flanagan of Marietta, New York, a brother and sister-in-law; Robert (Betsy) DeLine of Owasco, New York, a sister; Constance Morris of Skaneateles, New York, 17 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Services: Wednesday, August 10, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc. Burial: Elmwood Cemetery, Preble, New York. Calling Hours: Tuesday, August 9, 2005, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home, 2584 Field Lane, LaFayette, New York. Contributions: Summer Camp Scholarship at Calvary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 225 Preble, New York 13141 or Elmwood Cemetery, c/o Ann Henderson, 2108 Clark Road, Homer, New York 13077 or Tully Ambulance, 1 Railroad Street, Tully, New York 13159.