Biography

David C. Yager, 64, of Oneonta passed away, Sunday, February 7, 2010 at M.I. Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown.

He was born May 16, 1945 in Susquehanna, PA the son of the late Raymond and Evelyn (Markel) Yager.

David proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

On August 28, 1999, David married Kathryn Cornish in Oneonta.

David was a machinist at Amphenol in Sidney for 28 years. In his early years, he owned a body shop and was an excellent mechanic. He could fix anything and was always tinkering. His current project was his 1932 Chevy Confederate pick up that he was restoring.

David was currently a member and the Vice President of the Oneonta RC Flyers, a member of the Mid State Antique Stock Car Racing (he was the driver of the #3). In the 60’s and 70’s he drove at local race tracks. He was also a member of the Laurens Masonic Lodge and the Tri-Valley Riding Club.

He was an avid hunter. He enjoyed camping especially the campfires at night; playing cards, golfing, NASCAR (his favorite driver was the late Dale Earnhardt, Sr.), anything to do with trains, planes and automobiles; cooking; playing guitar in a band but most of all, David enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

David his survived by his loving wife, Kathryn Yager; four children, Barbara Frederick and grandchildren, TJ and Autumn, David and Pauline Yager and grandchildren, Steven and Meagan, Daniel and Kerry Yager and Dawn Yager; step daughter, Holly and Ben Doty and grandchildren, Kyle and Madeline; one brother, Richard (Sara) Yager; one sister, Sharon (Phil) Cook; father-in-law, Howard Cornish; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Brian Cornish and Maria Carr; sisters-in-law, Carol (Larry) Kessler and Janice Eichler; two aunts, Peggy Freeland and Florence Yager; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by two sisters, Barbara and Ed Haney and Gail Finch; one brother, Donald Yager; and mother-in-law, Mary Cornish.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 in the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main Street, Oneonta from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2010 in the funeral home at 2:00 PM with Betsy Jay Chaplain at M.I. Bassett Hospital officiating. Memorial donations in David’s name may be made to the American Heart Association, Central Region, 120 Lomond Court, Utica, NY 13502.

Calling Hours

Wednesday February 10, 2010, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Bookhout Funeral Home
Click for Map and Directions

Funeral Service

Thursday February 11, 2010, 2:00 PM at Bookhout Funeral Home
Click for Map and Directions