Neil E. Jeffers Oriskany Falls Neil E. Jeffers, 78, of Oriskany Falls, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the St. Luke's Home, with his loving family by his side. He was born July 29, 1930, in Utica, the son of the late Alan and Grace Delancette Jeffers and was a graduate of the Oriskany Falls Union Free School. After graduation, Mr. Jeffers served in the US Army during the Korean War and rose to the rank of Sgt. First Class. In 1953, in Oriskany Falls, he married Betty Ellis. Mr. Jeffers was also a Staff Sgt. with the US Air Force Reserves. For many years, Mr. Jeffers owned and operated Neil E. Jeffers Real Estate Broker and the Oriskany Falls Insurance Agency. He was very active in many organizations throughout the area. Mr. Jeffers' civic awards include: The Wendell K. Walker Award (Masonic), True Brother Award (Masonic), Roses for the Living Award (Rotary), and District Deputy Grand Master of the First Oneida District 1972-1973. Organizational affiliations include: Past Master Alliance Lodge #1097, Oneida County Masonic Association, Darius Chapter #144, Clinton VFW Post #9591, Kelly Phillips American Legion Post #569, Past Member Oriskany Falls Volunteer Fire Department, Government Service (Town of Augusta, 34 years), and past Coach of Youth Baseball. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty; eight children and their spouses, Joey (Paul) Brown of Chittenango, Neil, Jr. (Karen) Jeffers of San Antonio, TX, Ken (Marlene) Jeffers of Munnsville, Jim (Barbara) Jeffers of Oriskany Falls, Ed (Roxann) Jeffers of Madison, Scott (Susan) Jeffers of Oriskany Falls, Paul (Mary) Jeffers of Oriskany Falls and Steve (Tanya) Jeffers of Oriskany Falls; 30 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends, including three special friends, Bob Kirkham, Charlie Cotter and Charlie Miner. He was predeceased by a son, William Douglas Jeffers; and two brothers and a sister, Kenneth, Gordon and Edrie Jeffers. A private graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at the convenience of the family at Hillside Cemetery, Oriskany Falls. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Wednesday evening from 4-7 at the Alliance Masonic Lodge #1097 in Oriskany Falls. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the entire staff of the Clark North Unit at the St. Luke's Home and to Dr. Wassel and Dr. Kashtanova, for all their wonderful care and compassion. Arrangements are with the Kloster-Northrop & Bentz Funeral Home, Waterville.