In Memory Of
Russell L. Darrah
1929
2019
Russell L. Darrah
June 6, 1929 — November 5, 2019
Russell L. Darrah, 90, of Chittenango passed away on Tuesday.
Russell was born in Lake Placid, NY to the late Harold and Marjorie (Kennedy) Darrah. He spent much of his early life working on the bobsled runs. Russell then enlisted in the US Army and served in the Korean War. After his service, he met and fell in love with Anna (Smith) Darrah. They shared 59 years of marriage until Anna's passing in March of 2012. Russell worked for Niagara Mohawk in the gas department until his retirement after 30+ years of service. Russell was an avid Syracuse basketball and New York Yankees fan. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, cooking, and spending time with his family.
He leaves behind his daughter, Rae Ann Kilian; grandchildren, Nichole (Robert) Vona and James Kilian; great grandchildren, Ashley (Nick) Hurd, Nathan and Natalie Vona; one great great grandchild, Hudson Hurd; a sister, Marjorie "Sis" Stevens; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Anna; and his two brothers.
A private interment for both Russell and Anna will take place in Lake Placid.
Russell was born in Lake Placid, NY to the late Harold and Marjorie (Kennedy) Darrah. He spent much of his early life working on the bobsled runs. Russell then enlisted in the US Army and served in the Korean War. After his service, he met and fell in love with Anna (Smith) Darrah. They shared 59 years of marriage until Anna's passing in March of 2012. Russell worked for Niagara Mohawk in the gas department until his retirement after 30+ years of service. Russell was an avid Syracuse basketball and New York Yankees fan. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, cooking, and spending time with his family.
He leaves behind his daughter, Rae Ann Kilian; grandchildren, Nichole (Robert) Vona and James Kilian; great grandchildren, Ashley (Nick) Hurd, Nathan and Natalie Vona; one great great grandchild, Hudson Hurd; a sister, Marjorie "Sis" Stevens; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Anna; and his two brothers.
A private interment for both Russell and Anna will take place in Lake Placid.
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