Obituary of Duane D. Bliss, Jr.

Duane Donald Bliss, Jr. "Dean" Gilbertsville-Duane Donald Bliss, Jr. "Dean", 45, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015. He was born August 29, 1969, son of Duane Donald Bliss, Sr. and Linda (Utter) Bliss in Oneonta. Duane graduated from Gilbertsville Central School in 1987. In school, he excelled at drumming and was chosen for All County Band, and in baseball as a pitcher. After graduation, he worked at Upturn industries in Trout Creek, was employed by Borden Chemical Co. in Bainbridge for 13 years, and was manager of GNC in Oneonta where he won several awards, and Assistant Manager of Vitamin World in Ithaca. In 1999, Dean was married to Kathleen Larson, who predeceased him on August 10, 2012. Dean loved music, sports and Dallas Cowboys football. He is survived by: son, Duane Bliss, III (Dustin) and his fiancé, Sarah Yale of Bainbridge; daughters: Mariah Bliss of Gilberstville, Miranda Bliss of Bainbridge and Krystynne Bliss of Sidney; granddaughter, Madison Bliss of Bainbridge; parents, Linda and Duane Bliss, Sr. of Gilbertsville; sister Tamela Nober (Tami) and her husband, Kevin; nieces Chelsea Nober (partner Brock Hoag), Samantha and Brianna Nober, all of Mt. Upton. In addition to his wife, Dean was predeceased by his brother, Lynn J. Bliss. Friends may call from 10:00am-12:00noon on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney. Funeral services will begin at 12:00noon at the funeral chapel. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery, Gilberstville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Fairview Recovery Services, Inc., 5 Merrick St. Binghamton, NY 13904. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.