Lynn H. Hughston

Lynn H. Hughston, of State Route 41, Homer, passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2025 at the age of 76.

A lifelong area resident, he was born July 26, 1948 a son of the late Roger G. and Anna Jeanette Pursey Hughston.

He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corp, serving during Vietnam from 1965-1969.

Lynn was the owner of Hughston Plumbing, Heating and Electrical for more than 40 years.

Lynn volunteered his time driving the DAV van, taking Veterans to their appointments. He was a member of the Homer Elks Lodge for 40+ years, volunteering with Friday Fish Frys for many years. He especially enjoyed seeing all his grandchildren enjoy the Elks annual Build-A-Bear with Santa during the holidays.

Lynn was the treasurer of the City of Cortland Master Plumber’s Association, working many years at the annual clambake.

He was a member of the Homer Ave United Methodist Church, Cortland, volunteering on its board for several years.

He enjoyed working outdoors, often building something or tending to his property. You'd often find him on his tractor either mowing in the summer or moving snow in the winter, always keeping busy.

Surviving is his fiancé, Diane Heffner; his children, Kimberly Hughston Petrella and Marc J. (Kristi) Hughston, both of Cortland and Eric L. Hughston (Maria Isabel) of Brambleton, VA; two sisters, Carolyn (Floyd) Folk and Wendy (William) Oliver; seven grandchildren, Rachel Petrella, Luke Petrella, Dade (Emma) Hughston, Tegan Hughston, Trinity Hughston and Caleb and Emaline Hughston; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and his beloved dogs, Maggie and Pug.  

Calling hours will be at the Donald L. Barber Funeral Home, 5016 U.S. Route 11, Homer on Friday, January 10, 2025 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Interment, with Marine Corp Honors, will be delayed until spring in Glenwood Cemetery, Homer.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Hughston’s name may be directed to the Homer Fire Department, P.O. Box 58, Homer, NY 13077 or to America’s Vet Dogs, 371 East Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY 11787.

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