John H. Renner, Sr., 99, of DeLancey passed away on Sunday afternoon, November 6, 2016 at home.

John was born January 19, 1917 in New Village, NJ., the son of the late Henry F. and Lucie M. (Hawk) Renner. On February 11, 1939 he married the former Marie Gunderman in Easton, PA. She died in 1995.

John was a Self-Employed Farmer in Bovina Center, NY for 20 years. He previously worked in a Silk Mill, Steel Mill, and in Furnace Repair and Service.

John is survived by his children, John (Susie) Renner, Jr. of Washington, NJ; James (Nancy) Renner of Stillwater, NY; Jay (Judy) Renner of Bovina Center, NY; Robert (Melanie) Renner of Munnsville, NY; Joy R. Hamilton of DeLancey, NY; grandchildren, Richard (Laura) Renner, Gina Renner, David (Deborah) Renner, Jeffrey Renner, Stacey (Hilary) Renner, Darrin (Michele) Renner, Jodi (Steve) Meehan, Renee' Renner, Michelle McKenzie, Robert (Jaime) Renner, III, Jennifer (Bradley) Hilts, Aaron (Margay) Hamilton; Melissa (Brett) Hawk, 22 great grandchildren, a cousin, Nancy Jones, and a special care giver, Lonah "Cookie" Musser while wintering in Osteen, Fl. He was predeceased by his brother, Harry Renner and his wife, Janet, sister, Kathryn R. Thompson, and son in law, Ray Hamilton.

There will be no calling hours. Services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are with Courtney Funeral Home, Walton.

Memorial contributions in John's memory may be made to Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820 or Heart of the Catskills Animal Shelter, PO Box 88, Delhi, NY 13753.

Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.courtneyfh.com.