Willis A. Diefendorf Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Willis A. Diefendorf of Cazenovia, New York, born in Syracuse, New York, who passed away on December 11, 2020, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald W. Diefendorf and Ruth L. Diefendorf (Arnold); his brother Donald L.; and his sister-in-law Roswitha Diefendorf. He is survived by: his wife Bonnie S. Diefendorf; his children, W. Henry Diefendorf of Cazenovia and Caroline Diefendorf of Cazenovia; his stepchildren, William Stratton (Meg), Ronald Stratton (Michelle) of Verona and Kelly Coates (Robert Thomson) of Cazenovia; his brothers, Peter Diefendorf (Karen), Arthur Diefendorf (Georgia) and Andrew Diefendorf (Linda); his grandchildren, Neenah McKinney (Dennis), Xavier Coates (Courtney), Nathaniel Coates, Carla Dombrowski (Anthony) and Courtney Stratton; and his great grandchildren, Olivia Stratton, Mya, Markus and Kiara McKinney. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and godchildren.

Contributions in Bill's memory may be made to the Church of the Savior, 437 James St., Syracuse, NY 13203 or to Wanderers' Rest Humane Association, P.O. Box 535, Canastota, NY 13032.