Alton “Al” L. Quackenbush

Alton “Al” L. Quackenbush,  75, of Albion, NY/Lakeland, Fla. died Jan. 16, 2021 in Lakeland Hospital following a brief illness.  He was born Oct. 12, 1945 in Shelby to Maxwell and Edith (Crawford) Quackenbush and was a lifelong resident of this area.

Al was a member of the Jeddo Community Church and a retiree of Harrison Radiator.  Al was a person who was always helping someone out and who also enjoyed a good prank every now and then.  In his earlier years, he enjoyed his sled dogs and raising horses.  He enjoyed playing shuffleboard, fishing and was a handyman by nature.  However, Al’s most favorite pastime was spending time with his grandchildren.

Mr. Quackenbush was predeceased by his first wife, Diane Quackenbush, and his siblings: Loren, Raymond, Bob and Gerald Quackenbush, June Braun, Gloria Rosentreter, Joan Penwright and Sarah Quackenbush.  He is survived by his wife, Leona; his daughter, Candy Allport of Albion; his son, Chris Quackenbush of Albion; his stepsons: George (Donna) Snell of Lyndonville, Wayne (Kathi) Snell of Albion, Walter (Candy) Snell of Albion; his brother, Leslie Quackenbush; his grandchildren: Dmitry, George III, Kristin, Lyndsey, Kathryn, John, Jaclyn, Robert, Amanda, Andrew, Walter, Lee; as well as several nieces and nephews.

There will be no public calling hours.  Services and interment will be announced at a later date.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to an organization of your choice.  Al’s arrangements have been entrusted to the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. of Albion.  To share a special memory of Al, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com