Michael Traver

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Michael C. Traver of Eldred, NY, a retired electrician/plumber for the Sullivan County Department of Public Works and a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at home. The son of the late John and Pearl (Jensen) Traver, he was born December 19, 1947 in Callicoon, NY. He was 72 years old. 

Michael was a member of Barryville United Methodist Church in Barryville, NY. 

Michael is survived by his wife, Leona (Kosek) Traver. They were married for 43 years. Michael was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of the Yulan Fire Department. 

A family statement reads, “Michael was a devoted and loving husband, brother and uncle. He loved the Delaware River Valley. He enjoyed gardening and working in his yard. He will be greatly missed by his family.” 

He is survived by his wife, Leona; brother, John Traver Jr., and his wife, Louise, of Rockhill, NY; sister, Joan Brown of Clarence, NY; six nephews and nieces, Ellen Laporte, Ron Brown, John Traver III, Tom Traver, Elizabeth McKean and Patrick Traver; and many great-nephews and great-nieces. 

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. 

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Harrison Rasmussen Funeral Home in Barryville, NY (845/557-8010).

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