Lauren Edward Myers Obituary (1936 - 2025)

Lauren Edward Myers, age 88, of Painted Post, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 28, 2025. He was born in Oneonta, NY on July 16, 1936, to Harry Myers and Helen (Warner) Stanton. Lauren graduated from Oneonta High School in 1954. He joined the Army in 1958 and served until 1967. He spent his first two years in the Army in Germany where he learned how to train dogs. He served in Vietnam in the Big Red One from 1965 to 1967. Following his discharge from the Army in 1967, Lauren went to work at Corning Glass Works (which is now Corning Incorporated) in Oneonta, NY. On July 5, 1968, he married Katharine “Kitty” Gould in Oneonta. In 1973, they moved to Painted Post. Lauren retired from Corning Inc. as department head in 1994. Lauren learned how to train dogs in Germany and became well known for his Schutzhund training skills. He raised German Shepherds for years and taught others how to train their dogs. Lauren also loved music, especially jazz. He played drums before he entered the Army, and he took guitar lessons after he retired. He is survived by his wife of nearly 57 years, Kitty Myers; son, Erik (Beth) Myers; daughters, Gretta (Mike) Glicos and Kim Myers; nine grandchildren: Hunter, Morgan, Katina, Jessica, Cailin, Ryan, Derek, Joshua and Jordana; and great-granddaughter Parker. Lauren was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Myers and Helen (Warner) Stanton. A Memorial Service will be held for Lauren at a later date. Service details will be announced in the coming weeks. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Manor Hills in Wellsville, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Lauren's memory to Finger Lakes SPCA, 72 Cameron Street, Bath, NY 14810, https://fingerlakesspca.org/donate/, or the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, 388 Upper Oakwood Avenue, Elmira, NY 14903, https://www.foodbankst.org/donate/. Lauren's family has entrusted his care to Haughey Funeral Home, Inc. www.haugheyfuneralhome.com