Richard "Dick" D Werner

Richard “Dick” Werner, 90 years of age, passed away on March 19, 2025 at Good Shepard Fairview Home in Binghamton, NY. Dick was born February 5, 1935 to the late Dr. and Mrs. Irving Werner of Binghamton, NY. Dick was a graduate of Irving Preparatory School, McMurray College (now Lincoln College), and the State University of New York at Oneonta, where he received degrees in teaching and psychology. Dick worked as school counselor at Dryden High School in Dryden, NY for over twenty years. Upon retirement he returned to his hometown of Binghamton. Dick was respected by his students and coworkers for his kindness and volunteer work, including establishing and advising many school clubs. He helped secure Dryden High School’s Junior-Senior High Quiz Team’s trip to Nationals, formed the stock market and coin clubs, and served as an advisor to the National Honor Society, AFS Student Exchange Program, Kiwanis Student of the Month Program, and the VFW Boys’ and Girls’ State program. Outside of work, Dick spent his life golfing (priding himself as a Junior Championship at the former Vestal Hills Country Club), skiing, biking, playing piano, and vacationing with family. Dick is predeceased by his best friend and younger brother Dr. Murray Werner of Elmira, NY, and his parents Dr. and Mrs. Irving Werner of Binghamton, NY. Dick is survived by his wife of 25 years, Lynne (Handzel), his brother, Dr. Donald Werner, his two children, Lisa Werner and Loren Svetvilas, Loren’s wife Narisa and their two daughters Emma and Raimee, his sister-in-law Annie Werner, and his many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly. Dick spent time visiting with family members soon before his death and shared his memories of growing up in Chenango Forks and Binghamton. Dick requested a private gathering of family after his passing, with his ashes spread across places that brought him joy. His grave will rest next to his parents at Riverside Jewish Cemetery in Conklin, NY. Dick’s family extends their sincere gratitude to the staff at Good Shepard who cared for Dick with love and dignity. Charitable contributions can be made in Dick’s honor to the organization Dick held closest to his heart, the Dryden Youth Opportunity Fund (www.DYOF.org).

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