Obituary of Jon H. Porter

Jon H. Porter, age 84, a resident of the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, formerly of Geneseo, died Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Susan Porter. He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Porter of Geneseo, children, James (Shelly) Porter of France, Joshua Porter of WA, Caroline (Matthew) Hottle of AL, grandchildren, Charlotte and Porter Hottle, brother, Richard Porter of HI, several nieces and nephews. Jon was born June 4, 1940 in Rochester, NY the son of John Erwin Porter and Susan Mercker Porter. He earned his Law Degree from Cornell University. Jon was a longtime Attorney at Law on Main Street in Geneseo. He was a longtime member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Geneseo and the Geneseo Kiwanis Club. Jon enjoyed playing golf especially at Livingston County Club in Geneseo where he was a former member. Jon served on the SUNY Geneseo Foundation and also served on the Board of Directors for the New York State Erie Canal and the Temple Hill Cemetery in Geneseo. No prior calling hours. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Geneseo at a date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Michael's Church, 23 Main St., Geneseo, NY 14454 or the Geneseo Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 71, Geneseo, NY 14454.