Lee Sornberger

Lee N. Sornberger of Guilderland died on Friday September 20, 2024 with his wife Linda by his side. Lee was born on January 18, 1945 in Gloversville, NY to the late Gordon and Helen Conway Sornberger. He was a graduate of the Utica Free Academy, class of 1963. He met Linda in 1966, when he began working at 84 Lumber in Guilderland. They were married on July 6, 1968. Lee spent most of his career in building materials and construction management. His greatest joy in life was his family and he never missed a chance to talk about them to anyone who would listen. He was very involved in the Guilderland Pine Bush Little League through the 1970’s and 80’s, as a parent and a coach. He was an active member of the Guilderland Lion’s Club for many years, and donated to numerous charities.

Lee is survived by his wife, Linda Van Patten Sornberger; his loving children, Kelly (Matthew) Wright of Queensbury, Kacey Sornberger of Guilderland, and Brandon Sornberger of Los Angeles, CA; his adored grandchildren, Gwyn, Aidan, Brooklynn, and Korbin; his sister, Judith Eckler-Queen; brothers-in-law, Jay Van Patten, Jan (Gail) Van Patten, and Chris (Carlene) Van Patten; sisters-in-law, Lisa (Patrick) Clark and Jill Van Patten. He was predeceased by his brother, George, on September 13, 2024; and his brother-in-law, Jeff Van Patten.

His family would like to thank all the devoted and compassionate people who came into their lives in the past seven months: the Guilderland EMS, the staff at St. Peter’s Hospital, and the staff at the Daughters of Sarah Rehab Facility and Nursing Home.

Lee has been privately cremated. Calling hours will be held on Friday September 27th from 4 to 6pm at the DeMarco Stone Funeral Home, 5216 Western Tpke, Guilderland, followed by a memorial service at 6pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Guilderland Baseball, PO Box 401, Guilderland, NY 12084. Condolences can be posted at demarcostonefuneralhome.com.