Obituary of Peter J. Gebhardt

Peter John Gebhardt, 60, of Kenwood, NY passed away Tuesday morning April 4, 2017 at the Oneida Extended Care Facility after a difficult battle with cancer. Peter was born on April 26, 1956 at the US Naval Hospital in Queens, NY, the son of John Ellsworth Gebhardt and Nola Noyes Paquette. He was the great-grandson of John Humphrey Noyes. A graduate of Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School in the class of 1974, Peter was employed by Oneida Ltd. for 34 years where he enjoyed experiences in warehouse management, marketing and procurement. His title at the close of his career with Oneida was Director of Global Forecasting. Following his career with Oneida Ltd., Peter launched his own business in 2009 as a Luthier, creating custom instruments for professional musicians around the world. The most precious thing for Peter was his daughter Bianka. Sharing his love with her made his life complete. He had a terrific eye for design, collecting fine art, furniture, Artisan Ceramics and 20th century Sequential Art. Peter was a very accomplished craftsman, creating fine furniture as well as the personal renovation and conservation of the three homes he owned in Kenwood. Peter was an active volunteer, worked with the Mansion House Historical Preservation Committee, and served as Trustee and Board Member for the Oneida Community Mansion House, OCMH. He is survived by his mother Nola Desimone, daughter Bianka Paige Gebhardt, brother Paul Ellsworth Gebhardt and sister-in-law Amy Stone Gebhardt, all from Oneida, and by his aunt and uncle, Adele and Leslie Mitchell, Rochester, along with many cousins. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 22 at 2 p.m. at The Mansion House, 170 Kenwood Ave. Oneida, NY followed by a informal reception. A special thank you to Dr. Rathika Martyn for the thoughtfulness, compassion and care she provided. Many thanks to the staff of the ECF for providing attention, comfort and care to Peter. Donations in his memory can be made to Oneida Community Mansion House, 170 Kenwood Avenue, Oneida, New York 13421.