Herb MacNaughtonYou could trust Herb. MacNaughton would have a different take on things. Once characterized as an affable curmudgeon, he stylized his writing with humor and wit, often giving it a very localized spin.
Herb. wrote best when he could put his perspective in play. He was a columnist for Suburban News long before there were four editions of the newspapers and several different advertising publications bonded together under the company name Westside News Inc. For some of that time, Jim O’Connor was the owner of the company, Julia Hahn the editor, Keith Ryan was an advertising representative and the offices were located across from the NYSDOT building on Route 259 south of Route 31.
A sample of “The PAssing PArade” column is copied below.
He wore his signature Commodore’s cap just about every where he went. He was an accomplished artist who captured with oils on canvas places he had visited in his travels and scenes he envisioned. In one of his last writing assignments for Westside News Inc. he defined for readers how the newspapers are put together in a thorough fashion representative of his attention to detail.
He loved the converted barn studio on West Avenue in Hilton which he and Elsie called home for many years. Herb. died peacefully on October 31, 2012. He is survived by his children, Pam (Fred) Roy, Chali (James) DiCataldo and Barry MacNaughton; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and friends. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a retiree of Eastman Kodak Company.
His Funeral Service was held November 3 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Hilton. Interment, Parma Union Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Parma-Greece United Church of Christ in his memory.
