Harry D. Husner

Harry “Jug” Husner, 97, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Newark Wayne Hospital, with his family by his side.

Harry was born April 18, 1929, the son of the late Edward and Annie (Lotz) Husner. He was the owner of Jug’s Tavern with his wife Betty for many years, where all were welcomed. He served the best cheeseburgers on Mill Street and on New Year’s Day was known for the “Tom and Jerry’s” served to everyone who stopped in. It was like the TV show “Cheers” where everyone knew everyone and the sense of community was all around. Jug loved riding his scooter around town, playing cards, especially 3’s, shuffleboard, puzzles, and trips to the casinos.

He is survived by his daughters, Deborah (Michael) Woodland, Tammy (Joe Stuck) Robinson, and step-daughter Peggy Seaman; step-son Rick (Patty) Gent; grandchildren Shane, Jon (Sami) Woodland, Raymond, Jr. (Nikki) Robinson, and Kayla Robinson; great-grandchildren Sarah (Hunter), Eleanor, and Beau Woodland, and Stephen and Hunter Robinson; step-grandchildren Bobby Sergent, Melissa, David (Candy) Seaman; step-great-grandchildren Lexus and Lacey Gent, Rachel (William) Thomas, Cole, Parker, and Spencer Seaman; his very dear friend “Big” Ray Robinson; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Besides his parents, Harry was predeceased by his wives, Betty Husner and Eleanor (Johnson) Husner; his sisters, Bertha, Lillian, Dorothy, Anna, and Elizabeth; and his brothers, Edward, Ernest, William, Carl, Irving, George, and Roy.

Per his request, there will be no calling hours or service. Donations in Harry’s name can be made to the Wayne County Nursing Home, 1529 Nye Road, Lyons, NY 14489.

The family would also like to thank the nurses and staff at the nursing home and the hospital for their compassionate care of “Jug.”

Arrangements have been entrusted to Norton Funeral Home.