In 1965, Duane D Moore graduated from Cato-Meridian Central School.  After graduating from Simmons School of Embalming in Syracuse, Duane enlisted in the United States Airforce serving four years during the Vietnam Conflict.  During this time he served at various bases in South East Asia as a Crew Chief on a KC 135 aerial refueling squadron.
      Duane has been involved in funeral services throughout his life, except for twelve years as Director of Sales and Marketing for Wilbert Brand Burial Vaults in the central New York area.
      After being acquainted with Sanderson Services Inc. for several years, the Sanderson family hand selected Duane to purchase the funeral business and to carry on a 175 year tradition of quality service and dedication.