GILBERTSVILLE - Duane Donald Bliss Jr. "Dean", 45, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015. He was born Aug. 29, 1969, son of Duane Donald Bliss Sr. and Linda (Utter) Bliss in Oneonta. Duane graduated from Gilbertsville Central School in 1987. In school, he excelled at drumming and was chosen for All County Band, and in baseball as a pitcher. After graduation, he worked at Upturn industries in Trout Creek, was employed by Borden Chemical Co. in Bainbridge for 13 years, and was manager of GNC in Oneonta where he won several awards, and Assistant Manager of Vitamin World in Ithaca. In 1999, Dean was married to Kathleen Larson, who predeceased him on Aug. 10, 2012. Dean loved music, sports and Dallas Cowboys football. He is survived by son, Duane Bliss III (Dustin) and his fiancé, Sarah Yale of Bainbridge; daughters, Mariah Bliss of Gilberstville, Miranda Bliss of Bainbridge and Krystynne Bliss of Sidney; granddaughter, Madison Bliss of Bainbridge; parents, Linda and Duane Bliss Sr. of Gilbertsville; sister Tamela Nober (Tami) and her husband, Kevin; nieces, Chelsea Nober (partner Brock Hoag), Samantha and Brianna Nober, all of Mount Upton. In addition to his wife, Dean was predeceased by his brother, Lynn J. Bliss. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney. Funeral services will begin at noon at the funeral chapel. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery, Gilberstville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Fairview Recovery Services Inc., 5 Merrick St. Binghamton, NY 13904. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.