GUILFORD – Former Town of Guilford Supervisor Pershing Schlafer, passed away Monday at age 93.

“He was the finest gentleman I have ever known, honest and forthright. A wonderful family man and a good farmer. There aren’t many of those guys left, that’s for sure,” said retired Town of Afton Supervisor Robert D. Briggs, who served on the Chenango County Board of Supervisors alongside his friend.