Supplementary Information on Cash Flow Activities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Noncash transactions affecting cash flows activities [Abstract]      
Change in net unrealized (gain) loss on securities available for sale, including deferred income tax (asset)/liability of $1,085, $(5,717), and $4,717 in 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively $ 107 $ 38,989 $ (35,883)
Change in liability for pension benefits, and deferred income tax (asset)/liability of $10,792, $10,124, $(12,298), in 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively (16,879) (15,836) 19,236
Repurchase and retirement of common stock (56) (182) (3,049)
Exercise of stock options 55 179 2,885
Unsettled sales 0 0 10,456
Other [Abstract]      
Income taxes paid 11,549 6,437 16,069
Interest paid 7,635 4,792 5,764
Change in net unrealized (gain) loss on securities available for sale, Deferred income tax (asset)/liability 1,085 (5,717) 4,717
Change in liability for pension benefits, Deferred income tax (asset)/liability $ 10,792 $ 10,124 $ (12,298)