May E. Dellow

MORAVIA < May E. Dellow, 82, of State Route 38, Moravia, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at Northwoods (Howd"s Nursing Home), Moravia. One of 10 children, May was born in Genoa, on March 10, 1926, a daughter of the late Joseph and Sara Jacobs Marks. She worked at Smith Corona in Groton and during her retirement she was employed at the Moravia National Bank and Alpine Building Supply. She was a member of the Moravia Senior Citizens and enjoyed going on various trips with them. May loved puttering around her home, keeping everything looking "just so" and "decorated" inside and out. She will always be remembered for her kind and generous nature and always thinking of others. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Arthur "Pudge" Dellow. They were married June 16, 1945 in Freeville, and were together 63 years. They were the best friends and true soul mates in every aspect. Also surviving is one sister, Laura Green, of Lansing; two brothers, Gordon Marks, of Jordan, and Jim Marks and his wife Mary Alice, of Valencia, Calif.; as well as two special nieces and goddaughters, Valerie Rowe and Pat Farkas, of both of Auburn; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three sisters and three brothers. Calling hours will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Wade Funeral Home, 22 Church St., Moravia, with the funeral services immediately following. Burial will be in Willow Glen Cemetery, Dryden. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in May"s memory to Four Town First Aid Squad, Box No. 28, Moravia, NY 13118. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.