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Francis O'Dell Obituary
Age 42, of Elmira, NY, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 29, 2008. He was predeceased by his grandmother, Esther Smith, and is survived by his children, Barbara Fairbanks and Marques O'Dell; grandson, Michael; mother, Viola O'Dell; sister, Belinda Patelunas; brothers, Robert, Scott and David O'Dell. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Friday, August 1st, from 5 to 8 p.m. His funeral and committal services will follow at 8 p.m. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Marlana O'Dell
August 21, 2008
Uncle mark i miss you so much i know when day when i go to heaven i will see your smiling face and everything will be okay my mom tells what an amazing man you were and how you would help any one not matter what you are very missed by your family and your friends as well we all love you love always your niece Marlana
JOHN/BETSY K.
August 4, 2008
MARK YOU WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY YOUR HOMIES I KNOW THERE WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF ME THAT WILL KEEP WONDERING WHY. TO THE FAMILY I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Arthur Howe
July 31, 2008
Barb , and O'Dell Family
Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad and son, and brother at such a young age.
My deapest sympathy to you all .
Earl Halpin 3rd
July 31, 2008
Mark you will be remembered as the cousin I grew up knowing as a great guy.
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