John A. Andrews

ANDREWS, John A.
Town of Southport Resident
Passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2008, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center at the age of 84. He was born December 31, 1923 in Millerton, PA, the son of the late Clifford and Eleanor (Signor) Andrews. His loving wife of 41 years, Mollie E. (Smith) Andrews, predeceased him. His loving companion, Gloria Lindgren; brother, Clifford Andrews; sister, Marjorie Harrison; and sister-in-law, Bettie Keller also preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving children and their spouses, Sherolyn and Glen Falke of Beaver Dams, NY; Elma Mae and Michael Haddad of Horseheads, NY; Edwin and Nancy Ramsdell of Horseheads, NY; beloved grandchildren, Christina (Michael) Westenberger, Brenda (John) Flesch, Kimberly Knowles and Jeffrey (Shone) Ramsdell; 10 adored great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Robert (Shirley) Smith of Caton, NY; sister-in-law, Helan Andrews of Georgia; along with several nieces and nephews. John was a decorated Veteran of the US Army and proudly served his country. He retired from the Newtown Tool and Die Company in Horseheads, NY as a machinist after many dedicated years of service. He was a devoted fisherman and enjoyed fishing for over 25 years at Keuka Lake. John was a dedicated family man and loved his family dearly. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY on Thursday, October 9, 2008, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services honoring his life will follow the visitation at 7:00 p.m. The Reverend Gary Mammorello will celebrate John's services. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of the family in Woodlawn Cemetery. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for the family in obituaries at www.olthof.com Thank You
The family of John A. Andrews wishes to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Dialysis Unit at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center for the outstanding love, care and friendship given to their father.