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Mina Kittle Obituary
Age 87 of Corning, formerly of Elmira, died Thursday, November 29, 2007 at Founder's Pavilion, Corning. Mina was born August 9, 1920, the daughter of Arthur D. and Frances Schoonover Clark. She is predeceased by her husband, Almon S. Kittle and sister, Mary Lee Shepard. Mina is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen E. McGee of Seneca, SC, Patricia K. and James Metelko of Corning, Margaret C. and Lawrence Pierce of Hornell, NY, and A. Jean and Kenneth Nykiel of North Canton, OH.; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, David Clark, Leslie Clark, Harry (Mildred) Clark, Fritz (Mary Alice) Clark, Teddy (Laurie) Clark, Myrtle (James) Keithline, and Mildred (Richard) Folmer. Mina was a devoted member of Horseheads United Methodist Church and a long time volunteer with Arnot Ogden Medical Center, RSVP, and Bethany Village. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Sunday, December 2, 2007 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held Monday, December 3, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery, Horseheads. Donations in Mina's memory may be directed to either Founder's Pavilion Building Fund, 205 E. First Street, Corning NY 14830, or Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Road, Corning NY 14830. Mina's family would like to thank all the staff at Founder's Pavilion for their loving and professional care given to their beloved mother.
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Memories and Condolences
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SUE WILKINSON-FERRETTI
December 25, 2007
DEAR DAUGHTERS,
I REMEMBER YOUR MOM AND YOU GIRLS AS A KID. MY MOM USED TO BRING ME TO VISIT YOU. MY NAME IS SUSIE AND MAIDEN NAME OF WILKINSON. I JUST HAPPENED TO LOOK AT THE OBITS, AND SAW OF YOUR MOM'S PASSING.. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOU AND KNOW JUST WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH SINCE I LOST MY MOM 20 YEARS AGO. YOUR MOM WAS SUCH A NICE PERSON AND ALWAYS KIND TO ME.. I REMEMBER GOING WITH YOU GIRLS TO MAKE PLASTER PARIS FIGURINES. DO YOU REMEMBER THAT? LOTS OF MEMORIES OF THE GOOD OL DAYS. AGAIN, I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS..
SUE
Karen Peterson
December 10, 2007
Dear Patti,
I have been trying to figure our your address and cannot, so here I am. Your mom was special. I have lots of church and UMW memories.
Love, Karen
Sharon Wheeler
December 1, 2007
Dear Patti,
I'll always remember your mother's wonderful laugh and sweet smile. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Sharon Woychak Wheeler
Marilyn Farmer-Norman
November 30, 2007
Patti & Family
Sorry for your loss. May your memories ease your grief. You'll be in my thoughts.
Marilyn
Michele Copeland
November 30, 2007
Peg, Larry and family:
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Your friends, Michele & John Copeland and Pat & Gene Drum
Louann & Larry Smith
November 30, 2007
Jean, Ken, Katie, Dan and all family members, We are so sorry about your mother/grandmother. We hope your fond memories will help to ease your pain.
Sandi Lutomski (Shepard)
November 30, 2007
So sorry to hear of Aunt Mina's passing. Remember the good times.
Paul Coon
November 30, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Charles K Cortright
November 30, 2007
Kathie,
Sorry to hear of your loss. May God grant you peace with this.
Keener Cortright
Ruth Olszowy
November 30, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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