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Helen Christman Obituary
Age 91, of Elmira, died Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility. Helen was born February 8, 1916, in Sayre, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph F., Sr. and Mary Tereschi Cost. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Joseph F., Jr. and Phyliss Cost, of Sayre, PA; sister, Theresa Krotzer of Vestal, NY; nephews, Thomas (Bert) Cockroft of Kissimmee, FL, John (Sharon) Krotzer of Vestal, NY, and Joseph F. (Linda) Cost, III of Elmira; nieces, Louise (Arnold) Gavette of Van Etten, NY; Patricia (Andy) Gibson of Virginia, several great nieces and nephews and many special, caring friends. Helen was predeceased by her husband Percy J. Christman; brothers Thomas, Vincent & Paul Cost; sisters Elizabeth Alamo and Catherine Cockroft and her niece Mary Ellen Miller. Helen graduated from Sayre High School where she was the school's first Drum Majorette. She loved bingo, to knit and crochet; she donated her labors of love to many charitable organizations, but most of all she enjoyed her dear friends. She was a social "butterfly" who was always ready to go. She was interested in everyone and she was interesting; she will be missed. Interment of her cremains will be at St. James Cemetery, Waverly, NY in Spring 2008. Donations in Helen's memory may be directed to St. Joseph's Hospital SNF, 555 E. Market Street, Elmira NY 14901. Arrangements by McInerny Funeral Home.
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Marilyn and Rodney Smith
December 25, 2007
Helen will be missed by all her family and friends. Helen was married to my Dad, Donald McKinney. We was always very kind to me and my sister Carolyn. Even after my Dad's death in 1963 we were close. We visted her several times when she lived in FL. The last time we saw her in New Yirk she asked us what Corning stock was selling for. She was a great lady.
Marilyn Smith
December 2, 2007
Helen was a very sperical person in my life. She was so good to Carolyn and I. I have many fond memories of her. Rod and I will miss her.
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