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Kenneth Pellor Obituary

PELLOR, Kenneth L. Jr.
Age 72, of Rosewood Rd., Horseheads, passed away Fri., Nov. 30, 2007, at the Manor at Bethany Village. Ken was born Oct. 25, 1935 in Gillett, PA, son of the late Kenneth and Louise (Frost) Pellor Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Joyce (Granger) Pellor; son, Douglas (Susan) Pellor; daughter, Dawn Pellor; grandchildren, Amanda and Kayla, all of Elmira, NY; brothers and sisters, Beverly Henderson of Sunnyvale, CA, John (Colleen) Pellor of Terrell, NC, Roger Pellor of San Jose, CA, Mary (John) Deihs of Lebanon, MO, Gary (Darlene) Pellor of Galt, GA; mother-in-law, Kathleen Granger of Elmira Heights, NY; sister-in-law, Eileen (John) Reib of Elmira Heights, NY; brother-in-law, Gary (Pauline) Granger of Corning, NY; many loving nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by a son, Kenneth F. Pellor in 1975; and father-in-law, Paul Granger in 1991. Ken was a NYS Corrections Officer working in the Monterey Facility until his retirement in 2000, 26 years as a Journeyman/pressman with Moore Business Forms and also with Zeiser Wilbert Vault Company in Elmira. He attended Pine Valley United Methodist Church, was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean War, an avid bowler and hunter. Ken was a proud Harley owner and active motorcycle rider for over 40 years, a member of the AMA and American Rifle Assoc. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads, on Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, from 1-3:00 and 6-8:00 p.m. His funeral service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Deb Roe officiating. Interment service will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery where full Military Honors will be accorded.

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Published by Star-Gazette from Dec. 1 to Dec. 2, 2007.

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Dennis Talmage

December 25, 2007

Sorry to hear of ur lost. I guess Ken would be my second Cousin, Grandma Ada pellor brothers were Ernest& Kenneth Pellor. Ada Married
Charles D Talmage.

Gail Wheeler

December 23, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time. I am Ernest Jr. Daughter and would love to talk to you when/if you feel up to it. Please contact me at 719-671-8918. Thank you. I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Paul Larrabee

December 4, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Theron Andrews

December 3, 2007

Ken's family,
I worked with Ken in Corrections. I'm sorry for your loss...

Nancy Isaacs

December 3, 2007

Joyce, thinking of you in your time of sorrow.

Carol Hoffman

December 3, 2007

Joyce, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Carol Spirawk Hoffman

Jenn Dorman CNA

December 2, 2007

I know Bethany will miss you

Tom Green

December 2, 2007

Kenny was a good press operator and a nice guy.Joyce,our prayers are with you.

Ray Knapp

December 2, 2007

Mrs. Pellor:
I am sorry for your loss. As a former neighbor and co-worker, I had many a good time and conversation with you and Ken.
May God Bless,

Jack Chambers

December 2, 2007

May Ken rest in peace. (I worked with him at Moores)

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