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Gerald Root Obituary

Root, Gerald B.

Age 86, longtime member of the Millerton community, passed away Wednesday, March 5th, 2014, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Gerald was born in Mehoopany, PA on September 11th, 1927 the son of the late Albert and Kathryn (Pond) Root. He is survived by his sons, Gary (Linda) Root of Millerton, Dave (Barb) Root of Horseheads, Steve (Jeanne) Root of East Smithfield, Clifford (Jackie) Root of Lawrenceville, Elaine (Tom) Rupp of Elmira, and Russell Root (Lori Baxter) of Millerton; 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brothers and sisters and his beloved wife of 65 years, Charlotte, who passed February 17th, 2013. He worked for S.M. Flickinger Food Service over 40 years until his retirement. He acted as Union Steward for local #529 for several years, was a longtime volunteer for the Millerton Fire Department and loved his garden. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY on Saturday, March 8th, 2014, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Funeral services celebrating Gerald's life will be held following the calling hours at 4:00 p.m. Pastor Jennifer Wolf will officiate. Private graveside services will be held at the family's convenience in the Jacob Miller Cemetery, Millerton. Memorial donations are directed to the Millerton Volunteer Fire Department or the Millerton United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Gerald's guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com.

Published by Star-Gazette from Mar. 7 to Mar. 8, 2014.
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To the entire Root Family, I am sorry for your loss. John Bower

March 11, 2014

So sorry to hear about your Dad, he was a wonderful guy, we will miss him.

Bement Bob

March 9, 2014

Elaine and brothers, sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Take care.

Barb & Steve Middaugh

March 8, 2014

Dave and Family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

John Comereski

March 8, 2014

THE ROOT FAMILY SORRY FOUR YOUR LOSS I WORKED WITH HIM SM FLICK THEN I USED TWO COME DOWN TWO YOUR NABOR HOUSE RUTSKI PLAYED BALL WITH DAVE YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY PRAYERS GOD BLESS BILL EARL

BILL & MARILYN EARL

March 8, 2014

So sorry about your loss. God bless you all. Bill Everett

March 8, 2014

so sorry to hear of the passing of your father!

Sue Borden

March 8, 2014

To the Root family, we send our sympathy on your loss of Gerald. We hope that good memories from his life will help each of you in the days ahead. Very Sincerely, Harlan and Jackie Press

Harlan Press

March 8, 2014

Cliff,Jackie and the whole Root family. My wife and family send you our sympathies and prayers. Your Dad was a good man and he and his wife raised a wonderful and respectfull family. I am proud to be friends with all of the Roots and will miss driving down the north road and by their home looking for someone to give a friendly wave to. Fond memories forever. Mike and Ruth Appleby and family

March 7, 2014

Dear Root Family, So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. I have so many fond memories of your Mom and Dad. Thoughts and Prayers as you face this difficult time.

Barbara "Brown" Fisher

March 7, 2014

Rusell and all the Root family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and if there is anything that you need help with, please let us know.
Stone's. George, Jeannine, Tim& family ,Sue& family.

March 7, 2014

so sorry he was a good man he will be missed dearly your all in my prayers and thoughts Melissa sempler and family

March 7, 2014

To all the Root Family- I was very sad to hear the news of your Father. I think your Father really enjoyed coming to the restaurant and catching up on the "news" at the round table and coming in for a fish fry before dark. Very kind man. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!

Lanett and Jeff Wheeler

March 7, 2014

So sorry to read of your Dad's passing. Blair so much enjoyed his visits with your Dad, whether it be at the Post Office or the Hardware, many stories were shared. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Blair & Chris Young

March 7, 2014

Clifford, Gary, Russell, we were so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Gary & Pat Jezorski

March 7, 2014

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry to hear of your loss.

Phil & Evie Arnold

March 7, 2014

Gary & Linda-so sorry to read about your father's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. LeVon & Jim Ketter

March 7, 2014

To the Root Family So sorry to hear of your father passing. Sure will miss seeing and talking about old times with him. He will be greatly missed walking the streets in Millerton.

kenneth leister

March 7, 2014

Gary,Dave,Cliff,Steve,Russell,& Elaine. So Sorry to hear of you fathers passing. Many fond memories of your Dad and Mom, Especially their Laugh's.Memories bring a smile to my face thinking of the good times visiting with them in their kitchen at the Roots. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Tom & Bernadette Brown

March 7, 2014

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