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Leona Hauptfleisch Obituary
Leona Mae Hauptfleisch
of Johnson City
Leona Mae Hauptfleisch, 74, of Johnson City, died suddenly at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Saturday, July 5, 2008, after a brief illness. She is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, Leo D. Hauptfleisch; her children, Leo J. and Marlene, Jim and Meg Hauptfleisch, Cindy and Dennis Cole, and Edward and Cindy Lou Hauptfleisch; grandchildren, Gina Mancini and Mike, Heath Hauptfleisch and fiancée, Nancy Ebeling, Natasha Hauptfleisch, Samantha Cole, Gregory Hauptfleisch and fiancée, Amanda Alnutt, and Dennis B. Cole; great-grandchildren, Anthony, Marlee and Rocco Mancini, and James David Hauptfleisch; a sister and brother-in-law, Betty and George Oksutcit; a brother, Graydon (Junior) Martin; and her cats, Miss Kitty and Punky. Leona was a great cook and loved to bake for any event.
Services will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m. from the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott with the Reverend Steve Starzer officiating. Burial will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park Cemetery at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends at the Allen Memorial Home, Wednesday from 9 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to the Animal Care Council, 131 Washington Avenue, Endicott, N.Y. 13760.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leona Hauptfleisch
Ida Edwards
July 18, 2008
Dear Leo and family,
I just returned from vacation and saw that Leona passed away. I am so sorry. She looked so good when I saw her back in the winter. Just wanted to send my deepest sympathies to everyone.
Joyce Deery
July 14, 2008
Dear Leo and Family,
We are so saddened at Leona's death. She was very much like a big sister to me when we were growing up. In the past few years, she helped me with the Martin Reunion !! She came to the reunion early cause she knew I would be there early, so we could "chat" !!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carrie Joyce (Martin) and Wilbur
July 13, 2008
leo,
as the years have gone by and you guys would come to wegmans pharmacy to get your meds the both of you grew on us. Neither one of you have ever been rude to any of the pharmacy staff and we are thankful for that. the both of you are on our list as one of the nicest couples we have ever had, needless to mention a cute couple.Leona was a very nice person and we are so very sorry for your loss and may god be with you.
love the wegmans pharmacy staff
Kerry Connors
July 11, 2008
Our thoughts are with you all. May your wonderful memories bring you peace.
Rhonda Harvey
July 10, 2008
Dear Ed, Cindy & Natasha:
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom/grandma. May memories give you peace during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love always,
Bill Gregory
July 10, 2008
To the entire Hauptfleisch Family my condolences for your loss. Mrs. Hauptfleisch was always very nice to me and trusted me. I will never forget all the times when I was dating Cindy and visiting her at her house how much fun it was. We all use to laugh and have such a great time together. May God be with you in this difficult time.
Nancy Patterson
July 9, 2008
To the Leo Hauptfleisch Family:
So sorry to learn of Leona's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.
Love,
Nancy, Russ, Scott, Ryan Patterson
Colleen Beylo
July 9, 2008
Dear Jim, Meg and Family,
I am so sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Love Colleen
Joe, Jackie, Zach & Lauren Casciani
July 9, 2008
Ed, Cindy and Natasha,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother / grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
July 9, 2008
To the entire Hauptfleisch family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. God Bless, Dana and Kristine Donald
Larry Powell
July 9, 2008
To the Hauptfleisch family,
It has been many years, but, I remember you all with fondness. Your parents are great people and I'm sure your Mom will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
John Bertoni
July 9, 2008
To the entire Hauptfleisch Family...My condolences and prayers to you all and to Leona who I know was a wonderful Mother,Grandmother, and wife.God bless you all.
Jeff and Donna Klopfer
July 8, 2008
Leo,
My husband and I send our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We live in the home you shared with your wife for 40 years. Her memory will stay strong here. Both Jeff and I will do everything we can to preserve all the love and devotion you two brought to this home for so many years.
Christine Maloney
July 8, 2008
Gina, Mike & Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Chris, Chris, Scott and Megan
Valerie Brigham
July 8, 2008
To: The Hauptfleisch Family
I was so sad to hear of Leona's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of her growing up. Getting off the bus at your house after school. Leona would make me a bologna sandwich and we would chat while she ironed and watched her soaps! Mother's are so special and she was one of them! Thinking of all of you at this time.
Rosie Guccia
July 8, 2008
Dear Cindy, Dennis, Sam & Denny;
I was so sad to see that your Mom has passed. She was such a hoot always, and so very nice to me. I know she will be missed by many. Please accept my and my families condolences and know that you all are in our thoughts, heart & prayers. Also, give a big hug to your Dad for me and let him know how sorry we are for his loss.
All our love,
Rosie, Joe and the boys
Lindsay Crandall
July 8, 2008
Sam, Dennis, and Family, i'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love ya.
Chet and Corinne Lech
July 8, 2008
Our condolences to all the families.
Gwendolyn Hogan
July 8, 2008
Cindy and Family,
Sending you love and hugs and comfort and peace at this sad time. Wish I could be there. I'll be in touch. Love you!
Patricia Purdy
July 8, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Please accept my deepest sympathies. I worked with Leona for many years at IBM. God Bless.
Joe and Dolores Hauptfleisch
July 8, 2008
Dear Uncle Leo, Leo, Marlene, Jim, Meg, Cindy, Dennis, Ed, Cindy and all of the Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren,
"It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all...."
-Elizabeth Barrett Browing
We all loved Aunt Leona very much. She was the light of so many gatherings. She will be looking down on all of us as we continue her traditions. She had a way of making all of us feel part of the family.
We will miss her and will often reminisce about the times that we spent with her.
Love,
Hop and Dolores
William Hauptfleisch
July 8, 2008
Uncle Leo, our deepest love and sympathy for you and your family. Aunt Leona was always special to me and my childhood memories of Christmas visits and going to the lake are priceless. God Bless
Love Bill and Joanne
Randy and Lori Keller
July 8, 2008
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Pennie Hauptfleisch
July 8, 2008
Uncle Leo and Family, Aunt Leona was a very special lady. May you keep her memories alive. She is now a angel watching over you all. In Sympathy. Love, Pennie
Loren Lohmeyer
July 8, 2008
My sympathy goes out to the family for the loss of your mother. Although I didn't know your mother, I did work with Ed, and I want him to know he's in my prayers during this sad time.
Tom and Mari Geisenhof
July 8, 2008
Leona did so much for so many! We'll always remember how accepting she was of everyone, and her smile would light up a room! She will be missed.
Dick Hauptfleisch
July 8, 2008
Dear Uncle Leo, Leo, Jim, Cindy, Ed, and family,
My Mom and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Aunt Leona's death. I will always cherish the memory of Christmas at your house on Cornell Hollow Road and Aunt Leona cooking and entertaining friends and family. She was a wonderful Mom, aunt, and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Stefy, Dick, Eric, and Mark Hauptfleisch
Mary, Mike & Beth Kranz
July 8, 2008
"Grief is the price we pay for having loved"-- and since it was so very, very easy to love Aunt Leona with all our hearts, it is so very difficult to have to say goodbye. With our love and deepest sympathy to Uncle Leo and the entire family--
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