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Josephine Young Obituary
ITHACA - On October 14, at the age of 75, "Josie" passed on to continue her life with her Lord and savior but left behind a legacy of love, strength and family. She was born on September 4, in Auburn, NY, and moved to Ithaca, NY in 1961. She was a crossing guard for the ICSD at the corner of Ithaca Rd. and Elmwood Ave., she was a custodian at Ithaca Gun Co., an employee of the radio station WVBR and a custodian in several buildings at CU where she retired from. She was a devoted shopper to Wegmans grocery stores, an avid volunteer at the Catholic Church food pantry handing out bagels and a longtime member of the Immaculate Conception Church. The family she leaves behind includes several nieces and nephews along with her two daughters, Melody Young and Darlene Young (Herman); a son-in-law, Edwin Herman; two grandchildren, Nicolas Herman and Tiffany Young (Flowers); and two great-granddaughters, Jessalyn Flowers and Cyreiah Flowers. Along with her longtime dear friends, the Rudan family, many will miss her deeply. She is predeceased by her father, Alfred Heal; husband, Clarence Young; younger sister, Jean Riegle; mother, Josephine Heal; and older sister, Wilhelmina "Billie" Heal. We ask all those who knew her to please join us in celebrating her life on Monday, October 20, at 10 a.m. at Herson Funeral Home. The burial will be private, but she will be placed with her mother and older sister in St. Josephs Cemetery in Auburn, NY. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to the American Cancer Society or the Catholic Church Food Pantry.
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Memories and Condolences
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Liz Webster
November 15, 2008
Dear Darlene and Melody, I just learned of the death of your mother and I am so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of your mother. I will forever remember her as our crossing guard on Ithaca Road getting us safely to school; no matter how cold it was! She was always cheerful and pleasant. I remember that she was totally devoted to both of you. I saw her last in 2001 when she very sweetly came to pay her respects after my father's death. I was so touched that she came and it was great to see her. I hope your memories will provide you comfort. She really was a special lady.
Sue and Carl Rohrer
October 19, 2008
Josie has become a great friend to us over the past few years. We will surely miss her smiling face on Tuesday's at the food pantry and our pleasant phone conversations. May God bless the family and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tiffany Flowers
October 17, 2008
My grams was a wonderful women and an awesome grandma. She did alot of things in her life including being an influence in mine.I will truly miss my grams but know that she is in a better place now. I will always keep all the fond & fun memories we had together in my daily life. I will continue to share those with my daughters, Jessalyn & Cyreiah. I will help Jessalyn to continue her memories of her granny. I will also keep my grams in my younger daughters life by always telling her stories of her granny. Her life may have been ended but her memories and legacy will continue to go on...
Peter Sundquist
October 17, 2008
I truly don't know what to say. I'm in shock. I will miss Mrs. Young terribly. I had her as a neighbor for six years, during which time she treated me like family. She was a wonderful, caring person, and will be dearly missed.
Rest in peace, Mrs. Young.
Everyone at Westtown Optical
October 17, 2008
To Darlene and Family:
Words cannot begin to ease the pain and heartbreak you must feel. Take comfort in knowing you all are in our thoughts and prayers and Josie will always be with you as one of your guardian angels. If you need anything please let us know.
Diane Moore
October 17, 2008
I didn't know Josephine personally, but knowing the fine daughter she raised, speaks much about the kind of person she was. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane Moore
Sue Frisbie
October 17, 2008
I"m so sorry for your loss girls. Josie use to come into the store and visit when I worked up in college town. She was such a sweet lady.
Jon Gould
October 17, 2008
A truly fine person. Never without a smile and a kind word.
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