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Charlene Delany Obituary

Delany, Charlene S.

Age 63, of Breesport, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a courageous 10 year battle with cancer. Charlene was born in Elmira NY, a daughter of the late Donald J. and Eleanor (Miller) Mosher. She was also predeceased by a brother Gary Mosher and sisters, Candice "Candy" Boyles and Machell Bailey. Charlene is survived by her husband of 43 years Daniel E. Delany; sons and daughter-in-law, Daniel E. Delany of Charleston SC, Ryan J. and Katie Delany of Missoula MT; daughter and son-in-law, Kerri L. and Matthew Lunger of Horseheads; grandchildren, Alivia, Brady and Caitlyn Lunger and a fourth grandchild due in March; sisters, Donna Cicconi of Mesa AZ and Eleanor "Cookie" Mosher and her wife Deb Myers-Mosher of Endicott NY; brother and sister-in-law David and Beth Mosher of Horseheads; sisters-in-law Donna Dekay of Las Vegas NV and Kathleen Clark of Seattle WA; brother-in-law Paul Bailey of Horseheads; step mother Joan Mosher of Horseheads; several nieces and nephews. Charlene was a 1972 graduate of Southside High School. She had worked at Chemung County Vital Records from 1972 to 1975. After the birth of her first child Charlene left the workforce to become a stay at home mother. After raising her three children she went back to work at BOCES as a teaching aide from 1986 to 2000. Charlene was an avid gardener, loved to shop and enjoyed going to flea markets. She was an exceptional wife, a devoted mother and a loving Nana to her grandchildren - her family was everything and all that mattered. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren "Beans," "Mac" and "Caitie Pants" and being a guardian angel to her husband. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water Street, Elmira, on Sunday, August 28, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held there Monday, August 29, 2016 at 11:45 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick's Church at 12:30 p.m. Committal prayers and interment will follow at St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery, Horseheads. Those wishing may make a donation in memory of Charlene to the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, 388 Upper Oakwood Ave, Elmira NY 14903.

Published by Star-Gazette from Aug. 26 to Aug. 28, 2016.
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Dear Danny and family,

My words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. Know that you and your family are in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Charlene is truly one of God's angels.

Sincerely,

Anna and Bruce (Cardone) DeDominick

October 2, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Shawn & Stephanie Randall
Missoula, MT

August 30, 2016

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. I knew this wonderful lady from High School. We just started talking recently through Facebook. She never once mentioned that she was so sick. That's the kind of person she has always been. This loss is going to be so hard for everyone that cared so much about her but especially got her beautiful family. Charlene may you now test in peace!!

Joyce Ward- Hayduk

August 29, 2016

Danny and Family,Very sorry of the passing of your Wife and Mom. Wonderful lady and great Mom. Our prayers our with you all.Rick Milazzo

August 29, 2016

Our deepest sympathies to the family at this difficult time. Bob and Mary Lou Howland. VVA-Chapter 803.

Bob Howland

August 29, 2016

Dan, Kathy and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Charlene's passing. My prayers to you all at this very difficult time.

Karen Tupper McConnell

August 28, 2016

Dan, Kerri and family, I know Char babes is watching over you all now, just as she always has. She loved you all so much and it showed. I'm going to miss our monthly visits at the salon. We laughed, cried and everything in between! LOVE that woman and will never ever forget her and the impact she had on my life.

Amy Foster

August 28, 2016

Well written obituary, we are sorry for your loss, always liked your Mom. Nancy and Tom McCarthy

August 28, 2016

David&Beth Mosher

August 26, 2016

Dan, Danny, Ryan, and Keri, and families,
I am so sad to hear the news of Charlene's passing. She fought hard, and I thought she had won the battle. I know she thought the world of all of you. She always talked about her "wonderful" kids. She absolutely loved being your mom, and now she'll continue to be your guardian angel. I am so sorry for your loss and the grief you are and will be feeling. May your pain be lessened by the many wonderful memories you can share. God bless all of you with peace, and may she rest in His hands.

Connie Hodder

August 26, 2016

Dear Danny, Donna, David & Beth, and family:

Sending my sincerest condolences for your loss. It's been a long time since I've seen most of you, but please know all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. May Charlene RIP.

With deepest sympathy and love.

Carmella Allegretto-Baker

August 26, 2016

Although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in our thoughts from afar.

Spencer Stegall & Scott Sawyer

August 26, 2016

Dave, Beth and family - I was sorry to read of your loss. Please accept our sincerest condolences.

Sue & Frank Raub

August 26, 2016

I met Charlene a few years ago in a quirky twist of fate while at the Detroit Airport. She was instantly easy to chat with and delightful to be around. I later stopped in at Al and Vic's in Missoula, MT to meet Ryan. More than a year later, she met my sister at Arnot. Of all the millions of people in the world. Charlene was obviously one to impact many. I'm honored to have had the opportunity to felt her presence in this life. JoAnne Foley, Florence, MT

JoAnne Foley

August 26, 2016

I met Charlene in a quirky twist of fate in the Detroit airport both of us heading to Elmira. I stopped by Al and Vic's in Missoula at her request to meet Ryan. About a year later, my sister met Charlene at Arnot. She was one of those people amongst all the millions in this world who was meant to impact many. I'm glad I was chosen to bump into her in this life. JoAnne Foley, Florence, MT

August 26, 2016

Dan, kids and Delany family: Charlene was one courageous woman! She will be missed by many, but never forgotten...God Bless her and her family. You are all in our prayers.

Paul & Jeanette Titus

August 26, 2016

Danny so sorry to hear Charlene passed. You and your family are in my thoughts.

Joan Pritchard

August 26, 2016

Dan, Keri, Ryan & Dan-

My heart breaks for you all and you are all in my thoughts & prayers. Your mother was a special, beautiful and strong lady. She is at peace and will be a guardian angel to watch over all of you...and her grandbabies. I will never forget her hugs or her humor. May her light always shine down on all of you and we all always remember her sweet smile.
Hugs & love to you all~

Monica Bennett

August 26, 2016

Jeanette Plummer

August 26, 2016

Goodbye aunt char. May you rest in peace.
I'm very sorry uncle Dan, Ry, Kerri, and Dan. Lots of hugs and prayers for you all.
Love,
Tifarific

Tiffaney Behnam

August 26, 2016

To Charlene's family I am so sorry for your loss. She was in my heart with prayers with Angels to help you all. She was a sweet lady and funny. So enjoyed chatting with her on Facebook and meeting her at Kahunas Loved dancing with her. Keep your Memories close and she will always be with you.. Much Love Connie.

Connie Granger

August 26, 2016

Danny and Family, I was so sorry to read of Charlene's passing. She was such an incredibly devoted wife, mother and grandmother. I'm sure her incredible strength helped her through the long, tough battle with cancer. My sympathy to all of you and hope the wonderful memories will carry you through this difficult time.

Judy (Narosky) Pack

August 26, 2016

Delany family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Caroline and John Petrie

August 26, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

steve choe

August 26, 2016

Char babes you will be greatly missed, however you will always be in my heart. I pray that you loved ones find peace. I will always remember your love and laughter and jokes. May you rest in Peace now with no pain. Look down on everyone and show them the light of happiness.

Mandy Crawford

August 26, 2016

Charlene, you were one of my favorite memories from my first year at SHS. You were so sweet and kind to me, taking me under your wing. I felt so special! You were a senior and I was only a sophomore, and that meant so much to me. I will cherish those memories and the reconnection we made last summer, along with our chats since then, forever. I'm so sorry that you've had to suffer. I know you must've fought so hard! I know how much you wanted to be here for your family, but especially the grandbabies. I know they will cherish your memory and keep you here with them in their hearts, forever.
God Bless you, sweet lady. You will forever be one of my sweetest and dearest memories. Rest easy now in His arms. You fought a courageous battle, and He will give you peace.
I love you forever and always, sweet friend.

Debie Jo Lusk Danna

August 26, 2016

Our hearts are saddened by your loss Kerri and our thoughts and prayers are with You and your family.

Claudia Guerrero

August 26, 2016

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