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Josephine "JoAnn" Conklin

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Josephine Conklin Obituary

Conklin , Josephine "JoAnn"

Josephine "JoAnn" Conklin of Stony Point passed away at her home on Friday, January 15, 2016. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on May 22, 1926 to the late John and Ruth Leslie. JoAnn moved to Stony Point in 1933 and married Lucien Conklin on October 25,1947, Lucien passed away in 1990.

JoAnn is survived by her 7 children, Bradley (Diane), Lenard (Nora), Susan (Mike), Alfred (Kristine), Janet (Robert) Sullivan and LuAnn (Scott) Wellington all of Stony Point and John (Heather) of Tappan. 18 Grandchildren, Amy(Brian), Sarah(Stan), Nora-Ann(David), Michelle, Clyde, Christina (Sean),Craig, Catherine, Brian, Patricia, MacKenzie, Dundee, Ambrey, Kevin, Brendan, John, Matthew, and Rebecca , 9 Great Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

JoAnn was a Haverstraw High School graduate, she attended Wittenberg University and graduated from the Nurse-Cadet Corp-Christ Hospital as a Registered Nurse. JoAnn was a dedicated worker and volunteered for many organizations: Past Treasurer and member of First United Methodist Church

Past Matron and Treasurer of the Order of Eastern Star Stony Point Chapter 540 Past President, Stony Point & Tomkins Cove PTA Past Treasurer, Republican Women's Federation Republican National Committee Member

Member of Stony Point Senior Citizen's Club Member of Red Hats After raising her children she returned to work at Letchworth Village as a registered nurse from 1976 until her retirement in 1992 at which time she was elected and served as Stony Point Councilwoman for 8 years and will be remembered for her love and devotion to the Town of Stony Point.

The family will receive friends and relatives on Sunday, January 17th from 7:00 - 9:00PM and on Monday, January 18th from 2:00 - 4:00PM and from 7:00 - 9:00PM at MJ Higgins Funeral Home, 73 N. Liberty Drive, Stony Point, NY 10980. Funeral service will be on Tuesday, January 19th at 10:30AM at First United Methodist Church, West Main Street, Stony Point, NY. Burial immediately following at Mount Rest Cemetery. JoAnn will be greatly missed by all. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, P O Box 113, Stony Point, NY 10980.

Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service

845-634-6110

73 North Liberty Drive

Stony Point, NY, 10980

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Published by The Journal News on Jan. 17, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Josephine Conklin

15 Entries

Hank Henninger

January 20, 2016

My condolences to the Conklin family. My prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Charlotte Hoyt Ballou

January 20, 2016

Joann will always remain in my heart as one of the kindest, sweetest, and compassionate people it has been my pleasure to know. She was there with a smile and a helping hand as I grew from childhood to adulthood, offering encouragement, wisdom, and patience. She was committed to her family, her faith, her friends, and community with her own touch of hometown elegance and values. My family and I extend our heartfelt condolences to hers, with fond memories of the years we shared together growing up in our Stony Point bubble.

Kathy Spataro/Gass

January 20, 2016

John, Heather and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Conklin. Our families have known each other for many decades. My parents spoke very fondly of Mr. & Mrs. Conklin. You are a great family. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. It is never easy to say goodbye until we meet again.

Adam & Linda Taff

January 19, 2016

Susan & Mike, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.

Christina Doherty

January 18, 2016

Grandma was a special lady whom I intend to honor throughout my life.

JoAnn Humphrey

January 18, 2016

Everyone knew JoAnn as "Aunt JoAnn", Stony Point Loss a great icon, my prayers are with the Conklin Family at this time.

January 18, 2016

Sincere condolences to Susan and all the Family. From Cathy Quinn Oswald.

Linda Hoyt-Arroyo

January 18, 2016

Dear Joann was my first Sunday School teacher and gently coached me on my lines for the Christmas pageant in 1954.She sat with me and held my hand for an hour at our daughter, Angela's wake in 2008. I never met a kinder lady. She remains a great role model for us all.

George Potanovic Jr.

January 18, 2016

Joann was a very wonderful person. I knew her mostly from when she served as a councilwoman on the Stony Point Town Board. We would sometimes talk before or after meetings about her memories of Stony Point and of her years growing up our home up on Gate Hill Road when her mother ran it as the Gate Hill Inn. She once told me a great story of when Lucien would come up to visit her and he'd bring is rifle along but her mother would make him keep to outside.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

Steven Hurley

January 18, 2016

To JoAnn's family my deepest condolences on the loss of a wonderful lady. She was the most caring individual you could have know. The years that I was very fortunate to have know her it was very clear what was important to her. Her family her God and the town of Stony Point. May your loss have some healing knowing your Mom was loved by so many rest in peace JoAnn

Mike Diederich, Jr.

January 17, 2016

Joann was a warm and wonderful person. She raised caring children (whom I have known since my childhood) with a joy for life. And she did so much for the people around her and the Town of Stony Point.

Debbie (Babcock) Howell

January 17, 2016

Deepest sympathy to each of her children that I had the privilege to grow up with. May God comfort each one of you and your extended families.

June Reilly Groll

January 17, 2016

To Susan and Mike. Please extend my condolences to your family from my heart, Your.....father was very instrumental in helping me with my political career here in Orangetown and your lovely mother was the spirit and legend behind his wins. Thank you for inviting me to your wedding and having to meet your Mother. It was a true blessing. Peace and Prayers .June and family.

Debbie Babcock

January 17, 2016

So deeply sorry for your loss, and so thankful you had JoAnn in your lives all these years, it's never easy to go through life without Mom. You were all truly blessed, she was such a kind, pleasant "LADY" by all standards. She will be deeply missed.

Ken & Carol Didion

January 17, 2016

To all of Lucien & Joann's family,
We were so sorry to hear of Joann's passing. Both her and Lucien were so wonderful to us during the short time we lived in Stony Point. She was a very special lady. Our deepest sympathies to all of you.

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