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Joan Purdy Obituary
of Owego
Joan Purdy, 68, went to be with her Lord and was reunited with her husband, Runyon on Tuesday, September 4, 2007. Joan was a loving and devoted mother to Kell and AnnMarie Purdy, Vestal, Seanne and Richard McPherson, Maine, N.Y., and Molly and Corliss Wheaton, Oneida, N.Y. She cherished her 14 grandchildren, Sadie, Aubrey, Jarrett (Ron), Shakeema, Khadeja, Andrew, Trinity and Luke, Michelle, Daniel and Darren, Robert, Johnathon and Benjamin; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Nellie (William) Lawver, Lula (Frank) Stirling, Leona (Leon) Lombardoni; her nieces and nephews, especially her very dear nephew and niece, John and Pat Purdy and their daughter, Kara; and her lifelong friend, Ann and her husband, Adrian Price. Joan was also loved by her many friends and her Union Center United Methodist Church family. Born on January 23, 1939 in Hallstead, Pa., Joan was a daughter of the late Lewis and Frances Warner Twining. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Rebecca Wheaton; and her great-nephew, Braden Purdy. She was a graduate of Whitney Point High School, Class of 1957 and a former employee of Chenango Industries and Wal-Mart. Joan's life was a legacy of unconditional love. She and Runk were foster parents to many children over the years. She also opened her heart and home to anyone who was in need of help. Lovingly referred to as the Casserole Queen, Joan kept her cupboards fully stocked with her home canned goods and other necessities "just in case".
A memorial service and celebration of Joan's life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 8, at the Union Center United Methodist Church, with Rev. Brown Naik, Pastor, officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at church. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Hope Cemetery, Newark Valley. Expressions of sympathy in Joan's memory may be directed to the Owego Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 22, Owego, 13827, or the Union Center UMC. The Cooley Family of MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley, is assisting with arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Purdy
Chester Soleto
September 23, 2007
Dear Seanee and Rich,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss and know for sure that your Mom's passing is heaven's gain. We enjoyed serving with your Mom and Dad at Warren Center Baptist Church. They were always so easy to talk to and great mentors to us in our early days as Christians and we enjoyed seeing them at our family reunions. We love you. Uncle Chet and Aunt Nancy.
September 18, 2007
Seanne, Rich and family
We are very sorry for your loss
The Ashley family
Maida Neschleba
September 12, 2007
Dear Seanne,Molly and Joan's family, I just found out that your Mom passed away. Please accept my sincere sympathy. I will always remember your Mom in the artglass room exposing computer panels and working away everyday.She was a truly kind hearted woman. She will be remembered for the person she was, always faithful and thinking of someone else. God bless her and her family. She led a good life and was a good example to all who knew her. She will be missed but always remembered. Sincerely, Maida Jennings Neschleba
Melinda Eaton
September 11, 2007
I am sorry for your loss. Your mother and I had become friends in her visits to my salon. I will truly miss her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time of your mourning.
Blair and Janet
September 10, 2007
Seane, Molly, Kell and families: We are so saddened by the loss of your mom and are sorry we weren't able to attend the service. But, we want you to know you've been in our thoughts so much. We were just getting used to her weekly visits at the farm and I know she enjoyed it as much as we did. What a dear woman. Our sincerest sympathy and prayers go out to you at this time.
Amy Chechatka (Traver)
September 9, 2007
Seanne, Rich and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time. May you find comfort and peace in all of the family memories you share. Peace and Love to you! Amy (Traver) Chechatka
Nancy Gatlin
September 9, 2007
To Joannie's Family: I just learned of her sudden death last night at work, and I am so very sorry. I worked with her at Walmart, and she was a very sweet and special lady. Please know that we all care and share your loss.
Nancy Sulzynski
September 8, 2007
Sadie and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow in your lives. May the Lord give you peace.
Laura and Dave Salvemini
September 8, 2007
Ann Marie, Kell, and family,
Our condolences on the death of your family member. You are in our prayers. May God Bless you and comfort you in this difficult time.
Shari Mills
September 8, 2007
Dear Kell and AnnMarie, May your heart be lightened with peace as time goes on. Your mom must have been an extra-ordinary person and I wish I had the pleasure of knowing her. My prayers are with you all. God Bless. Shari Mills & Family
Norma(Skunk) Barber
September 7, 2007
May the tears you shed
Fall into the hole
In your heart…
Filling it up with
Precious Memories.
Always and Forever.
AMEN
Joan was a wonderful lady. The twinkle in her eyes will be missed by all of us that knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Norma(Skunk),John,Matthew and Ryan Barber
Cindy Drew
September 7, 2007
Leona,Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
You are in my thoughts daily.If you need me...I am here my friend!!
Natalie Nelson
September 7, 2007
To the family of Joan Purdy: We did not know Joan, but, would like to extend our condolences to Squeak, and the rest of Joan's family. May God bless you, and help you through this very difficult time. Natalie and Bob Nelson
Tina Strohl
September 7, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this difficult time. May you find comfort in God's grace.
Lois Jean (Bailey) Root
September 7, 2007
I send my sincere sympathy for the loss of your Mother . Please know that many prayers are with you, in hoping to ease some of your pain.(Annie Prices' sister)
Paula Bailey
September 7, 2007
Kell,Seanne,Molly, you may not remember me ? (Annie Prices', younger sister) I remember your Mother & your Father........I am very sorry,your hearts pain @ the loss of both,your Father & now that of your Mother. It is so very hard to lose ones parent,even thou you yourselves, are grown w/ life & family of your own,.... my thoughts are w/ you all! I know that Annie has taken the loss very hard...a "best friend" is closer sometimes,than even a sister, I know Annie & your Mother (&your Father w/ Adrian)have been friends for YEARS, way back til I can remember . the loss of Joan is being felt in so many homes, she was truely a 'good person', kind, thoughtful....I have not a one bad memory of,only smiles enter my heart @ thoughts of her.....I have not seen either of you in a lifetime/many years, I only hope, that some of your Mothers goodness has indeed become part of each of her family, as I am sure her strengh will help you in your trials now. May the God of truth give you, a calmn heart & easy access to the answers to your prayers. My thoughts are w/ you.
Joe & Bonnie Hutchings
September 7, 2007
Tina & Squeak, Sorry for the sudden loss of your aunt & sister. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Nicole Partridge-Burton
September 7, 2007
To the Purdy family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. Aunt Joan was like a grandma to me and she will be missed by many ways.
Lu and Nell families & friends
September 7, 2007
The Purdy family:
Loving thoughts and prayers from her "Nevada" family. We were fortunate to know her and blessed to have had her in our family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Elizabeth Ladue RN UM
September 7, 2007
The staff of the STAR Unit at United Methodist Homes-Hilltop Campus offers its condolences to Michelle and her family during this time of sorrow.
Kristen & Keith Owen
September 7, 2007
Dear Seanne & Rich,Michele,Daniel& Darren, We are so very sorry about the loss of your Mom(Grandma). Know that you are in Keiths and my prayers. Be srong and cherish the memories that you have with her, they will help you through this difficult time. Love, Kris and Keith
Jim Galpin, Jr.
September 7, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Penny & Harold Mathews
September 7, 2007
We are saddened to hear of Joan's death. We will miss her and are sorry we will not be up there to comfort you. Seanne, loss of a mother is difficult, so take comfort in knowing she is with God. We will continue to pray for all your family.
KATHLEEN BREWARD
September 7, 2007
KELL,ANNMARIE, AND FAMILY,
THINKING OF YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW, YOUR IN OUR THOUGHTS AND
PRAYERS.
THE BREWARDS (JIM, KATHY & JUSTIN)
Christopher Cacialli
September 7, 2007
May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our condolences from everyone at Cacialli's Auto Repair.
George Light
September 7, 2007
Seanne McPherson, my heart goes out to you for the loss of your mother. I know the pain you and the entire Purdy family are feeling. Seanne, you and your family are all in my thoughts and prayers, God Bless ...
Jo-Ann (Darrow) Pearson
September 7, 2007
For the family of Joan Purdy
It is so sad to learn of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
"Memories nourish the heart...and
grief abates." (Marcel Proust)
David and Jo-Ann Pearson
donna field
September 6, 2007
TO THE PURDY FAMILY:
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU DURING THIS DIFFICLT TIME.
I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH JOAN & LULA,
AND WORK WITH JOAN AT CHENANGO IND.
GOD BLESS, DONNA (BULLOCK) FIELD OWEGO,N.Y.
Terry and Diane Szlucha
September 6, 2007
Leona/Squeak, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. May you find strength in the love of your family and peace in knowing that she is with other loved ones on the other side. Our condolences to you and all of Joan's family.
God Bless.
Martha Salenko
September 6, 2007
Dear AnnMarie and Khadeja and the entire Purdy Family,
Please accept our most deepest of sympathies. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Martha Salenko & Alexandra, too!
Joe, Jody & John Majernik
September 6, 2007
We are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. Your family is in our hearts and prayers.
Ellen Jennison Adams
September 6, 2007
I had a great visit with your Mom
at our 50th class reunion. She had
such a love for live and others. May her memories live forever.
Nancy Canfield
September 6, 2007
Kell and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May God grant you the strength to get you through this difficult time. My thoughts are with you.
Nancy Canfield (Amphenol)
Steve and Meg Cole
September 6, 2007
To the Purdys; we are deeply saddend by the loss of Joan...our prayers and thoughts are with you and with Joan. The loss of a neighbor is a great loss, the loss of a friend is greater still. The loss of a loved one is the greatest loss.
Matt Wood
September 6, 2007
I am truly sorry for your loss. I loved Grandma Purdy like she was my own Grandmother. I'll always remember that she had a warming presence. Peace be with her.
Tim Traver
September 6, 2007
To the Purdy Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of your Mother. May the love of family and good memories help you through these trying times.
Tim Traver and family
lisa mcbride
September 6, 2007
Joan was quiet lady she always had a smile and she never said a bad thing about anyone. Joan will be missed and our prayers are out to her family.
Dave, Chris, Harper, & Emma Horton
September 6, 2007
We are deeply saddened to lose such a wonderful friend and neighbor. Joan was truly a blessing to know. Our condolences go out to all of Joan's family and friends.
Sandi (Watts) Edwards
September 6, 2007
Joan, Sorry I didn't get to see you at the 50th class reunion. Your life ended so quickly, but know the joy you are experiencing being reunited with your husband. May your family members take comfort in knowing there is another "angel" guiding them.
TONI PERKINS
September 6, 2007
Kell and Annmarie, I was so sadden to hear about your mother's death. my heart goes out to you and your family.
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