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2019

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Bernice Conklin Obituary

Bernice Conklin

Horseheads - Age 89 and long-time resident of Ridge Road, Horseheads passed away surrounded by her family on Tues. Mar. 5, 2019. Bernice was predeceased by her husband Buster Conklin in 2011. She was born Aug. 28, 1929 to Frank and Signa (Coykendall) Eggersdorf. Her surviving family includes her son and daughters, Rita Conklin of Horseheads. Judy (Mark) Kolceski of Baldwinsville, NY, and Joseph (Anna) Conklin of Horseheads; along with her sister, Signa Bauman of Cortland, NY. She was predeceased by her siblings, Barb, Lena, Walter, George, Frank, Daniel, Ansel, and Max. Bernice and Buster were dedicated members of Pine Valley Baptist Church, Veteran Grange, Chemung County Fair and 4-H programs. As a family they raised, trained, and showed horses for many years. She also enjoyed camping and traveling with Buster and spending time with the family on Ridge Rd. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home 413 S. Main St. Horseheads on Fri. Mar. 8, 2019 from 11:30am-1:30pm. Her service will be celebrated there at the funeral home at 1:30 pm with burial will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Odessa. In lieu of flowers those wishing may remember Bernice with memorials to Pine Valley Baptist Church. Condolences and remembrances may also be left at www.barberfuneralhome.com

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Published by Star-Gazette from Mar. 6 to Mar. 7, 2019.

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March 7, 2019

So sorry to hear of Bernice's passing. She was such a sweet lady, always with a warm hello and a smile.

Garth Rumsmoke

March 6, 2019

Was talking to Herb just this past monday and we were thinking of Bernice and Buster. So sad a loss, now they are together again.

Karol Wagner Loy

March 6, 2019

Rita and Family,

So sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. My heart goes out to you all. May your thoughts and fond memories of her be always in your hearts.

Jim Clark

March 6, 2019

Rita, Judy and Joe, so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I have so many good memories of 4H club, horse shows and trail tides with the Conklins. May all the good memories help you through this difficult time.

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413 South Main Street, Horseheads, NY 14845

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