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Bertha Lenker Obituary

LENKER, Bertha P.
Of Bonview Street
Was born May 11, 1923, the daughter of the late Raymond and Blanche (Rochette) Pelletier, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2008, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center at the age of 85. She is survived by her beloved siblings, sister, Blanche Aubin; brothers, Raymond (Margaret "Peggy") Pelletier and Lionel (Victoria) Pelletier; along with several nieces and nephews. Bertha was formerly employed at the A & P Plant in Horseheads, NY. In accordance with her wishes, Bertha will be cremated at the Southport Crematorium, Inc. and buried at a later date and time to be announced in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery, Elmira, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for her family in obituaries at www.olthof.com

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Published by Star-Gazette from Sep. 15 to Sep. 16, 2008.

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