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Edith Canniff Obituary
STERLING CANNIFF
Edith Canniff, 89, of North Carolina, and formerly of Binghamton, NY, passed away Friday May 28, 2010, in North Carolina. She was predeceased by her parents, Merton and Margaret Sterling; her husband Harold Canniff; two infant children; 5 sisters, Mary Mills, Bertha McManamon, Altha Sterling, Gladys Sterling Moore, Thelma Sterling; 5 brothers, Merton, Fred, William, John, Theodore Sterling; two brothers-in-law, James and Paul Canniff.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Tom Schutte, NC; 5 grandchildren, David Dent, NC; Christina (Mike) Zitt, OH, Michelle (Craig) Zuiderweg, CA, Thomas (Lisa) Schutte, NC, Michael (Sherry) Schutte, NC; 7 great-grandchildren, Anthony (Eden) Manus, CA, Devon Manus, CA, Julia and Paul Johnson, CA, Helena and Megan Schutte, NC, Logan Zitt, OH; one brother, Walter Sterling, CA; two sisters, Anna Belle Brooking, PA, Margaret Arlen Specht, NY; 3 sisters-in-law, Gladys Grant, NY, Nancy Canniff, NY, Rosa Sterling, CA; many nieces and nephews.
Edith graduated from Afton High School, Afton, NY. She lived in the Binghamton area until 1997 at which time she moved to Wilmington NC, with her daughter and son-in-law Carol and Tom Schutte. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, (now know as Faith Bible Church) Binghamton and Freedom Baptist Church of Wilmington, NC, and also attended St Mark's Catholic Church in Wilmington, NC, for the past several years. She enjoyed her church, flowers, birds, getting in the pool, traveling, NASCAR races and hot air ballooning.
Funeral services will be at the Ernest H Parsons Funeral Home, Inc, 71 Main St, Binghamton on Friday June 4 at 11:00 am. The Rev. John Treischmann will officiate. Burial will be in the Vestal Park Cemetery, Vestal, NY. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00 am until the time of the service.
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Casie Canniff Williams
June 14, 2010
Carol, I am sorry for your loss. Aunt Edie was always so sweet. I loved visiting her. My son Derek and I were at the AllStar race in Charlotte and it made me smile when my mom shared your story about her ride in the NASCAR. She will be missed.
Jerry Thornton
June 9, 2010
Edith was a very sweet woman to all of us children on the southside of binghamton.she was loved and is missed dearly.i was friends with David for a short time while he was staying in binghamton. he is missed as well. GOD BLESS.
Martha (Mills) Wetzel
June 8, 2010
Carol, Tom and David,
Aunt Edie will always be special to me.She was a favorite aunt.
I remember her as a very caring lady, with a smiling face. My one regret is that I didn't get to see her for a long time. I will always remember the last time I saw her in Binghamton, along with Aunt Bertha, Aunt Ann and Aunt Marion. I will cherish her memory with love in my heart . May she rest in peace with our savior..
Martha and Bob Wetzel
June 7, 2010
My favorite aunt, my " second" mother- there is no doubt that you are now with God- your rare faith, constant smile & loving ways has been a part of my life for half a century & I will miss you deeply. I am deeply thankful to Carol & Tom fo making that last get together happen & give me one last chance to spend time with Edie
Lovingly, your niece Sherri
Tom & JoAnn McManamon
June 5, 2010
Aunt Edie was a very special Lady. She made the absolute best macaroni and cheese. We'll miss you. God Bless.
Al & Sandy Ockenhouse
June 4, 2010
Aunt Eddie as we called with great love. Will be missed by all. Her smiling face and her happiness will be greatly missed in our world. You are all in our Prayers. Al & Sandy Ockenhouse & Family
Rich & Shari Alt
June 3, 2010
She was a bright star at Faith for years. We missed her but knew she was well cared for. She was a Godly women and at church when the doors were opened. She always had kind words.
June 3, 2010
Carol , Tom and David: My deepest sympathy on the loss of Grandma Edie! She was a delightful person and I am blessed to have known her. I will always remember her as my roomie on our trip to Italy and Wales. She was a special lady and will be missed. Love, Peace & Prayers, Janet
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