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George Bliss Obituary
Born in Corning, NY on April 17, 1952, George was the son of George A. and Doris I. Miles Bliss. He was a graduate of Addison Central School. As a young adult, he aspired to enter the nursing field and enrolled in the Licensed Practical Nursing Program at the Horseheads BOCES, earning an LPN certification. He soon entered the nursing program at Corning Community College where he became a registered nurse. Throughout his nursing career, George continued to study and earn degrees to enhance his knowledge and abilities in the medical field. He earned another degree from Corning Community in Business Administration, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester and finally a Masters of Science in Business Administration at Keuka College. George was a huge advocate of education.
George began a 40 year career in nursing as an LPN and after continuing his education, started his nursing leadership career at the Steuben County Health Care Facility in Bath where he was the Assistant Director of Nursing. After leaving there, he was employed at the Taylor Health Center and then Waterman Village as Director of Nursing. He then became the Director of Long Term Care at the Homestead in Penn Yan followed by 9 years as Nursing Executive at Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital. After leaving IDM George was the Aging in Place Coordinator for the Steuben County Office for the Aging and would end his nursing career as Nursing Supervisor at Elcor Health Center in Horseheads.
George had served as a board member of various health related organizations including the Board of Directors for Home and Health Care, Inc. past President of Joint Education and Training and as a partner for Rural health Community Systems.
George is survived by his partner, John Kernan of Bath, his mother, Doris Bliss of Montour Falls, his sister, Awilda Bliss of Lauderdale, MS, his brother, Scott (Pam) Bliss of Addison, nieces and nephews, Joy Chambers, Charlene Cook, Billy Burkes and Tara Bliss, along with several great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his former partner, Donald Daningburg, his father, George A. Bliss Sr., his sister, Georgia Chartrand and his grandparents, Jesse and Ica Miles and Glen and Edith Bliss.
A graveside service will be held in Woodhull Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations are encouraged to any scholastic scholarship of the donor's choosing.
Arrangements are with the H.P. Smith & Son Inc. Funeral Home of Woodhull, NY.
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George left this for me upon his depart from Elcor. He was a friend and will be missed dearly. RIP George.
Bocky A. Kitchin
June 6, 2018
George was one of a kind, and we could certainly use more nurses with his devoted, loving, caring, and genuine gentle way. Rest Peacefully George.
June 6, 2018
My heartfelt sympathies to the Bliss family and friends for the loss of someone you loved and cared for. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time of grief. (Hosea 13:14) May the memories of those days gone by, sustains you and warm your hearts in the days and years ahead. My sincere and deepest condolences to the entire family.
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