Lynn J. Coleman

June 23, 1940 - December 23, 2020

PINE CITY - Lynn J. Coleman Age 80 of Pine City, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Lynn and his twin sister (Lynda), were born on June 23, 1940 to Charles E. and Anna L. (Force) Coleman in Elmira, NY. Lynn is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Hurley Coleman; daughter, Linnette (Linn) Redder; sons, James Coleman and Patrick (Tracie) Coleman; grandchildren, Katie (Michael) Silata, Teresa (Josh) Davis, Jennifer Muccigrosso, Riley (Sara) Coleman, Cody, Lynn, William, Shamus, Maddie, and Brodie Coleman; 10 great-grandchildren. Lynn was one of sixteen children and is survived by his brothers, Kenneth Coleman and Butch (Mary) Coleman; sister, Sandra (Paul) Hess; in-laws, Richard Cobb and his family and Sandra (William) Smithing, and his special companion, Chole. Lynn was the STC Athlete of the Year in 1959 and was inducted into the Elmira Sports Hall of Fame on August 16, 1990, for all sports. He was an avid golfer and fisherman and an all around family man. He was a proud employee of Hardinge Brothers, Inc., having retired with thirty five years of service. Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Penna. Ave., Elmira, on Monday, December 28, 2020, from 3 to 5 PM. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Rite of Committal will take place at 10 am on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Fitzsimmons Cemetery on Maple Ave in Southport, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lynn may be made to, Ernie Davis Community Center, 350 E. Fifth St., Elmira, NY 14901 or Care First, 3805 Meads Creek Road, Painted Post, NY 14870. Lynn's tribute wall may be signed at www.olthof.com.