Barbara L. Griffiths

Griffiths, Barbara Keyes, age 95 of Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility, Montour Falls, NY, formerly of Millerton, PA, passed away peacefully September 25th, 2013. She was the daughter of the late John D. and Ruth (Morehouse) Keyes, born July 18th, 1918, in Manhattan.Barbara was predeceased by her husband Albert Griffiths and two children, daughter Nancy and son John.Surviving daughters and sons in law: Danna (John) Brown of Watkins Glen, NY; Melissa (Jeffrey) Jones of Trumansburg, NY; Stephanie Corrigan of Mansfield, PA; Grandchildren: Megan Ross, Kristen Weinberger, Bethany Brown, Chris and Jeff Williams, Erin Corrigan, Caitlin Corrigan, Cristin Coolidge, and 12 great grandchildren; Sister: Deborah (Roy) Busch of NJ; Brother Ted (Marge) Keyes of IL, along with several nieces and nephews. Barbara was a long time Girl Scout Leader and trainer and earned the highest award in Scouting for her outstanding service.She worked for many years at the Millerton Elementary School as an aide and was well known for her art work throughout the school.Also she was a very active member of the Millerton United Methodist Church and the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Millerton Volunteer Fire Department. She also established the Millerton Free Library. Her hobbies included ceramics and bird watching. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY, Monday, September 30, 2013 from 10:00AM to 11:00AM. Funeral services will follow at 11:00AM, the Reverend Beverly Karr- Lyon officiating. Graveside services will be held privately at the convenience of the family in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. Those wishing please make memorials in Barbara K. Griffiths’ name to Unit 3 of the Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility C/O Schuyler Hospital, 220 Steuben Street, Montour Falls, NY 14865.