Betty J Melnyk

Betty J. MelnykAge 83 of Elmira, NY passed away at St. Josephs Hospital, Elmira on Sunday, May 11, 2008. Betty was born in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late William and Edna ( Comfort) Hulslander. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Charlie, two sons; Steve ( Sha-Ron) Howland of New Hope, AL, Larry ( Pat) Howland of Rochester, NY, sisters Jan ( Don) Saunders of Elmira, NY, Shirley Gilbert of Horseheads, NY, Gladys ( Bob) Laskaris of Pine City, NY and Vera Kwasnik of Horseheads, NY , a brother Jack Hulslander of Elmira Heights, NY, 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.Betty was predeceased by her first husband,Howard Howland , a brother Glenn Hulslander and a grandchild.She worked as a recreation assistant at the Chemung County Nursing Facility before retiring. Betty enjoyed playing cards and camping. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira on Tuesday from 2-4 PM and from 6-8 PM. A funeral service honoring Bettys live will follow at 8 PM with Pastor Clifford Proper officiating.Graveside services will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM at Maple Grove Cemetery.The family wishes that in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, Central New York Chapter, 5858 East Molloy Road # 123, Syracuse, NY 13211.