Catherine L. Brill

CATHERINE L. BRILL of Elmira, NYWas born August 7, 1924 in Hornell, NY the daughter of the late Arthur and Mildred (Collins) Brunskill, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at St. Josephs Hospital at the age of 83. Her brothers, Mason and William Brunskill also predeceased her. On September 1, 1945, Catherine Brunskill was united in Holy Matrimony with her beloved Francis J. Brill at St. Marys Church. They have enjoyed 62 wonderful years of life and love together. She is survived by her loving husband, Francis; daughter, Joan Cerio, son, Robert (Jeanann) Brill, son, Paul (Viola) Brill and daughter, Christine (John) Thomas all of Elmira, NY; adored grandchildren, Suzette Morgan, Claudia Cerio (Chris Carrigan), Kara (Ben) Clark, Robert (Chris) Brill Jr., Peter Joseph Brill, Amanda Thomas and Graham Thomas; much loved great grandchildren, Isadora Morgan, Tristan Morgan, Balin Clark; Emily, Kaliann, Caden and Avery Brill; sisters, Jean Lunn and Ella Wilkins both of Hornell, NY; Mary Howe of Arkport, NY; Helen Frost of Mesa, AZ; along with several sisters and brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews. Catherine was a devoted communicant of St. Marys Church. For several years she was an employee of Remington Rand, an election inspector with the Chemung County Board of Elections and a Key Punch Operator for the County as well. Catherine was also very involved with the Cope House in Elmira, where she was a doll collector, designer and teacher. She loved to travel and has a fond memory of Square Dancing on the Rhine river in Germany with her beloved Francis. She was an accomplished seamstress and talented gardener. She will always be remembered for being a wonderful hostess and the master of tea parties. Her potato salad and spaghetti sauce will be cherished memories that the family will also remember. Catherine was a collector and keeper of friends. Family, relatives and her cherished friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Funeral Services honoring her life will follow the visitation. (7 PM) Interment will take place at the convenience of her family in the Woodlawn National Cemetery. Memorial donations in the name of Catherine L. Brill may be directed to Make A Difference Day c/o 94 Decker Parkway West Elmira, NY 14905 in her memory.