Cathleen Marie â??Leenie�? Harkness

Age 29, of Mount Zoar Street Elmira, NY, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, August 29, 2005. She was born November 28, 1975 in Elmira, the daughter of Barbara M. (Brown) and David R. Harkness. Her maternal grandparents, Weldon and Ruth Brown and her paternal grandparents, Clarence and Gladys Harkness, predeceased her. She is the beloved daughter of David and Barbara; beloved sister of Christine (Joseph) Lemak of Elmira, NY; Kelly Ann Harkness of Washington, DC; nieces, Mary and Martha Lemak; along with several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. ?Leenie?, as she was affectionately known, was a pure soul. All who spent time with her considered themselves lucky to know her innocence and unconditional friendship.Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 PM. Funeral Services honoring her life will follow the visitation at 7:00 PM. The Reverend Paul Bonacci will celebrate Cathleen?s services. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of the family in the Ashland Cemetery, Wellsburg, NY.Memorial donations may be directed to the Chemung County Humane Society and SPCA, 2435 Route 352, Elmira, NY14903 or to a charity of one?s choice.A ?Candle of Remembrance? may be left for her family in obituaries at www.olthof.com .