Daisy Waight

Age 96 of Pine City, NY passed away on Sunday April 22, 2012 at Bethany Manor. She was born on September 23, 1915 the daughter of the late John and Lillian Page.Daisy and her husband Glen were married at the North Presbyterian Church in 1944. Glen predeceased her in June of 2002 after 57 years of a wonderful life together. She was Co-founder with her husband Glen of "Waight Supply Co." in Elmira, NY in 1952, which they started in their home. Daisy retired from the Traffic Department of Eclipseafter 15 years , to donate more time to their new business. As the business grew, they moved it to a building on Grant Street and later to 1344 College Avenue. After 20 years the business was sold to the Mead Corporation. They spent their winters in Florida, playing golf, and learned to square dance. Daisy was an avid bowler and was inducted into the Elmira Woman's Bowling Hall Of Fame. She was also selected as Elmira Female Athlete of the decade (1950-1960).Daisy is survived by her son, James H. Page; grandchildren, Penny, Jimmy and Teena all of Elmira, NY, and Spring of Deltona Florida; great grandson, Douglas (Hannah Bitler) Page; sisters, Lillian (Harold) Sechrist, and Kathleen Perkowski along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. Daisy was also predeceased by her sister and brother in-law, Ruth and John Riley; brothers and sisters in-law, Raymond & Sophia Page, John & Thelma Page,Ken & Sharon Page, and Russell Page; brother in-law Stanley Perkowski; close cousins, Doris Scheerer and Bob Scheerer.Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira/Southport on Wednesday April 25, 2012 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM with Funeral Service there Thursday at 10:00 AM, with Reverend Bill Vallet officiating, followed by graveside service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park , Elmira, NY. Those wishing to may make memorials to the Chemung County SPCA in Daisy's name.Guest book may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com