Donald V Wood

DONALD Woody WOODWB2EBSWas born March 15, 1924 in Cory, PA the son of the late Victor R. and Edna (Brown) Wood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center at the age of 84. His loving wife of 50 years, Grace M. (Punzo) Wood in April of 1998 predeceased him. His beloved son-in-law, Michael J. Burns in October of 2007, also preceded him in death. Woody, is survived by his loving daughters, Donna M. (Ronald) DeKay of Claymont, DE; Diana L. Wheeler (Thomas Marczyk) of Elmira, NY; Dolores A. Burns also of Elmira, NY; adored grandchildren, Donald (Maryanne) DeKay, Mari Beth (Bryan) Steinberg, Matthew (Lisa) Wheeler, Andrea L. Wheeler, Anthony Burns and Catherine Burns; 5 great grandchildren; feline companion and friend, Lady. Mr. Wood was a noted tool and die maker and machinist with New York State serving his apprenticeship at Remington Rand. In 1986 he retired from Corning Glass Works as a tool and die maker after many dedicated years of service. He was a Veteran of the US Army Air Corps proudly serving his country from 1941 to 1945 during WW II. While serving his country he was a flight engineer in North Africa, China, Burma and India. Woody was an avid amateur ham radio operator and greatly enjoyed hunting and fishing. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY on Friday, October 10, 2008 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Funeral services honoring his life will follow the visitation at 7 PM. The Rev. Betty Bement will celebrate Woody services. Interment will take place Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 9:00 AM in St. Peter and Pauls Cemetery where Rev. Bement will off committal prayers and the Chemung County Veterans Honor Squad will accord Mr. Wood Military Honors. Those wishing may direct memorial donations to Southern Tier Hospice 11751 East Corning Road Corning, NY 14830 in his memory.