E. Jeanne Hamilton

Was born March 20, 1923 in Rome, PA the daughter of the late Richard and Alberta (Bennett) Whitney passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 4, 2006 at the age of 83. She is survived by her loving husband, Cliff Hamilton of Elmira, NY; beloved step-children, Linda Hamilton of Horseheads, NY; Patricia (Jerry) Sweeney of Cohoes, NY; Tom (Kathy) Hamilton of Elmira, NY; Cliff (Nancy) Hamilton Jr. also of Elmira, NY; brother, Richard Whitney of Shortsville, NY; sisters, Betty (Robert) Thorpe of San Antonio, TX; Esther (Vernon) Davis of Hot Springs, AK; along with several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. For several years, Jeanne was employed at Remington Rand as an assembler and later retired from Rossi Bowling Lanes, where she volunteered for the Junior Bowling League as an instructor. Because of her bowling expertise, Al Mallette voted her as the female bowler of the century! In her earlier years she enjoyed playing softball and was an outstanding golfer as well. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY 14904 on Thursday, September 7, 2006 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM and 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Funeral services celebrating her life will follow the visitation at 7 PM. Lay Pastor John P. Knapp will officiate. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A Candle of Remembrance, may be left for her family in obituaries at www.olthof.com