Edith E. Blide

Age 98, formerly of Perine St. Elmira, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2005 at Elcor Health Services, Horseheads, NY.Edith graduated from Elmira College on the 75th anniversary of the college and her grandson; Richard will graduate on Sunday, June 5, 2005 from Elmira College, which is the 150th anniversary of the college.She previously taught math and Latin in Walden, NY and in Appalachin, NY. Her husband, Harry L. Blide in 1980, her son, David in 1946, a sister, Alice Easton Frampton, and brothers, Elmer, Albert, Charles, and Emerson Easton predeceased Edith. She is survived by her son, Charley (Toni) Blide; grandsons, David Albert (Rebecca) Blide and Richard Charles Blide; great-grandson, A.J. Blide. She is also survived by special niece, Gretchen (Wally) Hunt, as will as many other special nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira on Monday, June 6, 2005 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, with Funeral and Committal Service there Monday evening at 6:00 PM.Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Those wishing may make memorials to the American Cancer Society or Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc.Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Those wishing may leave a ?Candle of Remembrance? for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com .The family would like to thank the staff and residents of Elcor for the wonderful care, kindness, and friendship shown to Edith during her stay. Edith felt so much at home there that she would thank the staff of Maple Creek Valley wing of Elcor everyday.