Age 82 long time resident of Elcor Health Services, Horseheads, NY. Passed away December 17th, 2009 at St. Josephs Hospital. Elly had a smile that would fill a room with joy. She rose into our lives like a promised sunrise brightening our days with the light in her eyes. Elly is survived by brothers and sisters as follows: Barb (Howard) Harris, Joan (Paul) Hale, Larry (Theresa) Bailey, John (Kathy) Bailey, Bill (Louise) Bailey, Dick (Kathy) Bailey, Bob (Joan) Bailey. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY Tuesday, December 22st, 2009 from 10:00AM to 11:00AM. Funeral and committal services will directly follow the calling hour at 11:00AM. Lay Pastor John Knapp will officiate. Interment services will follow in the Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA. Those wishing may make memorial donations in Ellys' name to the charity of your own choice.Elly was a blessing to everyone, You are our dancing angel Elly, you will be missed. " We love you."