Eleanor J. Haight

Age 90, of Orchard Park Road, Pine City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2005 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira.Her beloved children survive her, Carol Bienkowski, who resided with her at home and was her long time caregiver, Sandy (Rocco) Picarazzi, and Kenneth Haight; grandchildren, Jennifer (James) Graham, Angela, Marco, and John Picarazzi; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Brianna, Mariah, and Samantha; stepchildren, Clara (Toby) McLeod, Carolyn Coons, and Bob (Sarah) Haight; special nieces, Luann Clark (Larry) and Breice Richards; nephews, Robert (Dixie) Vanhouten, William (Nancy) Vanhouten, and Dick Clark; brothers in-law, Chet Clark and Carl (Nellie) Haight; very dear and special friends, Peggy McMillen and Marianne Miller.Her parents, Floyd and Mabel (Stage) Barney, loving husband, Leon F. Haight, and sister, Mildred Clark predeceased Eleanor. She was a member of the Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church, Pine City NY. Eleanor loved nature, she enjoyed feeding birds and small animals, and she loved her dogs. She was a volunteer for ?Meals-On-Wheels? for many years and found enjoyment in shopping.Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. on Monday, August 22, 2005 from 1:00 to 3:00 and 5:00 to 7:00 PM, with Funeral Service there Tuesday at 10:00 AM. The Reverend William Vallet will officiate, followed by graveside services at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira.Those wishing may make memorials to The Southern Tier Hospice & Palliative Care, 11751 E. Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830; envelopes will be available at the funeral home.The family would like to thank Dr. Sheikh for the many years of care and compassion and the staff at The Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Nurses Station 3C, for their wonderful care and support during Eleanor?s stay.Those wishing may leave a ?Candle of Remembrance? for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com .