Estella L. Conrad

Age 91, went to be with the Lord late Thursday evening,August 1, 2013 after a short illness. Estella, much beloved by her surviving family; daughter, Sharon Siegard of South Danby, NY; sons, Alan (Eve) Conrad of Venice, Fl; Clayton (Patricia) Conrad of Horseheads, NY; Dale (Linda) Conrad of Elmira, NY; 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren; sister, Esther Shilling of Lockwood, NY; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 58 years, Clarence E. Conrad, her parents, Roe Andrus and Alice Andrus Doty, brothers, William Andrus, George Andrus, Robert Andrus and sister, Alice Irene (Andrus) Colwell. She was a faithful member of Christ's United Methodist Church, now New Beginnings United Methodist Church, Elmira. She retired from Newberry's after 24 years of dedicated service. She served as a volunteer for RSVP, knitting for preemies and reading to school children, St. Joseph's Hospitalsince 1988 (5,626 hours) and at her church. Estella was an avid New York Mets fan. At her request there will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend Mrs. Conrad'sFuneral Services at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Monday, August 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM. Reverend Leanne Zeck, pastor of New Beginnings UMC will celebrate her services. Interment will take place at the convenience of her family in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park where she will be laid to rest by her beloved Clarence. Estella's guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com Mom, we're gonna miss the Guidepost!