Evelyn L. Ferraro

Age 85, formerly of Beecher Street Elmira, was born September 3, 1925 in Susquehanna, PA the daughter of the late Frank and Virgie (Barnes) Bowell, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at Elcor Health Services in Horseheads, NY. Her loving husband of 50 years, Francis C. "Frank" Ferraro, infant son, Michael, 3 brothers and 1 sister predeceased her. She is survived by her beloved children, Sharon (Robert) Moshey, James (Martha) Ferraro and Carol (James) Keough; grandchildren, Lisa (John) Samples, Tony Ferraro (Kelly Wright), Danielle (Paul) Tomisman, James (Gretchen) Ferraro Jr., Michael Ferraro (Monica Bennett), Jonathan (Tifanie) Keough, Steven Keough (Ashley Wandell) and Lauren (Daniel) Frew; along with several great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and sisters-in-law. Evelyn was a communicant of St. Mary's church. She was last employed by Nichols Discount. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Monday, January 17, 2011 from 3:00 to 6:30 PM. Funeral Services will be held following the visitation at 6:30 PM. Reverend Walter Wainwright will officiate. She will be laid to rest with her beloved Frank in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM with Father Wainwright offering the committal prayers. Memorial donations may be directed to the American Heart Association NYS Affiliate ATTN: Heart Gifts 17 Technology Place, East Syracuse, NY 13057 or a charity of one's choice. A 'Candle of Remembrance' may be left for her family in obituaries atwww.olthof.com Thank YouThe family of Evelyn L. Ferraro wish to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the staff at Elcor Health Services, Maple Creek Meadow, for the love and care given to their loving mother.