Francis Jelliff

Age 84, very well known Town of Southport resident, passed away Monday, June 26th, 2006 at St. Josephs Hospital. Fran was born in Bentley Creek, PA the son of the late Olin Roy and Eva Whipple Jelliff.He was also predeceased by his loving wife and friend who he dearly missed, Dorothy Breese Jelliff, on September 9th, 1998. Through his hard work, and long hours, Fran was instrumental in bringing the Christmas spirit to the children and adults in the area, with his Christmas Land. Originally located at his former home on Hazel Street in the Town of Southport, now being displayed during the holiday season in the Southport Volunteer Fire Department Field. Fran is dearly missed by his sister, Genevra Genung of Horseheads, NY; brother-in-law, Roger D. (Skip) Breese of FL and several loving nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents and wife, he is predeceased by his brothers, Jim, and Ray Jelliff who he was very close to.Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY Saturday, July 1st, 2006 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM.Funeral and committal service will follow an intermission at 6:00PM. The Reverend William Vallet will officiate. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Woodlawn Cemetery. Fran worked at the Chemung County Airport for many years in the maintenance department. He was also very well known through his devotion and membership in the Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church. Fran was a mainstay of help for the church for many years. Whatever the church needed, he was there to give his all. He loved collecting various things that held historical value, along with many stamps.Fran will be dearly missed in the area for all his contributions that have made Southport and its community the wonderful place it is today. Through Christmas Land, Fran has left his mark of joy to be enjoyed by many generations of children to come.Those wishing may leave a Candle of Remembrance for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com .