Age 77 of Elmira, NY passed away Friday February 12, 2010 at Elcor Health Services, Horseheads, NY.He is survived by his sister and brother in-law, Jeanine and Bruce Dickinson of Elmira, NY; niece Dawn Haag; nephew Bruce J. Dickinson and several cousins.George was a United States Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. He was a retired Corrections Officer for the New York State Department of Corrections.Family and Friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, on Tuesday February 16, 2010 form 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM With Funeral and Committal Service there Tuesday at 7:00 PM, the Reverend David Daniels will Officiate. Interment willbe in Woodlawn National Cemetery, Elmira, at the convenience of the family. In Lieu of flowers those wishing may make memorials in George's name to the Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA, 2435 Route 352, Elmira, NY 14903. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for the family in Obituaries atwww.olthof.com.