Harold Leighton Jessup

Age 82, formerly of Crestview Drive West, Pine City, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 5, 2005 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility, where he most recently resided. He was born November 10, 1923 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Francis E. and Hermina ?Minnie? (Bauer) Jessup. Harold married Marguerite Greenwalt on January 21, 1950 at the Oakwood United Methodist Church in Elmira Heights, NY. They have enjoyed celebrating 55 wonderful years of life and love together. He is also survived by his beloved children, Marcia (Dennis) Boor of Elmira, NY; Laurie Jessup of Raleigh, NC; Michael (Amy) Jessup of Scotia, NY; Melanie (Robert) Cassarly of Elmira, NY; much loved grandchildren, Kelli (Brett) French, Jeremy Boor, and Ryan Boor, all of Elmira, NY; Kelsey Jessup and Skyler Jessup, both of Scotia, NY; sister, Donna Jean Benedict of Fort Myers, FL; brother, Walter (Patricia) Jessup of Caton, NY; brother-in-law, W.R. (Rita) Greenwalt of Painted Post; along with several nieces and nephews. Harold was a Veteran of the US Navy and proudly served his country from 1944 to 1946. He was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church in Elmira for many years. He was also a member of the Lakewood Sportsman Club ?Jolly Boys? and the ?Billy Club?. Mr. Jessup retired from the Town of Southport after 14 years of dedicated service as the Assessor. Harold started Elmira Photo, which eventually turned into Benson, Jessup, and Knapp Sporting Goods Store. At his request, all services will be privately held at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, followed by interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, where the Chemung County Veterans Honor Squad will accord Harold full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Centenary United Methodist Church, 424 South Main Street, Elmira, NY 14904 or to the Chemung County Nursing Facility, 103 Washington Street, Elmira, NY 14901 in Harold?s memory. A ?Candle of Remembrance? may be left for his family in obituaries at www.olthof.com .