Jacqueline Irene Jerzak

Born December 20, 1935 in Elmira, the daughter of the late Merton and Cleo (Sitzer) Sheive, passed away at her home after a brief illness on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the age of 81. Her sisters, Marjorie Sheive, Patricia Sheive and Leah Mae (Sheive) Jennings, preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 61 years, Arnold E. Jerzak; sons, Stanley Jerzak and Pam, Jeffrey (Mary-Elizabeth) Jerzak; brother, Lester (Sharon) Sheive; grandchildren, Melissa Jerzak (Dean) Bailey and Joshua (Donna) Jerzak, Ashley Jerzak and Erica Jerzak; great grandchildren, Luke Bailey and Henry Bailey; along with several nieces and nephews. Jacqueline was a faithful member of the South Corning United Methodist Church and took great pleasure in her Wednesday morning Bible studies at the church. She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels in the Corning and Caton area for many years. Her favorite pastime was having the entire family together for dinner, picnics or cookouts. Spending time with family Saturday mornings at Something Else Restaurant in Caton was simply the best. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc, 1050 Pennsylvania Ave, Elmira/Southport, NY on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Funeral services honoring her life will follow the visitation at 7 pm with Reverends Patrick Holder and Melanie Cole Beardslee celebrating Jacqueline's life. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the South Corning United Methodist Church, 12 Caton Road, Corning, NY 14830 in her memory. Jacqueline's tribute wall may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com.