John F. Woodhull,

Was born January 20, 1920 in Elmira, NY the son of the late John F. and Jennie May (Packard) Woodhull Sr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife of nearly 50 years, Viola (Marriott) Woodhull. John is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Marilyn (Held) Woodhull and her children: Kenneth W. (Joyce) Held of Pownal, VT; Alan W. (Cynthia) Held of Pine City, NY; Jason W. Held of Scottsdale, AZ; Evelyn R. (James) Laskaris of Horseheads, NY; Bryon W. Held of Peekskill, NY; along with numerous grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He is also survived by his cousin and lifelong friend, William (Ila) Woodhull of Sun City, AZ. As a young boy, John started his working career in the family bait shop, known as Woody's Fishing Tackle Shop; later delivering milk to the Elmira area for 20 + years and finished his career in 1968, retiring from the Chemung County Airport after 25 years of dedicated service. John was a Veteran of the US Army proudly serving his country from 1945 - 1947 during WW II and was the recipient of the Victory Medal. He was a life member of the Elmira Elks Lodge # 62, the American Legion Post # 443 and VFW Post # 901. He was a member also of the Chemung County Historical Society and the Pownal Historical Society in Vermont. John enjoyed square dancing to the music of his father and uncles band, "The Woodhull Boys". Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Funeral services honoring his life will follow the visitation at 6 PM with Rev. David Daniels will celebrating John's life. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of his family in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Elmira, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations may be directed to the Chemung County Humane Society and SPCA Route # 328 Elmira, NY 14903. John's guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.comLodge NoticeMembers of the Elmira Elks Lodge # 62 will meet at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 5:30 PM to conduct services for their brother. Signed,James SpragueExalted Ruler