Judith Howe

Age 72, of Hatfield Street, Horseheads, NY, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at her home surrounded by her loving and caring family. Judy fought a long and courageous battle with cancer and the extreme effects of chemotherapy. Judy was the daughter of Lois (Greenleaf) Wilson and Melvin Wolfe. She was married to Robert Larry Howe whom she met while working at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. Judy attended school in Troy, PA and grew up in the Austinville area. Judy is survived by her husband of 22 years, Larry; sons, Dan (Debbie) Ward of Troy, PA; Michael (Michelle) Ward of Zephyrhills, FL; step-daughters, Mindy (Steve) Hudson of Horseheads, NY; Tracy (Michael) Foster of Albuquerque, NM; sisters, Marlene Morgan of Troy, PA; Sharon (Bob) Williams and Rebecca Wilson of Elmira, NY; brothers, Jon (Liz) Wilson of Nashville, TN; Jeff (Kathy) Wilson of State College, PA; along with several grandchildren, step-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Judy was predeceased by her mother, Lois Wilson; father, Melvin Wolfe; stepfather, George Wilson; son, David Ward. Judy's hobbies included doing woodcrafts with her husband and working in her flower gardens. She also collected and refurbished antiques, collected dolls and miniature elephants. Judy enjoyed her many close friends and relatives who were a comfort to her during her long illness. At her request there will be no prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Community Wesleyan Church 2095 Grand Central Ave. Horseheads, NY on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 2:00 PM. Pastor Bob Russell will celebrate Judy's Memorial Service. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of the family in the Maple Grove Cemetery Horseheads, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in the name of Judy Howe may be directed to Southern Tier Hospice 11751 East Corning Road Corning, NY 14830. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY. A 'Candle of Remembrance' may be left for her family in obituaries atwww.olthof.com.