M. June Wheeler

JUNE WHEELER Of Millerton, PAWas born April 21, 1926 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late Ronald and Beatrice Hunter, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, August 25, 2008 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by the following: great grand son, Colin Wayne Benson, grandson, Matt Smith, mother-in-law & father-in-law, Josephine and Norman Wheeler, nephew, Norm Phillips, brother-in-law, Roger Wheeler and nephew, Adam Roy. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 63 years, Lewis W. Wheeler; beloved children: daughters, Ellie (Chet) Knapp of Millerton, PA; Beth Peckham (Jack Leiphart) of Lawrenceville, PA; sons, Harold (Ricann) Wheeler of Millerton, PA; Daryl Wheeler of Millerton, PA; Lavere Boomer (Ellen) Wheeler of Millerton, PA; along with 18 adored grandchildren, 22 much-loved great grandchildren and 15 cherished great great grandchildren. Other survivors include: brother-in-law, Rex (Jane) Wheeler of Millerton, PA; sister-in-laws, Beverly (Arland) Phillips of Horseheads, NY; Mary Wheeler of Elmira, NY. June was a dedicated employee of Elmira Stamping & Mfg. Co. for several years. She was a devoted and faithful member of the West Jackson Baptist Church. Family was of the utmost importance to June. She loved and cared for them all. She greatly enjoyed babysitting and caring for the children of others. She was a mother to many, especially those in the neighborhood. June also loved to watch, feed and care for her humming birds. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY on Thursday, August 28, 2008 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral services honoring her life will be held there on Friday, August 29, 2008 at 1:00 PM. The Reverend Harold Burrell will celebrate Junes service and Reverend Douglas Hodge to assist. Interment will follow in the Maple Ridge Cemetery in Millerton, PA. Memorial donations in the name of M. June Wheeler may be directed to the Alzheimers Foundation of America 322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor New York, NY 10001.