Marian E. Lunner

Marian E. LunnerWas born October 29, 1921 in Elmira, the daughter of the late Welles Francis and Clara (Travis) Gilday passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at the Guthrie Corning Hospital at the age of 92. Her loving husband of 49 years, former Mayor of Elmira Heights and Town of Elmira Councilman, Chester F. Lunner and son, Leslie M. Lunner preceded her in death. She is survived by her beloved children: son and daughter-in-law, Chester F. and Sandra Lunner of Cape Elizabeth, ME; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Alan Erickson of Elmira Heights, NY; daughter-in-law, Marlene Lunner of Elmira Heights, NY; grandchildren: Kristina Lunner and Kimberly (Peter) Doyon; Virginia (Brian) Hatfield; Joshua Erickson, Jonas (Amy) Erickson and Brian Erickson; great grandchildren: Ella and Jack Doyon, Amanda Hatfield and Brayden Erickson. Marian loved her gardening and her grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Funeral Services honoring her life will follow the visitation at 4 PM. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family where Marian will be laid to rest with her beloved Chester in Woodlawn National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Chemung County SPCA and Humane Society 2435 Route # 352 Elmira, NY 14903. Marian's guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com