Marjorie A. Roush

Went home to be with her Lord peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2006 surrounded by her loving and caring family. She was born in Buffalo, NY the daughter of the late Edmund C. and Margaret E. (Kumph) Altenburg. Her father owned the Altenburg Brick Company in Buffalo, NY where she was employed for 10 years. She is survived by her beloved husband of 48 years, James R. Roush; daughter, Karen Lynne Roush of Waverly, NY; Dr. James Bennett and his wife Stella Roush of Corning, NY; their children and Marjories beloved grandchildren, Jennifer and Sarah Roush. Mrs. Roush graduated from St. Marys Seminary in Buffalo, NY and attended Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA, the University of Buffalo and later completed her Bachelor of Science Degree at Elmira College in 1983. The Department of the Treasury (IRS) employed her,then in 1983 she began her employment with the Chemung County Office for Aging as a caseworker retiring in 1999 after 16 years of dedicated service. From 1999 to 2006 she volunteered at her sons practice, Village Foot Care in Painted Post, NY. Marj as she was affectionately known, was a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Her special devotion to the Blessed Virgin was due to her lifelong commitment as a member of the sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which began in High School.At her request there will be no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, June 17, 2006 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church 1100 West Church Street Elmira, NY 14905 at 11:00 AM. The Reverend Jeremiah Moynihan will celebrate her Mass. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of the family in the Bath National Cemetery Bath, NY. The family requests no flowers. Memorial donations 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 14904. A Candle of Remembrance may be left for her family in obituaries at www.olthof.com