Mary M. Miller

MILLER, Mary M. (Sorino)Loving mother, devoted grandmother and genuine friendYea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear not evil, for thou art with me. Psalm 23:4After 86 years, Mary M. (Sorino) Miller peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, NY following a very brief illness. Mary resided at Eden Park Nursing Facility after living with her daughter, Janice, on Church Street, Leeds, NY. Born in Elmira on October 8, 1921, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Josephine (Petrucciani) Sorino. She graduated from Southside High School and worked at the Remington Rand, A & P Grocery Store, and as a home health aide while raising her family. She was a communicant of St. Marys Church. Mary is survived by her loving son, John and his wife, Carol of Great Meadows, NJ; and her loving daughters, Virginia Harrison and her husband, George of Halfmoon, NY; and Janice Miller of Leeds, NY. Her adored grandchildren are, Kristen (Lee) Householder of Richmond, VA; Zachary (Evon) Harrison of Las Vegas, NV; Lisa (John) Nagle of Richmond, VA; Olivia (Steven) Claypool of Ballston Spa, NY; and Elizabeth (Brett) Siebenhar of Pinehurst, NC. Her precious great grandchildren are: Jacob, Elizabeth, Emma, Glen, Brady, Donovan, Kylee and Cassidy. She is survived by her devoted sister, Vincee Sorino, who lives in Elmira, her sister-in-law, Lulu Sorino also of Elmira; along with nieces and nephew, Jackie French, Jennifer (Michael) Alvaro and John (Terri) Sorino. Marys greatest joys were her children and grandchildren. Her family was everything to her. She also enjoyed gardening and reading. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Marys Church 224 Franklin Street Elmira on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 9:00 AM. The Reverend Robert MacNamara will celebrate the Mass. Interment will follow in St. Peter & Pauls Cemetery, Elmira. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital 501 St. Jude's Place Memphis, TN 38105. 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 atwww.olthof.comWe do not wish to have the Legacy Logo displayed!