Mildred Alice Mclaughlin

Age 92, formerly of Luce Street, Elmira passed away Monday, November 15, 2010 at St. Josephs Hospital. Millie was the daughter of the late Clayton A. and Nellie B.( VanHouten) Gerow. She was born in Elmira, May 28, 1918, her husband John R. McLaughlinpredeceased her July 30, 2001 along with her brothers: Ernest, Lelend, Francis, and Lawrence Gerow. Millie is survived by nieces and nephews; Kathy (Tom) Johnston, Larry (Marlene) Gerow, Judy (Dave) Wood, Andy (Barbara) Gerow, Peggy Harding, Gail Wandell, Clayton Gerow, Bonnie (Joe) Todd along with several great nieces, nephews and great greats. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY Sunday, November 21, 2010 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM. Funeral and committal services will be held at the conclusion of the calling hours at 3:00PM.Lay Pastor John Knappwill officiate. Graveside services will be held on Monday privately in the Woodlawn National Cemetery, Elmira. Millie was a very outgoing and loving person, who appreciated animals of all kinds and loved her dogs. She always was ready for a party and rarely left her home without a camera or not looking her best. She will always be remembered for her quick wit, snappy humor, and selfless giving to others. She worked for Iszards and later Rosenbaum's Department Stores behind the cosmetic counters, and retired after many years of loyal service. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Chemung County SPCA, Rt. 352, Elmira, NY 14903. A 'Candle of Remembrance' may be left for the family in obituaries atwww.olthof.com