Myrtle B. Wheeler

Wheeler, Myrtle B. Age 83, lifelong member of the Pine City community, passed away on Monday, May 1st, 2017 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born in Corning, NY, the daughter of the late Arland and Kathryn (Kennedy) Loughridge. Myrtle was predeceased by her husband, Earl Wheeler on February 11, 2015, whom she married September 19, 1953; and her son, Fred Wheeler. She is survived by her children, Jeffery Wheeler of Pine City, Kevin (Patti) Wheeler of Tioga, PA, David (Colleen) Wheeler of Millerton, PA, Greg (Kim) Wheeler of Pine City, NY, Michelle Sproule (Duane Robbins) of Pine City, NY, Alyson (Kevin) Slusser of Pine City, NY, and Tomas Wheeler of Pine City, NY; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Tom Loughridge; sisters, Linda (Leroy) Kasper, Lucia (Elmer) Huels, and Sybil (Doug) Ginnan. She was also predeceased by sister, Joan Towner; and brothers, Fred Loughridge and Arland Loughridge. Myrtle retired from Corning Inc. as an executive secretary. She loved spending her winters in Florida. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY on Thursday, May 4th from 4:00PM to 7:00PM and again on Friday, May 5th from 10:00AM to 11:00AM. Funeral services celebrating Myrtle's life will be held there at 11:00AM. Pastor Sheldon Roblyer will officiate. Graveside services will follow in the Alder Run Cemetery, Millerton, PA. Those wishing may make memorial donations in Myrtle B. Wheeler's name to the charity of one's choice. Myrtle's tribute wall may be signed at www.olthof.com.