Pauline M. Sawdey

PAULINE M.SAWDEYFormerly of Laurel StreetWas born November 9, 1917 in Grassflat, PA the daughter of the late William and Nellie (Askey) Michaels went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at the Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, NY at the age of 90. On August 24, 1964, her loving husband, Harold W. Sawdey predeceased her. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, William Michaels, Clea Michaels and Ken Michaels; sisters, Kathleen Minns and Betty Burge. She is survived by her loving sons and daughter-in-laws, Michael and Susan Sawdey of Millport, NY; adored grandchildren, Dylan, Janna and Josiah Sawdey; Jeremy and Kyle Sawdey; Bill and Michele Sawdey of Lancaster, PA; brothers and sister-in-laws, Ronald and Marge Michaels of Frenchville, PA; Dale and Jennifer Michaels of Greere, SC; dear and lifelong friend, Mary Mame Ketz of Bath, NY; along with several nieces and nephews. Pauline was a wonderful and loving mother, not only raising her two sons as a single parent, but also providing for them as well. She was an avid reader and especially enjoyed reading and studying the Bible. She also had a great love for the game of baseball and was a diehard New York Yankees fan. Mrs. Sawdey was a hard workingwoman retiring from Twin Tier Buick after many dedicated years of service as their bookkeeper at the age of 72. At her request there will be no prior calling hours. Funeral Services honoring Paulines life will take place on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY 14904 at 1:00 PM. Lay Pastor John P. Knapp will celebrate her services. Interment will follow in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Elmira, NY. Those wishing may direct memorial donations in the name of Pauline M. Sawdey to Southern Tier Hospice 11751 East Corning Road Corning, NY 14830 in her memory.