Rose Fletcher

FLETCHER, Rose (Yakushow)Southport ResidentWas born August 16, 1927 in Dunmore, PA the daughter of the late Dennis and Mary (Zahorian) Yakushow, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Her loving husband, Kenneth H. Fletcher predeceased her. She is survived by her beloved children, Phyllis I. Hatfield of Elmira, NY; James W. (Maureen) Ingham of Lewiston, NY; Rose M. (Richard) Graffius of Punxsutawney, PA; Raymond L. (Lois) Ingham of Elmira, NY; much-loved grandchildren, Brett Hatfield, Lori (Harold) Romeo, Matthew (Jamie) Ingham, Sean Ingham, Sarah Ingham, Andrew Ingham, Alissa Graffius, Lindsay Graffius and Emily Graffius; adored great grandchildren, Alex Hatfield, Emma Romeo, Lawson Ingham and Trevor Ingham. Rose retired from the Elmira City School District after several dedicated years of service. She was a member of the Riverside United Methodist Church and volunteered with the Senior Luncheon program at the church. Mrs. Fletcher was a member of the American Legion Clarence Oliver Post # 154 in Elmira Heights, NY, and also volunteered for RSVP, the Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts of America. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY 14904 on Saturday, March 1, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Funeral services honoring Roses life will follow the visitation. (1 PM) The Reverend Chip Possee will celebrate her service. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY