Sean L. Van Ness

Sean L. Van NessAge 12 of Erin, NY passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at Golisano Childrens Hospital at Strong, Rochester, NY. Surviving Sean are his parents, Charlie and Sue Van Ness; Sisters Amy, Malloryand Libby; Grandparents, Harrison and Cindy Libby, June Van Ness; Great Grand-ma, MamaJessie Smith Libby; aunts and uncles, Wayne (Wendy) Van Ness, Dennis Van Ness, Linda Farrell, David (Michelle) Van Ness, Sue (Bob) Ring, and Joni (Dan) Sweeney; Cousins, Steve (Tanya) Van Ness, Jon (Amy) Van Ness, Rick and Bryan Van Ness, Joshua Farrell, Jeremy Van Ness, Jennette Van Ness,Zackary, Jeffrey and Taylor Van Ness, Jont, Ellen, Sydney, Andrew and Avery Kingsepp, Mike,Molly, Kate, Christopher and Emma Pattison; Godparents, Cindy and Brian Moucha; also many closefriends and family members.Predeceased by his grandfather, Ronald Van Ness; uncle Thomas Libby and cousin, Christopher Kingsepp.Sean was a 6th grader at Spencer-Van Etten School District. He was an avid Soccer player and also played basketball. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue Elmira, NY, on Sunday, April 20, 2008, from 1:00 to 3:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM with Funeral Services on Monday morning at 11:00 AM in Glad Tidings Christian Life Church, 116 Breesport Road, Horseheads, NY, followed by graveside servicesin Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be Golisano Childrens Hospitalat Strong, Rochester, NY or Ronald McDonald House, Jeffrey Modell Foundation.