Thelma Winifred Mase

Age 82 of Pine City, NY, born November 5, 1922 - died October 9, 2005.Thelma lost a courageous battle to cancer with grace, dignity, and a strong spirit. She was the foundation and the heart of the family.Her smiles, open arms, wisdom, and generosity welcomed you at her doorstep, with no judgment and with unconditional love.She was predeceased by husband, Milton ?Jack? Mase; brothers, Barney and Duke Sechrist; and Heather Mase, Emily Stalis, and Richard J. Stalis.She graduated from Liberty H.S. in 1939 with highest honors. Survived by sons, James W. (Rena) Mase of Pine City; Milton Joseph (Mary) Mase of Pine City; John C. (Janet) Mase of Pine City; Jerome L. (Donna) Mase of Southport; Jeffrey L. (Brenda) Mase of Pine City; daughters, Jacalyn R. (Bucky) Peel of Painted Post; Jennifer N. Edwards of Painted Post; and Joy L. (Ermen) Paulo of Elmira Heights; brothers, Don (Shirley) Sechrist of Williamsport, PA; Robert (Virginia) Sechrist of Williamsport, PA; and sister, Mildred Brown of PA.She has 28 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all.Friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be conducted there Thursday at 10:00 a.m. by Pastor Richard Hack.Burial in Arbon Cemetery in Blossburg, PA, will be at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made in memory of Thelma to St. Joseph?s Hospital Foundation, 555 E. Market St., Elmira, NY 14901. Those wishing may leave a ?Candle of Remembrance? for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com .