SEELEY, Stephen F. Jr. Of Elmira, NY, Age 59, was born March 23, 1949 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Stephen Frank and Virginia Belle (Lusk) Seeley Sr., went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at his home surrounded by his loving family. His brothers, Robert Seeley and Richard Swartwood predeceased him. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda (Overstrom) Seeley; adored children, Richard (Sheila) Seeley of Havelock, NC; Carrie Ann (Brendan) Mullahy of Middle Village, NY; Sarah Seeley of Binghamton, NY; Jenna Seeley of Elmira Heights, NY; beloved step-children, Jennifer (Greg) Schoffner of Beaver Dams, NY; Julie Whitehouse of Corning, NY; David Cook of NC; much loved siblings, Fayne (Kingley) Passmore of Centerville, PA; Floyd (Jeanne) Seeley of Horseheads, NY; Arthur (Janet) Swartwood of Horseheads, NY; Douglas (Cindy) Swartwood of Honeyoe Lake, NY; along with eight lovely grandchildren and several dear nieces and nephews. Stephen was a dedicated technician with the J. C. Ehrlich company for 17 years. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, cycling, running in marathons and was an avid motorcyclist. He had a tremendous love for family. A devout family man, he was thrilled to have his family around him and the feelings were mutual. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Southport/Elmira, NY on Saturday, November 1, 2008, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A Memorial Service to honor his life will follow the visitation. (1 p.m.) His friend, Pastor Kelvin Jones will celebrate Stephen's service. Interment will take place in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, NY at a time convenient to his family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for Stephen's family in obituaries at www.olthof.com.
Published in the Star-Gazette (Elmira, NY) - October 29, 2008
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