Obituary of Herbert R. Williams

Herbert R. Williams "Herb" Horseheads: Age 82, passed away with his loving family by his side, on Thursday, November 24, 2011, at his home. Herb was born October 8, 1929 in Edwardsville PA, a son of James and Catherine (Morris) Williams. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Lou Ruseskas Williams; children, with their spouses, Jay and Mary Lou Williams of Pine City, Suzanne and Tom Morrissey of Elmira, Kathleen Maggio of Elmira, Cindi and Bryce Cuyle of Big Flats, Herb and Kelly Williams of Elmira; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sisters, Nancy Hendershot of Fort Myers Beach FL, Catherine Williams of Asheville NC; sisters-in-law, Helene Paulina of Kingston PA, Rosalie Hoffman of Kingston PA, Bernadine Barney of Virginia Beach VA; along with several nieces and nephews. Herb served his country in the U S Army. He was a retired business agent for the Local Glaziers Union. An avid outdoorsman he loved to hunt and fish. Herb was a member of the Elmira Heights American Legion Post #154, an avid NY Yankee fan, and a long time communicant of St. Mary's Church, Elmira. He took great pride in being head of his family and loved the time spent with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to Herb's Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, November 28, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Elmira. A private interment will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Herb with a donation to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E Corning Road, Corning NY 14830.