Obituary of Rose E. Classon

Classon, Rose E. age 98, formerly of Elmira Heights, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016, at the Solomon Nursing Center, MD. Rose was born in Elmira Heights, to the late Carl and Elsie (Hanson) Classon. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her sister, Lillian Mullin, in 1994. Rose worked at the Elmira Knitting Mill for over 25 years as well as in the accounting department at Purolator-Bendix/Eclipse in Elmira Heights. She was a member of Oakwood United Methodist Church for 81 years having worked countless hours as a volunteer in their kitchen baking and preparing food for various church functions. Rose was also a member of the Business and Professional Women’s Association, the Elmira Heights Historical Society and the Red Hat Society, “Mark Twain Huckleberries.” She will be missed by her entire family. Family and friends are invited to call at the Oakwood United Methodist, 212 Oakwood Ave., Elmira Heights on Thursday, March 3, 2016, from 10AM-11AM. Funeral service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 11AM. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Horseheads. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Rose with memorials to Oakwood UMC, 212 Oakwood Ave., Elmira Heights, NY 14903. Condolences and remembrances at www.barberfuneralhome.com