Obituary of Claire C. Horton

HORTON Claire C. Age 81 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Wednesday July 18, 2012. She was born on September 23, 1930 in Yonkers, NY the daughter of the late Bruno Giovagnorio and Martha Romano. Claire married her husband Myles M. Horton on January 6, 1952 and they have been married for 60 years. She was a member of the Canyon Squares Dance in Wellsboro, National Square Dancer Campers Association, had 25 years in Scouting and received the Silver Beaver Medal. Claire taught and enjoyed making ceramics at the family business The Creative Mushroom for over 40 years. Claire is survived by her husband Myles M.; sons and daughter-in-law: Myles P. Horton and Betty French of Horseheads, NY; Verne and Melissa Horton of Fairport Harbor, OH; daughter and son-in-law: Sheryl Ann and Mark Kellerman of Perry, OH; grandchildren: Cassandra, Shawn Horton; Michael-Paul, Jeremiah Horton; Jennifer Beaver, Ben, Joe, Keri, and Robert Kellerman; Kris Culpepper; Robert Wanska; Sharon Weigle; 15 great grandchildren; special friends: Jay and Amy Brescia, and Beverly Michalko. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS, NY on Tuesday July 24, 2012 from 6-9 PM. Mrs. Horton's Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday July 25, 2012 at the Funeral Home at 10 AM with the Rev. Jonathan Knight Officiating. Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery in Horseheads, NY. In Lieu of Flowers: those wishing may remember Claire through a charity of one's choice.