Obituary of Theresa A. Karney

KARNEY , THERESA A. Age 84 of Horseheads , NY passed away on Friday December 25 , 2015. Theresa was born January 18 , 1931 in Elmira , NY the daughter of the late Edwin and Ethel Comfort Hockstaff. She married her husband , Robert M. Karney , on July 3 , 1954 and they celebrated their 61st Wedding anniversary on July 3 , 2015. Theresa was a devout Catholic and a communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads , NY . In addition to her parents, Theresa was pre-deceased by her four brothers and two sisters. Theresa was a loving and devoted wife, mother , and grandmother who devoted her life to her family. Theresa is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 61 years Robert M. Karney ; her beloved children: Michael & Nancy Karney of Horseheads , NY , Charles & Sheila Karney of Big Flats , NY , Karen & Steven Dibling of Athens ,GA , Mary Lou & Wes Stead of Corning , NY , and Cynthia "Cindy" & Marty Sambroski of Elmira , NY ; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren who were sepcial and precious gifts to her ; several nieces,nephews,cousins,and ahost of caring friends . Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS , NY on Tuesday December 29 , 2015 from 5-7 PM. Theresa's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday December 30 , 2015 at 10 AM at St. Mary Our Mother Church 816 West Broad Street Horseheads , NY. Mrs. Karney will be laid to rest in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery at the convenience of the family.