Obituary of Virginia L. Knecht

KNECHT, VIRGINIA L. "GINNY" Age 74 of Horseheads , NY went to Heaven on Easter Sunday April 20 , 2014 to join her husband Stanley. Ginny was born December 3 , 1939 in Elmira , NY the daughter of the late Samuel and Katherine Jessup Josbeno . Ginny married her husband Stanley D. Knecht on May 19 , 1962 and he pre-deceased her on July 15 , 2003 . She was a graduate of Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing in Sayre,PA. Ginny retired as Director of Emergency Services at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira , NY as well as being an active instructor in many EMS Training Programs in the area. She was a communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads for many years . Ginny loved her family and friends and treasured the time she spent with them especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Knecht is survived by her loving son and daughter-in-law Stanley D. & Lisa Knecht Jr. of Geneva , NY ; loving daughter and son-in-law : Theresa & Paul McKlevis of Horseheads , NY ; beloved grandchildren : Christina Knecht and Jessica McKlevis both of Horseheads , NY and Brian ( Jennalynn) Knecht of Geneva, NY ; sisters : Theresa Josbeno and Bernadette Josbeno-Oakes both of Elmira , NY ; brother and sister-in-law : Larry & Ceil Josbeno of Horseheads , NY ; sisters-in-law : Jane Harshbarger and Georgia Porcelli both of Estero,Florida and Betty Lantz of Owego , NY brother-in-law : Lloyd Splain of Chemung , NY ; several nieces , nephews , cousins and many many wonderful friends . The family is also grateful for the love and support she received from her long-time friend Libby Cantando . She was also pre-deceased by her 2 sisters: Sharon and Mary Claire Josbeno, as well as brothers-in-law: Dick Harshbarger, Tom Porcelli, Paul Lantz and sister-in-law: Alice Splain . Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS , NY on Wednesday April 23 , 2014 from 4-8 PM. Ginny's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Rick Farrell on Thursday April 24 , 2014 at 11:30 AM at St. Peter and Paul's Church St. Joseph's Blvd. Elmira , NY . The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember Mrs. Knecht through memorials to Robert Packer School of Nursing 1 Guthrie Square Attention Janeen Sheehe Sayre, PA 18840 or Notre Dame High School 1600 Maple Avenue Elmira , NY 14904.