Obituary of Loretta McClelland

McCLELLAND, Loretta Hawley Age 95 of Long Lake, and formerly of Elmira Heights and Florida passed away on July 9, 2011 at Tri County Nursing Facility in N. Creek, NY. Loretta was born Oct. 25, 1915 the daughter to the late Guy E. and Roseltha (Shutt) Hawley She was also predeceased by her husband of over 62 years, Norman Leon McClelland; Sisters, Ethel Burke, Arloene Morgan; Rosonald Hawley and Brother, Ronald Hawley and sons-in-law, Gary Noyes and James Farr. She is survived by her daughters; Meredith (Mimi) Farr of Long Lake, NY and Johanne (Joey) Noyes of Horseheads, NY; Also 3 grandchildren, John (Sylvie) Farr of Big Flats, NY, James (Lynn) Farr II of Sherwood, OR. and Brian (Mariel) Noyes of Santa Clarita, CA; 5 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Loretta attended college in NYC with a degree in physical education. She did post graduate work at Cortland College and obtained her Masters degree in Phys. Ed. at Ithaca College. She was a life long member of the Oakwood United Methodist Church in Elmira Heights, NY. She taught Health and Phys. Ed. at Elmira Heights, NY, Horseheads, NY and Elmira, NY schools. After retirement and the death of her husband in 1997, she resided with daughters in NY and Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She also spent leisure hours doing oil painting having won several awards for her works. Loretta was also a member of several Art Galleries throughout the country. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home 413 S. Main St. Horseheads on Thurs. July 14, 2011 from 4-6:00 pm. Her service will take place in the funeral home on Friday at 11:00 am. Burial service to follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. Expressions and condolences may also be left and viewed at www.barberfuneralhome.com