She was born in South Bradford, NY on Mar 28, 1930, the daughter of Walter and Helen (Bailey) Russell.
She was the wife of Allen DeWert whom she married in 1950 and was preceded in death by him in 2002.
Gertrude had worked for Corning Inc. as a Grinder Operator for several years. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, who loved gardening. She had also won the Dedicated Employee Award from Corning Inc., and was voted the Best Grandmother by her grandchildren.
She is survived by her two sons: Dylan (Rhonda) DeWert of Corning, and Aubrey (Kathy) DeWert of Painted Post, two brothers: Frank (Delores) Russell of Painted Post, and Richard (Margaret) Russell of FL, a sister-in-law, Rhea DeWert of Beaver Dams; grandchildren, Jamie, Dylan Jr., and Dalton DeWert; several nieces and nephews and cousins.
Gertrude was predeceased by her sisters, Bessie Torpy, Velma Blodgett, Eva Fasset, and Marjorie Rodburn.
Friends may call on Tue, Feb 8, 2005 from 1-3 and 6-8 PM at the Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney St., Corning where funeral services will be held on Wed at 10 AM with Rev. Eleanor Haber officiating. Burial will be in Coopers Plains Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Southern Tier Hospice Inc., 11751 East Corning Rd, Corning, NY 14830.
Contributor: Beth Christy (48744394) •
She was born in South Bradford, NY on Mar 28, 1930, the daughter of Walter and Helen (Bailey) Russell.
She was the wife of Allen DeWert whom she married in 1950 and was preceded in death by him in 2002.
Gertrude had worked for Corning Inc. as a Grinder Operator for several years. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, who loved gardening. She had also won the Dedicated Employee Award from Corning Inc., and was voted the Best Grandmother by her grandchildren.
She is survived by her two sons: Dylan (Rhonda) DeWert of Corning, and Aubrey (Kathy) DeWert of Painted Post, two brothers: Frank (Delores) Russell of Painted Post, and Richard (Margaret) Russell of FL, a sister-in-law, Rhea DeWert of Beaver Dams; grandchildren, Jamie, Dylan Jr., and Dalton DeWert; several nieces and nephews and cousins.
Gertrude was predeceased by her sisters, Bessie Torpy, Velma Blodgett, Eva Fasset, and Marjorie Rodburn.
Friends may call on Tue, Feb 8, 2005 from 1-3 and 6-8 PM at the Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney St., Corning where funeral services will be held on Wed at 10 AM with Rev. Eleanor Haber officiating. Burial will be in Coopers Plains Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Southern Tier Hospice Inc., 11751 East Corning Rd, Corning, NY 14830.
Contributor: Beth Christy (48744394) •
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