Obituary of Florence H. Pottinger

Life-long Marcellus resident, Florence (Corp) Pottinger, 92, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends. Florence was predeceased by her parents, Carrie & Melville Corp, brothers, Bob, Mel & Joe Corp, sisters, Mary Corp & Betty Foster, niece, Gwen Foster, nephews, Joe & Bob Corp, and her dear aunt, Lovina Matteson. She is survived by daughters, Carriebeth Pottinger & Kathy (Jeff) Smiley, granddaughters, Stacey (Dave) Chesterman & Storey (Dusten) Snyder, four great-grandchildren, Joe & Olivia Chesterman & Lydia & Andrew Snyder, brother-in-law, Glenn Foster, niece, Pat Corp, nephews, Len (Nancy) Foster & John Corp, and her very special friend, Shiela Haney. During the Vietnam War, Florence was active with the USO in Syracuse and Remember our Troops in Marcellus, sending packages to our soldiers and supplying support through cards and letters. She and her longtime friend Lois Clay ran "The Fountain" a fun place in Marcellus for youth to go. She was leader of Carriebeth's Senior Girl Scout troop, corresponding secretary of the Marcellus Loan Closet, and a member of the Marcellus Historical Society. In 1986, she retired from Pass & Seymour – LeGrand in Solvay. Calling hours are at Ryan Funeral Home in Marcellus from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm Sunday July 31, 2016, followed by a brief service at the funeral home. Special thanks to all who helped us keep Mom at home during this illness. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her name to Hospice of Central New York, 990 Seventh North Street, Liverpool, NY 13088.