Leona H. Edmonds, 90 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on November 22, 2017 in New Berlin.
Leona was born on July 31, 1927 in the town of Plymouth, NY the daughter of Merritt & Eliza (Sholes) Hackett. Her childhood was spent in Edmeston, NY where she attended Edmeston Central School.
On December 31, 1944 she married Charles Edmonds who predeceased her on January 3, 2006.
She was employed by Taco of Sherburne, NY for many years and later at Path Finder Village until her retirement in 2003. She was a member of South Edmeston Community Church.
Leona is survived by her daughter and son-in-law; Arlene & Dale Smith of Canajoharie, NY, her daughter-in-law; Terry Edmonds of West Edmeston, grandsons; Charles & Tammy Edmonds of West Edmeston & Dale & Amy Smith of Palatine Bridge, NY, granddaughter; Becky & Mert Hull of Garrattsville, NY, 8 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, a niece; Elaine & Ed Freer, a cousin; Margaret Bennett and many additional cousins.
She was predeceased by her son Alvin and one granddaughter. She was also predeceased by her sisters; Beatrice Hackett & Helen Davis and her brother Frank Hackett.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the Dakin Funeral Home, LP, New Berlin, NY with Pastor Jeff McLallen officiating. Calling hours will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM prior to the funeral service on Tuesday at the funeral home.
The interment will be held in the Columbus Corners Cemetery.
Arrangements are by the Dakin Funeral Home LP.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.dakinfuneralhome.com.