PITTSFIELD – Mary Jean Nesbitt, 90, passed away on Monday, Aug. 7, 2012 at Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta.
She was born the daughter of Myron and Anna (Poppleton) Beach in Leonardsville. She married Marion York on Sept. 17, 1940 and he passed away April 17, 1964. Mary Jean later married Robert Nesbitt in New Berlin on Nov. 5, 1983.
She retired from Simmonds Precision in 1987 where she worked as an assembler. She was an avid bowler and was a part of the Tuesday Night Women’s League. She was well known for her homemade rolls that she loved to bake for all different occasions. She also enjoyed her poodle “Cricket.”
Mary Jean is survived by her husband Robert of Pittsfield; her children John York and his wife Kathy of Brantingham, Marcia Saggese of West Laurens, David York of Pittsfield; her seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband; three brothers; one sister; one daughter in law and one son in law.
The family would like to express their thanks to staff on Unit 2 North and ICU at Fox Hospital and also to the Pittsfield Emergency Squad for the wonderful care they gave to Mary Jean.
In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society 13 Beech St. Johnson City, NY 13790 or the Pittsfield Emergency Squad 167 St Hwy 80 New Berlin, NY 13411.
Calling hours will be at Johnston Funeral Home in Morris from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. A funeral service will be held at the Johnston Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Saturday with Rev. Dr. Lyle D. Linder and Rev. Maryann Linder officiating. Committal services and interment will follow at the West Edmeston Cemetery in West Edmeston.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnstonfh.com. Arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris.