| Date of Birth | December 12, 1962 |
| Passed Away | December 19, 2011 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | December 23, 2011 |
| Service Time | 11:00 AM |
| Service Location | United Presbyterian Church |
| Interment Location | Arkport Heritage Hill Cemetery |
LAURIE B. PUFFER
HORNELL-Laurie B. Puffer, 49, of 412 Cleveland Ave, passed away unexpectedly late Monday morning (Dec. 19, 2011).
Born in Hornell on Dec. 12, 1962, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Mary Lou Armstrong Philbrick, who survive. On May 23, 1992, she was married at the United Presbyterian Church in Hornell to Richard L. Puffer, who also survives.
A lifelong resident of Hornell, Laurie graduated from Hornell High School with the class of 1980 and attended Alfred University for two years, where she was an active member of the choir.
For the past 30 years she has been employed at Steuben Trust Company in Hornell and was presently the Vice President and Main Office Branch Manager.
Laurie was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Hornell.
She will be remembered for being a very beautiful person who had a loving and caring nature and the willingness to always help others.
Besides her parents and husband, her family includes her son, Ryan Puffer, a student at the University of Rochester; her two brothers, Larry (Scott Miller) Philbrick and their son Ian Philbrick-Miller of Arkport, and Scott (Gina) Philbrick of Chester, N.J.; her maternal grandmother, Betty Armstrong of Hornell; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Monroe and Joanne Puffer of Hornell; her three sisters-in-law, Gwen (Mitch) Liebman of Cream Ridge, N.J. and their three children, Megan Wilson, Lauren Wilson-Jury, and Aaron Liebman; Nancy (Steve) Holtby of Meridian, Idaho and their two children, Kevin and Kyle Holtby; and Linda (Joe) Bailey of Hornell and their two children, Mark and Joe Bailey; also several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Donald and Marion Philbrick and maternal grandfather, Laurence Armstrong.
Calling hours are from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell. Friends are invited to join her family at the United Presbyterian Church, 150 Main St., Hornell where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, with Rev. David Kilgore officiating. Private interment will be in the Arkport Heritage Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to the Hornell High School Alumni Association, P.O. Box 135, Hornell, N.Y. 14843. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.
Online condolences or remembrances of Laurie are welcomed at www.bishopandjohnsonfuneralhome.com.
Laurie was a truly remarkable woman, mother and friend. We have been friends for 35 years and my heart hurts deeply at the loss of such a kind, gentle and compassionate person. She will truly be missed.
Rich,
You have been in my prayers since I heard of lauries death. Unfortunately I know all too well the hurt you are feeling right now having lost my husband very unexpectedly a little over two years ago. I pray that in time, memories of her bring you smiles and not tears. If you ever want a neutral party to talk to you have my ear. Hang tight to your friends, your family, and your faith. They will all see you through this. Your old morrison-knudsen sidekick
Rick and Family,
Many prayers and thoughts are with you and yours. Laurie was a beautiful and phenominal person inside and out.
I was saddened to learn of Laurie’s passing.I worked with her at the bank in the early 80’s. We had many laughs and many disagreements. I remember going to a training with her in Syracuse during a snow storm and how scared we were driving home, but we made it. She showed a lot of professionalism in her job. She will be greatly missed by the community.
So very sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing. She was a truly kind and thoughtful person and I will remember her fondly. Sad that I am not in town to be able to properly pay respects but I will pray for her entire family so that God will give them comfort in this devastating time.
Great person and friend. Loved her husband and son. Had best decorations in North Hornell. Will be greatly missed. The McDaniel Family.
What a sweet woman she was…god knows what he is doing when he picks angels so young! Rest in peace Laurie, may god bless you family and help them understand.
Very sorry to heard of Laurie’s passing.