Cathy Lou Swift

Cathy Lou Swift

HORNELL – Cathy Lou Swift (80) of 2709 County Rd. 70A in Hornell, died peacefully at home on

Nov. 26, 2025 after a long illness.

A reception celebrating her life will be held at her home on Sunday August 23, 2026 beginning at 1:00 PM.

She was born in Hornell on August 25, 1945 to Ralph and Alberta Harris.  Cathy

worked in Hornell until her retirement in 2010.  She will be best remembered as the smiling

face in the Produce Dept. of Hornell Food Barn, and later-Cy’s Shurfine in Arkport.

Cathy was a very talented artist and woodworker.  Many people still have her

painted saws and slates.  She loved horses and the ocean, traveling to the Outer Banks

many times.

She was predeceased by her parents, sister Billye, and daughter Beth.

Cathy is survived by her devoted and loving partner of 43 years, Doug O’Dell.

Also, daughters Lynn (Joe) D’Agostino of Hornell, Michelle Harris of Cortland, and

step-daughter Anne Marie (Luke) West of Tennessee.  She is also survived by one nephew,

James (Kathy) Moore of Hornell.

She was blessed with 8 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.

The Bishop-Johnson & Desanto Funeral Home, 285 Main St., Hornell is honored to assist Cathy’s family.

Online condolences or remembrances of Cathy are welcome below or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & Desanto Funeral Home.