| Date of Birth | December 25, 1924 |
| Passed Away | January 14, 2009 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | January 17, 2009 |
| Service Time | 11:00 AM |
| Service Location | Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home |
| Interment Location | Greenwood Cemetery |
E. JEANETTE REESE
HORNELL/PHELPS-E. Jeanette Reese, 84, formerly of Hornell, N.Y. and a resident of Phelps for the past six years, entered into rest early Wednesday morning (Jan. 14, 2009) at the Clifton Springs Hospital in Clifton Springs, N.Y.
Born in West Union on Christmas Day 1924, she was a daughter of the John and Jossie McMindes Osmin of Greenwood, N.Y. On May 3, 1947, she was married at the former Park Methodist Church in Hornell to her loving husband, Edward C. Reese, who predeceased her on Oct. 29, 2001 after 54 years of marriage. Besides her parents and husband, she was also predeceased by her eldest son, Fred (Vickie) Reese of Woodstock, Ill., her siblings, Paul Osmin of Friendship, N.Y., Florence Freeman of Wellsville, N.Y. Anna (Craig) Snyder of Andover, N.Y. and Delores (Bud) Morris of Wellsville, N.Y.
Jeanette attended the Rough & Ready School, graduated from Greenwood Central School and received her RN Nursing degree from St. James School of Nursing in Hornell.
For many years she was employed in the nursing profession that she loved at St. James Mercy Hospital and in private practice for the late Dr. Richard Travis in Hornell. Before her retirement she was employed as a Public Health Nurse for both the City of Hornell and Steuben County Public Health Nursing.
A member of the United Methodist Church in Hornell, she was also a member of the Hornell Auxiliary Police.
Jeanette enjoyed embroidering, needlepoint, golfing and was a long time member of the Twin Hickory Golf Club in Hornell.
Her family includes her four children, Sharon (Henry) Ranger of Clifton Springs, N.Y., Mary (Bob) Annis of Hornell, James (Cheryl) Reese of Hornell and Bridget (Jeff) Bennett of Petersburg, Va.; her 14 grandchildren including, Bryant (Shana) Ranger of Clifton Springs, N.Y. Matt (Leslie) Ranger of Waterloo, N.Y., Brad (Jen) Ranger of Elizabeth, N.J., Sylvia Kilosky, Jackie Bostjancic and Edward Kilosky all of Jacksonville, Fla., Jossie Reese of Hornell, Tina (Rick) Whiteman of Wayland, N.Y., Billiejo Curry, Denise Curry and James (Jen) Reese all of Hornell, John (Candi) Reese of Canisteo, N.Y., Brooke (Mike) Pfister of Browns Mills, N.J. and Jessie Bennett of Nalstrom AFB, Montana; 24 great-grandchildren; her brother, Lee Osmin of Hornell; also her nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours are from 6-8 p.m. Friday and 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell, where a funeral and committal service will take place following callings hours at 11 a.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Terry Kelly officiating. Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to their favorite charity.
Dear Family;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. I have so many fond memories of Uncle Ed and Aunt Jeanette and visiting as kids with everyone up at the house on the hill.. Our love to you all. God Bless you.
Sincerely with love;
Doug (Beth) Snyder
Greensboro, NC
I only know Lee. Now I find I am related. I would love to hear from anyone in the family who can add information.
rsglenave@dctnet.net
My thoughts are with you and your family today, Sharon. God Bless
My sympathy to the whole family. I have many fond memories of your Mom, especially from the days when I was in MYF. I can remember her phoning me about my bridal shower and asking me if I had an iron yet. I said no and she bought us our first iron…something so simple but yet, I always remembered that. Nowadays, I bet no one gets irons for gifts. lol And I know my brother in law, Bob Wood has many fond memories of his years at your house. I will contact him to let him know. May God grant you peace and comfort during your loss. God bless and much love…
Jeanette, Was a wonderful person who touched many lives including mine.She used to stop by my mothers house (Ruth Holberton) for coffee with her to catch up. She was more of a friend of the family she was family! She was there to listen even to my problems with care and understanding.She always told you her thoughts on any issue a true friend .Jeanette will be missed and heaven got a wonderful person.
My mom was quiet a lady, a hell of a nurse, and a true friend to many. My brother and sisters and I thank God for the time we had but know now she is HOME and that Dad and Fred were waiting with open arms when Gd Called her gently home to him. Thanks for your kind words and for the many kindnesses you have shown us.