| Date of Birth | December 18, 1929 |
| Date Deceased | December 11, 2021 |
| Hometown | Hornell |
| Home State | N.Y. |
| Service Date | December 16, 2021 |
| Service Time | 2 p.m. |
| Service Location | Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. |
| Interment Location | St. Mary's Cemetery, Town of Fremont |
Louise Lena Notz Crain
HORNELL – Louise Lena Notz Crain, daughter of the late Adam and Elizabeth (Phillipi) Hack was reunited with her parents and siblings early Saturday morning December 11, 2021. Louise was born December 18, 1929, and raised in Scranton Pennsylvania before relocating to Hornell in the early 1960’s. She had resided at Elderwood in Hornell the past 18 months following a fall.
Louise attended Steuben-Allegany BOCES as an adult CNA student under the direction of Joan Watches whom she adored. She was so proud of receiving her CNA certification while remaining a devoted mother and homemaker. She was meticulous in maintaining her home always decorating for the holidays and everything in its’ place. She loved shopping especially at Wegmans and QVC, enjoying lunch dates with friends and family at area restaurants and looked forward to coffee chats with close friends Lora and Rose. Louise enjoyed sewing, ceramics, painting still life and in the past few months truly enjoyed word searches having completed hundreds of books. She was a former member of the Association and AZB Sorority.
Her daughters were the pride of her life along with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved hearing about their accomplishments and enjoyed listening to stories about her great grandchildren displaying photos throughout her home. Louise loved giving to others. It was so much more important for her to give than to receive. She searched for the perfect gift for each person and never missed sending send a card to others to let them know she was thinking of them.
Louise is predeceased by her parents, five siblings and her grandson in-law Kevin Lawrence. She is survived by her daughters; Nancy (Tom) Fagnan, Pamela (Bill) Schwartz and Judy Notz. Her grandchildren Lynnette (Darryn DuShane) Lawrence, Bridgette (Christopher) DuChane, Robert (Ashley) Eveland and Thomas (Logan Kidwell) Eveland, five great-grandsons, Tyler, Everett, Elijah, Greyson, Memphis and soon to arrive great granddaughter Adley. Her step grandchildren; Brittany (Jesse) Hite, Yvetta Schwartz andWilliam “Bear” (Heaven Littleton) Schwartz and step great-grandchildren Chase, Parker, and Jack.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 12-2 pm Thursday (December 16, 2021) at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main Street., Hornell where a funeral service will be held at 2 pm Thursday with Deacon Bob McCormick officiating. Face masks will be required at the funeral home. Thank you for understanding. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Fremont.
In lieu of flowers those wishing may contribute to the Hornell Area Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell NY 14843. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.
The Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to assist Louise’s family with the arrangements.
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Grandma you are truly going to be missed. I love you more than anything. I’m going to cherish all of the great memories we have together. I know you’re looking down on us. You are never going to be forgotten. I love and miss you so much already
Judy and family: So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
Tom
I remember Louise as my neighbor when we both lived at Maple Court Homes. I would sit out on her patio and we would have long talks watching my little ones playing. She was such a nice lady and I can say I loved her as my friend. I will miss her and will have my fond memories of her. Rest easy Louise until we meet again. Love and prayers to her family.
Deepest condolences to the whole family. Although I will not be able to attend you are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless,
Kathy Gencarelli
Thank God for memories, from the cloth doll I had Louise sign I use as a ornament on my xmas tree every year. The visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus that made you smile and laugh that memory will be forever a treasure and Porter, your daughters dog seemed to enjoy the claus visit too. Our numerous coffee and snack chats to our long talks on the phone. Our love for QVC, feeding the birds to how much we loved our family especially our grandchildren. With a heavy heart this is only a temporary goodbye, until we meet again. Louise thank you for such sweet memories. we talked a lot about our faith. Peace be with you, now that you are in the arms of our heavenly father. Love Rose
I’ll always remember Louise as a genuinely nice lady with a soothing tone to her voice. I loved hearing her speak. I had the pleasure of doing her hair over the years and I truly enjoyed our conversations. It’s amazing how fast the years pass-by and the sadness of losing old friends, relatives, and those who were our classmates. Rest in peace to you all.
Dear Pam,
I’m so sorry about your Mother’s passing. She was such a lovely lady. Thinking of you with love and sympathy.