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- Robin L. Conkey, 42, of Purdy Creek Road, Hartsville, entered into
rest Saturday (September 29, 2001) at her home with the comfort and
care of her husband by her side following a long, courageous five-year
battle with cancer.
She was born September 11, 1959 in Wellsboro, Pa. to Robert and
Charlotte (Burdick) Melcalf. She married Michael L. Conkey on December
18, 1982 in Westfield, Pa., who survives. She was predeceased by her
father, Robert Melcalf, in January of 2001; her mother-in-law, Ruth
Norton Conkey, in March of 1992; father-in-law, Leo Conkey, in
December of 1984; and sister-in-law, Christine Gensler, in December of
1998.
She was a graduate of Cowenesque Valley High School, Class of 1977,
graduated from Mansfield University in 1981 with a bachelor's degree
in education, and received her master's degree in reading from Alfred
University in 1986. She was former President of the Pennsylvania State
Education Association in Mansfield, and an Honoree in Who's Who in
American Colleges in 1981.
She had taught three years in Troupsburg and 17 years in Wellsville.
She was Chairperson for the Parents As Reading Partners at Wellsville
for nine years, was a member of the Brookfield, Pa. 4-H Club, Victoria
Grange #1193 of Northfork, Pa., member of the Pennsylvania State
Grange and past State Grange Deputy and member of the National Grange.
She was a member of the Brookfield Methodist Church, an avid Buffalo
Bills fan and enjoyed NASCAR and local stock car racing. She enjoyed
cake decorating, and cherished the companionship of her husband and
two dogs, Princess and Muffin.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two dogs, Princess
and Muffin; her mother, Charlotte D. Metcalf of Brookfield, Pa.; a
brother, Charles (Judy) Metcalf of Brookfield; a sister, Cheryl
(James) Cady of Westfield, Pa.; her sisters-in-law, Vivian (John)
Congdon of Canisteo, Kathy Sexton and Lois (David) Jimerson, all of
Hornell, Jeanne Sacket and Phyllis Donahue, both of Rochester, and
Helen (Dennis) Remchuk of Savona; as well as several nieces and
nephews.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 p.m. and
7-9 p.m. Monday at the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home, 29 East
Main Street in Canisteo, where funeral services will be held Tuesday
at 11 a.m., with Rev. Brian Diffenbacher officiating. Burial will be
in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Canisteo.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in the name of Robin Conkey may be made
to Southern Tier Hospice, 640 Canisteo St., Hornell, NY 14843, or to
the Brookfield Cemetery Association, c/o Julia Simmons, Box 300,
Westfield, Pa. 16950.
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