Obituary of Judith D. Overhiser

Judith D. Overhiser, 67, of Curtiss Ave., Hammondsport, NY, passed away very suddenly on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Ira Davenport Hospital in Bath. Judy was born in Wellsboro, PA on Sept. 13, 1945, the daughter of Harley H. and Waneta L. Graham Aldrich. She was a graduate of Elkland High School. On July 24, 1982, Judy and Francis E. "Chauncey" Overhiser were married in Bath. Judy had at one time owned and operated a chain of pizza shops in Bath, Hammondsport and Watkins Glen. She then worked for several years at Perry & Thompson Ford in Bath and retired from Artistic Greeting Co. in Elmira. Judy was known as the "Cat Lady of Curtiss Ave.". She always had a love for cats, hers' as well as all in the neighborhood. Judy had a great love for all her family and friends. She enjoyed most of all spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She always looked forward to her visits from her great grandchildren, particularly Arianna. Surviving Judy are her husband, Chauncey Overhiser of Hammondsport, her children and their spouses, Carmell and Ann Cericola of Baldwinsville, NY and Eric and Kelie Rumberger of Wise, VA, her grandchildren, Malia Glover, Kelly Glover, Kyle Rumberger, Punono Shamwell, Kwynn Rumberger, Kahakea Theard and Ericka Rumberger, her great grandchildren, Arianna Marquez, Xavier Shamwell and Alexander Theard, her brother, Dewaine (Christine) Aldrich of Bath, NY, her sister, Sheila (George) Flynn of Elkland, PA, her sister in law, Sara Overhiser of Bath and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, her Aunt, Alberta Bost and her nephew, Scott Aldrich. Friends may call on Sunday, July 7 from 4-7 PM at the H.P. Smith & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1607 Main St. Woodhull, NY. Funeral services will be conducted there on Monday at 9:30 AM with Rev. Donald Peek officiating. Burial will follow in Bath National Cemetery, Bath, NY. Memorials in Judy's name may be made to the Fingerlakes SPCA. Service: Monday, July 8, 2013 9:30 AM H.P. Smith & Son Inc. Funeral Home 1607 Main St. Woodhull, NY Visitation: Sunday, July 7, 2013 4-7 PM H.P. Smith & Son Inc. Funeral Home 1607 Main St. Woodhull, NY