April Harris

April Lorraine (Bouton) Harris, born April 18th, 1940, passed away peacefully at her home on

July 30th, 2023. Her eldest daughter and caregiver, Deborah, was at her side. She is predeceased

by her loving husband, Ronald Harris Sr., her parents, Sydney and Julia Bouton, and her sister,

Joan Nalepa. April is survived by her seven children: Deborah Harris, Kathy (Chuck) Woodruff,

Ron Jr. (Kim) Harris, Michele (Kurt) Konigsberger, Mike (Shina) Harris, Theresa (Brian)

Gallagher, and Nichole (Ben) Langton; her siblings Virginia Whittenburg, Charlotte (Skip)

Williams, and Sydney Bouton Jr., and brother-in-law George Nalepa Sr.; her precious

grandchildren Ronald Harris III, Tara Kowalski, Mackenzie (Kyle) Harris, Sullivan Harris,

Joseph and Samuel Gallagher, Jonathan and Julia Langton; as well as a large extended family,

many friends, and beloved family pets.

Born in New York City, April moved to the area as a child and has resided in Newark Valley for

more than 70 years. Following high school, she was employed at Parlor City Paper Box

Company until she met and married Ron, the love of her life. Throughout her life, she has

worked extremely hard and always with a joyful nature. In addition to raising their children, she

also spent many years working at Vestal Electronics, and as a receptionist at Liberty Mutual

Insurance. Her faith was steadfast and she was an active member of Most Holy Rosary Church

in Maine, where she chaired the Oktoberfest bake sale for decades. She has passed the torch on

to her daughter, Theresa.

April’s optimistic nature and loving heart was abounding. Always present for the people she

loved, she has left an indelible imprint on their hearts. Her children and grandchildren remember

well that she never missed one of their sporting events, concerts, or performances. Her family is

her pride and joy and her legacy.

Friends are invited to share their memories and celebrate April’s life during a time of visitation at

the MacPherson Funeral, 5 Whig St. Newark Valley on Thursday from 5-7 PM. April's Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 4, at Most Holy Rosary Church, 2596 Main St., Maine, NY. Following Mass April will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband in the Maine Cemetery. Memories may also be shared in April’s guest book at macphersonfh.com