Claudia B. Lindsey

Claudia B. LindseyOf Newark ValleyClaudia B. Lindsey, 77, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Claudia is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 58 years, Howard W. Lindsey, her son Bruce Lindsey, and daughter Donna (Dennis) Rhodes, all of Newark Valley, her grandchildren, Brian (Christine) Rhodes, Jason (Shannon) Rhodes, Chad Rhodes and great grandchildren, Logan, Ryan and Emilee Rhodes. Also surviving are her brother, Donald Allen, sisters, Betty Mae Fredericks, Rose (John) English, sister-in-law, Marjorie (James) Walker and several nieces and nephews among them her special niece (who was also her traveling companion and caregiver), Edna L. Franson. Claudia was born on July 10, 1930 in Orson, PA a daughter of the late Claude and Violet Pearl (Cottrell) Allen. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Newark Valley, the Newark Valley Senior Citizens and a former employee of McKilligan Industrial Supply Co in Johnson City. Claudia enjoyed traveling and was an avid reader.Her family will receive friends on Saturday, from noon until 2 pm at the MacPherson Funeral Home, 5 Whig St., Newark Valley. A celebration of her life and funeral service will follow at 2 pm with her pastor, Rev. Nancy A. Adams officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Tappan Spaulding Memorial Library Building Fund, PO Box 397, Newark Valley, NY in loving memory of Claudia B. Lindsey.