Mildred 'Midge' E. Harbst

Mildred E. 'Midge' Harbst, 95, of Cortland, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2019. Born on Nov. 5, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Allen) Johnson. She was predeceased by her husband Jesse Harbst in 1980 and her daughters Virginia Stephensons, Mary Conway and brother Carl Bishop. She is survived by her son David (Chris) Harbst, Newark Valley, daughters, Linda (Art) Neff of Dryden and Peggy Willer of Waverly. Also surviving are her sister, Elaine Deatherage, 23 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren, 72 Great-great grandchildren and 2 great-great-great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Midge was a strong and independent woman, proud of her Scottish heritage. She loved to travel, was an avid reader and enjoyed needlepoint. Nothing could make her happier than having her family with her. She adored her children and grandchildren who were the center of her life. A Memorial Service for Midge will be held at 2 o'clock on Sunday, APRIL 28, 2019 at the Richford Congregational Church. MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley, is assisting the family. Memories and condolences may be written in Midge's guestbook at macphersonfh.com . Memorial Service Richford Congregational Church Sunday, April 28, 2019 2:00 PM 13290 State Route 38 Richford, NY 13835