Georgine E. Salisbury Obituary (1935 - 2016)

Georgine E. Salisbury, age 81, of Cross Street in Campbell, NY died Saturday, July 2, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Georgine was born on March 4, 1935 in Oneonta, NY to Henry and Frances (Shepard) Ellmauer. She married Kenneth Salisbury on December 11, 1955 in Oneonta, NY. She was a graduate of Oneonta High School, Corning Community College, and Elmira College. She worked as a caseworker for Steuben County Department of Social Services and as a Teaching Assistant for the Corning-Painted Post School District. Georgine's hobbies and interests included listening to music, singing and playing the piano. She was a talented seamstress, and enjoyed flower arranging, camping, and traveling. She took great pleasure in researching her family genealogy. Georgine was also a member of Windjammers Unlimited and the Association of Concert Bands. Georgine was a member and organist of the Campbell United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She organized the Prayer Shawl and Shoebox ministries. Most importantly Georgine was a loving and caring wife and mother. Georgine's survivors include her husband Ken; daughter, LeAnne (Dennis) Putnam of Cameron, NY; sons, Galen (Kim) Salisbury of Big Flats and Jeff (Tamara) Salisbury of Big Flats; sister, Joyce Rowe of Oneonta, NY; grandchildren, Alison and Andrew Salisbury, Christopher and Matthew Salisbury, Tyler and Lyle Putnam; sister-in-law, Alicia Salisbury of Rutland, VT; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers-in-law, Claude Rowe, Jr. and Dean Salisbury. Calling hours will be held on Monday, July 11th from 5 - 7 PM at the Campbell United Methodist Church, 8516 Main Street, Campbell, NY. A celebration of her life will follow at 7:00 PM with Pastor Betty Bement officiating. A private burial will be in Hope Cemetery in Campbell at the convenience of the family. The family will provide flowers and ask that memorials be made in her name to the Finger Lakes SPCA www.fingerlakesSPCA.org or to the Hornell Area Wind Ensemble (scholarship fund), P.O. Box 13, Arkport, NY 14807. Georgine's family entrusted her care to Haughey Funeral Home, Inc.