John M. "Johnny" Russell Obituary (1963 - 2016)

John "Johnny" M. Russell, Jr., age 52, of Beaver Dams, NY passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Corning Guthrie Hospital with his family by his side. Johnny was born on September 10, 1963, in Newport, RI. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Oscar and Doris Share-Fish and mother-in-law, Susan Decker. Surviving is his daughter, Katelynn Russell of Beaver Dams; mother, Vaneita and Bill Copp of Beaver Dams; father, John M. and Ann Russell of Corning; siblings, Doris May and Scott Stumpf, with their children: Miranda, Alicia, Catheryn and Logan of Stafford, VA; Holly and Doug Barker of Big Flats; Thomas and Anita Jo Russell of Corning; Kevin and Kristin Russell of Pittsburgh, PA; Edward Hardy of Corning; Johnny's wife, Tabitha Russell; step daughters, Bridget Andrew and Brittney Decker-Corey; sister-in-law, Grace and Tom Vonrapacki and their children, Anthony and Amber; brother-in-law, Richard Decker; father-in-law, James Decker of Elmira, several nieces and nephews and Copp step-brothers and sisters. Johnny was a member of the Barons of Steuben Jr Drum and Bugle Corps for 9 years. He loved hunting, fishing and his numerous pet dogs. Family and friends are invited to Grace Lee Memorial Wesleyan Church 2075 Chambers Rd. Beaver Dams, NY on Monday August 29, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with Johnny's Memorial Service to follow at 4:00 p.m. Reverend Donald Nagy Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Johnny's memory can be made to the Grace Lee Memorial Wesleyan Church or the Chemung County SPCA 2435 NY-352 Elmira, NY 14903. Johnny's family has entrusted his care to Haughey Funeral Home, Inc.>>(Do not delete this line. It does not print. Text that is to appear on web must be entered before this line)