Lois Ann Northway Gehl Obituary (1934 - 2023)

Lois Ann Northway Gehl, passed away peacefully, at the age of 88, to her heavenly reward on June 17, 2023. Lois was born in Painted Post, NY, to Albert and Mabel (Davis) Northway on July 9, 1934. Lois’s family is grateful to all the people in her life and wish to give a special thank you to the staff at Brookdale of Painted Post who treated her with such care. We are happy that she is reunited with Francis and is at peace in the arms of our Lord. Lois was a 1953 graduate of Corning Northside High School and enjoyed the alumni reunions. Lois loved spending time with her family and greatly enjoyed music, singing, camping, and traveling. In her twenties, Lois was a telephone operator for New York Telephone Company. After her children were in school, Lois had a long career as a secretary for the Corning-Painted Post School District; her favorite part of this job was her interaction with the students. After her retirement, Lois owned and ran the bed and breakfast, White Birch Inn, on East First Street in Corning with her husband, Francis. After they sold the Inn, Lois was the bookkeeper for a Home Health Care Agency in Corning. Lois was a lifelong volunteer with many not-for-profits in the greater Corning area. For her many efforts, Lois received the Clara Barton Honor Award for her Meritorious Volunteer Leadership with the American Red Cross as well as the President’s Volunteer Service Award. She also received The Everyday Hero Award from the Finger Lakes SPCA in Bath. Lois was instrumental in creating the Rape and Sexual Abuse Crisis Center in Corning. She was on the Board of Directors for Birthright of Corning and was a longtime adult volunteer with both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. Lois was the director of the nursing home volunteers at Corning’s Founders Pavilion, and she also volunteered her time at Corning Hospital. For the Cancer Society, Lois was a Team captain for Relay for Life. As a testament to all she gave to the residents of the Corning area, Lois was personally appointed and served on the City of Corning Civil Service Commission. Lois is survived by her son, Mark (Karen) Gehl of Murfreesboro, TN; daughter, Mary (Jack) Doyle of Pittsford, NY; daughter, Diane (Jeff) Gross of Lindley, NY; four grandchildren: Dan (Liz) Doyle, Betsy Doyle (Kyle) Johnson, Michael (Morghin) Gehl, and Jacob Gross; and four great-grandchildren. Lois was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Francis Gehl; by her parents; her son, David; and her brother, sister, brother-in-law, and sisters-in-law. There will be no calling hours. A private family burial will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery Mausoleum, 375 Park Avenue in Corning, NY. Memorial donations may be made to Finger Lakes SPCA, 72 Cameron Street, Bath, NY 14810, https://fingerlakesspca.org/. Lois' family has entrusted her care to Haughey Funeral Home, Inc. To leave a loving memory or condolence, please visit her memorial page at www.haugheyfuneralhome.com.