Alta Marie Oslager

Oslager, Alta MarieBeloved wife, mother, & grandmother Age 84 of Gillett, PA. Went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 28, 2001 at St. Joseph?s Hospital. She was born March 22, 1917 in Milan, PA the daughter of the late Henry Alton and Elizabeth Marie (Eastabrook) Reeves. Alta married Clayton Russell Oslager on December 3, 1938 in Ulster, PA. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Clayton; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn Marie and Leland Robert Purvis of Horseheads, NY; Norma and Ernie Chaapel of Gillett, PA; son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Eyleen Oslager of Gillett, PA; aunt, Fanny Impson of Corning, NY; close friend, Ruth Congdon of Elmira, NY; along with 16 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren and many cousins. Alta was employed for several years by the Troy Area Jointure Cafeteria as a cook, spending most of her time in Mosherville, PA. She was a member of the Coryland Church for numerous years. Her happiest times came when she was knitting, crocheting or sewing for others. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue Elmira, NY on Sunday, July 1, 2001 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Funeral Services will be held there at the conclusion of calling hours. (8:00 PM) The Reverend Charles Root will officiate. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Elmira, NY. Those wishing may direct Memorial Donations in the name of Alta Marie Oslager to the Coryland Church Coryland Road RD # 2 Gillett, PA 16925. A ?Candle of Memory? may be lit in Alta?s name at www.olthof.com.