Luther E. Slusser

Age 85, of Elmira, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital.He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Doris M. Slusser; sons, Ronald L. (Sandra) Slusser, Roy E. (Virginia) Slusser, Karl A. Slusser, and Kevin C. Slusser; grandchildren, Ronald Joseph (Sondra), Anne Marie (Doug Alhlefeld), Craig (Karen), Shaun, Derek (Penny), Andrea (Pete Mahon), Kelly, Karen, Keith, Kyle Slusser; predeceased by parents, Claude & Mary Slusser; sister, Arlene Slusser; son, Dean N. Slusser; grandsons, Andrew Slusser and Ryan Slusser. Luther was a member of and very active in many areas of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. He was a Master Sergeant in the United States Army Air Corp during of WW II and served in the Asiatic Pacific Campaign as crew chief. Luther was active in Troop #47 of the Boy Scouts of America for several years. He was a member of the Rotary, the Masons, Corning Consistory and was a former Secretary of the National Hide Association. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira on Friday, June 16, 2006 from 1:00 to 3:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 314 West Church St. Elmira, NY, 14901.Reverend Joseph Cotner will celebrate the Mass. Interment will be in Woodlawn National Cemetery at the convenience of the family.Those wishing may leave a Candle of Remembrance for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com .