Bob Powers,
I thought you might want to make note of this death that appeared in our paper. I seem to
have lost your E-mail so will send this through the Nelson site, in hope you are still a
member.
Please -mail me.
Hope all is well with your family
SHEESLEY Wayne L.
age 65 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Tuesday July 1, 2008 very unexpectedly at the
Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY as the result of an accident. Wayne was born on
February 24, 1943 in Lewistown, PA the son of the late Lester and Mary Stumpff Sheesley.
Wayne was the owner and operator of Sheesley's Sewer Service Inc. in Horseheads, NY
from 1961 until he sold the business to Michael Cowan in November of 2002 and has enjoyed
his retirement. He married his wife Nina Kochowiec Sheesley on October 5, 1963 and they
would have celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary this year. Wayne was a long time
member of the Horseheads Elks Club; he was past president for 10 years and a current board
member of the Chemung County Rod and Gun Club and a member of The Friends of the NRA
Committee. He was pre-deceased by his parents and his sister Diana E. Hardy. Wayne is
survived by his loving wife Nina Sheesley; sons and daughters-in-law: Floyd and Andrea
Sheesley of Vermont; Dale and Teri Sheesley of Horseheads, NY; grandchildren: Ryan,
Ashley, Iverson and Zofia Sheesley; sister and brother-in-law: Judy and Gary Hill of
Horseheads, NY; numerous sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; those who were like brothers
Wade (Ellie) Smith and Lee (Shirley) Moore. Relatives and friends are invited to call at
the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Sunday July 6, 2008 from
1-3 and 6-8 PM. Wayne was not a suit and tie person so casual attire is preferred.
Wayne's Funeral Services will be held at the Elmwood Baptist Church in Elmira Heights,
NY on Monday July 7, 2008 at 1 PM with David Sullivan Officiating. Interment in Maple
Grove Cemetery immediately following. Flowers are acceptable or those wishing may remember
Wayne through contributions to the Chemung County Rod and Gun Club P.O. Box 338 Breesport,
NY 14816. "The best is yet to come."
Published in the Star-Gazette from 7/3/2008 - 7/6/2008
Rieta P Boyden