INTERLAKEN, N.Y. – Lillian C. Dekoschak, 86, of 4016 Interlaken Beach Road formerly of Elmira and Horseheads, N.Y., passed away Friday, March 4, 2005, at the Hospicare Comfort Care Unit in Lakeside Nursing Home. She was born, Dec. 23, 1918, in Elmira, N.Y., the daughter of Robert and Daisy Wells Carpenter. Most of Lillian’s life was spent in the Elmira area and Breesport where she attended the Breesport United Methodist Church and sang in the Church Choir. After the death of her husband, Stephen, she moved to the Interlaken, N.Y., area to be by her daughter, Christine “Tina” Leonard-Stanton. Lillian was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed gardening and reading. Most of her life was devoted to her husband of 39 years, and her family. After moving to Interlaken she accepted a position with the Lucas Vineyard and was proud of her association with the Lucas family and the friends she made over the years in the area. She also enjoyed spending several winters in Arizona with her son, Dennis. In addition to her parents and husband, Lillian was predeceased by two sons, Nicholas and Dennis; and two granddaughters, Kimberly and Nicole. Lillian was also predeceased by her brothers, Robert, Richard, and Jerome Carpenter as well as Ted and Doug Dimmitt. Mrs. Dekoschak is survived by one daughter, Christine “Tina” (Bill) Stanton of Ithaca, N.Y.; one son, Richard (Ann) Dekoschak of Bangor; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen (Tom) McCarthy of Horseheads, N.Y. and Louise (Al) Thompson of Elmira, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial services for Lillian 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2005, at the Lynch Funeral Home, 318 West Broad St., Horseheads, N.Y., with the Rev. Nicholas Vanderweid, officiating. Interment in Hilltop Cemetery in Breesport, N.Y. Contributions in Lillian’s memory may be directed to the Interlaken Fire Dept., Main Street, Interlaken, N.Y. 14847, or Hospicare and Palliative Care Services of Tompkins County Inc., 172 E. King Road, Ithaca, NY 14850.
LILLIAN C. DEKOSCHAK
