Ethel (Smiles) Corkran obituary: Ethel (Smiles) Corkran's Obituary, Syracuse
In Memory Of
Ethel C. (Smiles) Corkran
1923 - 2017
In Memory Of
Ethel C. (Smiles) Corkran
1923 - 2017
Ethel was born in Syracuse, NY on February 21, 1923 to the late Owen and Ethel Owens.
She was a lifetime member of the women’s auxiliary for VFW Post 3146. She enjoyed creating unique cards for her friends and family. She also volunteered at the VA Hospital and the DAV for many years.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Corkran, Sr.in 2014; her first born, John Richard Corkran and great granddaughter, Mackenzie Corp.
She is survived by her 8 children, Sandra (Robert) Bambrick, Linda (Arthur) Corp, John (Dawn) Corkran Jr., Cheryl (Michael) DeBoer, George (Debra) Corkran, James (Jackie) Corkran, Owen (Bonnie) Corkran, Kevin (Lorielle) Corkran, and estranged son, Mark Corkran; 27 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held at a later date. A celebration of life will take place Saturday, December 9, at the VFW Post 3146 from 1-4 PM.
Donations in Ethel’s honor can be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 7th N St, Liverpool, NY 13088. A special thanks to John Haylor, Pam Roczen and Doris for the care of our mother.
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Ethel was born in Syracuse, NY on February 21, 1923 to the late Owen and Ethel Owens.
She was a lifetime member of the women’s auxiliary for VFW Post 3146. She enjoyed creating unique cards for her friends and family. She also volunteered at the VA Hospital and the DAV for many years.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Corkran, Sr.in 2014; her first born, John Richard Corkran and great granddaughter, Mackenzie Corp.
She is survived by her 8 children, Sandra (Robert) Bambrick, Linda (Arthur) Corp, John (Dawn) Corkran Jr., Cheryl (Michael) DeBoer, George (Debra) Corkran, James (Jackie) Corkran, Owen (Bonnie) Corkran, Kevin (Lorielle) Corkran, and estranged son, Mark Corkran; 27 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held at a later date. A celebration of life will take place Saturday, December 9, at the VFW Post 3146 from 1-4 PM.
Donations in Ethel’s honor can be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 7th N St, Liverpool, NY 13088. A special thanks to John Haylor, Pam Roczen and Doris for the care of our mother.
To share a memory of Ethel or leave a special message for the family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
705 North Main Street
Syracuse, NY 13212
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New Comer Funeral Home (315-214-0400) is assisting the family
New Comer Funeral Home (315-214-0400) is assisting the family