Obituaries

Paul M. Conklin,Sr., 69, of 128 North St., Dryden, NY, went to Heaven peacefully Sunday evening surrounded by his family. Paul had bravely fought a long battle with cancer. He was able to remain home and be cared for by his children, his amazing grandchildren and the help of Hospice, which he was truly grateful to have. Paul served in the United States Marine Corp. as a rifle instructor and was a longtime employee of IBM of Endicott, NY. He was predeceased by Nancie L. (Cooper) Conklin, his wife of 31 years. Together they enjoyed their big "Pink House" in Dryden, NY, which they opened as a bed and breakfast and beautiful antique shop, and spent years enjoying their guests.

Surviving Paul are his two children; Jon (Karen) Conklin of Ithaca, NY, and Angela (Th omas) Towner of Dryden, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, Orren & Laura Conklin; Brothers Albert Conklin, Francis Conklin, and David Conklin; His sisters; Jane (Robert) Jones, Mona Morton and Donna Bronson. Surviving him are his three sisters Jeri Faggioni, Laura (Robert) Musa, Faye (Robert) Coonick; Sisters- in- law: Carol, Marie, and Barbara; Brothers -in-law Alvie Bronson and Fred Morton; His four sons from a previous marriage and their children in N.C. and many nieces & nephews.

Paul will be deeply missed by his loving grandchildren, Cody, Nickolas, Brody, Fabian, Katie and Alicia. They were such a big help with his care and him being able to enjoy these last few months. He meant the world to his grandchildren, as they meant the world to him as well. He was known for making jokes, making them laugh, and playing whatever game they could come up with. They will forever keep their "Poppie" in their hearts.
Friends and family may call at Herson Funeral Home 110 S. Geneva St., Ithaca, NY on Thursday Sept. 18, from 6-8p.m. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Sept. 19, at 11a.m. at the Salvation Army of Ithaca, 150 N. Albany St. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Rt. 13 N, Dryden, NY.