Obituary of Marion G. Chickering

Marion G. Chickering Sidney, NY Marion G. Chickering, 91, of Sidney, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 8, 2012 at her daughter's home in Sidney. Marion was born on January 31, 1921, daughter of the late A. Miles and Ruth (Wood) Graves in Oneonta. On December 7, 1945, she was married to George W. Chickering in Hallstead, PA. In 1946, Marion and George moved to Sidney. She worked at Scintilla as an Attendance Clerk until they started their family. Marion and George were longtime dedicated members of the First Congregational Church in Sidney where Marion taught Sunday School. George predeceased her on October 7, 1992. Following his passing, Marion joined the United Methodist Church of Sidney where she volunteered as an usher and greeter, worked on the newsletter and helped with luncheons and events. She also volunteered at The Hospital in Sidney for several years at the reception desk, the gift shop and the coffee shop, and earned recognition for dedicating over 2000 volunteer hours there. Marion was very supportive of the Sidney community and could often be found watching all the local parades. She enjoyed bus trips and special lunches with her girlfriends and she loved to play cards. A devoted NY Yankees fan, Marion rarely missed a game on TV, and watched the pre-seasons and old games as well. Marion is survived by: Son and daughter-in-law, George William and Kathleen Chickering of Hickory, NC Daughter and son-in-law, Debra A. and Thomas Totten of Sidney Three grandchildren: David Chickering of Raleigh, NC, Anne Chickering of Los Angeles, CA and Christopher J. DeWolfe of Binghamton Great-granddaughter Isabella Anne DeWolfe of Binghamton As well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Marion was predeceased by two sisters, Jean Hamm and Betty Cook and one brother, William Graves. Friends are invited to call from 6:00-8:00pm on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney, NY 13838. Funeral services will take place at 1:00pm on Thursday, April 12th at the funeral chapel. Burial will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Marion's name may be directed to Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Dr. Oneonta, NY 13820. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.