Marlea S. Oldfield Obituary (1919 - 2017)

Of Horseheads, NY, formerly of Punta Gorda, FL, Albion, MI, and Corning, NY passed away on November 28, 2017 at the Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY at the age of 97+ years. Marlea Sebring Oldfield was born in Corning, NY December 20, 1919 to Clarence Sebring and Martha Barnard Sebring. She grew up in the Bradford and Caton areas of New York. She received her cosmetology certification before she married Robert Samuel Oldfield on November 15, 1940 and they settled in South Corning where the first 2 of their 4 children were born. Robert was employed by the Corning Glass Works. With the growth of Corning's television glass business, they were transferred to Albion, Michigan in 1950 where the two additional children were born. Marlea was born before women had the right to vote, once she reached the age to vote, she voted every election year of her life. She made the absolutely best sugar and molasses cookies, and there wasn't a single green plant that she could not get to flourish and thrive. Activities that she enjoyed were the Albion Hospital Auxiliary, Deaconess at the Albion Presbyterian Church, Camp Fire Girl Leader, Lady Elk, and several bridge clubs. In addition to sewing, Marlea enjoyed swimming at Duck Lake, Swains Lake, the pool at Shell Creek Park and the exercise classes. Marlea enjoyed people and her friends always remarked about her smile and her upbeat attitude. She will be sadly missed by her four children: Karen (Harold) Boaz, Allen (Martha) Oldfield, Tom (Jill) Oldfield, and Mary Underwood (Mikel Classen). Nine grandchildren: Alicia (Michael) Herndobler, Eric Larson, Bob (Amber) Oldfield, Matt (Angela) Oldfield, Michael (Megan) Oldfield, Jon (Rhe) Oldfield, Tom (Kate) Underwood, David (Elisha) Underwood, Marlea Underwood. Twelve great-grandchildren: Ashley and Conrad Herndobler, Marlea Oldfield, Grace, Ethan and Aiden Oldfield, Bella and Oliver Oldfield, Myah Underwood, Patience Rauterkus and Erin Shupe and Ricky Shupe. Many cousins in the New York and Florida area, and a nephew and his family in Washington State. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years Robert Samuel Oldfield, her sisters Helena (Bob) Gulliver and Elva (Wayne) Anderson. The family wishes to express their appreciation for care our mother received by the people at Appleridge, Bethany Home Care and the Bethany Manor. Services will be held in the Spring in Horseheads, New York so that family will be able to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Marlea's name to your favorite charity, is suggested. Condolences and words of comfort may be expressed in Marlea's Book of Memories at www.sullivansfuneralhome.com