Rayanne G. LaPrade-Stage Obituary (1952 - 2016)

LAPRADE-STAGE, Rayanne G. Of Elmira, NY passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2016 at her home at the age of 63. Rayanne was born December 1, 1952 in Muskegon, Michigan. She graduated from Southside High School and attended Corning Community College. She was a devout and active member of Bethany Christian Fellowship in Athens, PA. Rayanne retired from Verizon in Elmira as a telephone operator. She is pre-deceased by her first husband David N. LaPrade. Rayanne is survived by her sons, Jonathan (Lauren) LaPrade and Joshua LaPrade; husband, Robert L. Stage; mother, Elsie Comfort Grover and several extended family members and cousins. Rayanne's commitment to living her faith instilled in her a strong sense of selfless generosity. She was truly a bright spot in the lives of all who knew her. The family will welcome relatives and friends to her Gravesite Service at Greensprings Natural Cemetery Preserve, 293 Irish Hill Rd., Newfield, NY on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 2PM with Pastor Mark Waters.