Obituary of Shirleyann Young

Shirleyann Young, 68, of Odessa, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015. She was born in Wellsboro, PA, on July 24, 1946, the daughter of the late Joseph and Lottie Johnson. She graduated from Troy Area High School. Shirleyann married Arthur Young on May 13, 1989 in Odessa. She was employed with Borg Warner in Ithaca, Shepard-Niles in Montour Falls, and Joe's Restaurant in Montour Falls. She was a member of the Odessa Wesleyan Church where she served as secretary/treasurer. Shirleyann enjoyed the outdoors and tending to her flowers. She is survived by her beloved husband, Arthur "Skip" Young; her children, Robert Spaulding of Campbell, Scott Spaulding of Odessa, Michael (Kim) Young of Victor, Kevin Young of Dundee, and Molly (Jason) Sawyer of Albany; sisters, Jean Sorge of Campbell and Betty Johnson of Elmira; ten grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, William Lewis Johnson and Theodore "Ted" Johnson. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday, July 18, 2015 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm at the Odessa Wesleyan Church, 304 Church St., Odessa. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Odessa. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Odessa Wesleyan Church, 3014 Church St., Odessa, NY 14869.