Obituary of John E. Strauf

John E. Strauf 79 of Pittsford and formally of Cortland passed away December 14, 2012 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY. John was born April 21, 1933 in Homer, NY the son of the late Elmer and Fern Hicks Strauf. He had been employed at Cortland Corset Company and had been a cook at the Cortland County Jail. John enjoyed cooking for his family and friends ,loved listening to Rock and Roll and dancing . John is survived by his wife of 48 years Marlene Famalaro Strauf of Pittsford, his son Eric (Dianne) Strauf of Pittsford, grandchildren Nathan and Danielle Strauf, brothers Lewis and Lawrence Strauf of Cortland several nieces and nephews. In addition of his parents John was predeceased by his brothers Gerald, Glenn, and William, and sister Dorothy Epp. Funeral services will be held 12:00 pm Friday at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home 9 Lincoln Ave, with the Reverend Allan J. Ferguson officiating interment will follow in St. Marys Cemetery. Friends are invited to call from 10:00 am €“ 12:00 pm prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Johns name may be directed to the Alzheimers Association 441 Kirkpatrick St. Syracuse, NY 13204. To offer on line condolences visit www.wright-beard.com eric, sorry for your loss. wish your mom well for me. my prayers for your family. stan from the golden skillet