Obituary of C. Rene Pistell

C. Rene Pistell 61, of Cortland, NY went to be with her Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. November 4, 2010 at home surrounded by her family. Rene was born May 6, 1949 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania the daughter of Angelo J and Sally A. Bohlander Marraccini. Rene was devoted to her Christian faith, and devoted to her Christian bible study. She had been employed at Henkel Corporation (RH Miller Company) of Homer. Rene is survived by her husband of 32 years joseph Pistell of Cortland, her daughter Jennifer (Daniel) Isaf of Syracuse, NY her step sons joseph (Cindy) Pistell of Syracuse, NY, Lee Michael (Ruth) Pistell of Pasadena , Texas, brothers Darrell Marraccini of Yerington , Nevada, Angelo J. (Michele) Marraccini of Woodstock Georgia. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 pm Saturday at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home 9 Lincoln Ave. Cortland, with the Reverend Jeff Heidt officiating. Interment will be in Round Hill Cemetery Elizabeth Township, PA. Friend are invited to call from 12:00 pm €“ 2:00 pm prior to the service. Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Renes name is asked to consider Caring Community HOSPICE of Cortland 14 Kennedy Parkway Cortland, NY 13045 To offer on line condolences visit www.wright-beard.com We viewed Renee as a lovely, gracious and beautiful person.We offer our prayers in her behalf. James & Donna Condron Dear Joe, It is with deep sadness that I learned that Rene?s battle is over. I know words cannot describe the grief you and your family feel right now. I hope that her memories somehow help you to deal with this loss during this mourning period. She was a good friend and my life is that much better for having known her. Like you and your family, I will miss her also. Sincerest condolences, David & Patty Gzesh dear joe sorry for your loss dave and jan farrell dave and jan farrell Joe - I am so so sorry for your lose. I will miss Rene (Coleen so much. I always looked forward to seeing her on Tuesdays at the PGA Cancer Center. I'm so thankful our lives crossed paths. I was looking forward to seeing ya'll in Florida this Winter. My heart goes out to you. Sincerely, Fran Beedy (The volunteer @ Cancer Ctr on Tuesdays)