Obituary of Constanze A. Casterline

Constanze A. Casterline passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 5, 2015. She will be truly missed by all her family and friends. She is predeceased by her husband Charles, her mother and father Annelies and Fredrick Schmidt-Bonacker and her brother Fritz. Born August 16, 1944 in Dresden Germany, Connie immigrated to this country in 1957 with her mother and her brother. She attended St. Mary’s School and graduated in 1963. Connie married her late husband Charles Casterline on August 17, 1971 and at that moment a large and loving family was created. Surviving are her children, Noreen Bryan, Vivian Arnold (Richard), Kirk Casterline. Step children Brenda Williams, Danny (Nancy) Casterline, Gene (Cathy) Casterline, Tim (Sue) Casterline, and Debbie (Jimmy) Marks. She is also survived by her grandchildren Richie, Julia, Nate, and Nic, her nieces Lynn Schmidt-Bonacker, Lorrie Byerly, Elyssa Gerchak, and Victoria Schmidt-Bonacker, several step grandchildren, and great step grandchildren. Connie spent years babysitting her grandchildren and step grandchildren and taking care of her loving husband and mother. She enjoyed going to Bingo, watching Nascar and food network channel, couponing, puzzles, and feeding the stray animals in the neighborhood. A Memorial Service will be held 7:00 pm Monday July 13, 2015 at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home 9 Lincoln Ave. Cortland. Friends are invited to call from 5- 7 pm at the funeral prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the SPCA or choice of charity. To offer online condolences, visit www.wright-beard.com