Obituary of Laurence C Lash

Laurence Cleveland Lash, 92, of Cortland, NY passed away on December 8, 2015 at Cortland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Larry is survived by his wife of 69 years, Roberta (Puderbaugh) Lash; his children, Laurence D. (Patricia) of Newfane, NY; Donald (Joyce) of Monument, CO; and Nancy (Douglas) Purcell, Jr. of Caroga Lake, NY. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Lindsay (Mack) Bridenbaker of Stamford, CT; Bradley Lash of Kenmore, NY; Stephanie (Michael) Pollard of Colorado Springs, CO; Julie (Chris) Wennberg of Castle Rock, CO; 3 great-grandchildren, Curtis, Clark, and Grace. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, siblings, and grandson Brian Purcell. Larry was born in Virgil, NY to Cleveland and Bessie Lash on November 11, 1923. He went to Virgil School from K-12 and graduated in 1942. He was drafted into the Army in 1943 and was discharged in 1946 with the rank of Staff Sargent. Larry worked for The Cortland Ice Company, Redding Hunter, and SUNY Cortland. He loved to hunt, fish, bowl, and golf, and received many awards for golfing and bowling. He especially enjoyed visiting the National Parks with his family. Calling hours will be held at Wright Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Avenue, Cortland, NY on Friday, December 11, 2015 from 4-6 pm. Funeral services will be held at Homer Avenue United Methodist Church, 30 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY, on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 10 am with Reverend Paul D. Winkelman officiating. Burial will follow at Virgil Cemetery, Virgil, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospicare & Palliative Care Services 11 Kennedy Parkway, Cortland, NY 13045; National Park Foundation @ 1110 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20005; Homer Avenue United Methodist Church 30 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045. to offer online condolences, visit www.wright-beard.com