Obituary of Margaret K. Yacono

Margaret Yacono, 83, formerly of Cortland, NY passed away January 27, 2016 in Brandon Fl. She was born August 29, 1932 in Cortland. Margaret graduated from Cortland High School in 1950. She had been employed by Bell Telephone Co. and with Compagni Construction Company. Years after graduating, she reconnected with Joseph Yacono (her high school sweetheart), married him and moved to Florida. She and Joe were married for 20 yrs. until Joe's passing in 2014. Her family will remember her as a special aunt who was always there for them and cherish the time she gave them. She is survived by her nieces Jeanne (Bill) Harrower, Renee (Paul) Ryan, Jacqueline (Wayne) Carroll, her nephew Roger (Susan) Soule, numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews. Margaret is predeceased by her parents Ernest and Ella Morris Glassford, her husband Joseph Yacono, her son William Kennah, her sisters Betty J. Glassford, H. Lucille Mantella, Barbara J. Soule, and her niece Rhesa Gunn. A funeral service to celebrate Margaret's life will be held Friday - February 12, 11:00 am at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc. 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland NY, 13045 with Rev. Stephanie Brown officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. We especially want to thank Aunt Margie's in home care givers for their love and support during the past year, to LifePath Hospice for their aid in her comfort the past few months and special thanks to friends Michael, Liz and Marlene. Contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice or to LifePath Hospice, 3725 Upper Creek Rd, Ruskin FL 33573 Attn: Kathe Lewis, Clinical Mgr. Sapphire Team