Jean M. (Yerdon) Szyikowski, 81, of Pine Lane, formerly of Egypt Road, Alder Creek, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2006, at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where she had been a resident since July 27, 2006. Jean was born in Alder Creek, on July 23, 1925, a daughter of Loren J., and Lila C. Ritter Yerdon. She grew up near Boonville, and graduated from Boonville High School with the Class of 1942. Thereafter she was employed at the Rome Air Depot for several years. On August 30, 1945, Jean was united in marriage with Joseph W. Szyikowski in Boonville. After that the couple lived in the Town of Boonville, and then for over twenty years on Egypt Road near Alder Creek. Mr. Szyikowski died on October 12, 1983. Mrs. Szyikowski had served as secretary-treasurer of the Alder Creek Cemetery Association for many years. She greatly enjoyed playing golf, and for many years she was a member of the Wednesday Night Golf League at Woodgate Pines Golf Course. Jean is survived by one daughter and son in law; Pamela Avery, and Robert, Dewitt, three sons and two daughters in law; Gene Szyikowski, and Sue, Brantingham, Joseph Szyikowski and Carol, Cicero, NY., Jack Szyikowski, Waterport, NY., nine grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Jeanï¿(TM)s family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of A wing at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the compassionate care given to Jean, and her family. Her Funeral will be Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. at the Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, where Rev. William A. Mudge, pastor of the Boonville United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will be in Alder Creek Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday 7-9 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Boonville Fire Co. Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 64 Boonville, N.Y. 13309.
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