Obituary of Mary J Davenport

Mary J. Davenport, 90 of Lansing Ave, Cortland passed away June 1, 2010 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Davenport was born August 28, 1919 in Cortlandville the daughter of the late Omelko and Anna Zowadenko. Mrs. Davenport had been a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Cortland High School growing up on a farm in Cortlandville. Throughout her life she had been employed at Smith Corona, JC Penny, Super 8 Motel and the New York State Unemployment office. She had been a member of the United Presbyterian Church and had served as a Deacon. Mary had been a very active member of the Democratic Womens Club and had been involved with the 1890 House, the YWCA and RSVP. Mrs. Davenport deeply enjoyed family gatherings and traveling. Mrs. Davenport is survived by her daughter; Judith (David) Greene of Cortland, her eight grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Davenport was predeceased by her husband Harry S. Davenport, her daughter Sharon Porteus, son Richard Davenport, brother John H. Mason and sister Pauline Dratt. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave, Cortland with the Rev. John Gay officiating. Interment will follow in the Cortland Rural Cemetery. A calling hour will be held prior to the funeral 10:00-11:00 AM Thursday. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the United Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St., Cortland. To offer condolences online, visit www.wright-beard.com. My sympathy is with you despite my not making the trip overseas to be physically with you. My lifelong learning from Mary is the strength of the family and the commitment to family that one must make. A personal mentor and friend once told me, that families are messy sometimes, but so be it. Mary knew that and knew in the end it would always be your family that you could depend on most. My kids have learned this through me and it has already paid dividends. Thank you Mary. You will be missed. Bob Fussner Delete | Reply | Forward | Redirect | View Thread | Blacklist | Whitelist | Message Source | Save as | Print