Josephine F. Hegedus

Josephine F. Hegedus, 93, formerly of Conrad Road, Cincinnatus, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at the Cortland Care Center, Cortland, NY.

Mrs. Hegedus was born in Binghamton, NY on April 15, 1916, a daughter of the late Joseph and Marie Matias. For several years, she worked on the family dairy farm in Cincinnatus along side her husband, Andrew Hegedus, Sr., who predeceased her in 1989. She also worked at Wilson Sporting Goods, Cortland.

She is survived by her children, Andrew (Linda) Hegedus of Hendersonvillle, NC, George (Paula) Hegedus of Austin, TX, Laurie Webster of Troy, OH, Mildred (Ernest) Wood of Marathon, Thomas (Josie) Hegedus of Pensacola, FL, and James (Elizabeth) Hegedus of Cortland. She also leaves behind 21 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A prayer service will be held at the K.L. Sharp Funeral Home, Cincinnatus, NY on Monday, September 14, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Jerome Katz officiating. Burial will be in Cincinnatus Cemetery. The family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home on Monday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Donations in her memory may be made the Cortland Care Center Activities Fund, 193 Clinton Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045.