OBITUARY

Name:   Bessie (Lynch) Galusha

From:  The Corning Leader, Corning, New York
Date:  Tuesday, December 25, 2001

MONTOUR FALLS -- Bessie (Lynch) Galusha, 81, of Doane Road, Beaver Dams, NY, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2001 at Schuyler Hospital after a terminal illness.  She married Harold Galusha in 1945 who predeceased her along with three daughters, Mary Ann Galusha, Elisabeth Galusha, and Betty Jane Galusha, as well as her mother, father and brother.  She was a domestic engineer for 60 years and was a member of the Savona Grange.

Bessie is survived by five sons, Harold (Linda) Galusha of Painted Post, NY, David (Helen) Galusha of Cameron, NY, Robert Galusha of Beaver Dams, NY, William (Laurie) Galusha of Watkins Glen, NY, James Galusha of Beaver Dams, NY; two daughters, Nancy Gay of Montour Falls, NY, Janet Galusha of Beaver Dams, NY; 14 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Emma Konopski; a brother-in-law, Ken (Mary) Galusha; several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday 27, 2001 from 6 to 8 p.m.  Funeral services will follow calling hours at 8 p.m. with Rev. Robert Young officiating.  Burial will be in Bernard Cemetery in Caton, NY.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.