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IN MEMORIAM: Nancy J. Meade, 67;

Retired From OFO, SUNY Milne Library

Nancy J. Meade

ONEONTA – Nancy J. Meade, 67, of Oneonta, who retired after years with OFO and SUNY Oneonta’s Milne Library, passed peacefully on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at home in Oneonta, surrounded by family.

She was born in Corry, Pa., the daughter of the late Donald and Myrtle (Scott) Ruslink.

She married William “Bill” L. Meade on Aug. 19, 1978. He predeceased her on Dec. 12, 2017.

Nancy was a graduate of SUNY Oneonta. She retired after many years employed with Opportunities for Otsego and SUNY Oneonta in the Milne Library.

She is survived by her son, Brian (Lea), of Long Island; her daughter, Alison, of Oneonta; her grandchildren, Thomas, Taylor and Elliana; and her siblings, Bill Ruslink, Marge (Jack) Skinner, Carol (Rob) Glasier and Donna Deck. She was also deeply loved by her brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and countless friends.

She was also predeceased by her sister-in-law, Sherry Ruslink; and brother-in-law, Jack Deck.

Friends are invited to greet the family from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand Street, Oneonta.

A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 6, at the Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Donna Martin officiating.

Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Emmons.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Nancy’s memory are asked to be made to the Elm Park United Methodist Church, or the GCS Project at https://gcsproject.org/donate/.

Condolences to Nancy’s family may be made online at www.grummonsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.

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