Deanna L. Pike

Deanna L. Pike, 88, of Montour Falls and formerly of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully at Robert Packer Hospital, in Sayre, with loved ones by her side.

The family will receive friends and relatives on Monday (June 15th) from 10am-11am at Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen. A funeral service will follow at 11am; and burial at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Deanna was born on April 10,1938 in Williamsville, NY, the daughter of Clark and Vivian Young. She was a stay-at-home Mom and provided daycare to many children in the local area. Deanna had a great love for her whole family. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the love of her life. She enjoyed word search puzzles, bowling, embroidery, flowers, birds and watching various wild animals from her living room window. She also had a love for pets, the most recent was for Holly, a very lovable German Shepard.

She is survived by daughters, Vivian (Harold J.) Rappleye of Horseheads, Mary Teed of Watkins Glen; sons, William R. "Bill" Pike of Montour Falls, and Scott Pike (Shelley Cullen) of Burdett: six grandchildren, Jason (Lindsey) Rappleye, Stephanie Rappleye (Shane Bond), Anthony (Kaylinn) Teed, Stacey (Kyle) Benjamin, Nicholas (Shaina) Pike, and Brett Cullen-Pike; great grandchildren, Leah, Mya, Dawson, Dean, Gianna, Harper, Paisley and Leon; and several brothers, sisters, and a sisters-in-law.

Deanna was predeceased by her loving husband Robert C. Pike, both her parents, step-mother, Marie A. Young, and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

She will be remembered as a very sweet, loving and kind person.

Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. You may view her memorial or express condolences to the family online at www.RoyceChedzoy.com

A special thank you to her nephrologists, nurses and staff at Ivy Dialysis for their compassionate care for the past two years.