Isabel L. Coon

Isabel L. Coon, 97, of Route 281, Homer, passed away on July 5, 2021 in the Guthrie Cortland Nursing Center.

Isabel was born March 1, 1924 in Killam, Alberta, a daughter of the late Martin and Carolyn Jarvis Leighton.

She had been employed for more than 20 years as the NYS Supreme Court Clerk and had also worked for several years for the Cortland County Department of Social Services.

Isabel was a member of the Homer Congregational Church. She volunteered many hours at Cortland Memorial Hospital and the Cortland Repertory Theatre, where she enjoyed watching the plays.

She enjoyed car rides through the country side and going out to eat with family and friends.

Surviving are her children, Linda (Tom) Leonti of Jordan Elbridge; Mark (Theresa) Coon of Homer and Rose Coon of Eugene, OR; her grandchildren, Timothy Coon; Shannon Santatikul; Erica (Chris) Sherwood; Mark Coon, Jr.; Jeremy Coon; Beth (Dave) Seamans and Amber (Rory) O’Brien; her great grandchildren, James Coon; William and Matthew Santatikul; Lillian and Oliver Sherwood; Jeremy and Justis Coon; Allia Shimer; Alijah and Tess Seamans; and Molly and Ian O’Brien.

She was predeceased by two sons, Roger A. and Eric M. Coon.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, July 23, 2021 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Donald L. Barber Funeral Home, 5016 US Route 11, Homer, NY.

Family and friends are invited to Mark and Terry’s house at 5474 Route 281, Homer on Friday following the calling hours and/or on Saturday, July 24 at 1:00PM for a celebration of life for Isabel.

Memorial contributions in Mrs. Coon’s name may be directed to the charity of one's choice.

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