Obituary of Felina Hamlin

Felina Mary Hamlin, of Apalachin, NY, died peacefully at home on March 8, 2017 with her family at her side. She was predeceased by her husband, James Hamlin in 2002, her parents, Joseph and Christina Difolca and her brother, Nicholas Difolca. She is survived by children; Christine and her husband Bill Kitchin, Linda Hamlin Barno and her husband Jim, and James and his wife Kathy Hamlin, grandchildren; Brian (Michelle) Middendorf, Michael (Rayla) Middendorf, Lori (Andy) Arigo, stepgrandchildren; Kristie (Steve) Kries, Kurt Barnes and many great grandchildren and special nephew, Joseph Difolca. Felina and her husband owned and operated the original Apalachin Pharmacy for many years. She was an RN and a graduate of Binghamton General Hospital School of Nursing. She was a life member of the Apalachin Fire Department and volunteered as a nurse on the Emergency Squad. Felina enjoyed working outdoors and loved and rescued many animals throughout the years. Her energy and zest for life were immeasurable. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a donation to Stray Haven Humane Society, 194 Shepard Rd. Waverly, NY 14892. Funeral services will be held on Saturday March 11, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, LLC., 6519 Rt. 434, Apalachin, NY. Entombment will follow in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 4 to 6 p.m