Obituary of Lorry Blackwell

Lorry McConnon Blackwell, 85, passed away peacefully on May 19th. She was predeceased by her parents George and Loraine McConnon, her husband Donald Blackwell and sister in law, Sandra Blackwell. She is survived by her daughters Becky Merges (Mark) and Bonny Kowalewski (Robb); granddaughters Molly and Raegan Merges, Vestal; Halle, Brynn, Fallon and Everly Kowalewski, Temecula, CA; stepdaughter Arlene Martin;Brother-in-law Richard Blackwell, nephews Mark and Randy Blackwell, niece Kelly Blazavich; several cousins and special caregiver and friend Michele. Lorry was a graduate of Keuka College and Syracuse University, and was an Elementary Teacher for various districts around the area. She also helped start and run several local pre-K programs. When not busy working with children or spending time with family, she enjoyed reading, knitting, gardening, and watching old westerns and the Game Show Network on TV. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8PM at the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, LLC., 300 East Main Street, Endicott. A private internment service will be held at the convenience of the family at Vestal Hills Memorial Park. Her family would like to thank all the medical staff who helped care for her over the past few months. In Lorry's memory, please consider honoring her love of animals by making a donation to SPEAK Animal Hospital of Binghamton. We love you Mom.