Jean E. (Macomber) Urbaniak Decker

WELLSBURG, NY- Jean E. (Macomber) Urbaniak Decker, 86, of Lowman, NY passed away on Monday, December 26, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of John E. Decker. The couple married June 26, 1965 and had 46 happy years together. Jean was born on March 17, 1925 in Elmira, NY daughter of the late Raymond and Athelda (Smith) Macomber. When she was younger she worked for Youngstown Steel Door and was always a homemaker for her family. She enjoyed camping, puzzle books, along with crocheting and knitting. Jean is survived by her husband John, her children: Sandy (Jim) Stage of Tioga, PA, Clarence (Shirley) Urbaniak and Scott Decker, both of Elmira, NY, and Cheryl Bennett of Lowman, NY, twenty grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, her sister Katherine Clatte of Oklahoma, daughter-in-law Carla Urbaniak, and several nieces and nephews. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, her sons: David and Walter Steven Urbaniak, along with her brothers: Clyde and Larry Macomber. Family and friends are welcome to call from 2:00-4:00 PM on Friday, December 30, 2011 at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY. Burial will follow cremation in Maple Grove Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Jean’s memory to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road Corning, NY 14830.