Shirley J. (Neiderberger) Burt

ELMIRA- Shirley J. (Neiderberger) Burt, 81, of Horseheads, NY and formerly of Wellsburg, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Howard Edward Burt who passed away on July 7, 1980. The couple married December 1, 1951 and had 28 happy years together. Shirley was born on April 15, 1929 in Elmira, NY, daughter of the late Jacob and Ella (Decker) Neiderberger. She was a graduate of the Arnot Ogden School of Nursing, and after graduation worked for several area doctors, including Dr. Nagle, Dr. Edward Droleski, Dr. John Campbell, the Arnot Ogden and retired from Capabilities, Inc. in 2000. She was a member of the Lake Street Presbyterian Church, the Arnot Ogden School of Nursing Alumni Association, and the Ashland Historical Society. Shirley is survived by Michael (Beverly) Burt of Elmira, NY, and Robert (Vicki) Burt of Crowley, TX , her daughter Jean (Matt) Stein of Indian Trail, NC, her grandchildren: Michael Burt, II, George (Amanda) Burt, Jaclyn Burt, Ryan Stein, and Adam Stein, her great grandchildren: Brandon Burt and Haylee Burt, several nieces and nephews, and lifelong friends: Gay Welch and Joan ODell. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Howard, her brother Robert Neiderberger, and her sister Virginia Neiderberger. Family and friends are welcome to gather from 12:00-2:00 PM on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. 279 Main Street Wellsburg, NY. The memorial service to honor Shirleys life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 26th at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery at the convenience of Shirleys family. Shirleys family will be forever grateful to the staff on 4D of the Arnot Ogden Medical Center for the care and love they gave their mother. Memorial contributions may be made in Shirleys memory to Capabilities, Inc. 1149 Sullivan Street, Elmira, NY, 14901 or to the American Cancer Society 1316 College Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901.