Elizabeth H. Griffin

March 3, 1922 - January 31, 2018

Elizabeth Hartt Griffin, 95, a longtime resident of New Milford, PA, died January 31, 2018 at Gracious Living Estates in South Montrose. She was born on March 3, 1922, daughter of Hugh L. and Julia A. Hartt. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Richard A. Griffin. Elizabeth is survived by daughter and son-in-law Julia and Lauren Stiles, Ithaca, NY; daughter and son-in-law Janet Siefring and Ronald Simpson, State College, PA; daughter Carol Remington, Bethesda, MD; son and daughter-in-law Richard C. and Linda Griffin, Endwell, NY; son Brian Griffin, New Milford; grandchildren Jamie Wilhelm, Ellen Wilson, Lindsey Woodnorth, and Richie Griffin; and great grandchildren Lucy Wilhelm, Molly Wilhelm and Olivia Wilson. Elizabeth was a lifelong and active member of the First United Methodist Church, New Milford, PA and was a past member of the New Milford Cemetery Association Board of Directors. She was a graduate of New Milford High School and of Ridley Secretarial School, Binghamton, NY. She was employed by American Mutual Insurance Company, Binghamton in the 1940s and was a representative for World Book Encyclopedia for 33 years. Elizabeth was an avid reader. She will be remembered for her volunteer work and many good deeds throughout the community. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staffs of Gracious Living Estates and Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their loving care. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, New Milford, PA on Saturday, February 10, 2018 with Rev. Jane Pykus officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Funeral arrangements were made by Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc. Inurnment will be in New Milford Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be directed to Pratt Memorial Library, P.O. Box 407, New Milford, PA 18834 or to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 436, New Milford, PA 18834.