Obituary of Eunice M. DeHaas

DeHaas, Eunice M. Age 69 of Elmira, NY passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Born to the late Voyle and Elva (Hastings) Masker, she was predeceased by her daughter Karen Lepkoske; brothers Robert, David and Terry Masker; sisters Joyce Brambella and Jane Musto. She is survived by her loving, devoted best friend and husband of thirty years Mark DeHaas; sons, Steven (Suzzi) Lepkoske, Andrew (Christine) Lepkoske, grandson Nolan of Jacksonville, Florida, and Robert Lepkoske, grandson Zachary and granddaughter Alexandria; daughter Christine (James) Shope of Elmira, New York; sisters, Beverly (Snookie) Altilio and Nancy Meade (Pete Marks) of Pine City, New York; sister-in-law Carol Masker of Elmira, NY; brother, Mitchell (Colleen) Masker of West Virginia and numerous nieces and nephews and special great, great nephews Gavin and Aiden of Pine City, NY; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Kenny DeHaas; Bruce and Geri DeHaas and Lori DeHaas, numerous friends and her beloved black lab Abby. Eunice graduated from E.F.A. and retired from the Elmira Psychiatric Center with 29 years of service. She was a beautiful and caring Mother, wife and friend. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and gardening. A special thank you to the caring staff of the Arnot Ogden ICU and 4B Unit. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Wednesday, May 1st from 2 to 4 pm. At her request, a private service will held at the convenience of the family.