Amelia Yaman

November 1, 1922 - September 24, 2013

Amelia Yaman, 90, of Cortland, N.Y. passed away, Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at her home. Born, November 1, 1922, Mary was the daughter of Charles and Mary Boulous Yaman. Amelia resided for many years on the family farm in Groton, N.Y., before relocating to Cortland in 2005. Amelia was a self employed electrolysis technician with offices in Cortland and Ithaca and a communicant of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. She was an extremely bright women with an incredible memory and was able to share family stories with the younger generation who would not have known the family history. She was also very self sufficient and cared for the house and family farm with her brother Charles for many years. Amelia is survived by her sister in law, Mary Yaman of Cortland and several cousins. Amelia was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles and Louis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. Prayers of committal will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of Riccardi Funeral Home 69 N. Main St., Cortland, N.Y.