Mr. Elwyn M. Tinker
March 15, 1935 - January 15, 2013
Mr. Elwyn M. Tinker, 77, of Cortland, passed away, Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the home of his sister. Born, March 15, 1935 in Montezuma, Elwyn was the son of Ralph and Myrtle Whitfield Tinker. Elwyn was employed as a truck driver for most of his adult life and traveled extensively throughout the country. He is survived by three daughters, Tanya (Mark) MacNaughton of Farmington, Julie Phillips of Virginia Beach, Va., and Dawn (Chris) Allen of Dundee, two brothers, Lyle (Doris) Tinker of Cortland and Neil (Marlene) Tinker of Cortland, two sisters, Neva Jeffery of Cortland, with whom Elwyn resided and Evelyn (Ross) Kniffen of Florida, 6 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren and many Beloved nieces, nephews and good friends. Elwyn was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Tinker, brothers, Raymond and Carlton and sisters, Elizabeth Richardson, Eleanor Mack, Isabel Spadollini and Lucretia Tracy. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Archie Smith officiating in the Chapel of Riccardi Funeral Home 69 N. Main St., Cortland, N.Y. 13045. In lieu of flowers those who wish are asked to contribute to a fund that has been established for Elwyn's grandson, The Justin Jenkins Educational Fund; in care of, Mr. Mark MacNaughton 5894 King Hill Dr., Farmington, N.Y. 14425 www.riccardifuneralhome.com
Mr. Elwyn M. Tinker, 77, of Cortland, passed away, Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at the home of his sister. Born, March 15, 1935 in Montezuma, Elwyn was the son of Ralph and Myrtle Whitfield Tinker. Elwyn was employed as a truck driver for most... View Obituary & Service Information