SCHENEVUS – Emily Harrington, 55, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home, Friday, March 5, 2010, after a three year battle with breast cancer.

She was born April 30, 1954 in Oneonta, the daughter of Ivan and Shirley (Palmer) Risley.

Emily was employed by A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Astrocom Electronics and Daddy Al's.

She enjoyed playing bingo, going to casinos, cooking and baking. Emily cared for everyone and was always doing for others.

She is survived by her sons, Gilbert Pidgeon of Oneonta and Donald and Angela Pidgeon of Davenport Center; two brothers, Larry and Pam Risley of Texas and Charles and Priscilla Risley of Virginia; her companion and love of her life, Charlie Bodden of Schenevus; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles; and her beloved cat, Karen.

She was predeceased by her husbands, Paul Pidgeon and Stanley Harrington.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, Oneonta. The funeral will be at 8 p.m., with the Rev. Judith A. Thistle, chaplain at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, officiating.

Interment at the Glenwood Cemetery will take place at later date.

Donations may be made to Breast Cancer Awareness at the Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309, or to Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Dr., Oneonta, NY 13820.

Online condolences may be sent to, www.lhpfuneralhome.com.

The Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta, is serving the family.