Obituary of Sally J. Head

Sally J. Head, age 87, of Penn Yan, NY passed away Monday, December 18^th, 2023 at the Keuka Comfort Care Home surrounded by her loving family.

Sally was born in Williamsport, PA on February 16^th, 1936, the daughter of the late, John and Lucille (Treon) Stahlnecker.  Sally married Edward H. Head in Williamsport, PA on August 28th, 1954.  She owned and operated Mill End Fabric Store in Penn Yan.

Sally is survived by her daughters, Kathy (Sean) Ohara of Chatam, IL, and Mariann (Mark) Griffin of Penn Yan; sons, Marc (Connie) Head of E. Petersburg, PA and David Head of Penn Yan; grandchildren, Mark (Jessica Grant) Griffin, Matthew (Julie Barnard) Griffin, Amanda (Jon) Woolston, Kylee Head, Erica Gazda, and Alexis (Cody) Berry; great grandchildren, Haley Griffin, Wrenley Griffin, Olivia Griffin, Gabriella Griffin, Phoenix Trimpe and Paisley Woolston; sister, JoAnn Dorn of Tunnel Hill, GA; and brother, John Stahlnecker of Odenton, MD.  In addition to her parents, Sally was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Edward H. Head on May 17^th, 2022.

Friends and family may call from 11am to 1pm on Saturday, January 13^th, 2024 at Townsend Wood & Zinger Funeral Home, 201 E. Elm St., Penn Yan, NY 14527.  A memorial service celebrating her life will follow at 1pm at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made in Sally’s memory to the Keuka Comfort Care Home, PO Box 107, Penn Yan, NY 14527.  Memories of Sally may be shared with her family and friends at townsendwoodzinger.com