Hilja Jean Watach Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Hilja Jean Watach of Elmira Heights, New York, born in Schreiber, Ontario, who passed away at the age of 96, on July 23, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Hilja Jean Watach to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Emil Sormunen and Hilma Sormunen (Hakala); her husband Michael; her sister Bea Lizotte; and her pets, Kalie, Orphy, Miisha, Bootsie and Lucky.
She is survived by: her nieces and nephews, Richard Lizotte (Debbie) of Canada, Cathy Horan of Waverly, Michael Watach of Elmira, James, Jack Watach of Elmira, William Bilynsky, Michael Bilynsky of Elmira and Mary Daugherty; her cousin Elmi Wilson; her close friends, Sharon Hadley and Pat Blair; and also Lonnie Howell.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Jean through donations to the Chemung County SPCA, 2435 NY 352, Elmira, NY 14903 or the Horseheads Community Animal Shelter.150.
