Emily Young

August 13, 1927 - February 27, 2018

Emily Howes Young Emily Virginia Howes Young died in Ithaca on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Born August 13, 1927 in Lewisburg, PA, she grew up in Jamestown, NY and DeLand, FL. Emily graduated from Stetson College, and then earned a Master’s degree in English from Cornell. She taught at Boynton Junior High School before marrying Roger Young in 1954. She lived in Ithaca for 65 years. Emily was a dedicated volunteer for numerous organizations in Ithaca, including Service League, Meals on Wheels, and Literacy Volunteers. A member of First Baptist Church, Emily taught in the adult education program, served on numerous committees, sang in the choir, and provided care and support for people in need at the church and in the community. She had an analytical mind, a strong commitment to justice, a deep love of language, a lively interest in people, long-standing attachments to friends and family, a playful sense of humor, and a vibrant spirit. She touched the lives of many people throughout her ninety years. Emily’s husband Roger died in 1994. She is survived by her son Roger Young and his wife Beth Lau; her daughter Carolyn Young and her husband Richard Gerber; her daughter Elizabeth Young; and many nieces and nephews. A service celebrating the life of Emily Young will be held at First Baptist Church in Ithaca, NY, on Saturday, March 3, at 2:00. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Emily may be made to First Baptist Church, Ithaca or to UNICEF. Online condolences may be left at HersonWagnerFuneralHome.com.