Lynn M.  Mallery – 52 – of 480 Maple City Drive, Hornell, died unexpectedly Monday morning (August 30, 2010) at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.

Born in Wellsville, NY on June 1, 1958, she was the daughter of William & Joreen (Sanzo) Mallery.

Lynn resided in Wellsville in her early years and has lived in Hornell for most of her life.  She was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1976). Following high school, she enrolled in culinary school in Rochester, NY and later won several awards for cooking.  For several years she was employed as a chef and also manager of several restaurants & cooking establishments in the Rochester and Hornell areas.

Returning to college, she graduated from Alfred State College with a degree in Human Services.  She later graduated from Alfred University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services.

Lynn always had a deep love of cooking & baking.  Some of her favorite moments were preparing Thanksgiving & other holiday dinners for her family — usually with the “help” of her grandchildren.  She enjoyed reading and writing poetry and also liked to watch movies, especially foreign films.  Lynn always had time to spend with her grandchildren that she loved so dearly.  She would spend countless hours hiking and exploring nature with them.  Reading to her grandkids was especially rewarding to her.

She will be remembered as a kindhearted & generous woman who loved her family & many friends.  She was always willing to “go the extra mile” for anyone in need.  She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her — especially her cats, Rudy & Moe.

Lynn was preceded in death by her father, William Mallery and also her loving fiancé, Richard Naas who died in 2006.

Surviving are 2 daughters, Stephanie Cudoni of Canisteo and Joreen (Shane) Young of Hornell; her mother, Joreen Mallery of Hornell; 1 sister, Anne (Wayne) Keresztury of Grants Pass, OR; 2 grandchildren, Julius Young & Mackenzie Cregan.

The family of Lynn M. Mallery will receive friends on Saturday from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY where a Memorial Service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 6:00 PM with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating.