Joreen A. Young – 28 – of 49 Stephens St., Hornell, died unexpectedly on Saturday (November 27, 2010).

Born in Hornell on January 12, 1982, she was the daughter of Lynn Mallery and Kevin Griffin.

A lifelong resident of Hornell, Joreen attended Hornell High School and later earned her GED diploma.  She later earned an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Corning Community College.

She had been employed for several years as a legal secretary for Pulos & Rosell in Hornell and most recently worked as a home health assistant for the Center for Disability Rights (CDR) in Hornell.

Joreen enjoyed photography and spent countless hours scrapbooking and creating beautiful collages of her family & friends. She was an avid reader and enjoyed writing short stories.  She also enjoyed the outdoors, especially hiking and fishing.  Joreen’s greatest joy in life was her family, especially being a wonderful mother to her son, Julius.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Lynn Mallery who died August 30, 2010 and also her “step-father”, Rick Naas.

She was married in August, 2002 to Shane Young who survives.  Also surviving are her son, Julius; her father, Kevin (Lori) Griffin of Hornell; her sister, Stephanie Cudoni of Canisteo; half sisters & half brothers, Christine Griffin, James Griffin, Kevin Griffin & Cindy Griffin; her maternal grandmother, Joreen Mallery of Hornell; paternal grandparents, Bob & Millie Griffin of Hornell; 1 niece, Mackenzie Cregan of Canisteo; several aunts & uncles.

The family of Joreen A. Young will receive friends on Saturday from 4:00 PM until 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.