HORNELL-Nancy L. Nenna, 65, formerly of Canisteo, died April 4, 2018 at Elderwood of Hornell, where she had resided for the past 14 years.
Born in North Hornell on January 28, 1953, she was the daughter of Jesse & Rose (Wing) Reese.
Nancy grew up in Jasper and was a graduate of Jasper Central School (Class of 1972). She had been employed at the former Marion Rohr Corporation, Hornell Red Barn, and the cafeteria at Alfred State College. She also picked grapes for the wineries in Hammondsport. She was a member of the Jehovah Witness Church of Canisteo.
A very sociable person, Nancy loved to simply spend time talking to her friends. In her younger years, she enjoyed riding horses and actually owned her own horse named Smokey.
She preceded in death by two husbands, Robert Haight and Joseph Nenna.
Surviving are 4 sons, Heath Weitzel of Idaho, Doug Weitzel of Hornell, Jim Weitzel of Hornell and John Weitzel of Canisteo; her brother, Mike (Irene) Reese of Fremont; half-brothers, Matthew (Janie) Willis of Florida, Tim Willis and Nathan (Darcy) Willis, both of Jasper; several grandchildren, nieces & nephews.
At Nancy’s request there will be no calling hours. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the Jehovah Witnesses Kingdom Hall of Canisteo.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.
To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.
Nancy’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall, 2699 Dunning Rd., Canisteo, NY 14823.
