Louis C. Moon, 75, of Westfield, PA

Louis C. MOON, 75, of Westfield, PA, died Thursday, January 27, 2011 in the Bath VA Hospital, Bath, NY.

Born October 4, 1935, inWestfield, PA, he was the son of Lee and Margaret Carman Moon.

On August 30, 1974, in Cheyenne, CO, he married the former Cheryl Austin Taylor, who survives.

A Korean War Veteran, he served honorably with the US Army from 1952 – 1955 with service in Panama.

He was employed by Corning Glass Works and as a mechanic at various garages for over 40 years.

He was a member of the Gerald G. Griffin American Legion Post #519 in Westfield.

Surviving besides his wife, Cheryl, are: two daughters, Tammy (Brian) Button of Elkland, PA and Julie (John) Whitesell of Whitesville, NY; three sons, Rory (Terri) Moon of Knoxville, PA, Troy Taylor of Watkins Glen, NY, and Terry Fredericks of Syracuse, NY; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Edwin (Beverly) Moon of Westfield, Gary (Jackie) Moon of Whitesville, NY, and Robert L. Moon of Westfield; two sisters, Barbara Peet of Westfield and Sandy (Ken) Crumb of Orlando, FL; and nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by four brothers, Richard,Wayne, Freddy, and Joseph; and an infant sister, Bonnie.

Friends may call at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA on Monday, January 31, 2011 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM, with Funeral Services following at 2:00 PM. The Rev. Duane Burdick will officiate. Military Rites will be accorded at the funeral home by members of the Potter County Honor Guard. Burial will be in BathNational Cemetery, Bath, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.