Luella was born in Bath, NY on November 24th, 1927, the daughter of the late, Florence (Fisher) and Benjamin Walruth. Luella married Donald D. Hoad on November 16th, 1946. She retired as a bus driver from the Hammondsport Central School District after 10 years of service. She was a member of the Hammondsport Fireman's Women's Auxiliary.
Luella is survived by her children, Brenda (Willy) Cook of Corning, Rickie (Rose) Hoad of Hammondsport, Randy (Kim) Hoad of Hammondsport, and Rodney (Cathy) Hoad of Bradford; Grandchildren, Jason Baldwin of Gorham, Bryan Baldwin of Seneca Falls, April Baldwin of Irving, TX, Darryl Hoad of Bath, Misty Fitzwater of Wayne, Stacy McAfee of Wayne, Aaron Hoad of Hammondsport, Damian Hoad of Bradford, and Nicole Hoad of Bradford; many great grandchildren; brother, Benjamin Walruth of Hammondsport; as well as several Nieces and Nephews.
In addition to her parents, Luella was predeceased by her husband, Donald D. Hoad; son, David Hoad; sisters, Nina Houghtaling, Viola Robinson and Illa Hoad.
Friends and family may call from Noon to 2pm on Friday, March 9th, 2018 at the Bottoni Wood Funeral Home, 4 Mechanic St., Prattsburgh, NY 14873. Funeral service for Luella will be held at the funeral home following at 2pm. Interment at the Thomas Cemetery in Pulteney will be at the convenience of her family. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Luella's memory to the Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456.
Memories of Luella may be shared with her family and friends at www.bottoni-wood.com
