ALMOND - Miranda M. Fanton, 38, of the Paige Road passed
away quietly on Saturday July 25, at the University of Rochester Medical Center
after an ongoing illness with complications. She was born on January 26, 1982
in Wellsville to Carl and Venus Flint Fanton.
Miranda graduated from Whitesville Central High School in
2001. She enjoyed listening to all kinds of music, especially the oldies,
hunting, fishing, camping four wheeling and Double EE Rodeo Ranch. Miranda
loved to play softball and couldn't say enough about her favorite football team
the Washington Redskins. She worked for ACES at Alfred State College as a
supervisor in the cafeteria. She spoke fondly and often of “her kids” that
worked under her and how much she loved working with them. Miranda especially
enjoyed being with her friends and family on outings along with her nieces and
nephews.
She is survived by her fiance` Anthony Fantauzzo; her
children Mirissa, Gary and Wyatt Bliss of Ulysses, PA., her mother Venus [Jeff
Peet] Nickerson of Wellsville and her father Carl [Kim] Fanton of Wellsville;
her siblings, Regina [Chris Peacock] Kemp of Wellsville, a brother Mitchell
[Sabrina] Fanton of Germany, Mari-kae [Matt Martin] Fanton , Danielle [Jeremy]
Cavagna and Khristy Nickerson all of Wellsville; many grand kids, aunts,
uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She also survived by her four legged
companion “Max “.
Miranda was predeceased by her brother Carl Fanton Jr.
Due to Covid-19 the family is planning a private funeral
service at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Belmont with burial in Forest
Hills Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held for her at a later date to
be announced, via Facebook, for all of her many friends and family. Please plan
on attending with stories and memories that will be cherished forever. Any
memorial contributions may be made to her family members or directly to the
J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. To leave online
condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
