Obituary
Julie Ellen Hanley, 76, of Clifton Springs, NY, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, at Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, NY. Born on June 2, 1948, in Montour Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Earl Everett ‘Kip’ Crouch and Frances Naomi Koellner, who was known as Naomi.
Calling hours will be held at Perkins-Ames Funeral Home, 2583 East Main Street, Gorham, NY 14461 on Tuesday, February 25 from 1-3pm with a memorial service immediately following.
In honor of Julie’s love of animals and in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Happy Tails Animal Shelter (www.ontariocountyhumanesociety.org) in Canandaigua.
Julie grew up in Millport, NY, and made her home in Clifton Springs. She shared 47 wonderful years with her partner, Don Coston, whose quick wit and mischievous humor brought constant laughter to their devoted relationship.
Above all else, Julie’s heart belonged to her beloved son, Brian Hanley, who was the absolute center of her world. Brian, 55, of Hector, NY, is married to Erin Hanley. Julie embraced Brian’s stepchildren, Austin Hazlitt and Ryan Baudendistle, with open arms, cherishing her role as their grandmother. She was also a loving stepmother to Don’s son, Greg Coston, and his partner, Darby, and took great joy in being grandmother to their son Carter.
A dedicated employee, Julie retired from Wegmans after 25 years in food preparation and customer service, where her genuine smile and caring nature touched countless lives. Her work ethic and dedication to excellence were hallmarks of her character.
Julie’s compassionate spirit shone brightest in her devotion to animal welfare, providing loving homes to numerous dogs and cats in need. Her nurturing nature extended to her community, where she consistently reached out to elderly neighbors who needed support.
She found satisfaction in working with her hands, taking pride in maintaining her property, tending to her garden, and cultivating beautiful flowers. Julie’s warmth and humor drew people to her, building treasured friendships that lasted decades. She brightened any room with her infectious laugh and good-natured teasing, a quality that endeared her to friends and family alike.
Julie’s family connections ran deep, including her siblings, the late Marilyn Cramer and Sue Kissel, and her surviving sister and brother, Pat Couch and Chuck Crouch. She also leaves behind many cherished cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Please visit www.perkinsamesfuneralhome.com to send a condolence to Julie’s Family.
Services
Calling Hours
Perkins-Ames Funeral Home
Stanley, Gorham
Memorial Service
Perkins-Ames Funeral Home
Stanley, Gorham
Condolences
Stacie Cooley from Shortsville on Feb. 21, 2025
I’m sorry for your loss
Mary Ann Trickey from Clifton Springs on Feb. 21, 2025
Dear Family,
I am so very sorry to learn of this, Julie was a friend for many many years going back to her Wegman career and then being a neighbor too. She always was so proud of her family and yes she always took care of those animals ! Rest in peace Julie and I will miss you! Fly high with the angels!
Wayne Rowland from Ovid NY on Feb. 22, 2025
I’m very sorry 😢 for your loss Brian.
God bless you and your family my friend.
Fran Willis on Feb. 23, 2025
Oh my heart! Julie and I grew up together as neighbors at Croton Corners, a tiny community with strong bonds. Julie had all the love for others and animals. As an adult when I saw her she would remind me of her mother, Naomi. (Her mother and my mother also grew up together, getting into trouble a few times!) Just like her mother, Julie had a huge, huge heart.Her love of animals ran deep onto childhood. She loved to come and ride Jackie, our large pony and visit our yipping dogs. We would go out together to pick wildflowers, especially on May first, May Day. We’d leave them at neighbor’s doors, knock on the door, run and hide. As if the occupant didn’t know where they came from to light up their day, they would exclaim in delight and fake wonderment. Making large “houses” with many rooms in the woods was another favorite.. They were made by picking up long, dead branches and stacking them between trees to make the many walls. Hiding under huge lilac bushes drinking tea. Walking through the slippery railroad tunnel or swimming in “Big Creek” swimming holes made by large willow’s roots hanging over the stream and intertwined in the bank. Julie made it a point to stay in touch into adulthood and sent love every time. Lovely memories of a lovely woman. Many condolences to the family. Franya