Carol A. Schultz – 69 – of 1487 Beech St., Hornell, died Sunday morning (November 8, 2026) at her home, following a long illness.
Born in Kersey, PA on January 1, 1957, she was the daughter of Harold & Delores (Lewis) Pontzer.
Carol grew up in Kersey and attended St. Mary Area High School. A resident of the Hornell area for the past 28 years, she was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness in Arkport.
She had been employed as a home care worker for the Steuben ARC for several years. Carol enjoyed collecting clothing and other items which she gave to the needy. She also enjoyed collecting & re-painting knick-knacks which she gave as gifts.
Due to health issues, Carol spent her time reading novels and Science Fiction and enjoyed watching YouTube.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Harold & Delores.
She was married on June 26, 1992 to Timothy “TJ” Schultz who survives. Survivors also include her daughter, Jessica; her stepson, Jonathon; her grandchildren, Ethan, Jordan & Cecilia; 2 sisters, Lynn Shute & Christine Pontzer; 2 brothers, Adam Pontzer and Jeff Pontzer; along with nieces & nephews.
At Carol’s request there will be no calling hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.
Carol’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, 1162 Airport Road, Hornell, NY 14843 or by visiting www.jw.org.
To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.
