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Joseph P. DeLaney

7/31/2020

Joseph P. DeLaney, 63 of Skaneateles and Sennett died peacefully on July 31, with his loving family at his side, following complications from chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Joe was a graduate of Skaneateles High School and Utica College. In both high school and college, Joe excelled in sports and was recognized for his athletic abilities
Joe dedicated his life to a career in the construction industry, including 18 years at Suit-Kote Corporation. He was one of a kind and always gave the perfect advice, which was usually accompanied by a witty joke. Joe was kind-hearted and would always put others before himself. He lived life to the fullest and always believed the glass was half full, and best if it was filled with milk and a couple of cookies on the side. His true passion was to mentor others and help them realize their full potential. He coached youth baseball, basketball, and ran the Bill DeLaney Basketball League for many years. He enjoyed his yearly trek to Notre Dame to enjoy a football game and the traditions around campus. Joe enjoyed visiting Sanibel Island in the winter and had a knack for finding perfect, rare seashells to add to his collection. Joe found his true “happy place” at his camp on Skaneateles Lake, where he appreciated all that nature had to offer and enjoyed soaking in the early mornings as the sun rose over the eastern hills. When he wasn’t at the lake, he could be found driving his pickup throughout the area with his beloved golden retriever, Duncan. For all of those avid obituary readers like Joe, he would like to extend his apologies for bringing down the average age today.
Joe was predeceased by his parents, William and Mary Jane (McGrath) DeLaney, his infant sister, Margaret Mary, and his brother-in-law, Tom Magee.
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Janet (Laxton), whom he met on a blind date; three children, Bill (Rui), Ryan (Cory), and Kathleen; and one granddaughter, Grace. He also leaves behind two brothers, Bill (Debbie) and Father Michael M. DeLaney, CSC; two sisters, Pat (Tom) Benedict and Kate Magee; one uncle, Father Thomas J. McGrath; one aunt, Barbara DeLaney; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
The DeLaney family would like to extend its sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Crouse Hospital for their exceptional and compassionate care.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, August 6th from 4 to 7pm at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Masks are required and limited entry in the building at one time. Church services will be private with burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Joe’s memory to the Skaneateles Volunteer Fire Department, 77 West Genesee Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152 or the Crouse Health Foundation, 736 Irving Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210.
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Robert G. "Bob" Seeber

7/23/2020

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Robert G. “Bob” Seeber, 77, of Syracuse, died at home from natural causes on July 23rd. Born, raised, and a lifetime resident of Central New York, Bob lived a full life till the end. He was a graduate of Onondaga Valley Academy, an offset printer by trade, an accomplished cook, and a talented blacksmith. He was an avid SU football and basketball fan. He loved dancing and music and went to all types of concerts from bluegrass to symphony. He enjoyed camping, fishing, canoeing and spending time in the great outdoors with his kids, grandkids, and friends. He had a great sense of humor and loved to kid around with people. Above all, he loved his family which included 7 children, 15 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, in-laws, and countless friends.
Bob was a volunteer at the Camillus Erie Canal Park where he was credited with his ability to fix anything and everything. Any contributions you’d care to make in Bob’s name may be sent to: The Camillus Canal Society, 5750 DeVoe Road, Camillus, New York 13031. There will be no services.
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John J. Thomas

7/22/2020

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John J. Thomas, 80 of Jordan, passed away at home on Wednesday surround by his loving family. There will be no services.
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Edwin (Ed) H. Bettis

7/20/2020

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Edwin (Ed) H. Bettis (90) of Skaneateles, NY passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2020 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, NY. He left his loving family at 12 noon and went on to join other family and friends that had gone before him and to take his place in God’s Heavenly Kingdom. Ed was born in Flint, Michigan during the “Great Depression” to Harvey and Elizabeth Bettis. Shortly after his birth, the family returned to Skaneateles to live.
Ed was a confirmed member of St. James Episcopal Church. As a youth he sang in the All Boys Choir along with friends Carlton, George and Jack. He enjoyed trekking for miles into the fields and woods between his home and the waterfalls off Gully Road with his neighborhood friends.
While attending Skaneateles Schools during World War II and due to the shortage of manpower, Ed worked to help the local farmers and also helped to manage the Operations at the “Pea Vinery” (Birdseye Frozen Foods) located on Highland Ave.
He played football in High School and received a Block “S” Letter Award. He very often said “that growing up in the small town like Skaneateles and having the Lake to explore was an incredible experience to be appreciated and never to be forgotten.”
In 1946, Ed enlisted in the United States Army and took his basic training at Ft. McClellan, Alabama. He was trained specifically as a Light Mortar Gunner as well as an M-1 Rifleman.
He chose to go to Ranger School at Ft. Benning, Georgia. After going through half the cycle, the training came to a halt and the program was disbanded. He finished boot camp at Camp Kilmer, NJ and shipped out on the USS General Callen from New York City for Leghorn or Livorno, Italy, then sent by train North to join the 88th Division (Blue Devils). He was assigned to the 350th and the 351st Infantry Regiments for the first few months for various guard duties and the transport of war prisoners. At this time during the occupation of Europe, the Army was weakened by a shortage of good noncommissioned officers. Ed passed the testing with high marks and entered the 88th Infantry Division’s established NCO training Program and was sent to Venezie Giulia, Italy. The training center was on Lido Island was not a school in the traditional sense, but a model battalion in which the non-coms lived by the “Book” for six weeks. The program was built around teaching discipline and enforcement of standards, and also taught leadership, guard orders, customs and courtesies, and other typical duties expected of NCOs.
After the training, he was assigned to a Special Guard Unit. This unit guarded Generals, Presidents, Dukes and Duchesses
He then was transferred and assigned to the 349th Infantry and sent by train to Geritza, Italy and then by truck to join Easy Company on the Morgan Line. He was promoted to Corporal and put in charge of a squad of 12 men. The squad held the line/border between Italy and Yugoslavia under some very stressful moments at times but the border was maintained. When his enlistment time was up, he was given an Honorable Discharge and put on Inactive Reserve Status.
Ed married in 1949, just before the Korean War broke out in 1950. He was requested for active duty and was sent to Ft. Campbell, Kentucky with the 11th Airborne. There he completed an 11-day refresher course and went onto San Francisco. He shipped to Ft. Drake Replacement Depot in Tokyo, Japan. From there the troops were put onto the SS Tango Maru, a Japanese Luxury Liner and onto Hungnam, North Korea and assigned to the 3rd Div then reassigned to the 7th Div. He was with Headquarters Co at Koto-ri until December and fought in the Battle of the of the Chosin Reservoir. Those that survived made it to Hungnam where the Navy took them off the beach and moved them to Pusan and north to Taegu. At the Taegu Headquarters he was sent to the G Company, 31st Infantry Regiment. The War continued through the harsh winter of 1950 and 1951 with soldiers of “G” Company always moving forward and walking for miles, no big battles, small skirmishes, shooting and chasing the enemy around the mountains of North and South Korea.
Ed was trained in the use of light mortar guns; he was able to train others in” G” Company and the Platoon. He would take the “Forward Observer” position many times on operations. Certain skills he learned in earlier years helped to keep the soldiers safe and warm. In the spring of 1951, the battles intensified and the sniper’s fire caused casualties and death.
On June 7,1951 Company “G’s” mission was to seize and secure a hill in the vicinity of Hanagok, N.K. At about 1530 hours “G” Company in the 1st platoon was hit with napalm from the Navy planes that were strafing enemy ground targets. Many men were killed in that operation.
Ed was badly burned all over his body and with help from other “G” company survivors they got him off the field, transferred to a M*A*S*H* unit and then unto a hospital Burn Ward in Osaka, Japan for two months. While in Japan, he met up with a boyhood friend, Walter Williams of Skaneateles and they came back home together by ship and then by train across the country. He retired from the Army at the age of 21 with an Honorable Discharge and the rank of Corporal. Ed was greeted by his daughter, Sherry when he returned home. She was born on his birthday while he was serving in Korea.
Upon returning to civilian life, Ed went to work for the Mead Paper Company in Camillus, NY making boxes having had previous experience at the Delevan Box Company.
He later moved on to work as a” gear matcher” for Chrysler Corporation’s for a period of time. The job was eliminated and he returned to Mead Paper Company. He got his GED,
took Business Management Courses at University College in Syracuse at night and studied Industrial Relations at SUNY which allowed him to move up in the company. He retired in 1985 as Manufacturing Manager with 27 years of service. In earlier years while working at Mead Paper he was associated with owning and operating the “Harbor House” Restaurant in Skaneateles. It was located in the village on the lake side of Genesee Street near the Colonial Movie Theatre. As a business owner he was an active member of the Skaneateles Jr. Chamber Commerce.
Ed had a passion for speed (small sport cars and watercraft). In the mid 50’s he got caught up in the world of Hydroplane Racing. He owned a Hydroplane called the “Too Bit” or perhaps “Two Bit” and entered into competition races that were held on various lakes in Upstate New York.
Ed’s interest in what lay under the water on Skaneateles Lake began at an early age with some of his friends. The equipment they used was very simple, a metal pail and a tire pump which progressed to a diver’s helmet. Several years later he and his diving partner, Carl became Certified Scuba Divers. They ventured with some other divers and a friend that owned a cruise boat to do some shipwreck and artifact diving in Lake Ontario between the US and Canada and the St. Lawrence River. The two dive partners worked with the State Troopers and County Sheriff Dept on numerous occasions which involved Underwater Search and Recovery operations. Ed joined the Skaneateles Volunteer Fire Dept in July 1966 and was a life member for 54 years. He was a Past 2nd Assistant Chief. He served in various capacities within the SFD including numerous Line Officer positions and Recording Secretary on two separate occasions. Ed was also co-founder of the Skaneateles Fire Department’s Underwater Search and Rescue Team. In 1973 Ed participated with other highly trained divers to form the Onondaga County Volunteer Firemen’s Underwater Recovery Team and was also
secretary of the newly formed Onondaga County Volunteer Fire Departments’ Divers Association. Upon retirement from Mead Corp he decided to try using his skill at repairing, refinishing wooden boats and recanvassing canoes. The demand for someone with that skill increased and he decided that the time needed was a little more than what he expected so he chose to take a break and just continue working on his own watercraft.
Ed was an active member and held leadership positions in the Skaneateles Lions Club He was a member of the Chosin Few, a veteran’s group of those survivors that fought in the “Battle of the Chosin Reservoir” NK, winter of 1950-1951. Ed served as an Assistant Scoutmaster with Scoutmaster Bill Nettle for the local Boy Scout Troop. He directed them in learning close order drill procedures and help them sharpen their camping skills. He was Life member of the Otisco Valley Memorial VFW Post 5494 and 43-year active member of the Robert J. Hydon American Legion Post 239 in Skaneateles. In his early years as a Legion member he helped establish a competitive Color Guard Unit that participated in local Labor Day
Parade and other area parades. As a Life member in the Skaneateles Rod and Gun Club, he served as their Club President for two years. Ed took his knowledge of firearms and shooting skills seriously. He freely shared this knowledge with his family and friends. For a number of years Ed and other club members would travel to Camp Perry in Port Clinton, Ohio to compete in the National Matches sponsored by the Civilian Marksmanship. A trip to Camp Perry one year stood out particularly favorable for Ed, he took a Bronze Medal with a 1903 Springfield Rifle.
In 1989 the Skaneateles Party was formed. It was of both Republican and Democrat persuasion. Ed and Dr. David Robinson were consulted and asked if they would run
as Town Board candidates for the newly formed Party. On Election Day that year the two candidates won and in January 1990 were sworn in to begin serving the community as representatives on the Skaneateles Town Board. Ed served from 1990 to1997. Having had experience serving on the Town Zoning Board he was able to take an active part
working along with other board members on adopting the first comprehensive plan, updating zoning, sewer district, a new Fire House and many other challenging projects for the Skaneateles community. In the mid 1980’s, Ed did some research on a national Army Veterans association known as the
31st Infantry Regiment Association. He found out that the organization was holding annual reunions in Lawton, Oklahoma at Ft. Sill. When the 31st Association was founded in the 1970’s most of the members were from the western states and comprised of veterans from WWII and Korea. Ed had kept in touch with a few of his “G” company buddies over the years, so he reached out to them and told them about the 31st Association and some became members.
Ed and his wife, Judy whom he married in 1972, attended a small gathering of “G” company veterans at Gettysburg, PA. in 1989. The goodness of that reunion grew and “G” Company was back again, so they decided to further their reach and attend the association reunion at Ft. Sill At one of those reunions they were delighted to meet the Steelers NFL Pro Football Player, Rocky Bleier, a 4-31 Infantry Regiment Veteran who had served in Viet Nam. “G” Company members convinced the Western Association members to move the reunions around the country to get more veterans involved. In 1995 the 31st Infantry Regiment was deactivated at Ft. Sill, OK and reactivated in the spring of 1996 at Ft. Drum Army Base in
Watertown. For many years Ed was the NE Regional Director for the 31st Association and also served as Vice Commander. In 1998 at the Cincinnati, Ohio reunion he was elected to
be Commander of this national Army Veterans association. When he completed his almost 3 years as Commander, he remained as the NE Regional Director continuing to maintain
steady support and dedication to the POLAR BEARS of the 4 31 Infantry Regiment at Ft. Drum and the 31st Infantry Regiment Association. The men of his Company “G”, their
wife’s and some family members would meet for reunions in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for years to come.
Ed was a great reader, especially of the “Comics” section in the Sunday Post Standard. He enjoyed reading books on many subjects, especially History and specifically the Civil War.
Upon meeting Ed for the first time or by chance out in the community, he would have a story for you, generally of a humorous nature or of his life experiences. He enjoyed being around his family for all types of gatherings for holidays, birthdays or just a friendly visit.
Ed will be missed by us all but will be in our hearts forever.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Mary E. He is survived by his very loving wife of 48 years, Judy. His six wonderful and loving children, Sherry (Joe), Peter (Julie), Sandy, Beth (Juergen), Michael, Maria (Dan) and his brother, John D. Bettis (Bud) Eight Grandchildren: Kelly, Peter, Hannah, Peter V., Jacob, Kai, Brandon and Sepp.
Six Great-grandchildren: Kip, Jimmy, Hunter, Owen, Barrett, and Ellery Sora. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins in New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Memorial services are private. Burial services will be at Lakeview Cemetery, Skaneateles, at a future time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the following: Smile Train, 4-31 Inf Polar Bear Store/Restoration of George (mail to: 4-31 Inf Regiment ATTN: 1LT Logan Hunt, 10210 North Riva Ridge Loop, Fort Drum, NY 13602), Skaneateles Volunteer Fire Department, SAVES Ambulance,
Skaneateles Rod and Gun Club, Robert J. Hydon American Legion Post 239 or a charity of your choice.
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Lynne I. Ruhle

7/18/2020

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Lynne I. Ruhle, 73, of Skaneateles passed away at home on Saturday, July 18th surrounded by her loving family.
Lynne's wonderful soul entered the world on 12/15/46 in the Bronx. An incredible personality, she embodied generosity, kindness, with a splash of fierce feminism and sassiness to bring it all together. She was driven and intelligent, graduating from the High School of Fashion Industries, NYC at 16! Her rich career spanned 50+ years in downtown Syracuse, touching the lives (and fixing the hair!) of so many. Lynne was an avid gardener with an evident green thumb, bringing life and growth to every living thing she touched. This didn't stop with her plants, with many stray animals finding homes and rehabilitation at her door. She craved knowledge through life, with a book collection library might envy. She loved to generously support the environment and its animals, donating frequently to wildlife funds and animal rescues. Lynne will be missed deeply by her partner and friend in life, Bob Kyle, her son Jay Fasen, sister Joanne (George) Smith, nieces Wendy Laws, and Tracy Smith, as well as her 7 grandchildren and Bob's daughter Melissa Ovitt. There will be no services.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the CNY Cat Coalition. Lynne would encourage all to VOTE and respect the environment.
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Elizabeth B. Whaley

7/16/2020

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Elizabeth B. Whaley, 95, of Skaneateles passed away peacefully at home on Thursday July 16, 2020. Born in Los Angeles, CA, she worked for the Union Springs School District as the District Treasurer. She was a member of Half Acre Union Church and Skaneateles United Methodist Church. She loved spending time volunteering and volunteered for Literacy, Hospice of the Finger Lakes, board of elections and held a seat on the Board of Director at The Home.
Elizabeth is survived by her son Richard Whaley of Skaneateles, daughter Jean Stites of Napa, CA, grandchildren Sari DelFavero, Henry and Sarah Stites and great grandchildren Sameh and Charle DelFavero along with a special nephew Ray Lessaongang.
Graveside services for Elizabeth will be 10 a.m.Wednesday July 22, at Maple Grove Cemetery, Jordan.Masks required.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hospice of CNY and the Finger Lakes.
Condolences may be left at www.robertdgrayfuneralhome.com

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Mary Elizabeth (Quinn) Bright

7/13/2020

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Mary Elizabeth (Quinn) Bright passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13 2020 at her home in Skaneateles surrounded by her family and caregivers. She was 89.

Mary is predeceased by her loving husband A. Patrick Bright; her brother Rev. James F. Quinn; sister Patricia Fitzgerald and her parents, Frank J. & Mary Quinn. Mary is survived by her five children: A. Patrick (Barbara); Terri (Joe Fahey); Jim (Cindy); Suzanne Barry (Joe); Julie Rabert (Frank). Mary was blessed with many grandchildren: Patrick, Tim, Joe, Erin, Carley, James, Katie, Abby, Frankie, Meghan, and Kate and niece Karen Marrero (Frank & Frankie).

Mary was born in Syracuse NY, January 27th, 1931 to Frank J. and Mary Quinn. She was a graduate of Most Holy Rosary High School and earned a degree in Journalism from the College of New Rochelle. Mary worked non-stop as a loving mother, mother-in-law and grandmother and a very supportive wife for her husband in his retail furniture store, Dunk & Bright Furniture. She was an avid reader of books, the NY Times and was a voracious consumer of the news. She was a witty and gracious conversationalist. She loved the lake where she called home and which was her favorite place, though she travelled extensively with her husband throughout the world. Mary aged gracefully and was a wonderful example to all of us.

A private mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Mary’s Church in Skaneateles on Wednesday, July 15th followed by a private burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Literacy Coalition of Onondaga County. Donations can be made online at www.onliteracy.org or mailed to 101 Wyoming Street, Syracuse, New York 13203.

The Bright family would like to give special recognition and thanks to her caregivers for the last several years: Nicole & Pam, Amy, Laurie, Lisa, Mary Frances, Pat, Sandy, Stacey P, Stacey E, Tiffany, Tracy, Trudy, and several others, including her physician, Dr. Barry.

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Captain Eric Jason Amberge

7/13/2020

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Captain Eric Jason Amberge, 59, passed on unexpectedly on July 13, 2020, with his family by his side. Eric shared his strong testimony, personal respect and admiration with his wife, children, siblings and grandchildren, within loving goodbyes, with the assurance that his healing would occur as he stepped into the presence of his Lord.

Eric was described by all who knew him as a man who loved Jesus Christ. He was a very prayerful man, who studied scripture. He was a man proud of his convictions, caring, honoring tradition and respecting others. He was endlessly sacrificial.

Eric is survived by his wife, Tammy, son, Ryan, and daughter, Brittany (Brian) Grossman of Florida. Mother, Carol Holland, brothers, John (Suzanne), Benjamin and Kyle, with sister, Jenna, share memories and love along with four beloved grandchildren, stepchildren Meredith, Mitchell, and Carter, and his nieces and nephews. Eric was predeceased by his father, H. Jason “Skip” Amberge and stepfather Daniel M. Holland.

Eric’s electrical engineering career began at SUNY Fredonia and led to entry in the Air Force and graduation from Ohio University. He obtained his MBA at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Eric was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Eric served ten years in the Air Force. As Captain, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for Outstanding Service 1986-1991. He was stationed at Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome, NY, as a Lead Systems Engineer, Air Defense Initiatives and Program Manager, Advanced Planning System, Rome Laboratory, Air Force System Command. His career continued with Kodak, Oracle, APG Technologies and Aquila Technologies.

He served as Commander of the Skaneateles American Legion Post # 239 for five years. Eric’s passion was honoring vets, in particular through managing and coordinating missions with Honor Flight Syracuse.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in memory of Eric to the Grace Chapel Church in Skaneateles, the American Legion Post # 239 or the Honor Flight program in Syracuse, NY.

Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Chapel, Route 20 Skaneateles. Due to Covid-19, attendance will be limited please visit http://tiny.cc/amberge to register to attend the service.

Online condolence at www.robertdgrayfuneralhome.com

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Thomas J.F. Ordon

7/10/2020

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Thomas J.F. Ordon, 83 of Skaneateles, passed at Auburn Community Hospital on July 10th, after a brief illness.
Thomas was a devoted husband to Helen B. Ordon who passed away in 2016. He leaves behind a loving family. Surviving are his children Christina M. Ordon of Auburn NY and Gregory T. Ordon of Cicero NY, brother David Ordon of Esperance, NY He also has grandchildren who he absolutely adored and cherished, April Ordon, Daniel & Wesley Templeton.
Thomas was a gifted Professional Engineer, working for National Grid for over 30 years, and also shared his knowledge as an adjunct professor at Bryant & Stratton, and OCC. He Graduated from High School in 1954 as Valedictorian of St. Mary's Institute in Amsterdam, NY, and graduated in 1958 from Union College with a BA in Science. He was very involved in his hobby of Amateur Radio (W20LH) and would go to many ham fests and meets. Always willing to share his knowledge and talk to anybody about anything.
Tom was devoted catholic and was a member of St. Mary’s of the Lake Church in Skaneateles, NY.
Above everything else he was very devoted to family and cherished times he would get to spend with them.
Calling hour will be held on Friday, July 17th from 8:30 to 9:30am at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. There will be a limited amount of people in the building at 1 time and masks must be worn at all times. A mass of Christian burial will be at 10am at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church. Limited seating and masks at church as well. Thomas will be buried at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Skaneateles.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Eleanor H. Muller VanDerveer

7/8/2020

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Eleanor H. Muller VanDerveer of Skaneateles, New York passed away on July 8th, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving family and caregivers. Eleanor was born on March 15th, 1934 to Elizabeth (Betty) and Edward Muller. On September 7th, 1957 she married Bernard N. VanDerveer and together they raised three children and three grandchildren in Skaneateles, New York. They were as devoted and loving to each other as they were to their whole family and many close friends. Eleanor loved to bake and cook and excelled at both. She was the best room mom, a voracious reader, loved antiques, set a beautiful table, and made sure everyone else was well taken care of. She had a special place in her heart for their lake cottage and loved every moment there. Eleanor had a way of making you know how important you were to her and showed her love through her words and actions.
Eleanor worked for Metropolitan Life and Massachusetts Mutual in the group division handling contracts.
Eleanor was predeceased by her mother and father Elizabeth (Betty) and Edward Muller, her brother Frank and sister- in- law Lilou Muller, her brother Lawrence and sister- in- law Vicky Muller, her mother and father- in- law Jean and Van VanDerveer and her beautiful daughter-in -law Kate Harker VanDerveer.
She is survived by her adoring husband Bernard, her children and grandchildren, who she loved dearly and was so proud of, David (Carol and Susan), Lorraine (Andrew, Erin and Alaine), Lisa and Steve Byrne (Erica and Ken), her devoted and youngest brother Harold and sister- in- law Linda Muller, her sister- in- law Carole VanDerveer, her very special aunt Helen Baumhofer, her sister and brother- in- law Jeanie and Jack Doran, her nephews Kevin, Jeff and Greg Doran, and many other loving family and friends. Family was everything to Eleanor and she cherished her time with everyone and had a special place in her heart for all of us.
Donations in Eleanor's name may be made to the Skaneateles Ecumenical Food Pantry, the Corona Famine Relief Fund on Facebook, or The National Eczema Association.
We were blessed for every moment that we had with Eleanor (Mom), and she will forever be in our minds and hearts. A very special thank you to everyone who made Eleanor's last days peaceful, calm, and loving. Services were private.
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