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Barbara "Betty" Schneider Mahoney

12/30/2020

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   Barbara “Betty” Schneider Mahoney, age 90, passed away December 30, 2020 after a long illness. Betty was born on an Elbridge farm to Fred and Myrtle Schneider on December 11, 1930 and lived her entire life in Central New York.
   Family was the center of Betty’s world. She was happiest when surrounded by immediate and extended family and would organize as many gatherings as possible to assemble family members during the year.
   Music surrounded Betty everywhere she went, and she loved to sing. During the 1980’s she was a member of a local Sweet Adelines chorus as well as part of a quartet. Later, and for 28 years, she led a singing group in Skaneateles known as Singing Seniors of Skaneateles, a choir that performed regularly in hospitals and nursing homes. They performed in matching costumes that they designed and updated every year or two. If there was a piano in a room Betty would likely step up to it and begin playing it and singing, anything to bring joy to others through music. Betty would always acknowledge friends and relatives’ birthdays and would generally sign her cards by adding a hand-drawn musical note.
   Betty was regularly active in her community. She was a communicant of St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Mottville. She volunteered for Laker Limo, a service that provides rides for senior citizens and disabled residents of Skaneateles and served on the Laker Limo Board. She belonged to Skaneateles Business Women and Eastern Star.
   Betty graduated from CCBI in Syracuse and initially worked for the State of New York. Later she spent many years as secretary to the District Principal at Skaneateles Central School, a position from which she retired in 1985.
   Betty was predeceased by her husband, Jack Mahoney, Sr. (married April 1951; deceased September 1992), and brothers Frederick (Fritz) Schneider, Charles Schneider, and John Schneider.
   She is survived by daughter, Cheri Heron (Bob) of Camillus and son, Jack Mahoney, Jr. (Audrey) of Albany, as well as grandsons Christopher Heron (Shelly), Benjamin Heron (Hunter), and Kevin Heron, as well as great grandsons Nathaniel and Simon Heron and numerous nieces and nephews.
   The family would like to thank the numerous family and friends, as well as staff of The Athenaeum of Skaneateles, Upstate University Hospital, and Upstate Community Hospital for the care and compassion shown to our mom.
   In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, or St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Mottville.
   Services will be private. A celebration of Betty’s life will be planned for a later date during 2021.
To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

 
 

24 Comments
Sharon Orser-Jackson
1/1/2021 12:15:05 pm

My deepest condolences to the family. I will always remember her singing at St Andrews and her adventures with my Mom. Now the will sing together again.

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Jacqueline Webster
1/1/2021 12:37:24 pm

So sorry for the loss. She was always smiling and bringing the music. Now we know there will be music in heaven.

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Marlea mazur link
1/1/2021 12:26:41 pm

So very sorry to hear of the passing of Betty. Condolences to her family.

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Jane and Patrick Tobin and Family
1/1/2021 01:28:22 pm

We loved Betty and will miss her a lot and her cards she always sent to every one. Love you Betty, Jane Pat and Belinda and Tom /tobin.

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Mary Ellen Mitscher
1/1/2021 02:37:19 pm

I’m so sorry for your loss! What a wonderful women. There is comfort in beautiful memories and she left lasting ones for so many! My deepest condolences!

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Charlie Patchen
1/1/2021 03:00:07 pm

My condolences to the Mahoney family. I have known them for many years. Great people.

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Carol & Jeff Mullen
1/1/2021 03:04:17 pm

Betty You were an amazing lady. I loved to listen to your singing and playing the piano. I am so glad we had you to play for our wedding back in the 80’s . God has called you home.we will see you again some day.

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Leisha Leach
1/1/2021 03:34:34 pm

So very sorry for your loss. Betty was an angel with a beautiful voice and a contageous smile. Thoughts and prayers to your family.

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Karen Kemblowski and George
1/1/2021 03:45:15 pm

Thoughts and prayers to you all. George loved Betty, She will be missed. Rest in peace.

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Donna Lee
1/1/2021 04:49:50 pm

Betty showed me the love of business in high school and I expanded on that for my career. I will miss running into her 😢

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Donald Forward
1/1/2021 06:10:45 pm

So very sorry to hear of your loss.
I grew up a few doors down, and will always remember Mrs. Mahoney fondly.
One of my favorite memories is of her playing für elise on our family piano.
Godspeed,
The Forward family

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James Melfi
1/2/2021 01:24:11 pm

Sheri, Jack and family, so sorry for your loss. We all loved Aunt Betty and were very forturnate to have her in our lives and enjoy so many wonderful times with her. Prayers, condolences and love to all of you. Rest in peace aunt betty

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Jeannie Baker Clark
1/2/2021 03:49:40 pm

I shared Betty's ❤ of family history and recognizing the difficulties and triumphs of our shared Southern ancestors -- I can easily "see" her introducing herself with glee and respect in Heaven to those who went before---❤🙏😊

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Janet and Fred Fagal
1/2/2021 04:15:46 pm

Betty was such a dear, kind, friendly person. She always made you feel like you mattered. I enjoyed seeing her on voting days or at other places in the community after she retired. My condolences. She was a wonderful person.

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Susan Warburton
1/3/2021 04:09:28 am

Such a lovely lady. My sncere condolences.

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Donna Evans Richards link
1/3/2021 05:29:29 am

Dear Cheri and Jackie,
I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. She was such a wonderful person always checking on my mom. She enjoyed her grandchildren so much and would always update me on them.
She now is an angel watching over all
Of you. Love and peace,Donna Richards

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Ann and Perry Warner
1/3/2021 09:55:49 am

Betty was an amazing lady, we will miss her smile and great sense of humor. We were very blessed when she shared her God given gifts of music and song. Sending love and prayers to her family and friends.

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Bill and Barbara Schneider
1/3/2021 10:07:28 am

So sorry to hear of Betty's passing. Sincere sympathies to Cheri, Jack and there families. Your Mother will be sincerely missed.

Bill and Barbara Schneider and Family

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Alice Sherman
1/3/2021 12:29:19 pm

Betty was a wonderful friend who I enjoyed singing with for many years with Sweet Adelines and Singing Seniors of Skaneateles. My condolences to the Schneider family.

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Kent and Kathy Russell
1/3/2021 01:23:57 pm

Cheri, Jack and Family,

We wish time spent with those we love could last forever,
and in our hearts it will. Our sympathy in your loss.

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Joni Lincoln
1/4/2021 02:28:46 pm

during the 3 years I was at Skaneateles Betty was such a calm, helpful influence! We shared Methodist stories and smiles. Her love for her work and her enthusiasm were contagious. The world will miss her but heaven is a happier place.

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Diane Boden
1/5/2021 12:15:15 pm

I have known Betty since she was Dr. Sullivan's secretary. A lovely and caring lady. After I retired from the school I was my privilege to sing with her in the Skaneateles Singing Seniors. My condolences to her family.

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Callie Porter
1/8/2021 04:25:36 am

I am so sorry to hear about Betty. I Loved to help and talk to her when she would come into the bank. She loved to tell me about her singing. She surely will be missed.

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Terri Taylor Wright
1/8/2021 12:29:09 pm

My heartfelt condolences to the family of Betty Mahoney. My late mother, Ellen Taylor, was part of the Singing Seniors group and thoroughly enjoyed Betty. When my Mom passed Betty gave me a dishcloth that my Mom had knit for her. Such a kind and thoughtful gesture. Betty will be missed by all who knew her.

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