Ilion
Mrs. Elizabeth (Liz) Snedeker, 91, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Little Falls Hospital, Little Falls, NY.
Liz was born in Ilion on December 1, 1924, the daughter of the late Louis and Emma (Voelcker) Thom, and was educated in the Ilion Central School District and graduated from the University Of Rochester School of nursing.
On January 24, 1948 she was married to James E. Snedeker in Ilion.
They spent many happy years together until his passing on January 7, 2015.
Liz was a Registered Nurse and worked at the former Ilion Hospital and Herkimer Memorial Hospital until her retirement.
Liz enjoyed sewing and was an avid quilter.
Liz is survived by her two daughters and a son-in-law, Janice and Robert Frank of Rochester, NY and Carol Jayne Snedeker of Rush, NY, two sons, Philip Snedeker of Woodridge, IL, Timothy Snedeker of Brockport, NY, a brother, Warren Thom of Herkimer, NY, her grandchildren, Jessica and Josh Emery of Newtown, PA, Daniel Frank and Samantha Frank of Rochester, NY, Matthew and Shefali Snedeker and Michael Snedeker all from Chicago, IL and her great-grandchild, Morris Otto Emery.
Liz is pre-deceased by three brothers, Frederick, Howard and Donald Thom.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at The Church of Annunciation in Ilion, NY with Fr. Paul Catena officiating.
Interment will be in Jordanville Cemetery in Jordanville.
In keeping with Liz's wishes, there will be no public calling hours.
Arrangements are with Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, Inc., 100 Otsego Street, Ilion, NY.
Online Memorials may be left at
www.whiter-hendrix.com
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Mass of Christian Burial
10:30 am Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Church Of The Annunciation
Ilion, New York, United States
13357
Service Time: 10:30 AM
Interment at: Highland Rural Cemetery
12:00 pm Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Highland Rural Cemetery
Jordanville, New York, United States