Geneseo: Passed away November 13, 2012 at home after a lengthy illness with cancer. Born April 7, 1961 in Batavia, NY, daughter of Don and Marilyn (Brown) Thurau. She was 51 years old. Sara graduated from Alexander Central High School, GCC, Elmira College, and Nazareth College. She was director at “Over the Rainbow Kids Place” in Henrietta.
Survivors include daughter Terese Rogers of CT, sisters; Beth (Bernard) Newhard of MA and Carrie (Eric) Kress of Avon; several nieces. She was predeceased by her husband Ray who passed away September 1, 2012.
Calling hours are from 1-3 at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree St. 20A, Livonia, NY on Saturday November 17, where a service will follow at 3PM. Private interment at Grandview Cemetery in Batavia.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Pluta Cancer Center, 125 Red Creek Dr., Rochester, NY 14623 or Livingston County Hospice, 2 Livingston County Campus, Mt. Morris, NY 14510. To send a condolence or for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
My deepest sympathy to Jennifer & Terese & the rest of the family. I didn’t learn of Sara’s death until yesterday.
I didn’t know she was ill. To the family, friends and children she cared for I am so sorry for the loss but believe she will continue to care for all of you. May her and Ray be at peace, pain free and have some fun again. Petie Bradley, Denver, Colorado
Don & Marian and family — So sorry for loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
To Terese and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Sara and Ray were two great landscapers in the 90’s when I first meet both of them and they contracted landscape work from me then. Now they are both back together in that short time they were apart. Always remember there smiles and willness to help others.