Conesus, NY: At age 70, Marlena passed peacefully on November 16, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Ronald Schillinger; their son, Jeffery Schillinger; brother Bill Wise of Binghamton, NY. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, and many friends in the racing community.
Marlena graduated from Sperry High School in Henrietta, NY. She later went on to work at Bausch & Lomb for 25 years. After her retirement she went back to work as a bus driver for the Livonia Central School District. She enjoyed the kids and especially that she was able to help her son Jeff at the same time. Marlena was a die hard racer, race fan, and made many friends in the sport. She liked to tell Ron that she was better than he was! She was always competitive, very independent, and strong willed. She always loved her family and took great care of Jeffery.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held in the Spring at Ricky Greene Park in Conesus, NY. The date and time will be announced in the future. Memorial contributions may be made to the Conesus Fire Department, PO Box 216, Conesus, NY 14435 or the Livonia Ambulance, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
So sorry for your loss
I am so deeply saddened to hear of this loss. Ron and Jeff, you are in my thoughts and prayers. She will be deeply missed.
Ron and Jeff I’m sorry so sorry to hear this sad news. She’s a wonderful person. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family for this Difficult time. Love you guys..
Ron and Jeffrey, I can’t even begin to express how sorry I am I Sm so grateful for the love and memories I have with your beautiful family! racing and hanging with you guys are some of my very best memories! Marlena was amazing and fun and taught me a lot ( and damn she made the best chili! ) please know I’m thinking of you all and sending my love
Bob and I are so sorry to hear about Marlena. You, Jeff and the rest if your family are in our thoughts.
Ron and Jeffrey, my condolences to you guys. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry about Marlena’s passing, we love you guys and are thinking about you….
We are so sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. There will definitely be a hole in the hearts of the racing community and anyone that was blessed to know her.
She will be missed. I have great memories of her and I talking about racing and life. Ron and Jeff I’m so sorry for your loss. Rest knowing she’s doing burnouts in heaven. Love you guys
We’re so sorry to hear that our wonderful neighbor and friend, Marlena, has passed on. She also graduated a year (1972) ahead of Brenda at Sperry High School in Henrietta. Our deepest sympathy to Ron, Jeff and Marlena’s entire family.
– Dale & Brenda Eddy
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MARLENA’S PASSING SHE WAS A WOWERFUL PERSON .RIP FLY HIGH MARLENA TAKE CARE RON AND JEFF
Ron and. Jeff. Very sorry for your. Loss she was always great liked her much. Always. Did a lot for the community. God bless
So sorry to hear of Marlena’s passing. She was such a nice lady, wife and mother.
She will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
My sincere condolences to the Schillinger family.
Ronnie and Jeff,
I just read this and I am shocked and I feel so very sorry for both of you because I know exactly what you’re going through.
Dave loved all of you and he would be so sad to hear this.
If I can help you in any way Ronnie I am here. Again I am so very very sorry
We are so sorry to hear this . Marlena was such a sweet person & hard worker. I enjoyed our time when we worked at Kemps Bus Service together.
Sending our thoughts & prayers to her family
Dan and I are shocked to see this. Our condolences to the family Jeff and Ron… She was the sweetest
John and I are so sorry upon hearing about Marlena. The many years we transported Jeff and Marlena worked for us she always had a smile on her face. She loved all the kids she transported. We’re sending love and prayers to her family.
I am so very sorry to hear of Marlena’s passing. I have missed seeing her at West’s discussing recipes. She will be missed.