Isabella Howitt Neff of Conesus, passed away peacefully, at her home in Lima, NY, May 22, 2013 with family surrounding her. She is survived by loving husband, Richmond B. Neff, Jr. her 3 devoted sons, Richmond (Jenni) Neff, lll of Laguna Niguel, Ca. Leland H. Neff of Fultonham, NY & Keith W. (Quisqueya) Neff of Boca Raton, Florida. Cousin, Laura Craft of Conesus.

Isabella was born in Conesus, NY, attended “the Little Schoolhouse” in Conesus, until entering and then graduating from Livonia Central School, Livonia, NY. Her wedding to her career naval officer husband in her Church in Conesus was followed with a lifetime of moves.
She was chosen as the very first manager of the first bank to be established on Providenciales Island, Turks & Caicos Islands, British West Indies.
During her long residence in Angel Fire, New Mexico, she was very active in community affairs where she served on the first Church Council and was a Founder of the United Church of Angel Fire. She served on the Library Board which established the first library in Angel Fire. She enjoyed duty on Public Election Boards in Raton, Eagle Nest and Angel Fire, NM, and as Presiding Judge for elections in Angel Fire.
She particularly loved her association with the Sorority ‘Friends in Beta Sigma Phi’ where she actively participated in the charitable activities of the Organization. Isabella loved skiing, of which she passed that love to young Olympics girls, who learned skiing skills at the Angel Fire Slopes.

Funeral services will be held in the Conesus United Church, Route 15, Conesus NY, Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 11 AM followed by a luncheon in the Fellowship Hall of the Church. Private Interment, Neff Family Lot, in Livonia Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association, 435 East Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14620. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Livonia – Honeoye. To send condolences, visit:
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