Avon/Sun City West, AZ: Mary Alexander Russ, 90, of Avon, NY, formerly of Sun City West, AZ and Baldwinsville, NY, passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2016. Born in Hornell, NY on May 16, 1926, she was the daughter of James M. and Ila A. Alexander.
Predeceased by her husband Edward F. Russ in December 2009, she is survived by her five children Erin, James, Elizabeth, Jeffrey and Patricia; twelve grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Mary was a 1944 graduate of Geneseo High School and attended SUNY Cortland before serving in the US Navy from 1951- 1954. She left the Navy to marry her “jewel” and went on to dedicate her life to raising her family. In her golden years she enjoyed traveling around the United States, as well as several places abroad.
There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held privately. Interment Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt Morris, NY 14510 or Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 704, Rochester, NY 14642. To send a condolence please visit:
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Dear Beth, I am so sorry to hear that your mom passed away. I remember all the times you talked about your visits with your mom. May those memories be a source of comfort for you. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Julie
Dear Beth, It was so sad to see that your mom passed away. I have special memories of her and spending time with you both at your house. I still use her spaghetti sauce recipe. She was a lovely person. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Fondly, Amy (Pulver) Curtis
An amazing lady. Rest in Peace, Aunt Mary. I hope you and Grandma Kirkpatrick are enjoying each other’s company in heaven.
-Matthew