Serena Naomi Franklin

1906 - 2003  (97 years)

• Name	Serena Naomi Franklin
  		Serena Naomi (Franklin) Stephens Zirkelbach
  Birth	19 Aug 1906	Steuben Co., New York, USA
  Gender	Female
  Death	15 Sep 2003
  Burial	Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond, Allegany Co., New York, USA
  		Donald and Serena (Franklin) Zirkelbach
  Notes	HORNELL - Serena Naomi Zirkelbach, 97, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday (Sept. 15, 2003). She was predeceased by her father, Edward George Franklin; mother, Cora Mae (Miller) Stephens; stepfather, Burt Stephens; brother, Clarence Stephens; granddaughter, Tracey Zirkelbach; and husband, Donald F. Zirkelbach. Serena is survived by her son, G. Donald (Alice) Zirkelbach; daughters, Patricia (Rev. Nathan) Dye and Marilyn (Jesse) Cimino; grandchildren, Richard (Nancy) Zirkelbach, Joan Zirkelbach, Barbara (Peter) Chiariello, Robert (Kathy) Lyke, Susan (Dennis) Cooper and Steven (Theresa) Lyke; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandsons; special cousins, Jeannie (Bob) Brown; adopted granddaughter, Colette Gawlowiez; and several nieces and nephews. Serena graduated from the Canisteo Academy. On June 30, 1935, Serena married Donald F. Zirkelbach; they were married for 64 years. Donald died in 1989. They lived most of their lives in the Almond/Hornell area. Serena retired from the Alfred Almond Central School cafeteria in 1970. Upon retirement Serena and Donald enjoyed being with family and traveling. Four years ago, Serena moved from the Hornell area and made her home with her daughter and son-in-law in Rochester. Serena had been a member of the Almond Union of Churches since 1935, and was active there until her move to Rochester. Serena had been secretary of the Philatelies, and a member of the Rebeccah's, and was instrumental in getting the women's prayer group started at the Almond Union of Churches. Serena enjoyed her family, and church family, sewing, knitting and traveling. Calling hours were Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home in Hornell. The funeral service was held Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Almond Union of Churches, 11 Main St., Almond. Serena's son-in-law, Rev. Nathan Dye, officiating. A memorial service was also held on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Hope Lutheran Church, 1301 Vintage Lane, Rochester. Those wishing to make contributions in Serena's memory may do so to the Almond Union of Churches, 11 Main St., Almond, N.Y. 14804.
  Person ID	I24227	OurNorthernRoots
  Last Modified	29 Aug 2011

  
  

  Father	Edward George Franklin,   b. 27 Apr 1875, Howard, Steuben Co., New York, USA d. 23 Mar 1919, Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA (Age 43 years)
  Mother	Cora Mae Miller,   b. 23 Feb 1876, West Almond, Allegany Co., New York, USA d. 30 May 1952, Angelica, Allegany Co., New York, USA (Age 76 years)
  Marriage	Abt 1897
  Family ID	F7226	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Donald F. Zirkelbach,   b. 02 Nov 1904   d. 07 Jan 1989 (Age 84 years)
  Marriage	30 Jun 1925	Canisteo, Steuben Co., New York, USA
  Children	1. Patricia Zirkelbach + 2. Gerald Donald Zirkelbach,   b. Abt 1926, Canisteo, Steuben Co., New York, USA   3. Living
  Family ID	F7227	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 19 Aug 1906 - Steuben Co., New York, USA Marriage - 30 Jun 1925 - Canisteo, Steuben Co., New York, USA Burial - - Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond, Allegany Co., New York, USA  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

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  Serena Naomi (Franklin) Stephens Zirkelbach

  
  

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  William and Julia Della (Miller) Booher Standing next to marker is the Booher's neice Serena Naomi Franklin Zirkelbach.