Serena Naomi Franklin

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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.

Serena married Donald F. Zirkelbach on 30 Jun 1925 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. Donald (son of Frank Joseph Zirkelbach and Ethel Diven) was born on 02 Nov 1904; died on 07 Jan 1989; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Alice Marie. Alice was born on 16 Feb 1928 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 08 Mar 2008 in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]