| Date of Birth | March 30, 1929 |
| Passed Away | June 9, 2012 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | June 14, 2012 |
| Service Time | 11 A.M. |
| Service Location | St. Ann's Church, Hornell |
| Interment Location | St. Ann's Cemetery, Hornell |
NORTH HORNEL-Elizabeth B. “Betty” Rahmlow, 83, of 10 Marick Park Drive, passed away early Saturday afternoon (June 9, 2012) at McAuley Manor in North Hornell, after a long illness.
Born in Hornell on March 30, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Dolores Kiley Boessneck . On Jan. 24, 1953 she was married at St. Ann’s Church in Hornell to Raymond P. Rahmlow, who survives.
A resident of Hornell for most of her life, Betty was a graduate of Hornell High School, Class of 1947 and attended Elmira College and received her bachelor’s degree from Alfred University; and for 19 years she taught second grade at St. Ann’s School in Hornell.
Betty was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and was a communicant of St. Ann’s Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister for many years. She was also a member of the St. James Mercy Hospital Auxiliary.
The most important thing in Betty’s life was her family.
Her family includes her husband of 59 years, Raymond; her four children, Raymond (Jane) Rahmlow of Honeoye Falls, James (Mary Kay) Rahmlow of Fairport, Christine Rahmlow of Fairport and Michael (Christeen) Rahmlow of Pittsford; her six grandchildren, Katie, Christopher, Greg, Jeff, Jackie and Kevin; her sister, Mary Egger of Greece, NY.
Calling hours are from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell. Friends are invited to meet her family at St. Ann’s Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday . Committal prayers and interment will follow at St. Ann’s Cemetery, Hornell.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to either St. Ann’s Church of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, 27 Erie Ave., Hornell or to the Hornell Public Library, 64 Genesee St., Hornell, NY 14843. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.
Dear Rahmlow family,
How sorry I am to hear of the passing of your Mom. I know that you all have wonderful memories with her and you will keep her alive in all of your hearts. Please know that you are all in my prayers at this most difficult time.
Hugs to you all.
“Eyes that look are common,
but eyes that see are rare.”
Betty LIVED the prayer of St.Francis!!!
“Gentleness can only be expected from the strong.” Our hearts lift you to Our Lord with Deepest Sympathy!
Mr. Rahmlow, Ray, Jim, Chris & Mike,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife and mom. She was a great and caring lady. I remember always being welcome in “the old Washington St.” home as we were growing up in Hornell. Great memories of a wonderful family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
To my dear Uncle Ray, Ray Jr., Jim, Cris, Mike and your families – You are all in my thoughts and prayers, especially tonight and tomorrow as you honor the memory of my Aunt Betty. She was always such a cheerful lady! Last Christmas, I sent them a calendar of puppies, knowing they couldn’t care for a real one. Betty said, “We couldn’t have gotten a better gift!” I wish I could be there for the funeral, but I have 10 Daycare kids to take care of. The next time I come to Hornell, I will go to visit Aunt Betty’s grave. I love you all. Your niece and cousin, Peg
Hunky and family…so sorry for the loss. I know how bad you are feeling..much love and support Joanie