Janet Greenfield Hammer

JANET GREENFIELD HAMMER

HORNELL-Janet Sophia Greenfield Hammer, 96, of 40 Fulton St., passed away Saturday evening (Dec. 17, 2011) at McAuley Manor in North Hornell.
Born Oct. 29, 1915, to the late Frederick James and Mary C. Greenfield, she was a lifelong native of Hornell where she attended Hornell Schools. She met her devoted husband of 57 years, the late Thomas W. Hammer, in Hornell and raised their family. She was predeceased by her three sisters, Doris Pelone, Ruth Bowles and Angeline Hurne; two brothers, Roy Greenfield and Rowland Greenfield; son, Richard B. Hammer and grandson, Cameron D. Boardway.
She was formerly employed by the City of Hornell School District as a Cafeteria Monitor.
A loving mother, she is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Darryl T. and Sharon Hammer of Canisteo, Karen Hammer of Apalachin and Robert G. and Joyce Hammer of Chesapeake, VA.
Also left to cherish her memory are seven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, plus nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be no calling hours. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. in Hornell.
Burial will be in Rural Cemetery, Hornell.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith In Action, P.O. Box 117, Hornell, N.Y. 14843.