| Date of Birth | June 27, 1927 |
| Passed Away | February 16, 2015 |
| Place of Residence | North Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | February 21, 2015 |
| Service Time | 2:00 PM |
| Service Location | St. Ann's Church, Hornell |
| Interment Location | Bath National Cemetery |
LORETTA T. HAEFELE
NORTH HORNELL-Loretta T. Haefele, 87, of Seneca Road, passed away early Monday morning (Feb. 16, 2015) at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 27, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Melchior and Elizabeth Eckirch Haefele. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her sister, Elizabeth “Bettyâ€
A graduate of St. Louis University, Loretta received her nursing degree there and later received a master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. She proudly served her country with the U.S. Air Force from to her honorable discharge in
For two years she taught special education for the East Cleveland City School District and in 1971 she came to Hornell and became the director of the School of Nursing at St. James Mercy Hospital until about 1995.
Loretta resided in the village of North Hornell before becoming a resident of Lake Demmon for several years; she returned to her home in North Hornell about six years ago.
A member of the Bath Area Republican Club, she was also a member of several other professional clubs and organizations. Loretta loved flowers and enjoyed gardening as well as reading and she was also interested in the stock market.
Her loving family includes her sister, Mathilda Slenker of Hornell; her lifelong friend and house mate, Janis Conklin of North Hornell, also her nieces and nephews, Leo Slenker, Paul Slenker, Kathleen Owens, Louise Stewart, Donald Ferry, Anne Dwyer, Elizabeth Tenney, Rachel Morrison and Timothy Ferry.
The Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. in Hornell is honored to serve the family of Loretta T. Haefele.
Her family will greet friends from 1-2 p.m. Saturday at St. Ann’s Church in Hornell, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday, followed by military honors. Interment will be in Bath National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to either the Hornell Public Library, 64 Genesee St., Hornell or to the Salvation Army, 95 Seneca St., P.O> Box 398, Hornell, N.Y. 14843. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the church.
One of a kind. What joy! What love!
What a remarkable woman you were! I loved listening to your stories and your sense of humor was much appreciated. When Megan and I visited we had a great time with you and Jan. Megan said she knew Jan was our family but you were too and she realized how much she missed not see both of you more often. You will be missed.
Jan — We are so sorry to learn of Lori’s passing. We’re sending our thoughts and prayers your way. Of course, your many loving memories will help you through this time of sorrow.
Janis: I am fondly remembering all the times at the lake. Lori working on her flowers and joshing with my Dad. I know you will miss her terribly and my thoughts and prayers are for you at this time.
Jan we are so sorry to hear of Loretta’s passing. She was a very kind and wise lady. I enjoyed the visits we would have as her car was being worked on at our shop. I will miss her phone calls.
Condolences and prayers
Shirley and Sonny Obrochta
Dear Jan, I am so sorry to learn of Loretta’s death. I will miss our run-ins in town or at the Y and the always-inspiring conversations I had with Loretta. Please know I’m thinking of you.
Great Lady, Many fond memories of our days at St James. Jan, my thoughts and prayers are with you
Loretta was a hard working dedicated individual who gave her all to the projects she was involved in. She will be truly missed by all of us who knew and worked with her.. God bless you Loretta,keep a place up there for us.