Roemermann, Elizabeth R. “Betty”

Obituary

East Rochester:  Passed away peacefully on August 31, 2017. Survived by her husband of 62 years, Donald, daughters, Karen (Roger) Markham, Nancy (John) Staab, 4 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.  There will be no prior calling hours. A Eucharist of Christian Burial will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Fairport, NY on Tuesday, September 5th at 10AM, a reception to follow.  Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church at 77 Country Corner Lane, Fairport, NY 14450.

Life Story

Elizabeth R. Roemermann entered into eternal rest on August 31, 2017 in Rochester, NY, surrounded by her loving family.  She was 82.

“Betty” was born and raised in Sea Cliff, NY, the daughter of Lillian and William Rinas.  She attended the Roosevelt School of Nursing in New York City and was awarded her RN Certificate in 1955, later spending many years as a nurse at the Northern Westchester Hospital.  She and her husband lived in Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY for 32 years before downsizing to a town house in East Rochester in 2012.  An avid bridge player and member of the American Contract Bridge League, she taught bridge to senior citizen groups when the family lived in Mount Kisco, NY.  With her husband she did volunteer work for Meals on Wheels and AARP.  Betty was a member of St. John’s Church in Cornwall, NY where she served in the Altar Guild for many years.

She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Donald; her children Karen (Roger) Markham of Pittsford, NY and Nancy (John) Staab of Cheshire, CT; four grandchildren, Steven (Tricia) Markham, Christopher (Jolette) Markham, Peter Staab, and Carrie (Nikolaus) Combs; and three great-grandchildren.

There will be no prior calling hours. A Eucharist of Christian Burial will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Fairport, NY on Tuesday, September 5th at 10 AM, a reception to follow.  Interment will be at the family plot in Flushing (NY) Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church at 77 Country Corner Lane, Fairport, NY 14450.