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Carol Bennett-Gerber Obituary
Greece: Carol (Yeckel) Bennett-Gerber, 53, died at her Manhattan, NY home on May 20th after a long and valiant battle with cancer. A former resident of Greece, NY, Carol is survived by her husband of 25 years, Charles E. Gerber; her brother David (Kathleen) Yeckel; sister-in-law Francine Rabin; nephews Christopher (Heather) McNeil-Yeckel, Joseph Yeckel and niece Rachel (Gary) Goldberg; grand nieces Larissa and Emma McNeil-Yeckel and grand nephews Jonathan and Zev Goldberg. Carol was the daughter of the late Edward and Audrey Yeckel also of Greece.
Carol was an accomplished writer, stage director and a founding member of the WorkShop Theater Company a small off-off Broadway theater company specializing in developing new scripts. A memorial was held at the theater on June 8th.
Those wishing to remember Carol with a contribution may donate to the Maryknoll order of missionary Fathers and Brothers whose members so beautifully cared for Carols spiritual needs during her final days. Contributions may be sent c/o: Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers P.O. Box 302, Maryknoll, NY 10545.
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Erich Snoke
July 1, 2025
I still think of you. I've not forgotten you.
Erich Snoke
June 30, 2024
I think about you now and then - but you are never forgotten. You were always special to me and to those around you. -Erich
Erich Snoke
June 30, 2023
I've never forgotten you and never will. The world lost a great person full of talent.
Joseph Yeckel
July 23, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Erich Snoke
July 9, 2008
You made the world a better place, and in your passing, it's a bit sadder. I'm glad you were in my life during high school. You'll always have a place in my heart.
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