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Beverly Black Obituary
TRUMANSBURG, NY AND OCALA, FL - Beverly W. (Klinko) Black, 72, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, October 18, 2008. Born May 20, 1936 in Oxford, NY, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Edna (Miles) Williams. She was employed as a business manager at Cornell University where she worked for 36 years before retiring in 1993. She was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church. After retiring she enjoyed the life of a "snowbird," roller skating, golfing with her husband and grandchildren, playing bingo, genealogy and traveling. Surviving is her husband of 12 years, Robert J. Black; her children, William (Barbara) Klinko of Horseheads, Nancy (Allen) Phelps of Locke and Ellen Bennett of Auburn; her grandchildren, Julie (Chad) Manuel, Nathan Phelps, Jeremy and Stefanie Bennett and Paul Klinko; brothers and sisters, Donald Williams, Connie Cashman, Ruth (Charles) Diefenbacher, Shirley Adams, Marilyn (Dorr) Moore, Myrna DuMond, Murial (Fred) Matteson, Thelma (David) Robinson, George (Laurie) Williams, David (Bonny) Williams, Viola (Donald) Reko and Catherine (Edward) Wilk; Robert's children, Michael Black and Valery (Milton) Emery, their children and grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband of 36 years, Howard J. Klinko Jr.; brothers, Lee and Wayne Williams; and brothers-in-law, Edward Cashman, Jerry Adams and Walter DuMond.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 27, 2008, at Bangs Funeral Home, 209 West Green Street, Ithaca, with Father Leo officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Beverly's name to The Legacy House Hospice Facility, 9505 SW 110th Street, Ocala, FL 34481.
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Memories and Condolences
for Beverly Black
Monica Patel
November 6, 2008
Dear Bill, Nancy, Ellen, and the rest of the family,
I am so sorry to learn of Bev's passing. She was a big part of my life as I was growing up. I was 5 years old when Howard and Bev married so Bev was always there in my early years. I know she was a great mom and grandmother to you! Please accept my condolences.
Charlotte Tuthill-Kuhn
November 3, 2008
My Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your Mom was a sweet woman. Now she is with Aunt Helen. With Love and prayers Charlotte Tuthill - Kuhn
Janet Williams
October 29, 2008
I am so sorry circumstances wouldn't allow Sheli nor I to come to the funeral. Bob, my sympathy is with you and all of Bev's family. She was such a lively active person and I sure will miss her. I always enjoyed her letters and cards and felt so close to her.
So sorry, you are all in prayers.
Love you all,
Janet
Jessica (Ettinger) Gottesman
October 27, 2008
Billy, Nancy, and Ellen - your mom's laugh will forever be in my heart - a great, fun, aunt. We send our sympathy to you from the west coast - also from my husband Eric, and sons Josh & Zach.
JIM & SHIRLEY HERSON
October 27, 2008
We are so very sorry to learn of Bev's death. We have been friends for many years. Jim and Howard worked together at Cornell Safety Division. She was a dear girl and much too young to die. We extend our deepest sympathies to all of her family. May God bless you all.
John Ettinger, Jr.
October 27, 2008
So sorry to read of this news. Prayers and wishes to the extended family and remembering Beverlee with great fondness. Love from the Ettingers.
Bonnie Leahy
October 25, 2008
Nancy & Family,
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You are all in our thoughts. If we can do anything for you please let us know.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Bonnie & Tom Leahy
Diane Pettit
October 22, 2008
To the Phelps Family
So sorry to hear about your mom, our thoughts are with you. If there is anything I can do, please be in touch.
The Pettit's
George&Lauri Williams
October 22, 2008
We are so sorry we can't be there. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tracy Hammond
October 22, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of Bev's passing..You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Tracy Bordenet-Hammond
Joan Bordenet
October 22, 2008
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to Bev's family. I have so many wonderful memories of Bev as both a supervisor and friend over the years we spent together at Cornell. God be with you all. Joan (Dick) Bordenet
Mary Ellen Schramm
October 21, 2008
Bob: John Newton e-mailed me and let me know that your wife had passed. I am so sorry to hear about your loss and wanted to let you know that I think often about our "group" at Residence Life and how well we all worked together, and all the fun we had. My sincere condolences to you and your family. I have left my e-mail address if you want to reconnect. I would love to hear from you.
Brian & Jeanie Crandall
October 21, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We have fond memories of Aunt Bev at the family reunions. She will never be forgotten, and we will one day see her again. God bless you all.
Love, Brian and Jeanie Crandall and family (Ruth's grandson and his family)
Patrick Conrad
October 21, 2008
Nancy & family,
We're so sorry. Please accept our sincere condolences. Our family found much solace within these messages as it reminded us of just how many lives our loved ones touched during their time with us. Sincerely,
The Conrads
George&Lauri Williams&Family
October 21, 2008
We will miss Bev dearly. We will always remember her being at family gatherings. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Julie Manuel (Phelps)
October 21, 2008
Grandma, I miss you very much already!!! I know that you are in a better place free of pain and with Grandpa. Tell him I said hello, give him a huge hug for me, and please tell him I love him bunches!!! I know you will be watching over Chad and I as we begin our family in May/2009. It would be a blessing to have our baby on your birthday!!! I know our baby will have 2 special angels watching him/her grow. I love you very much!!! We are all gonna miss you greatly!!!
Janet Williams
October 20, 2008
Beverly was more a sister than a sister- in-law to me and she will be missed so much. I remember so fondly the times we spent together. She is such a special person and now she is a special angel. God Bless Her.
DIANE SHEDD
October 20, 2008
BEVERLY BLACK- AS FOND MEMORIES FLOOD MY MIND AND HEART, I HAVE TO SAY TRUELY AUNT BEVERLY WAS A GREAT WOMAN KIND AN SWEET WITH JUST THE RIGHT MIXTURE OF SPUNK AND HUMOR. MY FIRST REACTION WAS GREAT SORROW AND THEN I REMEMBERED SHE HAD A GREAT FAITH LIKE HER MOTHER BEFORE HER DID AND ALL I CAN SAY IS THAT SATURDAY OCTOBER 18TH HEAVEN BECAME EVEN SWEETER TO ME. DIANE SHEDD(RUTHIE'S YOUNGEST DAUGHTER)
Bonnie Griffith
October 20, 2008
Bob, Nancy, to the entire Klinko-Black Family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. We will all miss Bev so much. From golfing both in Trumansburg and in Ocala, to the Residence Life Retiree Breakfasts, to just coffee at JJ's or dinner at the Glenwood, I will miss our times together. Please contact me if there is anything you need or anything I can do.
Love,
Bonnie
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