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Edward Yantz Obituary
Henrietta: April 30, 2017. Predeceased by his parents, Edward and Marguerite; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Arthur McNair. Survived by his sister, Lois (Patrick) Hotchkiss; brothers, Gary (Mary Ellen), William (Cyndi); nieces and nephews; and very special friends. He spent many years as a volunteer at the Gosilano Children's Hospital. The family would like to thank the Atria of Greece for their care and compassion.
Friends may attend his Funeral Mass 10:30AM Friday at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Private Interment. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Gosilano Children's Hospital.
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Wendy Lane
April 27, 2021
Hard to imagine that it has been 4 years since Ed's passing. Every now and then I have memories of him walking the hospital hallway with a child in a stroller and remembering his dry sense of humor with things. I believe it was Ed that told me to camp at Buck Pond and this year we made reservations to go there. Thank you for all the great memories that bring me a smile when I'm at work at the Children's Hospital.
Barbara Kowulich
May 5, 2017
Ed was a treasure. He had such a warm heart. Truly loved by all who knew him.
Bill Bowman
May 5, 2017
We'll miss you, Bobby; your gentle spirit, always quick with a joke or a laugh.
And nobody made antique model cars like you.
Rest well.
Doug Ferry
May 4, 2017
Ed will be missed by everyone who knew him. He set a positive example for all of the volunteers at Golisano Children's Hospital. Ed was always willing to help with any patient in any situation. He was dependable and had a great sense of humor with lots of stories to share.
Chris Tryon
May 4, 2017
"Grandpa Ed" was one-of-a-kind. So gentle, caring and genuine. I will always have fond memories of him strolling our young patients in the halls of the hospital or rocking them to sleep in their rooms. One could say he was a "Baby Whisperer" because he could calm almost any fussy baby.
Thank you Ed for sharing yourself with us and countless children and families. Well done faithful one.
Chris Tryon, Child Life Specialist
Golisano Children's Hospital
Ed Volunteering
Wendy Lane
May 4, 2017
We would like to remember Edward Yantz for his endless commitment and compassion in supporting the needs of children and families at Golisano Children's Hospital. His 3 day a week volunteer support for over 15 years made him a valued member of the medical team. Ed's calm demeanor and gentle personality soothed many crying infants and toddlers. He was often seen walking the hallways with a child in a stroller pointing out the colorful and interactive walls, hoping to bring some playfulness to their day. His humor also captured the hearts of many.
We, in pediatrics, have been so blessed to have known Ed. He has taught us so much about the value of volunteering and caring for others. He even has an award given out each year in pediatrics in his honor. It is the Edward Yantz Humanitarian Award given to the person or group with exemplary compassion, courage and commitment who has enhanced resident training in a non-clinical manner. That speaks volumes about who he was.
We want to honor and remember the compassion of Ed. He had genuine sincerity, commitment, and LOVE for the many children that he comforted and brought joy to.
Michelle Crary
May 4, 2017
So very sad to hear of Ed's passing. I cherish the chats that we had in our office and in the halls of the Children's Hospital. These talks were always graced by his sense of humor. Ed is a bright light that will live on in all that knew him.
May 4, 2017
Ed was such a wonderful volunteer with Friends of Strong. He made a difference in so many children's lives. He was an amazing selfless man
Joyce Stadtmiller
Sandy Arbasak
May 4, 2017
The Friends of Strong has cherished memories of Ed and his time spent here as a volunteer. He was a generous and compassionate man, and he will be missed by all who knew him....
May 4, 2017
We would like to remember Edward Yantz for his endless commitment and compassion in supporting the needs of children and families at Golisano Children's Hospital. His 3 day a week volunteer support for over 17 years made him a valued member of the medical team. Ed's calm demeanor and gentle personality soothed many crying infants and toddlers. He was often seen walking the hallways with a child in a stroller pointing out the colorful and interactive walls, hoping to bring some playfulness in their day. His whitey humor also captured the hearts of many.
We, in pediatrics have been so blessed to have known ED. He has taught us so much about the value of volunteering and caring for others. He even has an award given out each year in pediatrics in his honor. It is the Edward Yantz Humanitarian Award given to the person or group with exemplary compassion, courage and commitment who has enhanced resident training in a non-clinical manner. That speaks volumes about who he was.
We want to honor and remember the compassion of Ed. He had genuine sincerity, commitment, and LOVE for the many children that he comforted and brought joy to.
Ed left an impression on so many lives here at Golisano Children's Hospital. We will truly miss him but will celebrate his life through our own compassion to others.
Wendy Lane
Child Life Program at Golisano Children's Hospital
June Hessenius
May 3, 2017
Ed you were our angel on earth. We will all miss you. Love June, Tera, Jenny, Ashley and Joshua David. Prayers to your family that they are comforted knowing that you made it past the gates to heaven.
Caren Gellin
May 3, 2017
I will always remember Ed walking up and down the main hall of the old children's hospital, pushing a child in a stroller while providing a smile for the rest of us as we walked between units. He touched the lives of so many and will certainly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
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