Sylvia B. Hymes

Hymes, Sylvia B.
Rochester/Utica: Passed away peacefully on December 18, 2009, in Rochester. Mrs. Hymes was born in Russia. She graduated from Utica Free Academy and Elmira College and also earned a Master's degree from the University of Wisconsin. Mrs. Hymes was a respected teacher of Business, English, Social Studies and German at Utica Free Academy for thirty years. She was married to Judge Harold H. Hymes for 59 years.
Sylvia was an active member of Temple Beth El, of Hadassah, and of the Jewish community in Utica. On relocating to the Summit of Brighton in 2006, she continued her many activities including writing and studying poetry, teaching Yiddish, and playing bridge.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Judge Allan D. and Marilyn Rosen Hymes of Rochester, Dr. Kenneth B. and Pearl Hammer Hymes of Great Neck, and Drs. Jeffrey and Valentina Kon Hymes of Nashville, TN; her grandchildren, Seth and Jenna Hymes of Los Angeles and New York City, Marla Hymes of New York, and Sarah, Samantha and Jacob Hymes of Nashville, TN; her sister-in-law, Mrs. Frances Beede of Connecticut, and many nieces and nephews. Sylvia is predeceased by her brother, Dr. Robert Beede and her sister Mrs. Getrude Peretz.
Her funeral will be 1PM, Tuesday at Temple Beth El, 2710 Genesee Street, Utica, with Rabbi Jeffrey Segall, officiating. Interment will be made Temple Beth El Cemetery, Whitesboro. Shiva will be observed in Rochester. Contributions in Sylvia's memory may be offered to Temple Beth El of Utica.