Lucia A. Wheeler

Best teacher I ever had. Turned me into a wordsmith!
"Young lady, you´re only cheating (a crossword puzzle) when you´re cheating yourself out of an education". Those words still resonate with me to this day.

Today, I write every day for a living. I am often told that I write beautifully. I would not be the writer I am if it were not for Mrs. Wheeler. Her honors English class taught me all the skills I needed that carried me through a Master's degree and into a lifelong career. I am forever indebted to Mrs. Wheeler. She was also a member of my church, and gave me wonderful words of wisdom that got me through the awful years after my mother's death. RIP Lucia, and my condolences to the family.

Rest in Peace my dear Lucia. You were my teacher and then my friend and always have remained in my heart. The letters we exchanged over the years, the visits we had. I am glad I had the opportunity to let you know how much you meant to me growing up as a very lonely child and then always being there for me. I wish I had know about your passing sooner, I would have been there. Thank you for being you. With love Carol Rubin

May 29,2012
Mrs. Wheeler, you were the best. From Jr. high through high school,you were always there for us. I'll miss my visits with you. Jackie Williams Graf

It was my honor to teach with Lucia. She was the best of teachers & a real inspiration to those of us who came later than she.

We give thanks for the faithful witness of a member of God's Holy Catholic Church.

Teaching and inspiring children.

Caring for those in distress.

Welcoming the stranger.

Making the love of God manifest.

God the Father blessed Lucia all the days of her life. God the Son healed Lucia at the instant of her death. God the Holy Spirit strengthens Lucia for her service in God's heavenly kingdom. God the Holy and Undivided Trinity guarded her body, saved her soul, and has brought her safely to that heavenly country where he lives and reigns to the ages of ages.

Lucia, you will be missed

I feel lucky to have known Lucia Wheeler as a regular customer at Spring Wheat 30 years ago and to have stayed in touch over the years. I knew she was a kind and intelligent person and modest too, since I had no idea of all the wonderful works she was a part of over the years. My warm thoughts are with you all as you celebrate this fine person.

I had you as a teacher 45+ years ago. I don't remember many of my teachers, but I remember you! Thank you.

A dear friend and mentor who showed that challenges make life interesting and overcoming them makes life meaningful.

Professionally, Mrs. Wheeler was beyond outstanding as an English teacher at PYA who also taught by example her core values, thus benefitting her students. Personally, Lucia could make "sense out of nonsense" and make a friend feel peace and direction when they needed it. An enduring friendship with Lucia, both professionally and personally since 1972 will feel a noticable void by her passing.
Glenn & Virginia Bronson

Lucia was my favorite teacher of all! We've been good, huggable friends for all these years as I graduated in 1969, Ihave told many that she was my favorite!
I will miss seeing her around town but I am so happy that she did not have a long illness and just quitely slipped away. Our entire community will miss this fiesty community leader and friend to so many.

Deb Clancy

I will always remember Lucia with fond memories. She was my first mentor in Penn Yan and helped me proceed through my initial year of teaching at the Academy. Living upstairs in her apartment was also a great experience and allowed me to get to know Lucia and Frank. She will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know her.

Jack and Mary Litwin

Mrs. Wheeler taught me in both freshman and sophomore honors English. She was both no-nonsense and supportive and one of my favorite teachers...primary, secondary or college. She is missed.

Mom
You meant so much to so many. You were so caring and compassionate. Miss you and love you dearly.
Katy

Sally, Sue, Katy and families,

My sons and I will miss Lucia. She was a wonderful person and I always enjoyed visiting with her when I came home. We will keep you in our thoughts over the next few weeks.
Love,
Peg, Rob and Scott Golden, VA. Bch, VA

The Sission Family reunion will NEVER be the same without you and Katy stopping in - Lucia - what a great great lady.....
Bernyce Pepper

Thank you for being such a dear and true friend to my Mom for all those wonderful years. :-)

Oh, favorite aunt; oh, splendid example for learners of all ages -- how we shall miss thee, how lucky we are to have had thee.

You and Frank were such dear friends to me and my family. I will never forget how kind Frank was to help Paul with his history project. You were always the first one to respond to my emails looking for volunteers to bake cookies or pies for the Keuka Comfort Care Home. You will be missed. Love, Maureen Wise and family

You led us by your example, and we are all the better for it. You will always be a part of us. Love, Atti, Lily, and Will