Ester Lee Daniels

Ester Lee Daniels obituary, Geneva, NY

Ester Lee Daniels

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Feb

7

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Jericho Faith Ministries

2969 Rt. 14 N., Geneva, NY 14456

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Feb

7

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Jericho Faith Ministries

2969 Lyons Road, Geneva, NY 14456

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Ester Daniels Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Palmisano-Mull Funeral Home, LLC on Jan. 28, 2026.
Pastor Ester Lee Daniels

GENEVA - Pastor Ester Lee Daniels, 82, passed into the Arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday January 26, 2026, at Clifton Springs Hospital with her family at her side. Friends may call from 10:00 am to 11:00 am., on Saturday February 7, 2026, at Jericho Faith Ministries, 2969 Lyons Road, Geneva, NY. Her Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00 am at the Church.

Ester was born on November 6, 1943, in Jacob, FL and was the daughter of the late Theodore and Vannie (Capehart) Milton. She moved to Geneva at the age of 19 and has been a resident and business owner ever since. She was the founder and leader of Jericho Faith Ministries and served as pastor for over 20 years until she was called to meet the Lord.

She's survived by her spouse Horace L. Daniels, of Geneva, NY; daughters Sharon (Shaun) Owens and Penny Daniels of Syracuse, NY; son Darrell Daniels of Atlanta, Georgia. Brother Willie C. Milton of Geneva, NY. Grandchildren: Simone, Ciara and Isaac; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and church family.

She was predeceased by her father Theodore Milton, mother Vannie (Capehart) Milton, brother Hosie B. Milton, grandson Shaun R. Owens Jr. and niece Tina Milton.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

7

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Jericho Faith Ministries

2969 Rt. 14 N., Geneva, NY 14456

Send Flowers

Feb

7

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Jericho Faith Ministries

2969 Lyons Road, Geneva, NY 14456

Send Flowers