Mary Edel Holtschneider

Mary Edel Hofmann Holtschneider
Durham, NC: formerly of Greece, NY. Mary's family is heartbroken to announce Mary unexpectedly passed away suddenly September 1, 2025, at age 62.
Mary was predeceased by her grandparents; her parents, Robert and Jean Marie Hofmann; brother, Brian Hofmann.
Mary is survived by her loving husband, David; sister, Therese (Judy Stoessel) Hofmann; brother, Martin Hofmann; sister Elaine (Mark) Hiscock; nephews, Christopher (Renee) Hiscock, Eric (Lindsay) Hiscock; great nieces and nephews, Blake, Blaire, Austin, Brielle and Jaeden.
Mary is survived by her sister-in-law, Beth (Daren) Olsen; nieces, Nicole and Paige Olsen; nephew, Andrew (Kiana) Olsen; great-nieces, Brielle and Brayla.
In addition, Mary is survived by many cherished friends from childhood to present day.
Mary was a graduate of St. Charles Borromeo grammar school and Cardinal Mooney High School. She attended American University and after graduation was chosen to serve as a Presidential Management Intern at NASA. Mary attended the University of North Carolina for nursing (where she worked at the burn center). Mary had degrees and certifications in nursing and education: MEd, MPA, BSN, RN, NPDA-BC, NPD-BC, NREMT-P, CPTD.
Mary was deeply respected for her remarkable career as a nurse and nursing educator in the Raleigh Durham Health Community and for her profound dedication to improving healthcare systems and mentoring the next generation. Mary authored numerous publications that became valuable resources in the field. Mary also held leadership positions in many professional organizations.
Mary lived life to its fullest. She made friends everywhere she went. Mary and her husband Dave were avid glass blowers (hot shop, kiln, flame working, neon, and scientific). Other adventurous pursuits include hang gliding, kayaking, ham radio, caving, scuba diving, certified rotary wing pilot in single engine piston helicopters, white water rafting, rock climbing, and fishing were just a 'few' of her many pursuits. Mary and Dave had a deep interest in optical and radio astronomy and traveled to Chile with Sky and Telescope. Mary also loved golfing and would enjoy helping at many golfing events, loved attending concerts, the Savanah Bananas and thrifting. Additionally, Mary was a paramedic and certified Pilates instructor.
Friends may call Monday from 4:00-7:00 pm at DiPonzio Funeral Home, Inc., 219 Spencerport Road, Gates. On Tuesday, Sept. 9, all are invited to attend her Funeral Mass at 10:00 am at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3003 Dewey Ave. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Mary will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary's memory to Corning Museum of Glass, https://give.cmog.org.