Mary S. Northington

Mary S. Northington obituary, Rochester, NY

Mary S. Northington

Mary Northington Obituary

Visit the New Comer Cremations & Funerals - Westside Location website to view the full obituary.

Rochester, NY formerly of Buffalo, NY

Passed away on April 4, 2025 at the age of 95.

Predeceased by her parents, George & Jane Summers; siblings, Walter Whatley, Georgia Summers, Caridad Summers, & Marquita Brown.

She is survived by her children, Claudia (Herbert) Bigham & Christopher (Belinda) Northington; granddaughter, Joy Northington; great-grandson, Jordan Northington Berrios; extended family members & many friends.

Family will receive friends 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday, April 26, 2025 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue, where her Memorial Service will follow from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Please click here to view her service.

Contributions may be made to: National Scleroderma Foundation.

To share a memory of Mary or leave a special message for her family, visit the guest book below.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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2636 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester, NY 14626

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