MYNABELLE M. HILTS age 103 of 218 Main Street, Leicester, New York, died Saturday March 9, 2013 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mount Morris, NY. She was born the daughter of Richard Edward Tanner and Walborg Inger Bader on October 11, 1909 in Rochester, New York. She graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology on June 14, 1928 with a Bachelors Degree in Art. She married Wesley Hilts on March 9, 1932. Prior to her retirement in 1985 she owned and operated Hilts Antiques at her home in Leicester for over 30 years. She has been a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Mount Morris since 1948 where she served as Treasurer and on the Vestry. She was a member of the Kings Daughters in Dansville and Chances and Changes. She was an avid Bridge player and worldwide traveler.
She is survived by survived by her 3 children Wesley (Elena) Hilts of Mount Morris, Myna Chase of Elma and Byrta (James) Ford of Leicester. 6 grandchildren Mark Hilts, Marcia (Stan) Deiter, Becky (Dave) Chatley, Doug Hilts, Bradley (Maria) Chase and Courtney (Jeff) Ford. 10 Great Grandchildren Troy & Travis Deiter, Brook, William Austin & Camden Chase, Tanner & Parker Hilts and Ryan & Amber Chatley. 3 Great-Great grandchildren. Special Nephew Richard Tanner Jr.. She was predeceased by her husband Wesley in 1968
No Prior calling. Memorial Services will be held on May 11 at 11 pm at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 23 Main Street (Route 39), Geneseo, NY. The Reverend Eric Thompson Officiating. Everyone is invited to the Oak Valley Conference Center, Route 20A in Geneseo following the Memorial Service. Arrangements by the JOHN W. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 37 Chapel Street, (Route 408), Mount Morris. In lieu of flowers. Memorials may be made to the St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 23 Main Street, Geneseo, NY 14454 or ones favorite charity. Sign the online registry at
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