Beverly M. (Anthony) Schenck, 88, of Auburn passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Commons in Auburn after a long illness.
Beverly was born in Auburn on November 28, 1936, to the late Porter and Dorothy (Jones) Anthony. Mrs. Schenck was a lifelong resident of Cayuga County, and a graduate of Union Springs Central School, Class of 1954
Beverly married Charles Schenck in November of 1955; they resided in Cayuga, NY for 64 years in their home until she and Charlie moved to Bluefield Manor, Auburn a few years ago.
For most of that time she was a homemaker; but also worked for the Union Springs Central School District.
She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and watching her grandchildren's school activities.
Beverly’s greatest love was her family, especially her grandchildren. She would spoil each and every one of them every chance she got.
Beverly is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Charles M. Schenck; their five children, Cynthia (Robert) Dudek, Steven (Helayne) Schenck, Richard (Judy) Schenck, Gary (Cindy) Schenck and Darcy (Patrick) Cafolla; 13 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; brother, Richard (Linda) Anthony; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Beverly was predeceased by her in-laws Marion and Eva (White) Schenck; siblings, June E. Anthony, Frederick A. Anthony; grandson, Benjamin Cafolla; daughters-in-law, Marsha (Roach) Schenck, and Laurie (Coughlin) Schenck.
A special Thank You to her granddaughter, Liz Maywalt, the staff at Bluefield Manor, Jeanne Hardy, Jean Robinson and the owners and staff of Beautiful & Independent Home Care for assisting Beverly with her care over the last few years.
Visitation will be held Friday January 17th from 9:30-11am with a service to immediately follow at 11am all in White Chapel Funeral Home Inc. 197 South St. Auburn. Burial will be at Fort Hill Cemetery, Auburn
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Beverly’s memory to any of the following: Half Acre Church, Aurelius; Union Springs Fire Department; or Auburn Permanent Firemans Benevolent Association.
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