Charlotte M. Key, 78
by Steve Yablonski | July 16, 2017 12:40 pm
PHOENIX, NY – Charlotte M. Key, 78, former Pennellville, NY, resident, passed away on Friday July 14, 2017, at Oswego Hospital.
She was born in Chaffee, NY, to her late parents, Emma (Blum) and August Rakoska on January 21, 1939.
Charlotte was a waitress at LeMoyne Manor restaurant in Liverpool, NY, for more than 40 years.
Some of her passions were her Home Bureau and the friendships she developed with the group of ladies.
She also enjoyed canning, baking, and making her own jams, jellies, and mini loaves of bread for the local craft shows.
Her real joy in life was making sure those around her smiled, felt comfortable, and making sure they never left her home hungry.
Charlotte was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Clifford C. Key, on June 10, 2012.
Surviving are her sons, Patrick A. (Terry) Key of Palermo and Brian J. (Susan) Key of Chittenango; and stepchildren, Gale S. (Nick) Smith of Manlius and Larry Gillespie of South Carolina; eight grandchildren, Jessica, Christopher, Brandon, Cheri, Drew, Scott, Olivia and Marietta; three great-grandchildren, Nova, Sagan
and the newest Easton Leslie Key; her twin sister, Caroline (Lloyd) Neamon of Arcade; several great-nieces and great-nephews in the area.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, July 21, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Allanson-Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, 431 Main St., Phoenix.
Services will be conducted on Saturday, July 22, at 10 a.m. in the Palermo United Methodist Church, 11 County Route 35, Fulton, NY, with the Rev. Tammy Nipper officiating.
Burial in Phoenix Rural Cemetery, 126 Chestnut St., Phoenix.
A reception for friends and family following Charlotte’s burial.
Contributions in Charlotte’s memory to: American Cancer Society.
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