Charlotte, North Carolina -- Mary Ellen Hoopengardner went to be with the angels Saturday, August 12, 2017 after losing her battle with brain cancer.
Mary Ellen was born December 1st, 1952 to Donald and Patricia Manges of Buffalo, NY. She is survived by her beloved husband, Sidney Floyd Hoopengardner of Charlotte, NC; her children Joel R. Koslicki of TN, Bethany L. Koslicki of NY, stepsons David F. of NV and Adam P. of NY. She leaves behind four sisters, Sharon, Donna, Rosanne, Janel and their families. Mary took great pride in her seven grandchildren as they were the light of her life.
Mary Ellen enjoyed a varied career in engineering after getting her degree from Genesee Community College, both in WNY and Charlotte, NC. She treasured a large circle of close friends scattered all over the states who will miss her as well.
Family and friends may call Thursday, August 17 at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 E. Main Street, Corfu, NY from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside services will be held Friday, August 18 at the Alden Union Cemetery, County Line Road, Alden, NY at 11 a.m.
