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Sylvia A. Yueckstock

By T.J. Woodward

Mrs. Sylvia A. Yueckstock, 80, a school teacher for over thirty-two years, passed away on Friday January 23, 2015 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.  She was born January 24, 1934 in Attica, the daughter of the late Theodore and Mary Wolcott Young.

A 1951 graduate of Attica High School and a 1955 graduate of NYS University at Geneseo with a degree in Education, she was a dedicated elementary school teacher at Nunda Central, Castile, Attica and Alexander Central schools from which she retired in 1992.  Mrs. Yueckstock was member of the Attica Presbyterian Church.  Sylvia enjoyed her grandchildren, golfing, crocheting, as well as vacationing on her Island in Lake Temagami, Ontario.  She was even known to enjoy an occasional trip to the casino.  For over 20 years she enjoyed a golfing trip with other couples and friends around the 4th of July weekend and on Labor Day weekend traveled mostly to Pennsylvania with 3 other couples, again for golf.  All were memorable moments for Sylvia.

Surviving is her loving husband of 59 years, Charles Yueckstock of Attica; her children Charles (Linda Salamone) Yueckstock of Darien, Deborah (Michael) Monahan of Rindge, NH and Jody (John) Fanara of Cassadaga; 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and a sister Marilyn Hoffmeister of Medina. 

Calling hours will be Wednesday January 28, 2015 from 4-7PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.  Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday the 29th at 11:00AM.  She will be laid to rest in Darien Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Attica Fire Department & Rescue Squad 11 Water St. Attica, NY 14011, Darien Cemetery 10512 Colby Rd. Darien, NY 14040 or www.mercyflight.org.  For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main St. Attica, New York 14011.

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