Obituary of Eleanor Margaret Singlar

Eleanor M. Singlar Sidney, NY Eleanor Margaret Singlar went to be with her loving husband Stephen J. "Tip" Singlar on Monday March 19 2012. Mom was born in Yonkers NY on December 9 1918, the oldest daughter of Benjamin and Margaret Walko. She was followed in the next few years by her sisters Margaret (Margie) and Lillian (Lil). After graduating from High School, Mom worked for the Veteran's Relief Committee, the Yonkers Public Library and served her country during World War II at the Department of State in Washington D.C. After the war Mom returned to Yonkers where she married Stephen J. Singlar. She and dad had four sons: Stephen B., Richard J., James C. and Joseph S. Singlar. After she retired she spent time traveling with her sister Lil throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. In 1999 Mom moved to Sidney, N.Y. Mom was active in the Ladies Rosary Society at Sacred Heart Church and made many friends there. In December of 2011 Mom moved to The Plains in Oneonta NY and enjoyed her time there. She was able to get involved in various activities and keep her independence. Eleanor's family would like to thank the staff at The Plains for all they did to make Mom feel welcome, safe and comfortable. She was only there for a few months but always spoke highly of the staff and how they "spoiled" her. Mom was pre-deceased by her parents, sisters and husband. Mom is survived by her sons Stephen B. and Barbara Singlar, Richard J and Jenny Singlar, James C Singlar, and Joseph and Denise Singlar. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Steven and Kate Singlar, Amy and Jonathon Hoellrich, Megan Singlar, Rich and Tina Singlar, Lori Singlar, Michael Singlar and Sarah Singlar and her great-grandchildren, Caroline, Abigail and Brody Singlar. She is also survived by her special friends Effie Wheeler, Alice and Charlie Walters and Veronica Shupperd. Calling hours are Thursday March 22 2012 from 9:00A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at C. H Landers Funeral Home 21 Main St. Sidney, NY. A mass of Christian burial at Sacred Heart Church 15 Liberty St. Sidney will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catskill Area Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family to www.landersfh.com Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel Sidney.