Obituary of Eleanor T. Mack

Eleanor T. Mack of Cortland passed away November 5, 2011. Eleanor was born to Ralph and Myrtle Whitfield Tinker. Eleanor was the only child of 11 siblings born at Auburn Hospital. Eleanor married Leo M. Mack and together they raised three children. Eleanor retired from Smith Corona Marchant having worked in quality control, prior to that employment she worked at the Cary Company. Eleanor spend her days taking pride in her home, crocheting, and working on crafts and shared them with family and acquaintances. Eleanor is survived by her children Donald (Debra) Mack of Cortland, Joan Mack of Cortland and Steven (Barbara) Mack of Reisterstown, MD. Her siblings Evelyn (Ross) Kniffen of Ft. Pierce Florida , Lyle Tinker, Elwyn Tinker, Neva Jeffrey and Neil Tinker all of Cortland, her grandchildren: Sarah and Kendra Mack of Maryland, Mindy (Bob) Hermann of Maryland, Timothy Mack of Dryden, Eric (Albina) Parks of Japan, and Heidi Rought of Alexandria Bay, 6 great grandchildren . Eleanor was predeceased in death by her husband and siblings Elizabeth Richardson, Raymond Tinker, Isabel Spadolini, Carleton Tinker and Lucretia Treacy Funeral Services will be held 10:30 am Wednesday at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home 9 Lincoln Ave. with the Reverend Archie Smith officiating interment will follow in Cortland Rural Cemetery. Friends are invited to call from 9:30- 10:30 prior to the service In lieu of flowers anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution on Eleanors name is asked to consider Caring Community Hospice of Cortland County 11 Kennedy Parkway Cortland, NY 13045 To offer on line condolences visit www.wright-beard.com Joanie, I was so sorry to read about your mother in the paper. I always enjoyed visiting with her. I know how much you will miss her. Take care of yourself. I know you already keep busy. That helps. Gwen Tinker McCabe