Obituary of Jeannette A. Neetz

Dansville- Jeannette A. Neetz age 78, passed away early Friday morning December 9, 2016, at the Buffalo Hospice House in Cheektowaga following a long illness. She was born in West Clarksville, NY on July 12, 1938, a daughter of the late Archie and Bernice (Hopkins) Hamilton. On May 18, 1957, she was married to Leonard E. Neetz, who predeceased her on March 7, 2006. She was also predeceased by a brother, John Hamilton. Jeannette was a hairdresser for many years owning Campbell's Beauty Shop on Ossian St. in Dansville. She was an avid member of the Larger Parish Church and the Fawcett Post 1582 of The American Legion Auxiliary both of Canaseraga. She and her husband Leonard were longtime members of the Canaseraga Cemetery Board of Directors. In addition to her years of unwavering community involvement, Jeannette will be remembered by many as a loyal friend and confidant. She is survived by two daughters, Lucinda (Henry) Gottschall of Avoca and Wanda (James) Thompson of Elma; two sisters, Janice Savey and Judy (Bob) Poirier two brothers, Jerry (Heidi) Hamilton and Joseph (Polly) Hamilton; four grandchildren, Michael (Elicia) Bartoo, Melinda (Daniel) Garrison, MSgt Kevin (Courtney) Bartoo, and Corrin Thompson; four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 pm at the Hindle Funeral Home, Inc., 271 Main St., in Dansville. A funeral service will be held Monday at 11:00am at the Larger Parish Church in Canaseraga. Interment will be in Canaseraga Cemetery. Online memorials may be left at HindleFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers, Jeannette's family requests that memorials be made to the Larger Parish Church, 20 Pratt St., Canaseraga, NY 14822 or Hospice of Western NY, PO Box 590, Buffalo, NY 14420-0590.