Obituary of Eugenia Messer

Eugenia Messer, age 98, of the Village of Lewiston, entered into eternal rest, peacefully surrounded by her daughters on Monday, July 15, 2024. Born on January 13, 1926 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Helen (nee Sunduk) Marchak and Emil Zinkievich. Eugenia graduated from LaSalle High School in 1945. She married the late James Eldon Messer on October 27, 1945, in the First Baptist Church in Niagara Falls, NY. In October 24, 2020, they were blessed and had the joy of celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary. Eugenia worked as a medical secretary for Dr's. Brennen and Moore retiring in the early 1990's. She was very involved with the Forrest Avenue, Church of God. She was a prayer warrior and active in the Missionary Society. She also attended Niagara Frontier Bible Church. While residing in Sun City West, Arizona with her husband, she volunteered at thrift shops and at Luke AFB, where they enjoyed baking cookies for soldiers. Besides her parents and her late husband, Eugenia is predeceased by her dear siblings, Constantine (late Olga) Zinkievich, Sophie (late Conway) Chadwick and Nicholas Zinkievich. She is survived by her loving daughters, Eileen (Thomas) Litz of Lewiston, NY and Ellen (Francis) Scott of McKenney, VA; cherished grandchildren, Heathre Litz, Cory (Amy) Lemons and Melody (James) Riggs; adored great-grandmother of nine; caring niece Betty Sue (Jurgen) Szumada. The family will be present to receive friends on Friday, July 19, 2024 from 6-8 PM at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 401 Ridge Street (N. Fourth & Ridge Steets), Lewiston, NY, where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 11 AM. Friends invited. Interment will follow at Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Eugenia's memory to Niagara Hospice or Niagara Frontier Bible Church. Please share condolences at www.HARDISONFUNERALHOMES.com.