Obituary of Phyllis E. Jeffery

Phyllis E. (Geltz) Jeffery, age 89 of Ransomville died Saturday March 14, 2015 in Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, with her family by her side. Phyllis was born June 13, 1925 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Edward and Ruby (Arkles) Gatley and attended Barker Schools. She worked at the former Francie's Hill View Restaurant for many years until opening her own restaurant, "Grandma's Place" in Ransomville which she operated for many years until her retirement. She really enjoyed baking and cooking for her customers. Phyllis was a member of the North Ridge United Methodist Church and a member of the choir for several years. She loved nature, especially feeding her birds. She also loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. Phyllis had a love for music and enjoyed playing her organ. She was predeceased by her husband, Bill Jeffery in 2012. She is survived by a daughter, Becky (Dave) Sled; three sons, Rick (Chris), Mike (Grant), and John (Rox) Geltz; her step children, Sidney (Carol) Jeffery, Janis Faery, Suzi (Don) McGinnis, and Tim (Patty) Jeffery; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a large extended family of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by five sisters, Aleda Hvrol, Sylvia Gatley, Lois Molnar, Brenda Wilson, and Zora Wendsch and five brothers, Edward, Edwin, Larry, Cliff, and Jerome Gatley. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, March 22, at 2:00 pm in the North Ridge United Methodist Church, 3930 North Ridge Rd., Town of Cambria with the Rev. Matthew Worley officiating. There will be no prior visitation. Phyllis donated her remains to the University of Buffalo's Anatomical Gift Program. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094 or to North Ridge United Methodist Church.