Obituary of Mary M. Riker

RIKER, Mary M. (Messina) Age 86 of W. Sullivanville Rd. in Horseheads passed away Tuesday Oct. 26, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Mary was born Apr. 9, 1924 in Hornell, NY a daughter to the late James and Helena (Solo) Messina. She is survived by her son and daughters, Bill Riker of Richmond, VA, Mel Riker of Horseheads, NY and Linda (Rich) Keyes of Millport, NY; Grandson, Casey Keyes; Sisters, Margaret (Ambrose) DiDio of Hornell, NY, Theresa VanVolkenburg of Kenmore, NY; Brothers, Joseph (Judy) Messina of Hamilton, MA; Sister-in-law, Loretta Messina of Hornell, NY; Several aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. She was also predeceased by a brother, Anthony Messina and brother-in-law, Charles VanVolkenburg. Mary was a communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads. She retired from NY Telephone as a head operator. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home 413 S. Main St. Horseheads on Fri. Oct. 29, 2010 from 2-4:00 pm and again from 7-9:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary Our Mother Church 816 W. Broad St. in Horseheads, NY on Sat. Oct. 30, 2010 at 9:30 am. Graveside committal service will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Horseheads. Those wishing may remember Mary with memorials to St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation 555 E. Market St. Elmira, NY 14901. Remembrances and condolences can be left and viewed at www.barberfuneralhome.com