Phyllis S. Ackerman

BATH - Phyllis S. Ackerman, 69, of Bath, passed away Thursday, Feb. 7, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Aug. 19, 1938 in Bath, the daughter of Ralph and Jessie Nowicki Stevens Sr.

Phyllis was a member of the Buena Vista Wesleyan Church in Canisteo.

She fought a very brave and long battle with breast cancer while all along never letting her family and friends know how difficult her fight was. She is loved by so many and will be missed but never forgotten. She will be with us, in our hearts forever.

Surviving are he loving and dedicated husband of 48 years, Roger; one son, James (Heidi) Ackerman; three daughters, Cynthia (Gary) Ackerman, Shelley (Rick) Machuga and Cheryl (Carl) Chittim; 14 grandchildren, Zachery, Aaron, Nathan, Keohane, Justin and MacKenzie Ackerman, Megan and Time Beavers, Trevor, Donovan and Connor Kelly, Alexander and Wesley Chittim and Jourdan Machuga; mother-in-law, Jane Peck; brother-in-law, Richard (Jean) Ackerman; brothers Ralph (Grace) Stevens Jr., Richard (Gerry) Stevens, David (Margie) Stevens and Daniel (Barbara) Stevens; step-sisters, Lois and Joan Peck; step-brother, Dale Peck.

She was pre-deceased by her parents, father-in-law Wesley Ackerman and stepfather in-law Larry Peck.

Phyllis and Roger resided in Bath and traveled to Zephyrhills, Florida, to enjoy winters with their friends at Backer's Acres.

Friends my call Friday, Feb. 15 from 5-8 p.m. at the LaMarche Funeral Home, 35 Main St., Hammondsport. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 16 at 11 a.m. at the Buena Vista Wesleyan Church in Canisteo. Rev. Daniel Pickering will officiate and Interment in Branchport Cemetery, will be at the convenience of the family. Everyone is invited to a luncheon at the church after the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830 or the Buena Vista Wesleyan Church, 6034 County Route 69 , Canisteo, NY 14823.