May H. Tadder, 94, of Avoca passed away Saturday, July 17 at Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was the devoted wife/caregiver of Art Tadder, who was also a resident of Taylor Health Center until his death. She was married over 64 years and resided in Avoca before moving to Taylor Health Center.
Born on Nov. 10, 1915, in Rochester, NY, the daughter of Jay Warner Hauss and Wilhelmina Kneer Hauss, she moved to Avoca following her marriage. She graduated from Avon Central School as valedictorian and graduated from Geneseo Normal School with a major in education. Later she received some additional credits at Columbia University.
May taught in one-room schoolhouses in the East Wayland and Avoca School Districts before joining the teaching staff at Avoca Central School. She left the teaching career after several years to marry Art Tadder and later raised two children. May returned to Avoca Central School for a few years as a teacher’s aide. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a staunch supporter/member of the Avoca Historical Society. Much of her local memorabilia was donated to the Avoca Historical Society as well as the Glenn Curtiss Museum.
Surviving are a son, Allan and wife Judy Tadder of Nokomis, Florida; a daughter, Cheryl and husband, William Smith III of Glendora, California; a granddaughter, Stephanie Smith and her husband, Corey and their son, Fletcher of Monrovia, California. Also surviving are a brother, Ramon and his wife, Rita Mehlenbacher as well as nieces and nephews.
Sincere thanks and appreciation go to the employees and staff at Taylor Health Center for the compassionate care extended to May during her stay with special thanks to Tracy Faucett, her dedicated and long term caregiver prior to her residency at Taylor Health Center.
At May’s request, there will be no calling hours with private funeral services held at 3p.m. Wednesday, July 21 at the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca with Terry Sutfin officiating. Committal services and interment will be at Valley View Cemetery, Avoca at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences or remembrances of May are welcomed at www.bishopandjohnsonfuneralhome.com.
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