Pittsford/Conesus Lake: At age 92, Marian passed away peacefully on Monday, April 19, 2021 at the MM Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua. She was born in Rochester, NY to the late Walter C. and Mildred I. (Hamp) Kruger. Marian was formerly of Pittsford, NY and Conesus Lake, NY. She was predeceased by her husband; Alan J. Wander, her son-in-law; Terry Conking, her grandson; David Conking, her siblings; Phyllis (Eugene) Nagel, Walter (Deloris) Kruger, Mildred Johnston, Harold (Norma) Kruger, David Kruger, Edna (Richard) Mason, Bertram Wander, Rosabell (Warren) Preston, Joseph (Mary) Wander & Jacob (Barbara) Wander. Survived by her children; Melissa Conking of Pittsford, NY, Alan (Deborah) Wander of Katy, TX, Melinda (Francis) DeClerck of Groveland, NY, Joseph (Carol) Wander of Wadsworth, OH, Margaret (Thomas) Dunn of Canadice, NY, Thomas (Betty Jean) Wander of Conesus, NY & Marilou (George) Jones of Knoxville, TN; her grandchildren; Jennifer (Timothy) Wildrick, Paul (Jessica) Wander, Heather (Robert) Murphy, Kelly (Ryan) Whelan, Curtis (Erin) Wander, Laura Dunn & Amanda (Jarrett) Fonda; her great grand-children Brianne Madison Wildrick, Brandon Michael Wildrick, Teagan Olivia Murphy, Lillian Rose Wander, John Alan Whelan & Mackenzie Mae Whelan; her brother-in-law; Neil Johnston of Clearwater, FL, as well as several nieces & nephews. Marian’s home was always overflowing with love for all that entered. She will be greatly missed.
Friends and Family are invited to call from 3PM to 6PM on Monday, April 26, 2021 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street in Honeoye, NY. A Funeral Mass will take place at 1PM on April 27, 2021 at St. Louis Church, 64 S Main Street in Pittsford, NY. If you would like to attend virtually, a livestream of Marian’s funeral Mass will be available at https://stlouischurch.org/live
A beautiful life that came to an end – She died as she lived everyone’s friend – in our hearts a memory will always be kept – of one we loved and will never forget. We are very sorry for your loss.
My heart weeps for the whole Wander family. All we can say is that she was a wonderful person, Whenever we would go the the Wander house or see Mrs Wander out the warmth we felt was like no other. Marian had that gift to make everyone she came in contact with feel this way. Loved.
Marian will be missed in the human world but we bet the heavens are having a party knowing she is now a part of theirs.
God bless
I first met Marian and Alan at Wegmans Geneseo in the late 1990’s whenworking in the lot. She’d come in to do the shopping and Alan would stay in their car with that sweet pup of theirs at the time. Loved them both, Marian would always have time over the years to stop and laugh with me when she stopped in the store.. A wonderful sweet lady I’ll never forget. Death takes the body. God takes the soul. Our minds hold the memories. Our heart keeps the love. Our faith lets us know we will meet again. See you again Marian and Alan… ?
Marion Wander was the epitome of kindness, joy and love. She was a shining star in the darkness. She made everyone that entered her home feel welcome. She truly was one of a kind. My deepest sympathies to all the Wander family.
Marilou, George & The Wander Family,
Our love and sympathy with you! Marian was a wonderful grandmother to our children and a loving mother to me.With much Love,
Joe, Heather and the kids
I will always remember Aunt Marian as such a loving person with a joyful, caring nature. I feel that it was a blessing to have known her. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Although she was not our Mom she treated us as her children and we called her “Mom”. She was a wonderful lady!!!!!
Aunt Marian (I’m proud to say my godmother) was the sweetest lady! She always led with her warm smile and her welcoming ways. I felt good when I was around her. She was a woman who knew how to take the slings and arrows of life in stride. Heaven is lucky to have her
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your whole family .
I’m so sorry four your families loss!!
Mrs. Wander was always so kind to me. Although I had not seen her for many years, my memories of her through my friendship with Melissa are fond and everlasting. My sincere sympathies to the entire Wander family.
Marilou & George and Family,Our hearts break for you. Marian was a wonderful lady. Deepest sympathy.
I’m so sorry for all of you!! Your mom/grandma was one of a kind. Love and prayers to you all!!