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- STEINBRENNER - Mary R. 12/9/2001
NIAGARA FALLS - Mary Rose Steinbrenner, 101, a 97-year resident of Pierce Avenue and a resident of the Lockport Presbyterian Home since 1997, died Saturday (Dec. 8, 2001) in Lockport Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.
A Niagara falls native, Miss Steinbrenner attended German church school, then enrolled in public schools, and was one of two students enrolled in the last Greek-language class at Niagara Falls High School.
She was a clerk for the Carborundum County, working in production planning and inventory control during her years with the Coated Abrasives Division, where she was respected for her cost-control skills.
In May 1962, she was honored with the annual Tony Clark Award, given to her by William H. Wendel, company president, for outstanding dedication and service for best exemplifying the spirit of Carborundum.
She retired in 1967 after 50 years of service.
In retirement, she gardened and enjoyed household chores, painting lawn furniture and shoveling snow into her 90s.
She enjoyed reading and discussing current events and debating politics.
Services will be held at noon Monday in the Chapel at Oakwood Cemetery, 763 Portage Road, Niagara Falls.
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1900 - 2001 (101 years)