Anna Marie Lingo

 Anna Marie Lingo, age 91, a former resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Aaron Manor Rehabilitation in Fairport, New York.  She was a former Portland resident until 1985 when she moved to Bradenton, Florida.  She then moved to Rochester, NY in 1996. 

            Anna Marie was born on September 21, 1926 in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of Arlie and Zelpha (Greaf) Sheffer.  She married Charles L. Lingo on April 12, 1947 and he passed away on September 17, 1993.  She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Portland Music Club.  Other memberships include the West Walnut Street Church of Christ in Portland, Indiana and Bethany Presbyterian Church in Rochester, NY where she participated in choirs at both churches. 

            Anna Marie graduated from Madison Township High School in 1944 and worked for the Haynes Milling Company in Portland, Indiana for over 20 years. 

            Anna Marie loved gardening, reading, singing and her eight great grandchildren. 

            Survived by children; David A Lingo (Patty) and Deborah A Eggert (Stephen) Grandchildren; Shannon Renauto (Thomas) and Derek Eggert Great Grandchildren; Elena, Lia and Jackson Renauto, Logan, Kassidy, Jonah, Maddox and Ian Eggert Sister; Mary Ruth Stoner Brother; Dale E. Sheffer (Joan) Sister-in-law; Betty Berck.

                        She was preceded in death by parents Arlie Burr and Zelpha (Greaf) Sheffer; husband of 46 years Charles L Lingo; sister Lois Jean Sheffer; brothers-in-law John Lingo (Lois), William Lingo (Gene), Dale Stoner and John Berck.

            The family would like to thank the caring staff of Aaron Manor Nursing and Rehab, Fairport, NY and Lifetime Hospice. 

            Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1-2 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.  Pastor Gil Alicea will officiate and burial will follow at Green Park Cemetery in Portland. 

            In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed towards the Multiple Sclerosis Society or Parkinson Foundation. 

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