1941
Marcia
2025
Marcia J. Hobbs
June 8, 1941 — February 18, 2025
Gasport
(GASPORT)
Marcia J. Hobbs, age 83, passed away February 18, 2025 in her home peacefully while under Hospice Care. She was born June 8, 1941 to Raymond and Helen (Zorn) Cady and was a life-long resident of this area.
Marcia started working outside the home after raising her children, and had worked at various places, eventually retiring from Ford Gum in Akron, NY. She was an accomplished seamstress, making her daughters clothes all throughout their childhood. Marcia was known as a very independent woman…always fixing things, refinishing furniture, as well as gutting and re-doing many rooms in her home. Her determination to “do what had to be done” and having the knowledge and experience she had acquired, made her the epitome of strength and perseverance in the lives of her children and grandchildren. Marcia was a friend to all and will be dearly missed. Mrs. Hobbs was predeceased by her beloved husband A. James “Red” Hobbs, her siblings: Everett, Frank, Donald, Wayne and Carol Cady and Geraldine Hoffman.
She is survived by her beloved children: Dr. Sheila (Joseph) DeWitt of NH, Sandy (Edward) Kress of Gasport, Randy Hobbs of Gasport, her cherished grandchildren: Adam (Brittany) Kress, Emily Kress, Leah DeWitt as well as several nieces and nephews. Marcia’s family would like to thank her special home health-care aide Terry Busch, for her loving and compassionate care .
There will be no calling hours or service per Marcia’s wishes. A private burial will take place in Orangeport Union Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY, 14094. Marcia’s arrangements have been entrusted to the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home of Middleport. To share a special memory of Marcia, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com
Marcia J. Hobbs, age 83, passed away February 18, 2025 in her home peacefully while under Hospice Care. She was born June 8, 1941 to Raymond and Helen (Zorn) Cady and was a life-long resident of this area.
Marcia started working outside the home after raising her children, and had worked at various places, eventually retiring from Ford Gum in Akron, NY. She was an accomplished seamstress, making her daughters clothes all throughout their childhood. Marcia was known as a very independent woman…always fixing things, refinishing furniture, as well as gutting and re-doing many rooms in her home. Her determination to “do what had to be done” and having the knowledge and experience she had acquired, made her the epitome of strength and perseverance in the lives of her children and grandchildren. Marcia was a friend to all and will be dearly missed. Mrs. Hobbs was predeceased by her beloved husband A. James “Red” Hobbs, her siblings: Everett, Frank, Donald, Wayne and Carol Cady and Geraldine Hoffman.
She is survived by her beloved children: Dr. Sheila (Joseph) DeWitt of NH, Sandy (Edward) Kress of Gasport, Randy Hobbs of Gasport, her cherished grandchildren: Adam (Brittany) Kress, Emily Kress, Leah DeWitt as well as several nieces and nephews. Marcia’s family would like to thank her special home health-care aide Terry Busch, for her loving and compassionate care .
There will be no calling hours or service per Marcia’s wishes. A private burial will take place in Orangeport Union Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY, 14094. Marcia’s arrangements have been entrusted to the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home of Middleport. To share a special memory of Marcia, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com
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