Obituary of Novina Ander Novina R. Ander Of Middleport passed away Wednesday evening October 19, 2011 at the Medina Memorial Healthcare Center. Mrs. Ander was born in the Town of Hartland on November 14, 1925 daughter of the late George and Alice (Lubs) Phillips. She was employed at the Heinz Company for several years before retirement and she was a member of
Holy Trinity Parish/St.Stephen's RC Church in Middleport . She enjoyed her family, doing yardwork and flower gardening. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Ander in 2001 and a daughter JoAnn Vanderwalker Pitcher in 1987 and by siblings, Howard Phillips, George Phillips, David Phillips, Wayne Phillips, Homer Phillips and Marjorie Enderby. She is survived by two children Robert (Carol) Ander of Gasport and Sandra (Edward) Alvord of Lockport, six grandchildren four great grandchildren ;a brother Allen (Gladys) Phillips of Basom and a sister Mildred Bayne of Rochester. She is also survivied by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM at the Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport. Members of Holy Trinity Parish will meet at the funeral home Sunday at 2PM for a Vigil Service. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Parish/St. Stephen's Church, 21 Vernon St., Middleport, NY., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Daniel J. Fawls. Burial will follow in Hartland Central Cemetery. Visit www.bateswallace.com to sign guest register.