Obituary of Viola M DeLaura Holley-
Viola M. DeLaura (Ward), 96, died peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Unity Hospital. She was born in Spencerport, NY the daughter of Caroline and Huron Ward and has been a lifetime resident of this area. She was a homemaker who enjoyed knitting, watching the TV show Gunsmoke, and was also a member of the Disciples United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her husband Mario in 2000. She is survived by her 3 sons, Mario (Linda) of Hamlin, Kenneth of Greece and Gary (Cindy) of Albion; Grandchildren, Dennis, Dion and Desiree DeLaura, Rachel and Rebecca Davis, Cheryl and Caroline DeLaura; Brother, John (Vivian) Ward of Holley; Sister, Beulah Ward of Holley; Sister in law, Dorothy Ward of Leroy; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 7 siblings, Clifford, Elmer, Isabel, Kenneth and Wade Ward, Nancy Saxman, Ona Mignano. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 from 2-4, 7-9pm at the Merrill-Grinnell Funeral Home, 39 Geddes St. Holley. Funeral services will be on Thursday at 11am at the Disciples United Methodist Church with Pastor Jack Laskowski officiating. Burial in Hillside cemetery. Flowers are respectfully declined , memorials to the church would be appreciated.