Croop Memorial

Betty Croop's memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept 28th, at 11:00 AM at the Avon United Methodist Church.

Cards may be sent to Edward Croop, Betty's son, at 470 Clay Rd., Rochester, NY 14623. 

Sunday Morning Announcements 9-8-19

In Memoriam

Betty Croop, wife of the late Reverend Bertrand Croop, died suddenly on Friday, August 30th, about 6:00 am. The possible cause of death is thought to be a heart attack. Betty and Bert were residents of the Silver Lake Institute, members of Perry First United Methodist Church, and Betty continued to attend Worship Services at Epworth on occasion after she moved closer to her son. Betty was present a week ago at Jo Vineyard's memorial service. She is survived by a son, daughter, and grandchildren. As details are made known, they will be published. In the meantime, please keep the family in prayer.

Sunday Morning Announcemenets 9-1-19

Sunday Morning Announcements 8-18-19

In Memoriam

Joanne W. Vineyard

PUBLISHED: MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2019 AT 3:08 PM

PERRY — Pastor (Ret) Joanne W. Vineyard passed away Aug. 8, 2019 after a brief struggle with cancer. She was predeceased by her husband Dr. George D. Vineyard. She is survived by her two children David Vineyard of Pavilion, N.Y. and Theodore (Tedd) Vineyard of Brockport, N.Y. and two siblings Henry Walldorff of Dunkirk, N.Y. and Nancy Harvey of Norfolk Beach, Va.

She attended Cornell University where she met her husband George. They moved to Belmont, N.Y. in the early 1950s where they lived for many decades before moving to become a local Pastor in Sardinia.

Over the years her hobbies included water skiing, quilting, walking, and she was an avid stamp collector.

Joanne was a lifelong supporter of the church. When her children were grown, she completed seminary and became a United Methodist Pastor serving churches in Sardinia and in Gainesville N.Y. before retiring. She continued to be a member of the First Methodist Church in Perry N.Y. until her death. She and her husband supported many missions and missionaries throughout the world. Joanne was an active member and officer of the United Methodist Women’s Group(s) for most of her life.

A memorial service for Jo will be held on Sunday, August 25th, at 2:00 PM at Perry UMC, 35 Covington, Perry, NY. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her memory to: American Cancer Society, any Hospice Home near you, or the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Rev. Joanne Vineyard Passes

8/9/2019

Perry First United Methodist church

4:23 PM (23 minutes ago)

Dear Congregation,

It is with much sadness that I share with you

that Jo Vineyard passed away Thursday, August 8.

More information to follow on her

memorial service.

Pastor Tony Hipes

Sue Ferris