May 27, 1938 - January 28, 2011
Age 72, of Route 19A, Castile, died January 28, 2011 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
She was born May 27, 1938 in Silver Springs, daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Peckham Scholes. Elaine received her bachelor’s degree and did her post graduate work at the State University of New York at Geneseo. She then taught for over 35 years at Perry Central School, Letchworth Central School, in Myrtle Beach, SC and at the former St. Michael’s School in Warsaw. She was a member of St. Isidore’s Parish, St. Mary’s Church site in Silver Springs and was a member of the church choir. She was a member of the New York State Retired Teachers Association, the Castile Wednesday Club and was an avid reader.
Elaine was predeceased by her husband, John W. Shonk who died in 2007.
Surviving are her son, John A. Shonk of Castile; her daughter, Susan Shonk of Rochester; her brother, Roger Scholes of Santa Cruz, CA; her sister-in-law, Judy (Don) Plowe of Warsaw; several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Barbara Mahaffey, Ralph Scholes, Bud Scholes and Shirley Scholes Marcy.
Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 at Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw where a service will be held Wednesday at 1 PM. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Silver Springs. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 3500 Winton Pl., Suite 4, Rochester, NY 14623 or http://www.americanheart.org.
February 1, 2011 : Calling Hours for Elaine Scholes Shonk - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - At Robinson And Hackemer Funeral Home
February 1, 2011 : Calling Hours for Elaine Scholes Shonk - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM - At Robinson And Hackemer Funeral Home
February 2, 2011 : Funeral Service for Elaine Scholes Shonk - 1:00 PM - At Robinson And Hackemer Funeral Home
Feb 14.11 from Michele Shady Shanahan:
Hello Susan
So sorry to hear the news about your Mom. Wishing you and your family peace.
Sincerely,
Michele
Feb 3.11 from Denise (White) Rader:
John, Susan and familes, so sorry to hear about your mother.She was a beautiful person and I remember her well being my second grade teacher in Silver Springs. A very nice woman. So sorry for your loss.
Feb 2.11 from Gary/MaryKay Buckland:
Dear Susan and John, we just heard, this evening, of your Mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will never forget your Mom's beautiful smile.
Feb 2.11 from Cynthia Jones:
Susan,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother, I hope all your good memories comfort you.
Feb 1.11 from debby heubusch ikeler:
hi Susan so sorry about your mom i know my mom enjoyer running into her you re in my thoughts and prayers debby
Feb 1.11 from Bob and Pat Kemp:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jan 31.11 from Marcia & Gary Maines:
John and Susan,
Your Mom was the Best school teacher. I had once told Miss Everett, that all elementary school teachers should be like Mrs. Shonk. Kind, knowledgable, caring, like a good 'mother'. And always with the greatest gift: to be able to laugh. We will remember her as beautiful, caring, and fun loving.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jan 31.11 from Kathy Watson:
I was in Miss Scholes' fourth grade class the first year that she taught in Perry. I always remember how kind and caring she was. She was one of the people who inspired me to go on to be a teacher. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jan 31.11 from Jane and Roger Stephens:
May Elaine be at peace, she was a very good Teacher and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Jan 30.11 from Debbie Ames Hinks:
My grandparents, Howard and Blanche York, appreciated Elaine and John as kind neighbors. We send our love to you at this time of your loss. Debbie Ames Hinks
Jan 30.11 from Ron & Bobbie Carney:
John & Susan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We were so blessed to be able to see your mom this past October.