Mary E. Rinehart

Age 87, of Silver Springs, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, after a brief stay at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw.

She was born on January 6, 1938, in Wethersfield, the daughter of the late Basil and Eleanor Gross Wolcott. Mary graduated from Warsaw Central School, class of 1956. After high school, Mary worked at the Glen Iris at Letchworth State Park where she met her soul mate, Gary R. Rinehart. She went on to work at the Five Star Bank and worked for the Wyoming County Treasurer Office until her retirement.

Mary recently celebrated 67 years of marriage to Gary R. Rinehart (August 23, 1958) at their family home in Silver Springs. Mary was devoted to her family and friends; she was a beloved wife, mother, granny, sister, aunt, and friend. Mary, Fred, Mom, Granny, was often referred to as “the glue” that held the family together. She was a consistent, stable figure willing to help anyone who needed support over the years.

Mary was the Wolcott Family Society Historian for decades, proud to continue the legacy of the family name. Mary’s sense of community lead her to be part of numerous local boards, including the Town of Gainesville Public Library Trustee, Elmwood Cemetery, and active in supporting the Silver Springs Fire Department and Rescue Squad. Mary could be seen walking around Silver Springs and enjoyed knowing all the happenings of the village.

Mary is survived by her husband, Gary and children: Jeffrey Rinehart of Silver Springs; Kathleen (Jay) Thomson of Warsaw; and Jason Rinehart of Silver Springs. Grandchildren: Nicoel (Mark Washburn) Rinehart of Castile; Kim (Ken Marley) Rinehart of Caledonia; Kristin George of Batavia; Eric (Shannon) Rinehart of Silver Springs; Allison Thomson of Warsaw, Cody (Jackie Perez) Rinehart of Knoxville, Tenn.; Ciera (Josh Grisewood) Rinehart of Warsaw; and Carly Rogers of Rochester. Great-grandchildren: Mikaela (Branden) Woodworth; Andreah (Jenna Amesbury) Schmitter; Mikaha George; Conner Washburn; Ava and Ella Rinehart; Mason Perry and James Seewadlt.

She is also survived by her siblings, Nancy (Ken) VanDuzer of Rochester, Douglas (Charlotte) Wolcott of Warsaw, and Keith (Dee) Wolcott of Texas, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Mary was predeceased by her parents, in-laws, son Martin Rinehart, great-grandson Caden, siblings: Basil Jr., John, Ellen, Winifred, James, Paul, S. Vincent, Dennis, Daryl, and Bobby Wolcott.

Family and friends of Mary may call on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 2-4p or 6-8p at Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw. A private burial will be held in Elmwood Cemetery, Silver Springs.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Town of Gainesville Public Library, 10 Church St. PO Box 321, Silver Springs, NY, 14550 or Silver Springs Fire Dept/ Rescue Squad 43 N. Main St. PO Box 117, Silver Springs, NY, 14550.