Obituary of Olive M. Reil

NEWTON FALLS - Olive M. Reil, age 87, of Newton Falls died Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at home under the loving care of her family and Hospice. Mrs. Reil was born February 5, 1925 in Norwood, NY. She is the daughter of the late Oliver and the late Beatrice (Thiverage) Brunell. She married Amos Reil on December 27, 1950 at St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church, Newton Falls. The couple has lived in Newton Falls for all of their married life. Olive graduated from the Newton Falls Union School and was employed by James Leonard's Mercantile, Newton Falls NY as a clerk for eight years. She had previously worked for the Newton Falls Paper Mill for a short time. Olive was active in many community affairs and was very proud of her hometown. She loved time spent with her family and grandchildren who all want to extend a special thank you to Angie Dumas and Hospice for the exceptional care given to Olive during her illness. She is survived by her husband: Amos Reil, one daughter: Kathryn And Raymond Kondrat of Morristown, NY and four sons: Daniel Reil of Bethlehem, NY, Robert And Tammy Reil of Newton Falls, NY, William And Brenda Reil of Newton Falls, NY, John And Amy Reil of Newton Falls, NY; her two sisters, Gertrude Pickert of Antwerp, NY and Jean Lucas of Fairport, NY. Olive is predeceased by her son, Kenneth Reil, and two brothers, Raymond Brunell, and her twin, Oliver Brunell. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 27 at St. Hubert's Catholic Church, Oswegatchie Trail, Star Lake, NY with Father Robert Decker and Deacon Philip Giardino officiating. Burial will follow in St. Hubert's Cemetery, Star Lake. Calling hours will be Sunday, August 26 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at French Family Funeral Home, 4159 St. Hwy 3, Star Lake, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Lawrence Valley Hospice, 6805 US HWY 11, Potsdam NY 13676.