Ava- Eleanor B. (Genther) Goodhines, 85, of Murphy Road, widow of Leo and a former longtime resident of Stinebrickner Road, West Leyden, passed away while surrounded by the loving care of her family on Monday, October 14, 2019, at Rome Memorial Hospital. Eleanor was born in Swancott Mills, Town of Lewis, on April 3, 1934, a daughter of Arnold and Alma Clark Genther. Her earlier childhood was lived in Redfield; later she moved to the Town of Ava and received her education at West Leyden Central School. On April 23, 1951, Eleanor was united in marriage with Leo F. Goodhines and after their marriage with couple settled on the Stinebrickner Road, at Sunset Corners, near West Leyden. Mr. Goodhines, a long time quality control manager at Revere Copper & Brass, Rome, passed away on November 12, 1978. In addition to enjoying her role as homemaker, Eleanor was also employed at Sunset Nursing Home, Boonville and at Lally Manufacturing Co., Port Leyden. Mrs. Goodhines was a member of St. Marys Church, West Leyden. Eleanor enjoyed doing ceramics, Knitting and putting together puzzles. She is survived by five daughters and three sons in law, Diane (Michael) Hubbard, Ava, Carol (Wayne) Owens, Canastota, Gail (Gregory) Ritter, West Leyden, Darlene Moshier, and Patricia Hunter and her significant other, Michael Andrews, Sr., all of Boonville; one son and daughter in law, Robert (Leslie) Goodhines, Virginia; fifteen grandchildren and twenty six great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Patricia Cihocki by a brother, Joseph Genther and by a son in law, Lawrence Moshier. A prayer service will be on Thursday at 10:00 A.M. at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Marys Nativity Church, West Leyden, at 11:00, where Rev. Lawrence Marullo, pastor will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Marys Cemetery, Prussian Settlement. Calling hours are Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Leyden Fire Department Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 205, West Leyden, NY 13489.
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