Oscar C. MONROE

Oscar C. MONROE, 89, of Rochester, NY, died Thursday, December 29, 2011 in the Unity Hospital, Greece, NY. Born May 8, 1922, Ulysses, PA, he was the son of Leon M. and Grace Page Monroe. He was married to the former Rebecca Erhard, who survives. A World War II Veteran, he served honorably with the US Army. He was employed by Frankel Brothers in Rochester, NY for many years. Surviving besides his wife, Rebecca, are: four children, Laura (Victor) Marzovilla of Rochester, Donna (Michael) Jones of Macedon, NY, Eva (Sam) Polito of Webster, NY, and Mark Monroe of Rochester; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a brother, Richard Monroe of Sabinsville, PA; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Leon Monroe, Jr.; and three sisters, Eva Reynolds, Tina Fry, and Alice Bedelyon. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 7, 2012 in the Ulysses Free Methodist Church. The Rev. Brad J. Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery. Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Potter County Honor Guard. Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.