Sarah B. Schrader

September 9, 1919 - January 14, 2011

Sarah B. Schrader, 91, passed away Friday (Jan. 14, 2011) after a brief illness, surrounded by family.

Mrs. Schrader was born on Sept. 9, 1919 in Avon to Peter and Frances (DeAngelo) Piampiano. On Jan. 17, 1948, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Hornell, she married Richard C. Schrader, who survives.

Sarah worked in the cafeteria at the Andover Central School from 1967 until her retirement in 1982.

In addition to her husband Dick of 63 years, Sarah is survived by a daughter, Pamela (George) Slack of Ontario, NY; two sons, Richard (Marlene) Schrader of Venetia, Pa. and Carl Schrader of Andover; six grandchildren, Paula (Michael) Doyle, Kristen (Mark) Schichtel, Jeremy Slack, Rachel (Aaron) Armstrong, Richard (Meghan) Schrader, and Cameron Schrader; four great grandchildren, Nina Doyle, Lilly Doyle, Elijah Schichtel, and Jonah Schichtel; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by two brothers, Dominic Piampiano and James Piampiano; and a sister, Josephine Coffey.

Sarah greatly enjoyed cooking and was famous in the family for her home prepared spaghetti sauce. She was fond of playing cards, watching television and dining out. She was an avid Yankee fan. She was a longtime member of Blessed Sacrament Church where she served in the Altar Rosary Society. Additionally, she was a founding member of Andover Fireman Auxiliary, a member of Andover American Legion Auxiliary and served for many years as an election inspector. But more that these, she treasured her time spent with her husband and family, and the many “get togethers” on the holidays, especially July 4th celebrations.

Friends may call today (Sunday) from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 10 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church in Andover with Rev. Sean DiMaria as celebrant. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Online condolences may be offered at www.baker-swan.com.

Memorial contributions in Sarah’s name may be made to Andover Volunteer Rescue Squad. PO Box 726, Andover, NY 14806.