Obituary: Virginia R. Comstock, 88, Wellsville

Virginia R. Comstock, 88, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, July 30, 2017 in her home.  Born August 21, 1928, in Wellsville, she was the daughter of Harold and Vera Woodard Richardson.  She was first married to Gregory Theoclitus, who predeceased her in 1953.  She graduated from college in New Jersey and was employed as a medical secretary in Denver, CO and later in Wellsville by Dr. Kirk Zinner and Dr. Edwin Comstock.  She retired from St. James Hospital in Hornell in 1992 after 11 years of service.  Virginia enjoyed crafts, reading, and time spent with family.  Surviving are:  a daughter, Elizabeth “Betsy” (Carl) Whitesell of Wellsville;  a grandson, Ricky (Stacie) Rouse of Wellsville;  three great-grandchildren;  two sisters, Natalie Darrone of Delmar, NY and Faye Sweet of Baldwinsville, NY;  nieces and nephews.  In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Craig Theoclitus.  A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 5, 2017 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville, NY, with Pastor Jeremy Gorham, of the Crosstown Alliance Church, officiating.  Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.  Arrangements are entrusted to Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.