BELMONT - Doris L. Cronk, 97, formerly of South Street,
passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at St. John's Home in Rochester. She was
born May 15, 1922 in Belmont the daughter of the late Herbert and Mavis
(Powers) Leilous. On August 31, 1940, in Friendship she married William B.
Cronk, who predeceased her on August 31, 1990.
Doris was a graduate of Belmont High School and attended
Geneseo State Teachers College. She began her career building airplanes during
WWII. She was the bookkeeper for her husband's service station in Belmont, a
self-employed beautician for many years, and later was employed by the Allegany
County Office for the Aging until retirement. She enjoyed traveling, knitting,
crocheting, and crafts.
She is survived by two sons, William (Cecily) Cronk, and
Herbert (Sandra) Cronk both of Rochester; one daughter, Amy (David) Johnston of
Hilton, a daughter-in-law, Barbara Cronk of Belmont; 8 grandchildren, 21 great
grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she
was predeceased by her son Robert Cronk, her twin sister Dorothy Sortore and
her granddaughter Lori Sanborn.
Friends are invited to a graveside service on Saturday, July
27th at 1:00 p.m. at Forest Hills Cemetery in Belmont with Rev. Marion Sortore
presiding. Please consider memorial
donations to The Amity Rescue Squad, Belmont, NY. To leave online condolences,
please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
