Urma R. Rinker, 81, of 4338 State Route 305 South, Cuba, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 12, 2024 at home.
Born on September 11, 1942, Wellsville, New York she was a daughter of Lawrence W. and Helen C. Walter Harmon.
Urma was a graduate of Richburg Central School. She had been employed by Acme Electric Corp. of Cuba for many years prior to her retirement.
She like to read, pink and purple were her favorite colors, the rose was her favorite flower and spending time her family and friends brought her endless joy. She looked forward to the monthly Acme retirement luncheons and connecting with her past coworkers, riding through the country and watching the wildlife from her front porch. Throughout her life she was a true animal lover and raised many cats that brought her great joy.
She is survived by a granddaughter Jennifer Wiskemann of Fredonia, Two brothers Richard “Dick” Harmon of Bolivar, William “Bill” (Betty) Harmon of Belfast, Several Nieces, Nephews, numerous friends and her feline companion Lindsay.
In addition to her parents, welcoming her to heaven were her son Frederick Joseph Rinker who passed away on April 14, 1981, and two brothers Arthur “Andy” Harmon who passed in 1995 and Howard Harmon who passed away in 1983.
Friends will be received at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street, Cuba on Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 10:00 A.M. until Noon. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at Noon in the Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Mackmer will officiate.
Burial will be with her beloved son Joey in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Bolivar, New York.
Memorials may be made the Cattaraugus County SPCA, 2944 Route 16N, Olean, New York 14760.
