Julia E. (McGee) Mohart, age 90, of Hilton, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Julia was born on April 28, 1934 in Silver Creek, NY to Joseph E. and Lena (Vara) McGee. She was a 1951 graduate of Silver Creek High School before attending Cobleskill College. Following college, she returned to Silver Creek and was a member of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church while working at the Silver Creek Penny Saver, Smith’s Smoke Shop, Smith’s Dress Shop and was a Co-Director for the Silver Creek Senior Citizens Group.
Julia was a proud and original member of Silver Creek’s “Parkway Bunch”. It was on Parkway where she took comfort in her home of over 50 years and where she, along with her husband Eugene, enjoyed many days of sunshine on the front porch. Her decorating on that enclosed porch was well loved, whether it be an elaborate Christmas motif or a Sunday display in hopes of a Buffalo Bills victory. Julia was a crossword aficionado, a determined knitter, and a lover of reading.
She had a great affinity for all things Disney, including Disney World, which she visited 29(!) times, as recently as Christmas of 2022 with her family. It was there that Julia often shined in her love of music, the kinder things in life, and showed off her skills as a conversationalist, striking up chats with folks of all walks of life on the “Magic Bus” or on a park bench. Her warmth and affection, along with her quick wit and sense of humor, will be missed by so very many.
Julia is survived by her loving daughter, Sheila (Rob) Steinorth of Hilton, NY. In addition, she is survived by her grandson, Brandon (Christina) Steinorth of Newfield, NY; her deeply beloved great-grandchildren, Noah, Julia (her namesake) and Miles; brother-in-law, Dr. Kenneth Canfield of Wellsville, NY and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is also survived by her cherished and lifelong friend, Nancy Hornburg of Silver Creek, NY.
Julia was predeceased by her devoted husband of 58 years, Eugene “Moose” Mohart, and her sister, Arline “Penny” Canfield, whom she long adored.
A memorial service will be held at the Sheridan Cemetery in Sheridan, NY at a later date at the family’s convenience. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the Anderson Lee Library in Silver Creek, NY – she loved a good mystery.
