Eleanor Pearl Priestley Morgenberger passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on August 16, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Hilton, N.Y. on May 15, 1933, Eleanor was the first of seven children to parents Alburton and Pearl Priestley. As the “Big Sis” to her brothers and sister, she cherished the love and laughter they created together.
Eleanor graduated from Elba Central School and went on to earn an associate’s degree in business administration from Monroe Community College. She started her career at General Motors and Shuron Optical, where she worked as an Executive Secretary. Eleanor married Peter Morgenberger in 1960, and they resided in Spencerport, N.Y., where they together owned and operated Morgenberger Machine Rebuilders. They welcomed two daughters, Jeneanne Elizabeth and Alicia Eva.
One of Eleanor’s greatest joys was pursuing her creative side through a love of and talent in interior design. Her specialty was advising customers on window treatments and upholstery. Following Peter’s death, Eleanor dedicated herself to providing care and companionship to the elderly for more than two decades. In her later years, she lived in Webster, N.Y.
Eleanor is predeceased by her loving husband, Peter C. Morgenberger and her beloved daughter Jeneanne E. Morgenberger; parents Alburton and Pearl Priestley; brothers Alburton “Skip”, Maynard, and Wayne, and sister-in-law Celia Syer. She is survived by her daughter Alicia (Rick) Schober; her grandchildren Amanda Falzone, Ricky and Nathan Schober; sister Dolores Yeaton, brothers Edward and Terry Priestley; several special nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Eleanor’s visitation will be held on Friday, August 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Walker Brothers Funeral Home,15 West Ave., Spencerport. Her funeral service will take place Saturday, August 24, at 2 p.m. at Walker Brothers. Interment will immediately follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetary. For more information please visit www.walkerbrothersfh.com
While flowers are a beautiful, appreciated gesture, Eleanor enjoyed a lifelong love of animals. A donation made on her behalf to the Wayne County Humane Society would show her great honor.
