Sally Fiero

Sally Fiero

Age 69, of Penn Yan, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at her home, with her family by her side.

Sally was born on October 30, 1952, in Dansville, NY, the daughter of the late Thomas E. and Eleanor (Baldwin) Van Valkenburg. She retired from the Democrat & Chronicle in 2013.  She enjoyed being outside in her swing and especially spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Lawrence Fiero, her two sons, Lawrence Fiero II and Daniel Fiero, her two daughters Virginia (Frederick) Church and Crystal Fiero, her grandchildren Miranda Fiero and Peter Fiero, sister Linda (Robert) Hadley as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Eleanor Bower and a brother Edward Van Valkenburg.

A special thank you to Cheryl Henderson, Lois and Samuel Zimmerman, Linda Johnson, Lynda Rossi, Betty Daggett, Rose to Freedom, and Finger Lakes Ambulance, and Finger Lakes Community Health for helping Mom during her illness.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no calling hours or service.  Burial will be in the spring at the convenience of the family.

Sally’s family request memorial contributions be directed to the Humane Society of Yates County – Shelter of Hope, PO Box 12, Penn Yan, New York 14527.

Arrangements with Weldon Funeral Home, Penn Yan.