Ursa M. Pahler

CANTON — Ursula M. Pahler, 79, formerly of Potsdam, died Jan 31, 2010 at United Helpers Canton Maplewood Campus.

Born February 24, 1930, at Haus Lohe, Germany daughter of Karl and Anne (Vethacke) Eilinghoff she was schooled in Germany.

On August 10, 1950 she married Werner F. Pahler in Westonnen, Germany and in 1953 the family immigrated to Potsdam, NY. Mr. Pahler was co-owner of Pahler Meat Packing and died October 21, 2005.

Surviving are her two children and spouses, Jochem and Debbie Pahler of Potsdam and Monika Doherty and husband John of Kennewick, WA; five grandchildren, Krista Pahler and fiancé Terry Francis, Eric Pahler and wife Jaime, Sean and Kieran Doherty and Brian Pahler; and two great-grandchildren, Austin and Ava Grace Pahler. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her son Werner, Jr., who died Nov. 4, 1981.

She was a member of the Women's Republican Party in the early to mid 60's. She was also a communicant of St. Mary's Church, Potsdam where she sang in the choir.

Ursula was a stay at home Mom who thoroughly enjoyed her family and friends, gardening, cooking and she was an extraordinary baker. She was also an excellent singer and enjoyed music; she could also whistle often times mimicking wild birds.

A mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, February 16th at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church in Potsdam with Monsignor Harry Snow as celebrant.

The family will receive friends on Monday from 6-8 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in the spring.

Memorial contributions to Alzheimer's Assoc., 441 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY 13204.

Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org.