Mary Kibling Nims

Mary Kibling Nims, 73, of Rochester, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Born in Watertown on Friday, August 6, 1937, she was the daughter of Lewis Kibling and Laura Sidmore Kibling. A graduate of Watertown High School, she also received a bachelor's degree from SUNY Potsdam and master's degree from SUNY Cortland. Mary resided in Liverpool from 1961-1969, Massena from 1969-1975, and Camillus from 1975 until moving to Rochester in 2006. A former elementary school teacher, she was employed for 17 years in the Liverpool and six years in the Massena Central School Districts. Mary was predeceased by her former husband, Donald Nims; parents, Lewis and Laura Kibling; and sisters, Helen Harding and Elmeda Jane Schuback. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Cici and Donald Sauda; sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Theresa Nims and Steve and Melissa Nims; brother and sister-in-law, Lewis and Ann Kibling; grandchildren, Steve and Danielle Nims, Stephanie, Robert, James and Sarah Sauda, Brittany, Morgan and Colin Nims; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. The family would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the staff at Strong Memorial Hospital, especially in the ICU and on the Palliative Care Floors, as well as the Hospice nurses. All were so helpful to and caring of our mother. Relatives and friends may call Thursday, March 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Services will follow at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mary will be laid to rest at noon on Friday, March 25 in Ellisburg Cemetery, Ellisburg, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Onondaga County Retired Teachers' Association Scholarship Fund, 8335 Caughdenoy Rd., Clay, NY 13041.