Born Oct. 4, 1945. Predeceased by parents Marcella (Bauman) and Bill Fuehrer, brother Craig Fuehrer.
Proud graduate of St. Michael School, Nazareth Academy and Nazareth College (BA, MA)
Survived by sisters Marcia (Nick) Mendola, Andrea (John) Hinckel and sister-in-law Jean Fuehrer,
cherished friends: Sr. Theresa Rutty, Sr. Ann Pfrang, Rose Boice, Joan Holderer, Kay Mowson, and Marie Whelehan, and beloved nieces and nephews: Maria (Clayton) Potter, Stephen (Elaine)Mendola, Martin (Joelle) Mendola, Marlena (Ned) Sayegh, Marcia (Dan) Pitcher, David Fuehrer and Eric Fuehrer.
Mary Beth loved her career as an educator. She was proud to have served first as a teacher for many years; and then as Principal of Holy Rosary School for 18 years. Her favorite avocation was that of docent at St. Michael Church in Rochester where she welcomed the Latino and English speaking community to tour this Iconic Rochester Treasure. Visit www.st.michealschurch.org to see her presentation. The thing she missed most with her failing health was preparing the children to receive their First Holy Communion at St. Michael Church which is presently part of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish. Mary Beth has been an Associate of the Sisters of St. Joseph for 33 years.
All Covid precautions will be observed at her funeral Mass on ..
Mary Beth will lie in state at St. Michael Church, 869 Clinton Avenue during the 1 hour preceding her Funeral Mass there. Burial will be private.
In Mary Beth’s memory, please consider a donation to St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish at St. Michael’s, 124 Evergreen St., Rochester, NY 14605
Calling Hours Wednesday 10AM at St. Michaels Church 869 North Clinton Ave., Rochester. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11AM.
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20 responses to “Fuehrer, Mary Beth”
She was my first grade teacher, My fondest memories of HR were from that class. Rest in peace Miss Mary Beth. Heaven gained an angel.
Marsha,
So sorry to read this. Mary Beth brought much to Holy Rosary..She is very special. You all in my prayers.
Sheila Smyth.
Miss Mary Beth was what made Holy Rosary great. She was a grood person and a wonderful teacher.
To Andrea, and famuly.
Qe are so very sorry for your loss, Mary Beth was loved by so msny from Holy Rosary, and will be remembered always.
Marcia and Nick. My deepest sympathies and orayers
Prayers for the family miss Marybeth was my fifth grade teacher and my kids teacher and principal she was very nice hugs to all
I am so sad to hear of Mary Beth’s passing.. I first met her in 1994, when I interviewed for the job of computer teacher at Holy Rosary. She saw something in me, and hired me. I stayed at Holy Rosary as both computer teacher and then as fifth grade teacher. She was a wonderful educator, principal, and mentor to a young teacher. I shall always be grateful for her faith in me, her advice, and her friendship. She was a remarkable lady!
Very sad to hear of Miss Mary Beth’s passing. She was my principal at Holy Rosary in the 90’s. My condolences to her dear friends and family. Always fond memories of her, Rest in Peace
Please accept my sympathy on the loss of Mary Beth. She was a wonderful, Christian woman and educator. I taught with her at Holy Rosary in the 1970’s.
You will be missed. What you did for me helped more than you know. Thank you!
Mary Beth, quiet, kind with quick smile…..brilliant friend at Nazareth ’63.
God Bless You, my Friend. I will remember you as the #1 Cheerleader for St. Michael”s Church. She was a lifetime member and dedicated her life to telling the church”s story. May you rest in peace after a life dedicated to your faith.
For a person so physically limited throughout her life, Mary Beth could never imagine being a cheerleader-the dream of so many young girls. BUT she became a cheerleader for something bigger than life itelf–her Faith and St. Michael’s church. Thanks for putting the spotlight on that fact.
I will never forget this wonderful lady. She helped me prepare for communion and confirmation at St.Michaels many years ago. Beautiful , intelligent, humorous, and patient.
My thoughts and prayers are with you on your loss. What a great lady!
Please know of my prayers for all of you. Mary Beth did a terrific job at what ever she set her mind to. She was such an advocate of the down trodden.
There’s a special place in heaven for Mary Beth! She will be cheering for St. Michael’s Church priests, staff, parishioners.
Good night, Miss Mary Beth! God bless you!
Mary Beth always had a smile and kind word for the volunteers of Peace of Christ Parish. It was a pleasure to be able to share the Holy Eucharist with her on Sundays, before Covid. Even as her health failed, she considered her interactions with other nursing home residents to be her NEW ministry. God Bless her !
Miss Mary Beth was my first grade teacher at Holy Rosary. Years later, she would become my boss when I worked as a teacher’s aide at Holy Rosary. Mary Beth always seemed to have a smile on her face. She was a fun teacher and a kind, fair boss. I enjoyed her both as my teacher and as my boss. She will be missed. Rest In Peace, Miss Mary Beth.