Ann (Daly) O’Hora passed away on April 6, 2026 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born and raised in Waverly, NY with her sister Ellen and brother Joe. After earning a degree in economics from Alfred University, she moved to Rochester, NY to start her career with Lincoln First Bank. She met her husband, Robert “Bob” O’Hora, through mutual acquaintances in the banking world. In the mid-90s, Ann worked in the guidance department of Fairport High School as a scholarship coordinator. She is survived by her daughter, Sue O’Hora, with whom she shared many memorable travels.
Ann will be remembered fondly by the many friends she made between Fairport; Chocowinity, North Carolina (where she lived briefly); the Penfield YMCA and Incarnation Episcopal Church. She was always eager to share her fantastic cooking and baking and her love and knowledge of gardening. She had a keen mind for trivia fed by a lifetime of voracious reading. Above all, she was admired for being a great friend and her willingness to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10am at Incarnation Episcopal Church, 1957 Five Mile Line Rd, Penfield, NY 14526. The burial will take place at a later time in Hamilton, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Webster Comfort Care Home. https://www.webstercomfortcare.org/donations.php
8 responses to “O’Hora, Ann”
Ann was one of the best friends I’ve ever had. She was kind, generous, caring among many other things. I will miss her so much I feel blessed to have known her & so thankful to have shared a wonderful friendship with her.
Ann was a first cousin on the Daly side of the family
I knew her when were young kids at gatherings at our Aunt Mary’s cottage in Windsor NY. We reconnected in NC where I live
A long friendship and many phone calls ensued over the years and during the final weeks of her illness
My words to describe her are: “brilliant mind, resourceful, kind, helpful, quick wit along with Irish humor, and devoted to her daughter. I will miss our friendship and relationship. Mary
Sue, my condolences. I have good memories of talking with your mother when I would bring my daughter, Margie, over to your home for play dates. She was an interesting person and very devoted to you and your father.
Aunt Ann was a force of nature, and I am grateful that she was part of my life. She was clever and wise, witty and fun. And she could talk the hind leg off a donkey! She liked to help others, and once she sunk her teeth into a project, she didn’t let go until it was completed to her satisfaction. And she had high standards! She softened her expectations for excellence with a plate of her delicious homemade cookies.
One of my favorite memories of Ann was her taking my kids and I strawberry picking. She delighted in this simple, homey activity and enjoyed watching the kids eat as many strawberries as went into their pint containers. And, of course, she told us the story of taking her beloved daughter, Sue, berry picking when she was little and how she thought the farmer should have a scale to weigh children before and after they picked berries and should have parents pay for the increase in weight.
Ann was always a bright start to my day at the Y. She always had a funny quip and a beautiful smile. She will be dearly missed.
Ann was knowledgeable about many subjects and well-read on many topics. I had many conversations with Ann about history, politics, medicine, golf, etiquette, and other topics. I will miss those conversations with Ann.
Ann was such a bright force. Witty, charming, the bearer of simple, sage advice. I am lucky to have had a chance to get to know her and be friends with the incredible daughter she raised. We will miss you, Ann!
Ann was a compassionate human being. She was very knowledgeable about many subjects. She will be missed by her many friends at the Y. May she rest in peace.