Obituary of Elsie E. Farmer

Elsie Evelyn Samus Farmer, age 103, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025.

Born on August 18, 1922, Elsie grew up on a farm in North Bergen, New York, the daughter of Henry and Bertha Kompolt Samus. She was predeceased by her parents; her beloved husband, Delmar Farmer; sisters, Dorothy Tidwell, Ruth VanDuser, and Shirley Nichols; her son, Gary Farmer; and great-grandson, Thomas Angelo.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Kory Mono; granddaughter, René (Jim) Constantine; great-grandchildren, Jessica, James, and Jaqueline Constantine; nieces and nephews, Paula (Jeff) Peters, Bobbi (Larry) Speed, Debi (Dave) Thom, Doug (Jennifer) VanDuser, Scott (Carol) Nichols, Todd (Judy) Nichols, Lynn (Rob) Ehret, and Dwayne (Donna) Farmer; as well as many cherished friends who enriched her long and active life.

A graduate of the Rochester General School of Nursing in 1944, Elsie devoted her life to caring for others. She worked as a staff nurse at SUNY Brockport for 18 years and also served as a part-time night nurse for General Electric. A devout member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Brockport, Elsie lived her faith through service and community.

She enjoyed line dancing, quilting, and participating in activities at the Sweden-Clarkson Community Center. A copy of her “Life Story” is proudly displayed at the Morgan-Manning House in Brockport, a testament to her remarkable spirit and contributions. Click on "Life Story" to link directly to this article.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 158 East Avenue, Hilton. Interment will take place in Lakeview Cemetery in Brockport in the spring of 2026.

Those wishing to honor Elsie’s memory may make contributions to a charity of their choice.