White-Eleanor E. (Folkerth) passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at home with her family by her side after a lengthy illness at the age of 90.  Beloved wife of the late Hugh "Skip" White; dear mother of Karan (Randy) Ziolkowski, Kathie Renaud, Allan White, Brenda (Larry) Zobrest and Donna (Thomas) Schall; loving grandmother of Jason (Christina) Ziolkowski, Danyell Renaud, Eric Ziolkowski, Christina Renaud, Adam (Heather) Ziolkowski, Jeffrey (Erin) Schall, Stacey (Jonathan) Lewandowski, Reed Schall, Nathan Zobrest, Dylan Schall and Philip (fiancé Miranda Daucher) Zobrest; great-grandmother of Dakota, Shawn, Elizabeth, Jared, Kasia, Tyler, Kimberly, Haley, Cody, Nadia, Ryan, Kayla, Colton, Tristan and Jameson; sister of Gloria (late Ronald) Austen and the late George (late Eileen) Folkerth.  Family will be present at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, 13228 Broadway Alden, NY Friday from 3-7 PM.  Funeral Services will be held at the Alden Presbyterian Church Alden, NY Saturday at 10 AM.  In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to the Alden Meals on Wheels or the Alden Presbyterian Church.

Eleanor was community minded and served many years with local organizations.  She was named Alden's Distinguished Citizen of the Year for her involvement in Alden Mother's Club, Alden PTA, Alden Central School Board, and an Elder of Alden Presbyterian Church. She was a member and past Worthy Matron of the Alden Chapter Order of the Eastern Star.

Eleanor was a family care provider for the Buffalo State Hospital. With her concern for the mental health clients this lead her to open a community residence and founded Living Opportunities of WNY. She later founded Alternative Care Services Inc. which includes Alden Meals on Wheels.  She was a proud Alumni of Medaille College graduating in 1991. Share your condolences at meyerfuneralhome.com