Ellen G. Tuohey
Ellen G. Tuohey, 85, of Lyndonville, went home to be with the Lord on Tue., Sept. 3, 2019 at Buffalo General Hospital.
Born on Sept. 22, 1933 in Buffalo, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Harold W. and Rufina F. (Gest) Genet.
Ellen graduated from North Tonawanda High School. She served as a certified dental assistant, and as a secretary for the Honorable Ruth Vogel of Tonawanda, N.Y. and the Honorable Donald McFadyen of Pompano, Fla.
She moved to Orleans County and was employed at the NYS Department of Corrections as a dental assistant for a number of years. Ellen attended Canisius College and SUNY Brockport, and she graduated from the University of Nevada National Judicial College.
On Aug. 14, 1976, Ellen married Richard E. Tuohey, who predeceased her on April 5, 2009. They made their home in the Lyndonville area for 34 years. Ellen was elected Yates Town Justice and was the first woman to serve in a judicial position in the history of Orleans County. She then became a fierce supporter of crime victims and, along with retired Judge (then District Attorney) James P. Punch, organized the Crime Victims Unit of Orleans County. She served as the Crime Victims Coordinator for the next 18 years. Ellen was a participant in the National Association for Crime Victims, WNY Crime Victims Coalition, and served on their executive board for many years. She was also a member of the American Bar Association and the National Notary Association. Ellen was awarded the prestigious NYS Senate Woman of Distinction honor by Senator George Maziarz, for her years of unusual and dedicated service to victims. She was also the first recipient of the Orleans County Milford L. Phinney Victim Service Award.
She was an active member of Lyndonville United Methodist Church for many years. She served on several church committees while also enjoying singing in the choir. Ellen served in various Town of Yates positions and most recently was elected as a trustee to the Village of Lyndonville Board.
Ellen is survived by her daughter, Victoria L. (Stephen Mascoli) Adams of California; one grandson, Matthew T. Adams, also of California; several extended family members; and very dear local friends.
Besides her husband, she is predeceased by one brother, Bruce W. Genet.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Memorials may be made in Ellen’s name to Lyndonville United Methodist Church, 102 N. Main St., Lyndonville NY 14098.
Arrangements were entrusted to Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 112 N. Main St., Lyndonville NY 14098. Please light a candle or share a memory of Ellen at www.bogantuttlefunerals.com.
