Delanson- Lisa M. Wheeler of Delanson NY ,passed away on September 9 ,2016 at Ellis Hospital with her family at her side after a long illness. She was 59.
Lisa was born in Syracuse ,NY in 1956 and lived there until moving to Schenectady in 1977. She as previously employed by New York State,as an animal control officer in Duanesburg, and more recently as a warehouse supervisor for Wal-Mart in Sharon Springs NY , prior to her retirement last year due to illness.
Lisa enjoyed reading, writing , the out of doors and most of all , animals of all kinds. Over the years Lisa owned or cared for horses.,cows and her beloved dogs and cats. Her greatest joy was spending time outdoors at her home in the country with her fiancé Paul.
Lisa was predeceased by her father Leslie B. Wheeler.
She is survived by her mother ,Shirley M. Wheeler, her sister Deborah Angilletta, and her husband John, her nieces Amber Angilletta and Sarah Angilletta- Greive and her husband Todd all of Scotia NY.
She will be especially missed by her fiancé and longtime companion ,Paul Donato of Delanson.
Family and friends are invited to call at the White -VanBuren Funeral Home 1779 Main Street Delanson NY on Tuesday September 13, 2016 from 2 pm to 4 pm. Graveside services will be private.
Memorial donations may be made to the Animal Protective Foundation 53 Maple Avenue Schenectady.