Obituary of Lena M. Lucci Scholz

Elmira:  known to many as Teenie, passed away at the Chemung County Nursing Facility on October 23, 2024, after a brief illness, at 95 years of age.  Lena was born in Elmira, a daughter of Domenico and Catherina (Lamantea) Lucci.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by husband Harry Scholz; sisters and brothers-in-law, Saunte and Ronald Earl, Mary and James Whitford, Dominick Tomassi; brothers and sisters-in-law, Philip Lucci, Angelo and Catherine Lucci, Dominic and Salla Lucci, Joseph Lucci; nieces Barbara Lucci Sandlok, Cynthia Lucci.  Lena is survived by her sister Jennie Tomassi and sister-in-law Alyce Lucci; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Lena retired from the Westinghouse Corporation.  She was a communicant of St. Anthony’s Church, now The Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish. 

Per Lena’s request there will be no calling hours.  Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial for Lena on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 10:00 a.m., St. Patrick’s Church, 604 Park Place, Elmira.  Interment, with committal prayers, will follow at St. Peter & Paul’s Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff of CCNF for the excellent care they provided Lena.  Donations in Lena’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, stjude.org/donate or the American Cancer Society, donate.cancer.org