Genevieve I. Burlingame, 85, of Smethport, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at UPMC Cole, Coudersport.

She was born on June 5, 1938 in Portville, NY, a daughter of the late Harry and Pansy Baker Roberts.

She was a proud graduate of the Otto-Eldred School District.

On October 12, 1997 she married Raymond P. Burlingame who preceded her in death on February 14, 2024.

She was a member of the Smethport American Legion Auxiliary Post 138 and the Bucktail Club, Smethport.  She was also the former “First Lady” of the Men’s Room, Hilton, NY.

She was employed by various area businesses including, the Former Ethan Allen, W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery and the former Viko furniture factory.  But she considered being a loving mother and wife to be her greatest job.

She is survived by four children, Linda Torres of Fort Lauderdale, FL, John Sheffer of Smethport, Tim (Dianne) Sheffer of Eldred and Bill (Ruby) Sheffer of Portville, NY; four siblings, Wilbur (Barb) Roberts of Eldred, Beverly (Bill) List of West Henrietta, NY, Bob (Kathy) Roberts of Dundee, NY and Dick Roberts of Nogales, AZ; four grandchildren, William Michael Sheffer, Jordyn Taylor Sheffer, Timothy “TJ” Sheffer and Kiesha “Angel” Sheffer and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband she was also preceded in death by one brother, Howard Roberts, one sister, Dawn Taylor and one brother-in-law, Tony Taylor.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.  

Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.