Pearl Faye McDonald

Pearl “Faye” McDonald, age 88 of Ithaca, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022, at Carson City Hospital.

Faye was born in Ithaca on August 23, 1933, the daughter of Truman and Lois (Patterson) Berry.   She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1951 and worked at Fashion Wheel in Ithaca, J.C. Penney in Alma, and retired from Commercial Bank in Pompeii.

Faye loved country music and dancing.  She would play her music and dance around in her home.  She enjoyed watching her son race at Crystal Motor Speedway and also Nascar racing.

Faye is survived by three children, Barry (Julie) Rinard, Pam Rinard, and Lyn (Bob) Nieman; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and 6 great great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, one son, and one great granddaughter.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca.  Cremation and a private burial will be scheduled at a later date. 

The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Comments

[Angie Bailey]

I am so sorry for the loss of Faye. I worked with her at the Pompeii bank many years ago. She was such a wonderful lady.

[Tim Luneack]

I remember Faye when she worked at the Fashion Wheel with my grandma. She was always such a nice lady. I am so sorry for your families loss.

[Rosette Litwiller]

Sorry to hear about you loss Faye was a sweet and kind Lady

[Sherri R Pomranky]

Lyn,
So sad to see that your Mom has passed. She was a great lady and my prayers are with you and your family.

[Kathy Howes Kanitz]

So sorry for your loss. I only knew her as Faye, for years (or I’ve forgotten). Always so helpful when I frequently shopped at Fashion Wheel (FW); my folks’ restaurant, beside FW, made it convenient to stop often. She was a great lady from years gone by.

[Carol McLane]

I am so sorry for your loss. My mom, Joan Peters, and Faye have been friends as long as I remember.

[Melanie Smith]

I worked with Faye at Commercial Bank for several years. She was such a kind and caring person, I am so sorry for your loss.

[Paula Taylor]

Lyn, I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I've known your mom (& you) for many years, well before I got the privilege of working with her at JCPenney's. She was so kind. I absolutely loved her smile. I will keep you & your family in my prayer. Sending hugs to you, my friend.

[Lori Coffin]

I am so sorry to hear this. Your Mother was a wonderful women and friend. I know you will miss her. Mom and her used to have so much fun together.

[Richard & Kathleen Most]

Barry and Julie, our thoughts and prayers are with you both today.

[Gary and Shirley Mikesell]

We are sorry to hearing of Faye's passing. She was a wonderful, kind and thoughtful person. Heaven is a richer place today with her there.

[Marilyn Allen]

So sorry to hear of Faye's passing I have wonderful memories of time spent working with her at Fashion Wheel. She was such kind and elegant lady.