Lucia (Molino)

Wambach

Ontario: November 9, 2026, at age 92. Born May 1, 1934 to the late Domenic and Rose Molino, Lucy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt whose life centered around loving her family.

Her childhood was spent working on the family farm along with her siblings. A proud graduate of Ontario High School and St. Mary's School of Nursing, Lucy dedicated her career to helping others as a Registered Nurse, working in the community alongside Dr. Norman Loomis in Ontario before going on to serve patients at Rochester General Hospital for many years until her retirement in 1987.

Her passion for emergency care and community service extended into her volunteer work as a member of the Ontario Volunteer Emergency Squad where she was proud to serve her neighbors— including the unforgettable experience of delivering several babies.

On September 13, 1958, Lucy married her lifelong partner and best friend, Robert F. Wambach, with whom she shared 52 wonderful years of marriage until his passing in 2011. Together, they made their home in Ontario and raised four children and helped to raise grandchildren in their later years.

In addition to her beloved husband Robert and her parents, Lucy was predeceased by her brothers, Marion, Anthony and Joseph Molino; her sister, Carmella Molino and her granddaughter, Devyn Merritt Anderson.

She is survived by her daughters, Karen Merritt (Lance), Teresa Stockschlaeder (Jim), Margaret Rubin (Robert); son, Robert Wambach Jr. (Lynn); 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; her brother, Carmon (Marjorie) Molino; her sisters, Virginia Molino and Bette Ferrill as well as many dear in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Lucia will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her.

The family wishes to thank her loving caretakers who helped make sure Lucy's days were filled with joy and love. She loved to laugh and make those around her laugh. We appreciate the dedication, care and love you have brought to our family every day.

We also wish to thank all the family members and friends who came to visit her in the past month when we knew that her condition was deteriorating. Some came from out of state and we are so grateful.

A private celebration of Lucy's life will be held in 2027.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Lucy's memory can be made to The Ontario Food Pantry, PO Box 4, Ontario, NY. 14519 or donations in support of Uveal Melanoma Research at Jefferson’s Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center. Please donate online at: Jefferson.edu/SupportUvealMelanoma and select the button next to where it says “make your gift a tribute” and write in Lucia Wambach.

Checks can be made payable to “Jefferson.” Please note “in memory of Lucia Wambach” in the memo line and mail to:

Jefferson Office of Institutional Advancement

Department 825434

PO Box 71331

Philadelphia PA 19176-1331