Lois M. Schoenlein

COOPERSTOWN-Lois Schoenlein, age 93, passed away on December 31, 2025, at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.

She was born on a small family farm in Lisbon, NY. She left there to go to college at Houghton University for two years then went on to finish her degree in nursing at Columbia Presbyterian University in New York City. While working at that hospital she met and married Charles Schoenlein who was finishing a residency in dentistry. They then started a dentistry practice in Richfield Springs and ran it together for over 30 years until retirement.

She enjoyed working in her husband's practice. She also supported him in all of his endeavors outside of work. The two worked hard for the job, their children and the community. She was active in her church, acting as financial secretary for many years. She was active in the Garden Club and participated in several bridge clubs. She always asked "What can I do for you" always wanting to keep busy and be helpful. In her last days this phrase was a common one. She loved to sing and loved music in general passing this gift on to her daughter. She was Charlie's weeder while he planted the gardens. They had many beautiful gardens at their home in Richfield Springs and then at their retirement house on Canadarago Lake.

She is survived by her children, Chuck Schoenlein of Richfield Springs, NY and Carol Gravelding and her husband, Mark, of Gulfport. FL. She also had two grandchildren, Hannah Gravelding of Greenfield, IN and Jacob Gravelding of Atlanta, GA.

Her husband preceded her in 2013, and she lost a son, Eric, in 2010.

Funeral Services will be held at the Church of Christ Uniting in Richfield Springs on Saturday January 10, 2026 at 11:00am

Donations can be given to the Church of Christ Uniting, Richfield Springs or Woodside Hall, Cooperstown NY.

Funeral arrangements are with J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home Inc, 40 West James Street, Richfield Springs.