Bernice "Jo" A. (Townsend) Vorreuter

Bernice “Jo” Vorreuter, 84, and longtime resident of Seneca Falls, passed on Thursday, December 19th, 2024 at Geneva General Hospital. In keeping with Jo’s wishes, a private celebration of life will be held at her families’ convenience. Donations in memory may be directed to a charity of one’s choice.

Jo was born in Auburn, NY, daughter of the late Howard “Cy” and Marinette (Parks) Townsend. She graduated from West High School in Auburn and continued her education at Empire College. On August 16, 1969, she married Jon Vorreuter, and the couple moved to Seneca Falls not long after.

Jo had worked for Finger Lakes DDSO for a total of 28 years. She started as a volunteer coordinator and worked her way up to and retired as a supervisor. She also briefly worked at Goulds Pumps and Lochland School in Geneva.

Whether it was travelling, camping, painting, crafting, or any other interest Jo enjoyed, she always loved to do it with her family and close friends. She wasn’t just a mother to her own children, but to many a second mom, as her home and her heart were always open to whoever needed it.

Jo is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jon; children, David (Pamela) Madziarz, Susan (Paul) Held, Michael (Kimberly) Madziarz, Mary Jo (Jeffery) Barbay, Jon Vorreuter Jr.; grandchildren, Jason, Kristy Lynn, Nora, Daniel, Sara, Zachary, Emily, Britney, Erica, Sophia, Jack, Rocco; great-grandchildren, Ava Lynn, Amelia, Michael, Asher; extended family and friends.