Elise M. McGlynn

Celebrating a Life Well Lived

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Elise Mildred McGlynn, who departed this life on October 8, 2025. Elise was born on March 6, 1938, in North Syracuse and brought joy, warmth, and kindness to all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Elise will be remembered for her unwavering devotion to family and friends. She treasured her friends from the YMCA, the Mattydale-Hinsdale Seniors, the Canasta Card group and her High School friends that she continued to meet with regularly.

Family and Remembrance

Elise is survived by her children: Patricia McGlynn, PhD., Michelle McGlynn Keib and her husband James Keib, Cynthia McGlynn Cooper, Lance McGlynn and his wife Diana McGlynn and Shawn McGlynn. She is also survived by her grandchildren Cory Kohberger, Collin Kohberger, Katherine Faddegon Cavaleri, Dr. Sarah Faddegon Logan, Shawna McGlynn, Devyn McGlynn, Timothy Cooper, Billy Cooper, Matthew Keib, Shannon Keib Sands, Kyle McGlynn, Meghan McGlynn; Great Grandchildren Cara Kohberger, Emma Kohberger, Aleen Kohberger, Mason Keib and Georgia Keib. Elise loved all of the spouses that married into the family. A special thank you to Dr. Kate Robinson and Arlee Logan, NP that advised on her medical care.

Elise is survived by her brother-in-law, William VanLuven and his children Judy and Jim.

Elise is predeceased by her husband, Roger William McGlynn (1990), her parents Howard and Elise Betsch, her sister Margaret Betsch VanLuven and her son in law, Timothy Cooper. Elise had a very special relationship with Wayland Daeffler for her last 20 years. He predeceased her in September, 2024. His family welcomed her into theirs and were an integral part of her life.

Celebration of Life

A celebration of Elise's life will be held on Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home at 2584 Field Lane, LaFayette, NY 13084. Calling Hours are Tuesday, October 14th from 11 am to 1 pm; Funeral Service at 1 pm; Internment at Vesper Cemetery at 2:30 pm. All who knew Elise are welcome to attend and share memories, stories, and reflections.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has offered support and condolences during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be

made to the Mattydale-Hinsdale Seniors, Attn: Joyce Leddy, 119 Plaxdale Road, Liverpool, NY 13088.

Elise McGlynn's legacy of kindness and love will live on through the lives she touched. Her platters of Christmas cookies and huge portions of comfort food will be forever missed. We hope that God’s housekeepers have the place clean and dusted; she will notice. Her idea of heaven includes a coconut cream pie baked at a small country diner. We are sure she placed her order early. Elise leaves an enormous void in the family. Go in peace, Mom.