Winifred Waffner Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Winifred Waffner of Watertown, New York, who passed away on April 23, 2026 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Loomis and Laura Loomis (Harris); her husband William J. Riley; and her siblings, Carl Loomis, Iris Miller, Victor Loomis, Arlene McFall, Doris Boyden and Marlene Solenberger.

She is survived by: her daughter Deborah R. Ahlheim (John A. Schweinsberg) of Watertown; her granddaughter Emily A. McGuire (Caleb) of Penfield; her great grandchildren, Violet Cynthia and Jane Winifred McGuire; her sisters, Frieda Hildreth of Florida and Patricia Bonney (Wayne) of Maine; her friend Winifred; and her caregiver Alex. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites those who wish to honor Winifred's memory to make a donation to a charity of their choice in her name.