WEEDSPORT - Marilyn Jean Biss, 59 or Weedsport, NY passed away Saturday (May 5, 2001) of complications due to cancer. Mrs. Biss was the widow of Dale H. Biss of Weedsport. Following her husband’s death, Mrs. Biss successfully managed their restaurant, D.B.’s Drive In, in Weedsport, a favorite ice cream spot for many little leaguers over the years.
She was born on April 21, 1942 the daughter of Lawrence and Evelyn D’Albey Shaefer, Red Creek, NY. Mrs. Biss was a graduate of Red Creek High School and had attended Auburn Community College, Auburn, NY.
She is survived by:
Her mother – Evelyn D”Albey Shafer – Red Creen, NY.
2 daughters – Carli Beardsley – New York City, Mrs. Jennifer (Scott) Beardsley Spillman – Trinity, NC
3 sons – Eric (Karen) Beardsley – Weedsport, NY, Bret (Kim) Beardsley – Winston-Salem, NC, Marc (Becky Field) Beardsley – Liverpool, NY
4 grandchildren – Allison, Tucker, & Grace Beardsley and Leah Spillman
1 brother – Grahan (Rachael) Shafer – Haverford, PA
Her best friend – David Simkulet – Weedsport, NY
2 nieces – Amy Shafer and Lindsay (Matt) Daley
2 nephews – Graham and Bradford Shafer
Her mother-in-law and father-in-law Raymond & Emma Biss – Port Byron, NY
In addition to her husband, she was pre-deceased by her father, Lawrence Shafer.
Friends may call at the Jewell Funeral Homes, Inc. 8886 South Seneca St., Weedsport, NY on Tuesday (May 8, 2001) from 3 – 5 & 7 – 9 PM. Funeral services and burial in Weedsport Rural Cemetery, Weedsport, NY will be held at the convenience of the family.