Anna Bader, 92, formerly of Skaneateles, died Nov. 16, 2024. She was born in Skaneateles to the late John and Anna (Frendak) Nikodem. She was a 1950 graduate of Skaneateles High School. Anna went on to attend the Lutheran Deaconess Mother House. Afterwards, she went to work at Covenant Lutheran Church in Ridgewood, Queens, where she met and later married Rev. Sylvester Bader.

While in Skaneateles, Anna was employed by the Upstate New York Lutheran Synod and she was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Skaneateles.

She was predeceased by her husband Sylvester, and five siblings: Ruth (Drzik), William, Margaret (Faulkner), Dorothy (Carver) and David.

She is survived by her three children: Mary (Dick), David (Brenda) and Ruth (Frank). She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren whom she dearly loved: Mathew, Gregory and Kimberly Bader, Courtney Lipton (Max), Amber and Veronica Walker.

Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery, Skaneateles at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Holy Trinity Church to honor Anna’s memory.  The Bush Funeral Home of Elbridge has charge of arrangements. bushfuneralhomes.com.