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Carol G. Reckahn, 83
December 20, 2024
Carol G. Reckahn, age 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital (LGH). Born in Medina, New York, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred (Cave) Grout.
A proud nurse by profession, Carol earned a Bachelors Degree as a registered nurse form Genesee School of Nursing and spent many rewarding years serving in the healthcare industry, most notably at LGH. Her commitment to nursing was further exemplified by her service in the United States Army Reserves, where she proudly served as a nurse in the 365th Evacuation Hospital in Niagara Falls, NY.
Carol cherished her family above all else, and her love for them was profound. She is survived by her devoted son, Michael D. McGowan (husband of Marion) of Pittsburgh; her grandchildren: Amanda Elizabeth McGowan-Farmer (wife of Leigh) and Michael Bruce McGowan (husband of Sarah); 1 great grandchild: Jaxon Farmer; 2 step children: Catherine Buzanski and Bruce Buzanski, Jr.; 2 step grandchildren: Cynthia Buzanski and Chance Buzanski; one sister: Shirley Peters as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her to her parents, Carol is preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Reckahn as well as one sister, Donna Hoey.
Carol will be laid to rest at North Syracuse Cemetery, North Syracuse New York in a private ceremony.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, https://donate.cancer.org/.
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Condolences to the Family
January 11, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. I have enjoyed Carols company at the pool the last few years and she always talked highly of her family and her visits to see her sister. The pool staff will miss her. My condolences to your family.
Shawna Hernandez
December 27, 2024
The Central New York Syracuse Nurses Honor Guard Coalition wishes to acknowledge the nursing career of Carol Reckahn RN, BSN. We honor Carol for the difference that she made in the lives of so many patients and colleagues. Our sincere condolences to you, her family. May the love of family and friends give you comfort. May the love of God give you peace.Sincerely, CNY SYR Nurses Honor Guard No Nurse is Forgotten
December 26, 2024
I remember Carol when we both worked at the Health Campus (she was in the lab while I was in Endo at the time). She was fantastic at her job (technically and professionally) and always with a good story to tell. Condolences to her family.
Monika Noll
