Rhoda R. Gaebler, 96 of Oswego passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

She was born in Buffalo and was the daughter of the late Leslie R. and Vera F. McHelney Christ.

Mrs. Gaebler was the widow of the late Robert W. Gaebler who died in 1995.

She taught fifth grade for many years in the Phoenix, NY school district.

Mrs. Gaebler was a graduate of the Cuba, NY High School and SUNY Oswego.

She is survived by Patricia Ray Gaebler Nalette of California, one son, Robert L. Gaebler of Pavillion, NY, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Funeral services will take place at the Rinker Funeral Home 9 Bull Street, Cuba, NY 14727 on Tuesday, October 13, with viewing at 11AM and a funeral service at 12 Noon.

Burial will follow in Black Creek Cemetery.

Local Arrangements are by the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the City of Hope Cancer Center, 1500 East Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010