CARTHAGE – Eleanor Queary, 84, 402 Emjay Way, died at the Carthage Area Hospital on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Born in Harrisville on March 26, 1942, the daughter of Floyd and Barbara Elmer LaPlatney, she graduated from Harrisville High School. She had a long career in the retail business, working for several different companies in the area, before becoming primarily a homemaker. On August 9, 1969, she married Francis C. Query at the Carthage Methodist Church, with a reception following at the Carthage Rod & Gun Club. Mr. Queary passed away in December of 2003.

She was a life member and very active with the Carthage VFW Auxiliary. She was an avid bowler, enjoyed reading and challenging herself completing puzzles. She also loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Eleanor is survived by her children: Alan J., Croghan, Brian W. (Stephanie), Bermuda, Paul R. (Tammy), Great Bend and Barbara A. (Charles) Britton, Florida, as well as her 8 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her siblings, Linda Blanchard, Natural Bridge, Robert LaPlatney, Carthage and Jack LaPlatney, Harrisville. She is predeceased by her husband, Francis and her brother, Wayne LaPlatney.

Arrangements are being handled by the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., 500 State St., Carthage. There will be no public calling hours. A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the St. James Cemetery, Carthage, with the Rev. Wayne Arnold officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the Carthage VFW Ladies Auxiliary, 668 West End Ave., Carthage, NY 13619. Online condolences may be made at www.lundyfuneralhome.com