Schenevus

Mary E. Ives, 86, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta.

She was born on April 6, 1932 in Jefferson, NY; the daughter of Willard and Edith (Bowker) Madden.

Mary and Norman Ives were married July 20, 1949 in the Second Baptist Church, Worcester. He predeceased her January 27, 2009.

Mary volunteered for the Meal's on Wheels and the Storehouse in Worcester for many years.

She was an avid quilter and reader and enjoyed doing puzzles.

She is survived by her children Celeste Hanson of Schenevus, Roger and wife, Joan of Charlotteville, Brenda Foster of Angier, NC, Lisa and husband William Brooker of NC, Shannon and Husband Peter Oberacker of Schenevus, Denise and husband, Ken Brown of Owego, Darin and wife Charity of Westford and Ryan and wife, Crescent of NC, 19 grandchildren, 21 great- grandchildren, her special niece Arline Silvernail and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mary was predeceased by her grandson Kevin M. Hanson.

A funeral service will be held 12:00 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the Heller & Skinner Funeral Home, 155 Main Street in Worcester with the Rev. Kathy Brumbaugh, officiating.

A calling hour will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the service time.

Burial will take place at the Maple Grove Cemetery 2:30 PM Friday, May 3, 2019

Contributions may be made in loving memory of Mary to the United Methodist Church, 70 Main Street, Schenevus, NY 12155.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hellerskinnerfh.com .