Mary’s Obituary NEWPORT – Mary J. Place, 83, formerly of Mechanic Street, Newport, passed away on May 3, 2019 at the Masonic Care Community, Utica, where she had resided for the past five years. Mrs. Place was born on November 11, 1935 in the Town of Schuyler, a daughter of the late Harry and Esther (Geer) Keyser. She received her education in local schools and was united in marriage with William P. Place, Sr. on April 17, 1954 at the Newport United Methodist Church. The couple operated a farm on Steuben Road in the Town of Deerfield for many years. In more recent years, Mary was self-employed as a Home Health Aide. Bill preceded her in death on December 1, 2014. Mary was a life member of Kuyahoora Chapter #145 O.E.S. where she served as Matron twice. Additionally, she was a Grand Representative to the State of Rhode Island. Mrs. Place was a member of the Newport United Methodist Church and during her farming years, had served as treasurer of the former Northeast Dairy Cooperative in Poland. Survivors include three children, William Place, Jr. of Newport, Debra (Larry) Renodin of Poland and Bethann (Frank, Jr.) Roefaro of Utica; one sister, Lucille (Brian) Bunce of Newport; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a sister, Joan Crossett Kane; a brother, Henry Keyser; and her daughter-in-law, Sharon Place. Kuyahoora Chapter #145 O. E. S. will conduct their ritualistic service at the Autenrith Funeral Home, Newport on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service with Reverends Michael and Gail Jay officiating. Inurnment will follow in Middleville Rural Cemetery. A calling hour will precede the services on Saturday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to the Russia Civic Association, 520 Russia Road, Poland, NY 13431 or Kuyahoora Chapter #145 O.E.S., c/o Barbara Cady, Treasurer, 187 State Route 8, Cold Brook, NY 13324. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mary J Place November 11 1935 May 3 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Newport, state: New York