2019
Marvel Ruth Grogan Holland Patent 1929-2019 Marvel Ruth Grogan 90, of Holland Patent passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at the Masonic Care Community. She was born on January 31, 1929 in Utica a daughter of the late Carl and Marvel (Comstock) Kunz. On March 10, 1947 she was united in marriage to Jack Grogan of Steuben, a blessed union of over 72 years. They shared a wonderful life together at their home (Farm) in Holland Patent. Marvel was employed with Marcy Psychiatric Center retiring after many years of dedicated service. After her retirement she enjoyed many years of camping at Brantingham Lake with her sister, grandchildren, and great nephews. She was most at home around her camp fire. After she no longer was able to camp she enjoyed staying at home reading and watching Fox News. Marvel is survived by her husband Jack, and children, a daughter, Gail (Clarence) Flickenger of Remsen, a son, Russ Grogan of Utica, and a son, Bruce (Elaine) Grogan of Ellensburg Depot. She also leaves four grandchildren, Mark & Jason Wolcott, Bruce (Julie) Grogan, and Ashley (Ted) Kutschera, four great grandchildren, Charlie, Cally, and Isabella Kutschera, and Haley Grogan, three step grandchildren, Laura Burk, Christopher Flickenger, and Amy Hayes. Marvel is also survived by her best friend Sister Denise Bramhall of Holland Patent. In addition Marvel leaves sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Wheeler, Meg Evans, and Nancy DeBiase, brothers-in-law, Bradley Grogan, and Charlie Smith. Also many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews to numerous to list. Marvel was predeceased by a son David, a daughter, Connie, grandson, richard, daughter-in-law, Josephine, and sisters, Janet Smith, and Josephine Kelsey, and a brother, Ray. The family would like to thank the entire Masonic Care Community especially the Woodgate and Troy Units, as well as the Physical & Occupational Therapy Department and Home Care Services for the wonderful care Marvel received. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 2:30 PM at the Dimbleby Funeral Homes Inc. 7944 Steuben St in Holland Patent with Pastor Susan Solomon officiating. Interment will be in Holland Patent Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday prior to the service from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please consider contributions to the Masonic Care Community in her memory. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. For online expressions of sympathy please go to www.dimblebyfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Marvel Ruth Grogan 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Holland Patent, state: New York