She was born on December 23, 1926 in Oaksville, NY, the daughter of William R. Elwood, Sr. and Helen (Ristau) Elwood. She married Dr. Edward T. Farmer on October 5, 1975. He predeceased her on June 25, 1997.
Mary was employed for 25 years as an Engineering Clerk with NY Telephone in Oneonta. She attended St. Mary’s Church in Oneonta and was active in the Rosary Society.
She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, the Cooperstown VFW Auxiliary #7128, the Center for Continuing Adult Learning, the Greater Oneonta Historical Society, and the Hudson-Mohawk Theater Organ Club of Schenectady.
Mary is survived by a son, Dr. James Ryan (Sharon) of Bayville, NY; 2 grandchildren, Michelle and Billy; several stepchildren, step grandsons, and step great grandsons; 1 brother, William “Bob” Elwood (Fran) of Oneonta; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and a special niece, Connie who helped Mary throughout the years.
She was also predeceased by her sister and brother in law, Martha and Louis Grasso.
A graveside committal service will take place privately at the convenience of the family.
To leave an online condolence, please visit www.grummonsfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.
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