Obituary of Shirley Vedder

LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. Shirley Vedder passed away on February 14, 2016 at her home in Little Falls surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 19, 1935 in Little Falls, a daughter to the late William and Rose (Morbito) Hysack. She graduated from Little Falls High School, Class of 1953. Her marriage to Norman F. Vedder took place June 11, 1955 at St. Joseph’s Church, Little Falls. He passed away on August 3, 2006. At one time Shirley worked at Allegro Shoe and was last employed with Van Allen’s Nursing Home. She was active in our community and enjoyed playing cards, participating with Meals on Wheels, and to bowl with her Tuesday Bowling League friends. She is survived by her sons, John Vedder and wife Mullinda of Salisbury and Bill Vedder of Henderson, NY, daughters, Lynne Smith and her husband Brent of Richfield Springs and Norma Goldstein and her husband Ron of Mohawk, grandchildren, Jennifer and Andrea, Kevin and Keith, Meghan, Justin, and Sarah, Crysalyn and Terran, and Jordan, great – grandchildren, Madelyn, Ava, Blake, Isabella, Mallory, Gianna, Ethyn, Oliver, and Sophia, a sister – in – law, Marilyn Urbiss, aunts, Gertrude Hysack and Alice Hysack, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. She was predeceased by her grandson, Blaise Wren and a sister Jean Ann Haenges. Funeral graveside memorial services will be held Friday April 1, 2016 at Noon at St. Mary’s Cemetery, town of Herkimer. In keeping with Shirley’s wishes, there are no services at this time. Her family is grateful for the care extended by Dr. Buch, Hospice, and staffs. In lieu of floral offerings, a donation may be considered to either HALO, the Herkimer County Humane Society, or CAP. Arrangements are under the direction of The Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 West Monroe Street in Little Falls, NY. Funeral Directors Harry J. & Kevin E. Enea (315) 823-2424. To leave an online note of sympathy, please visit www.eneafamily.com.