Bernice V. (Brown) Schilling

Mrs. Bernice V. (Brown) Schilling, age 87, of New Hartford, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 02, 2009 at the St. Luke’s Home. Born in Malone, NY on June 16, 1921, Bernice was the daughter of the late Herman and Sarah (Condon) Brown. She was raised and educated in northern New York and eventually relocated to Rome where she graduated from Rome Free Academy. She also attended the Faxton School of Nursing. On September 27, 1941 she married Anthony H. Schilling with whom she shared a loving and devoted union of 33 years prior to his passing on June 11, 1975. A loving and spiritual woman, her family and her church were the focus of her existence. She was a woman of prayer, humble and happiest when helping and supporting those she loved. Very charitable of heart, she also offered her efforts of volunteering at the Sunset Nursing Home. She was active and involved in her faith community, the Mt. Zion Ministries Church of North Utica. Bernice is survived by her children, David A. and Kathy Schilling of Marcellus, NY, Paul D. and Patricia C. Schilling of Utica; and Patricia J. and James L. Sidoran of Barneveld. Always close to her heart was the memory of her daughter, Susan Laws, who passed away in December of 1999. She also leaves her son-in-law, Richard Laws of TX; her grandchildren, Matthew Schilling, Christopher Schilling, Timothy Laws, James and Angela Laws, Marjorie Stigleman, John Stigleman, Chryselle Heinrich, Mark and Stephanie Schilling, Kara Sidoran, Kristen Sidoran, and Kevin Sidoran; her great-grandchildren, Keegan Heinrich, Jacob Heinrich, Anna Schilling, and Niko Schilling. Survivors also include her brother and sister-in-law, Barry and Julie Brown of Sauquoit; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and brother-in-law, William Granacki. She was predeceased by her sister, Beatrice Granacki. Bernice was also blessed with many special friends during her life. The family extends their appreciation to the staff of the St. Luke's Home, especially Clark East, for their dedication and care. Visitation will be held Thursday (today) from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. For those wishing to do so, memorial contributions in Bernice's honor may be made to Uptown Children's Ministry of Mt. Zion; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Bernice's Funeral Service which will commence on Friday morning at 10:00 at Mt. Zion Ministries Church of North Utica.

Bernice V. (Brown) Schilling

June 16, 1921 - March 2, 2009