Mrs. Mary E. (DeBlois) Keiser

Mrs. Mary E. (DeBlois) Keiser, age 56, passed away very unexpectedly on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center with her loved ones by her side. Born in Utica on December 21, 1958, Mary was the daughter of the late Paul and Barbara (Foil) DeBlois. Raised and educated locally, she was a 1978 graduate of Frankfort Schuyler High School and also attended the Utica School of Commerce. On December 19, 1981 she married Richard H. “Rich” Keiser with whom she shared 27 years until his passing on October 11, 2009. Mary worked as a Home Health Aide at Family Home Care, Inc. and CareGivers for many years. A decisive and dedicated woman, Mary was affectionately known as the ‘neighborhood mom’. She extended her hand and her heart to her loved ones and friends and was open-minded and non-judgmental. She loved to cook and gather with her family for meals and conversation. In years past, she took pleasure in helping her husband with the American Legion Activities in which they participated. Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church of Utica and for a few years she served as a Sunday School teacher. Mary is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Keiser and her wife Donna Roy, and Caroline Keiser; her son, Richard Keiser, Jr.; and her grandchildren, Julian Kaczor IV, Christopher Holub, Darlene Holub, Bryan Keiser, Neveah Keiser and Rebecca Roy. Her passing will also be mourned by her sisters and brother-in-law, Cathy and Robert Congdon, Patricia DeBlois, and Judy Lytle; her brothers, P.T. DeBlois with whom Mary shared a very close relationship, and Gregory DeBlois; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins; and her neighbor Jason Becker who was loved like family. She was predeceased by her sister, Sister Sharon DeBlois with the Consolata Missionary Sisters, who passed in 2002; her in-laws, Richard Lytle, James Keiser, and Susan M. DeBlois; and her friend, Deanna Gritch. The family is grateful to the physicians and staff of the St. Elizabeth Medical Center ICU for their attentive and compassionate care to Mary and her entire family. Visitation will be held on Thursday afternoon from 12-1 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Mary’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Thursday at 1:00 at the funeral home immediately upon conclusion of visitation with Pastor Ann Wicks officiating the ceremony.

Mrs. Mary E. (DeBlois) Keiser

December 21, 1958 - April 19, 2015