Elaine R. (Casaletta) Heaton

Mrs. Elaine R. (Casaletta) Heaton, age 77, formerly of Litchfield and more recently residing in Milford, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. Born in Utica on June 4, 1930, Elaine was the daughter of the late Rocco and Mary (Mangano) Casaletta. She was raised and educated locally. On July 23, 1949 she married Charles A. “Charlie” Heaton III with whom she shared 46 years in a loving and blessed union prior to his passing on June 21, 1996. Elaine retired after 37 years of employment at the Marcy Psychiatric Center where she held positions as a therapy aide and clothing clerk. A loving and caring woman, Elaine’s life was centered around her children and grandchildren. Blessed with a kind and sweet-tempered personality, she was always willing to extend herself to friends and family who needed a helping hand. Dynamic and energetic, she was always on the move, and with her engaging personality, she made friends very easily. She was an avid bingo enthusiast and a communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Elaine is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Tyler Lyzell of PA; her sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Mary Heaton of PA, and Charles A., IV and Sallie Heaton of Frankfort, NY; her grandchildren, Nicole Gibson, Kelsey Lyzell, Tricia and Joseph Ciarelli, Bradford and Debra Heaton, Gina Jo and Robert Robinson, Kimberly Heaton, Brenda Heaton, and John Michael and Wendy Burton; and her great-grandchildren, Carissa, Anthony, Katlin, Zachary, Blake, Michelle, Samantha Jane, Brooke, Amanda, Ameliana, and Makayla. Survivors also include her sisters and brothers-in-law, Rosemary and Francis Roth, and Frances Johnpoll, all of New Hartford; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws, Shirley and Jack Simpson, Richard and Kathy Heaton, and Thomas Heaton. Elaine was graced with many friendships including those with Theresa Wild, Pat Bardo, Fran Duquette, Charlotte and Frank Jeffalone; her special friends from Pennsylvania, Renee and Irwin, and many other dear and cherished Pennsylvania friends. She was predeceased by her sisters, Carol Schavone, and Joanna Casaletta. The entire family offers heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Harlee A. Fried, Dr. Inderpal Singh, and Dr. Philomena Lomardi, all of Pennsylvania, and the Dingmans Ferry Volunteer Ambulance Corps for all their care and attention. Visitation will be held Sunday (today) from 2:00-5:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial donations in Elaine’s honor to the American Cancer Society; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Elaine’s funeral service will commence on Monday morning at 10:30 from the funeral home and 11:30 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in Litchfield Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Elaine R. (Casaletta) Heaton

June 4, 1930 - February 14, 2008