Mrs. Mary Ellen Giltz, 88, a longtime resident of Alexandria Bay, died Saturday, August 10th, at Morningstar Residential Care Center in Oswego where she resided for a short time. There will be a graveside committal service on Wednesday, August 14th, at 10am, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Dewitt, N.Y. There will be no calling hours.
Mary Ellen was born, August 24th, 1930, in Syracuse, the daughter of Albert and Nellie Trant Markert. She graduated from Syracuse Catholic Schools and also from Le Moyne College.
She married Robert (Bob) Giltz, on September 10th, 1960, at St. Cyril’s Church in Alexandria Bay. He died on November 24th, 2010.
She worked for a 10-year period for the Onondaga Department of Social Services. Upon her marriage, she moved to Alexandria Bay. She also worked for the Jefferson County Department of Social Services for a time, then she assisted her husband in the operation of their business, Giltz Funeral Home, for many years.
Mary Ellen was a member of Saint Cyril’s Catholic Church.
She is survived by her son, Charlie (Suzanne) of Baldwinsville; two daughters, Rita Graham of Florida, and Eileen of Alexandria Bay; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Two brothers, Albert and Thomas Markert, both of Syracuse, died before her.
Don Keegan
Charlie- your friends at NSCSD are thinking about you during this time of loss. With Sympathy.
Rob Premo
Eileen, I am so sorry to hear about your mom passing, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chuck Yonko
Charlie – Sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. You and your family will be in my thoughts.
Carla Donohue
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Mary beebe
Charlie
I am sorry for the loss of your mom. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Through this difficult time
Mary Rob and Jake Beebe
Robbie
Rita and Family,
Thinking of you all as you say good bye to your mom. Your mom will always be with you in your heart and in your memories. May she Rest In Peace as she is reunited with your dad and other loved ones on the other side.
So sorry for your loss.
Robbie
Matthew Heinrich
Charlie, so sorry to hear this sad news. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Judy Hadley
So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a beautiful lady. I used to do hair for them at the funeral home was how I got to know her. You are all in my prayers! Judy