Obituary of Mary Harhay

Mrs. Mary Harhay, 87, a longtime resident of Canajoharie, New York passed away on Saturday evening, August 4, 2012 at St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born on June 11, 1925 in Poland, she was the daughter of William and Eva Laba. She was educated in Poland and came to the United States with her husband and son in 1949. Mary became a US citizen in 1955. Mrs. Harhay was employed at Beech-Nut/Life Savers for 35 years, retiring in July 1987. After her retirement, Mary enjoyed many bus trips with friends to all parts of the country, tending her garden and preparing wonderful holiday meals for her extended family. Her smiles, as well as her homemade pierogis will be missed. She was a communicant of the former St. Peter's & Paul's Catholic Church in Canajoharie. Mrs. Harhay was a member of the 25 Year Club at Beech-Nut. On October 30, 1946, in Germany, Mary was married to Charles Harhay. He preceded her in death on May 8, 1984. She was also predeceased by her only son, Michael Harhay on May 6, 2002. Mrs. Harhay is survived by nephews, Michael Harhay and Andrew Harhay (Lynn) and niece Mary Ann Trafton (Jotham), great-nieces Kirsten Baleno and Kimberly Olszewski and great nephews Brian Harhay, Chris Harhay and Scott Trafton. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mrs. Mary Harhay may be made to the Mid-County Volunteer Ambulance Service, 46 West Grand Street, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428.