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Marion G. Hirschey

Published on January 09, 2024

Boonville – Marion G. Hirschey, 99, widow of Dr. Wilbur C. Hirschey, longtime resident of West St. passed away surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home on Sunday, December 17, 2023

Marion was born on June 26, 1924 in Rome, a daughter of Russell and Margaret Pixley Davis. She was a graduate of Boonville Central School with the Class of 1942. On July 13, 1946 Marion was united in marriage with Dr. Wilbur C. Hirschey, DVM. The couple settled on West Street where together they operated a veterinary clinic. Dr. Hirschey, an Army Air Corps veteran of WWII passed away on May 7, 1994.

Marion led a very active life and was devoted to enhancing the lives of her family and her community. She was a member of the Boonville United Methodist Church, a Sunday School teacher, a leader of scouting groups for each of her children, and she served on the Erwin Library & Institute Board. She enjoyed being a member of the Boonville Historical Club and the General Floyd Chapter of the Daughter of the American Revolution.

Marion is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Kay (Tim) Skjellerup, Boonville, Barbara (Dr. Robert) Kotz, Syracuse. She was predeceased by her son Russell J. on August 12, 2018. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law: Andrea Hirschey, Kayuta Lake, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 11: 00 am, at Boonville Global Methodist Church, 202 Main Street, Boonville, with Rev. Jack Ford, officiating. Interment in the spring will be in Boonville Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Boonville Global Methodist Church, 105 Ann Street, Boonville, NY 13309 or to the Erwin Library & Institute, 104 Schuyler St. Boonville.

Following the service, all are invited to attend a luncheon at the Boonville Global Methodist Church, where contributions of food may be dropped off on Saturday, from 10:00 A.M. on. The Memorial Service for Marion, will also be live streamed on Boonville Global Methodist Church Facebook page.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, where online condolences may be shared at www.trainorfuneralhome.com.