Mrs. Mary H. Niles
May 14, 1920 - October 5, 2017
Mary H. Niles, 97, of Johnstown NY, passed peacefully in the comfort of her home, with the love of her family and care of Mountain Valley Hospice. She was a lifelong area resident and a member of First Presbyterian Church, in Johnstown, NY where she served as an Elder and participated as a member of the Bell Choir and the Coral Choir. She was born on May, 14th 1920 to the late Charles and Hazel Heagle in Johnstown, NY at home. Mary graduated from Johnstown H.S. in 1938 and Nathan Littauer School of Nursing in 1941. She then joined the U.S. Navy Nurse Corp., during WWII, before returning to continue her career in nursing. On Nov., 4th 1950, she was united in marriage to former State Senator Dalwin J. Niles, who predeceased her in 1979. She retired in 1952 to serve her family. Mary was very active locally and loved her community. She was a member of the Women’s Republican Club, the Children’s Committee, a support group for Foster care, the Clio Study Club, Burroughs Nature Study Club, Pine Brook Golf Club, and the Wells House Auxiliary, to name a few. Mary leaves behind her beloved sons; David Niles and his wife Mary, of Clifton Park, Jeffrey Niles, and his wife Anne, of Johnstown, two grandchildren; Darren and Sara and a great-granddaughter; Diona. Several nephews, nieces and a sister in law all survive. She is predeceased by not only her parents and husband but also by three brothers; Charles, Douglas and John Heagle. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Sunday, October 8th, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at The Chapel of Ehle and Barnett FFH, LLC 15 N. William St., Johnstown, NY 12095. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 9th, 2017, at 10 am and to be held at her lifelong church; First Presbyterian Church, 37 S. Market St., Johnstown. An interment will take place at the family lot in Ferndale Cemetery, Johnstown. In lieu of flowers? Family and friends may make a contribution in Mary’s memory to Mother Theresa’s Closet, c/o: Holy Trinity Church, 205 Glebe St., Johnstown, NY.Online condolences can be made at www.ehleandbarnett.com
Mary H. Niles, 97, of Johnstown NY, passed peacefully in the comfort of her home, with the love of her family and care of Mountain Valley Hospice. She was a lifelong area resident and a member of First Presbyterian Church, in Johnstown, NY... View Obituary & Service Information