Mary Schweitzer, 86, Watertown

WATERTOWN, NY —  Mary Schweitzer, 86, Watertown, passed away Sunday morning, Sept. 29, 2019, at Samaritan Medical Center with her family by her side.

Born May 31, 1933, in New York City, the daughter of Emanuel and Elsie Knowlton Seychel, she graduated from Watertown High School.

She married Robert E. Schweitzer on Nov. 16, 1952, at the Stone Street Presbyterian Church of Watertown.

Mary was a housewife and homemaker for her loving husband and children.

She was a member of the Stone Presbyterian Church and a long-time member of the choir and a soloist.

She loved baking and cooking for her family, enjoyed gardening and spending summers at the cottage on Pillar Point with her family.

She is survived by her husband Robert and two children, Debra A. and Robert Siver Jr. of Watertown, and Roxanne Marie and Roger Young of Watertown; grandchildren, Matthew (Vanessa) Siver of Clayton, Jordan (Krystal) Siver of Theresa, Joshua Young ( Chad Gebo) Young of Central Square, Alicia (Joshua) Dalton of LaFargeville; great-grandchildren, Camden Siver, Celeste Siver and Harrison Dalton; three brothers, Richard Cean of Barnes Corners, Robert Cean of Brownville and Charles Cean of Arizona.

Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Stone Presbyterian Church of Watertown with Rev. Elizabeth Moses officiating. Burial will be in North Watertown Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the Johnson Funeral Home, Dexter.

Donations may be made to the American Cancer 6725 Lyons St. PO Box 7 East Syracuse, NY 13057.

Online condolences may be made to dexterfuneralhome.com.