Elizabeth A. Stem, 96, of Old Forge passed away June 1, 2014 at the Presbyterian Home for Central New York in New Hartford, where she had been a resident since last year.
Betty was born on July 4, 1917 in Henrietta, NY, a daughter of Elmer and Catherine Muhs.
She married Carl Emmerling in 1941, and following his death, married Edgar Stem in 1989.
Betty worked for several years at Kodak Corporation in Rochester, eventually retiring in 1979. She was a respected member of the Old Forge community for almost 60 years.
Betty was most happy when she was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her son, Robert, and his wife, Nadia, of Old Forge; a granddaughter, Sandra Carrillo and her husband, Robert, of Texas; a great-granddaughter Elizabeth Carrillo; and stepson Chip Stem of Kenya.
Her funeral was held Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Niccolls Memorial Presbyterian Church in Old Forge. Interment followed in Riverview Cemetery.
Arrangements were made by the Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral Home in Old Forge.
Friends are asked to consider a donation in Betty’s memory to the Old Forge Fire Department, P.O. Box 1170, Old Forge, NY 13420. Online messages of sympathy may be left at www.dfwefh.com.
