In Memory of Catherine M. Elmer

Obituary

Catherine M. Elmer, 75, of Whitesboro, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Sitrin Health Care Center.

She was born on March 19, 1951, in Utica, a daughter of the late Robert and Marie Chappel Edgar. Catherine attended Utica Free Academy and was employed by Mele Manufacturing. On October 15, 1974, she married George Elmer in Utica, beginning a loving marriage of 52 years. 

Catherine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose family was the center of her life. She especially cherished the time spent caring for and helping raise her grandchildren, creating many special memories along the way. She found happiness in lifes simple pleasures, particularly spending time outdoors and taking long walks.

She is survived by her loving husband, George Elmer; her children, Victoria Vincent-Elmer and James Vincent-Elmer and his companion, Laurie Flagg; her grandchildren, Gary and Shania Major and Adrianna Judd and her husband, Ryan; and her great-grandchildren, Grayson, Rylee and Sophie. She is also survived by four brothers, two sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Sitrin Health Care Center for the compassionate care, kindness and comfort they provided to Catherine.

The funeral will be held on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral and Cremation Services, 1123 Court at York Streets, Utica. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., prior to the funeral service. Interment will take place in Mt. Olivet Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

For online expressions of sympathy, please visit fwefh.com.