Mary F. Bauer

Boonville- Mrs. Mary F. (Muha) Bauer, 96, a long time resident of Golden Road, widow of Stuart W. passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013, at Rome Memorial Hospital. She was born in Johnstown, PA, on May 23, 1917, a daughter of Joseph and Catherine Grigerek Muha, Sr. Mary grew up in Johnstown, where she graduated from high school, later moving to New Jersey and to Schenectady, NY, where she used her great talents in cooking and baking and was employed as a private cook in both locations. On June 6, 1940, Mary was united in marriage with Stuart W. Bauer, at St. Mary's Church, West Leyden. Thereafter the couple settled on the Bauer homestead farm on Golden Road, near Boonville, where she had since lived. Mary was famous for her baking; for many years she baked and decorated cakes for all occasions. She was well known for her large vegetable and flower gardens. She enjoyed canning her bountiful harvests of vegetables. Mrs. Bauer was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Boonville. She is survived by one son, James S. Bauer, Boonville; two granddaughters and their husbands, Tracy and Charles Batt, West Leyden, Tricia Bauer and Craig Pollock, Erieville; one grandson and his wife, Todd and Heather Bauer, Verona; four great grandchildren, Nina and Mitchel Batt, and Keegan and Killian Bauer. She was predeceased by a daughter in law, Lois (Annis) Bauer. Also surviving are one sister, Dorothy Sampson, New Hartford; two brothers, Joseph (Jayne) Muha, Boonville, and John (Phyllis) Muha, Constableville, and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four brothers, William, Michael, Louis and Paul and by one sister, Catherine. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 11:00 A.M. at St. Joseph's Church, Charles St. Boonville, with interment in the spring in Boonville Cemetery. In keeping with Mary's wishes, there are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Boonville Fire Company Ambulance Fund P.O. Box 64, Boonville, NY 13309