Miss Myrtle L. Traxel, 79, a former resident of South Post St., a daughter of the late Fred J. and Myrtle Larrivey Traxel, passed away late Friday evening at Rome Nursing Home, where she had resided since January of 2001. A native of Utica, Myrtle was born on July 8, 1927. She and her family lived on South Post St. for many years before moving to Rome several years ago. Her father was employed in Boonville, as a black smith and wagon builder, and her mother was employed in a silk mill in Boonville. Her father died in 1955, and her mother in 1985. She was also predeceased by two brothers; George and Seth, and by one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Crill. She is survived by cousins living in the Boonville area. Her Funeral will be Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. at the Trainor Funeral Home, 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, where Rev. Mother Linda Logan, Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church of Boonville, will officiate with the Requiem Eucharist. Interment will be in Boonville Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday 2-4 P.M. at the funeral home.
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