Obituary of Marguerite I. Ditty

Mrs. Marguerite I. Ditty, 84, of Paines Hollow Road, Little Falls, New York died Monday, December 31, 2012 at Little Falls Hospital. Born on December 2, 1928 in the Town of Minden, NY, she was the daughter of Henry Luck and Elizabeth Kretser Luck. She attended Canajoharie Central School. She had been a resident of Little Falls since 1963, previously residing in Dolgeville. Mrs. Ditty was most recently employed at Kateri's Gift Shop in Little Falls, NY. She had also worked as a Machine Operator for LaSalle Labs in Little Falls, NY and Alegro Shoe Manufacturing in Little Falls. Mrs. Ditty was of Lutheran faith. She was a former member of St. John's & St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Canajoharie. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, as well as outdoor activities. She also enjoyed flower gardens, growing sweet williams and roses. On May 26, 1973 in Chadwicks, NY, Marguerite was married to Donald T. Ditty. He preceded her in death on May 19, 1997. She was also predeceased by her son, Ralph Darling in 1963, brother, Emory Luck; great-niece, Tiffany Kimmel; and great-grandson, Anthony Darling. Mrs. Ditty is survived by her 3 sons, Robert Darling of Falconer, NY, Kenneth Darling of Fort Plain, NY, Rex Stever of Herkimer, NY; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 1 special niece, Elizabeth C. Jones of Little Falls, NY; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 11:00am at the Chapel of Gray-Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, 34 Center Street, Fort Plain, NY with Rev. Kevin Keever officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday from 10:00-11:00am at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Fort Plain Cemetery in the spring.