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Marcia Hayduke Obituary
ORISKANY FALLS - Marcia S. Hayduke, 76, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, with her family by her side.
She was born July 18, 1942, in Oriskany Falls, the daughter of the late Carleton and Ruth McGovern Sykes. She was a graduate of Oriskany Falls High School Class of 1959 and received her Associate's Degree from Central City Business Institute in Syracuse. On December 14, 1979, at the Oriskany Falls United Methodist Church, she married Raymond F. Hayduke. Mrs. Hayduke retired after 25 years as an Executive Secretary at Sherwood Medical (Cheseboro Ponds) in Oriskany Falls. After retirement, she worked for several years with Richard Zweifel, CPA, in New Hartford.
She was an active member of the Oriskany Falls United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School, sang in the church choir, volunteered in the office and held many positions, including Treasurer. She was also a member of the Bell Tower Chapter #188 O.E.S.
Marcia was a strong person who fought and beat breast cancer twice. In every adversity in her life, she faced it with bravery and strength. Even through these battles, she still continued to do the things she loved, like taking care of her animals and supporting her family. She will be remembered for her love, strength and legacy she leaves behind.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Ray; three step-daughters, Mary Beth (fiancée Tom Williams) Hayduke, of Waterville, Lisa (Peter) Petriekis, of Deansboro, and Michelle (Benjamin) Boehlert, of Oriskany Falls; two brothers, Richard (Chick) Sykes, of Augusta, and Joe (Karol) Sykes, of Oriskany Falls; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Sandra Sykes, and her brother, Roger Sykes.
Memorial services will be Saturday, April 20, 2019, at 5 p.m. at the Oriskany Falls United Methodist Church, with Rev. Gary Spraker officiating. Private interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Oriskany Falls. Per Marcia's wishes there will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider the Stevens-Swan Humane Society or the Oriskany Falls United Methodist Church.
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Nancy J. Allen
March 31, 2025
I still miss you and you are in my heart and mind every day. I talk to you and wish you were still here with us. Lots of Love Nance
Nancy J Allen
March 29, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. And miss you for ever think of you all the time. Love Lots Sister Nance
Nancy J Allen
April 4, 2023
I am a little late but you have to know I still miss you and love you. I have lots of problems I wish I could share with you like we always did. I still pray for you Hope your in a better place and safe Love Lots your Sister Nance
Nancy J Allen
April 13, 2022
I still miss you I have looked for this for years and today I found your Obit. I still think of you and I can't believe this has happen to you . I will see you again Love you lots. I play the tape you sang Happy Birthday to me all the time. See You Later Sister's for ever Love Nance
Terry Sykes/Yahnke
April 11, 2019
Ray and family, I'm so sorry hearing of Marsha's passing. Please know that you're all in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time
Betty Ford
April 8, 2019
Ray and girls, I'm so very sorry about Marcia. I didn't have the pleasure of knowing her myself, but always heard from people what a lovely person she was. From reading her obituary, I can see she led a very meaningful life.
Sue Sykes
April 7, 2019
Rest in His Peace!
Sue Sykes
April 6, 2019
Thinking of Marcia and praying for comfort and peace to all those she left behind. I know she will be missed and I am so happy that she knew the Lord. Rest In Peace dear cousin. Love you - this is not the end ... its the beginning of a glorious new life.
April 4, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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