Mary Grace Wells

Mary Grace Wells

Mary Wells Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home - Owego on Aug. 4, 2025.

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Mary G. Wells, 92, of Apalachin, New York, went to be with the Lord, who she loved with all of her heart, Thursday, July 31, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Mary was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Geoffrey P. Wells; her parents, Harold and Lois Milner; brother, David Milner; two sisters, Sandra King, Gail Eiler. Mary is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Donald Fontana, Cathy and Darrell Foster; six grandchildren, Justin Stewart, Keri (Andrew) Stewart, Ashley (Ryan) Pedersen, Emily Foster, Maxwell Foster, Daniel (Jessica) Fontana; five great-grandchildren, Felicity Stewart-Hoffman, Jordan Hoffman, Paxton Pedersen, Mika Pedersen, Anna Fontana. The family will receive fridays Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM with funeral services immediatley following at 7:00 PM at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park Street, Owego, NY.

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