Berneda Mary Hirschy Farney

LOWVILLE – Berneda Mary Hirschy Farney, 96, of Bardo Road, passed away at Lewis County General Hospital on February 28th, 2026, with her family by her side. Berneda was born on March 13, 1929 in Croghan, NY, a daughter of the late Louis C. and Vera Jackson Hirschy and grew up on the family farm in the town of Martinsburg. Berneda attended Lowville Free Academy and graduated in 1947. After graduation, she became employed as a secretary and teller at Lewis County Trust Co., now Community Bank. On October 30, 1951, she married Herbert H. Farney at her parents' home with Rev. William W. Sawin, Pastor of Lowville Baptist Church officiating. Together with her husband, the couple ran the Farney family dairy farm, operating the farm in a partnership with Herbert's brother, Wilbur, until 1976, and later with their sons, Gary and Stephen, and later sold the farm to their sons Stephen and Dale. She spent many years as the farms book keeper and took great pride that grandsons Dallen and Cody chose to come back home to continue operating the family farm. Berneda was a member of Lowville Baptist Church. She was a former member the Lewis County Cooperative Extension Home Economics Division, and served on the 4-H Program Committee. Berneda was a former member of the Lowville Grange. For many years, Berneda enjoyed knitting, reading and crossword puzzles. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving are two sons, Stephen Farney of Lowville and Dale (Shannon) Farney of Lowville; one daughter-in-law, Karen Farney of Morrisville; three grandchildren, Dallen (Madalynn) Farney of Lowville, Cody (Rachael) Farney of Lowville, and Melena (Dean) Wheeler of Mannsville; seven great-grandchildren, Jackson Herbert, Charlotte Stephanie, Russell Steven, Andrew Brian, and Caden Lynn of Lowville, and Kaisley Mae and Braelynn Elizabeth of Mannsville. There are also three step-granddaughters, Kerryanne (Phil) Schenck and her three children Benjamin, William and Mallory, Gabriella Frappier and her daughter Audrey, and Alexis Frappier; four nieces, and a nephew. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband of 61 years, Herbert; son, Gary Herbert; great-granddaughter, Alaina Grace; and brother, Martin (Naomi) Hirschy. The Farney family would like to say a special thank you to Lewis County Health System for Berneda's care. The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday March 6, 2026 at the Lowville Baptist Church, with Rev. Leon Runner and Rev. Lawrence Duthie officiating. Spring burial will be in Beaches Bridge Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are with Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lowville Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 7627 N. State St., Lowville, NY 13367. N. State St., Lowville, NY 13367. Condolences may be made online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com . To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store.