IN MEMORIAM: Mickey Russ, 91;

Spent Life In Town Of Maryland

MARYLAND – Wilber G. Russ “Mickey” passed away on May 8, 2016.  Born June 28, 1924, in the Town of Maryland, he lived his entire 91 years there.

Mickey was married to Betty Kniskern on Oct. 13, 1945, in Oneonta and they shared 70 wonderful years together.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Eileen (Robert) Adair, Margo Russ, and Rosalie Higgins. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Brian Higgins (Lisa), Karen Mouton, and Anna Louise; and three great-grandchildren, Henri Mouton, Abby and Erin Higgins. He was predeceased by his sister, Anna Scott.

There will be no calling hours.

A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at the Maryland Cemetery, with the Rev. Kathy Brumbaugh, officiating.

Donations may be made to the Schenevus-Maryland Emergency Squad, PO Box 80, Schenevus, NY 12155.

Arrangements are with the Heller & Skinner Funeral Home, Worcester.