Marchita J. Zelie

Herkimer- Mrs. Marchita J. Zelie, 73, of 105 Protection Ave passed away Sunday, August 5, 2007 with her loving family by her side in her daughter, Wendy's home. She was born in Pocahontas, VA on June 7, 1934, the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Vivian Cuddy Scott and she attended schools there and later attending Bible College. She was at one time married to Walter Babrowicz. Marchita was later united in marriage to Wellington Alan Zelie on August 2, 1975. Mr. Zelie passed away on September 13, 1998. Marchita was employed as a repairer for M.D.S. Herkimer for many years. She was a member of New Life Church, the Senior Walking Group at Tuger School. Marchita enjoyed doing arts and crafts. Marchita is survived by one daughter, Wendy Chukwuonye of Ilion; her very special granddaughter, Keri; three grandchildren, Jordan, Tonya and Ifeomma; two brothers & one sister in law, Douglas Scott of Virginia Beach, VA and Ronald & Louise Scott of Louisville, KY and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Her funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 am in the Petykiewicz, Iocovozzi, & Burns Funeral Home, 329 S. Washington St. Herkimer and at 10:00 in New Life Church, Protection Ave. Herkimer with the Rev. Mark Waterman, associate pastor of Soul's Harbor Church, officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Calling Hours will be Friday from 6-8 at the Petykiewicz, Iocovozzi, & Burns Funeral Home. Members of the Village of Herkimer Senior Citizens will meet Friday Evening at 6:15 at the funeral home for services. Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Marchita's online memorial page by going to www.iocovozzifuneralhomes.com