MOHAWK – Carol Ann Elthorp, age 80 passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Foltbrook Center after an extended illness. A daughter of the late Merill and Sarah (Mills) LaCelle, she was born on December 6, 1943, in Ilion. A life-long area resident, she was raised in Cedarville and graduated from West Winfield HS with the class of 1962. On July 27, 1963, she married Donald Lee Elthorp in Cedarville. It was there that they made their home until 1972 when they moved to Mohawk to raise their three sons and a daughter. For many years she cared for young children in her home. She was affectionately called Mama Carol. They also opened their home as a safe house for domestic violence victims. As the children grew older, she returned to school and received her nurses aide certification from Mohawk Valley Nursing Home. She worked at the Nursing Home for 14 years retiring in 2009. She was a member of the Mohawk Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Carol had a strong faith in God, was a member of the Valley Baptist Church and later the Faith in Christ Church, in Chadwicks. She used her God giving gifts of love, and compassion, knowing instinctively when to lend a helping hand or listening ear to those in need; always putting others before her own needs. There was a genuine feeling of calmness when you were with her. Her family describes her an "an angel without wings." She will be remembered for her devotion to her loving husband, family and friends and will forever missed. Surviving are her husband Donald of over 60 years, three sons and their wife's, David and Michelle Elthorp of Peyton Co, Dennis and Jordon Elthorp of Ilion, Daniel and Jamie Elthorp , a daughter Suzanne Bassett and her husband Shawn all of Herkimer, two brothers, Riley LaCelle and his wife Corky of Herkimer, Merrill LaCelle and his wife Alice of New Mexico, two sisters, Bonnie Zorbist of Herkimer, Melanie Gazeilli and her husband Mario of Cedarville, seven grandchildren, Mandy, Samatha, D.J., Derek, Deakon, Gage, Danika, along with seven great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral service will be on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at 3:00pm in Fenner Funeral Home Inc, 115 Court Street, Herkimer. Pastor John Kelly will officiate. Calling hours in the funeral home will be from 1:00 – 3:00pm prior to the service. Calling Hours

Friday, February 9, 2024 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Fenner Funeral Home Inc. 115 Court St. Herkimer, NY 13350 Funeral Service

Friday, February 9, 2024 3:00 PM

Fenner Funeral Home Inc. 115 Court Street Herkimer, NY 13350