MOHAWK-Elsie H. Kinney 102,of 62 East Main Street and formerly of 320 Gray Street, Herkimer passed away on Wednesday evening January 31, 2001 in the Mohawk Homestead, Mohawk. She was born on May 10, 1898 in Herkimer, daughter of the late Webster and Delia Ertman Harter. A life long area resident she was raised in Herkimer and was a graduate of Herkimer High School "Class of 1917". On September 4, 1942 she married Harry V. Kinney in Herkimer, a blessed union of over twenty years until his passing on February 26, 1963. From 1925 to 1945, Mrs. Kinney was a Title Examiner for Central New York Abstract Corp., and for 18 years had worked as a court officer for Herkimer County retiring in 1981 at the age of 83. In 1993 she moved to the Mohawk Homestead where she made many friends with both residents and staff. She was a member of the Herkimer Reformed Church. She had a strong love for the outdoors and gardening and was an honorary member of the Herkimer Garden Club. Surviving her are three nieces; Eileen OBryan of Herkimer, Ruth French of Ilion, Grace Jones of West Winfield, two nephews; Earl (Mike) Rivers and Leo Rivers both of Herkimer, , several great nieces and great nephews. Besides her parents and her husband she was preceded in death by a sister; Reba Rivers, one niece; Pauline Braren and a nephew; Donald Rivers. Funeral service will take place in Fenner Funeral Home Inc., 115 Court Street, Herkimer on Friday evening at 7:00 PM. The Reverend Donald Battjes pastor of the Herkimer Reformed will officiate. The family will be present to receive relatives and friends one hour prior to the funeral service from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery will be later this spring. Memorial donations may be made to the Herkimer Reformed Church Memorial Fund. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.