HERKIMER Judith Ann (Judy) Sommer, age 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Valley Health Services, Inc. She had the comfort of knowing her loving family was at her side during her passing. She was born on November 28, 1940 in Ilion, daughter of the late Bernard and Freida Fralick Miller. A lifelong area resident she was raised and educated in Stratford. On November 12, 1960 she was united in marriage to Charles Edward Sommer in the Herkimer United Methodist Church with the Reverend Fred Cotnam officiating. They shared a devoted union of fifty-seven years until his passing on March 11, 2017. For over 20 years she worked as a Nurses Adie in Mohawk Valley Nursing Home, retiring in 1995. Mrs. Sommer was member of the First United Methodist Church of Herkimer/Little Falls. She had a strong sense of community and enjoyed doing for others. Her many community involvements included a lifelong and founding member of MOVAC, a member of VFW Post # 4915 Ladies Auxiliary, Herkimer American Legion Post Ladies Auxiliary, she also helped with the Local American Red Cross Blood Bank, and the Herkimer Food Pantry. Her relaxation times were spent at camp at Black River and Black Lake, listening to old country music and playing games with the children. She will always be remembered as a strong woman who was not afraid to take on any challenge. She was the support for her husband, seven children and grandchildren, always there for them in good, bad and in between times. Judy will always remembered as a true and loyal friend with a unique ability to sense their needs. She was ever ready to lend a helping hand without being asked and looking for nothing in return. She will be sadly missed by many friends and family, especially her cherished grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. Surviving are four sons, Mark Sommer and his wife Deborah of Herkimer, Robert Sommer and his companion Lori Latt of Cedarville, Bernie Sommer and his wife Becky of German Flats, John Sommer and his wife Tracy of Mohawk , three daughters and their husbands, Sharie Wainwright and husband Michael of Herkimer, Danyel Everson and husband John of Mohawk, Rebecca Henkle and husband Scott of Yorkville, a sister Gertrude Bellinger of Greenfield, OH many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren, nieces nephews and cousins including special cousins Tom Miller of FL, Dave and Loretta Atkins of Herkimer, Paul and Barbara Davies of CT.. Besides her parents and husband Chuck she was preceded in death by an infant brother, Lawrence Miller and a daughter-in-law Carolyn Sommer. Calling hours for Mrs. Sommer will be on Monday from 3:00- 6:00 pm in Fenner Funeral Home, Inc., 115 Court Street, Herkimer. Funeral service will follow immediately after at 6:00pm in the funeral home with Pastor Joelle Faulks, pastor of the First United Methodist Church Herkimer/Little Falls officiating. Interment will take place later this spring in Oak Hill Cemetery at a time to be announced. Expressions of sympathy may be made with memorial donations to Hospice and Palliative Care. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to the first floor staff and the second floor east staff for the care and compassion shown to Judy during her stay at Valley Health Services. Calling Hours Fenner Funeral Home Monday, March 12, 2018 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM 115 Court Street Herkimer, NY 13350 Funeral Service Fenner Funeral Home Monday, March 12, 2018 06:00 PM 115 Court Street Herkimer, NY 13350