MOHAWK – Marsha Anne Griffith, age 58 passed away peacefully on September 27, 2023, at her home with the love and support of her devoted family at her side. Born on July 31, 1965, in Dunkirk, she was the daughter of the late Howard James Lanphier, Sr. and the late Ellen Elaine (Eastwood Lanphier – Arnold). She graduated from Mohawk Central School District in 1983. For over 37 years, she was employed by Mohawk Central School, from 1985 as Superintendent Secretary/District Clerk, Herkimer BOCES District Superintendent Secretary/Board Clerk in 1996-1997, and returned to Mohawk CSD in 1997 until it merged as Central Valley in 2013, then as Superintendent's Secretary/District Clerk, until she retired in August of 2022. She often stated how very thankful she was for the many years spent with her "school family." For many years, Marsha was an active member of the Mohawk United Methodist Church, serving as the pianist and co-director of the Junior Choir. She was also a member of the Senior Choir, worked with the Sunday School Program, as well as the Nursery and Vacation Bible School programs. She was a member of Herkimer County Association of Educational Secretaries and Office Personnel (HCAESOP) for many years and enjoyed their special get-togethers. Marsha was active with the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life program and served on the Planning Board for the first Relay event in Mohawk in 2000. In her leisure, she enjoyed playing the piano especially with her girls and family. She also taught piano lessons. Marsha's world always revolved around family, as they were what mattered most in her life. She was the backbone and pillar of strength to her entire family and her devotion will be cherished forever. Her friends will remember her contagious smile, her quick wit and generous heart. She was a valued friend and will live on in the hearts of those lives she touched forever. Surviving are her longtime devoted friend and companion, Steve Schiavi, whom she loved dearly, three beautiful daughters, Sarah Beth Pavia of Rochester, Stephanie Lynn Fransman and her husband David of Mohawk, Stacey Marie Gurtowski and her husband Ben of Herkimer, her grandchildren which she fondly referred to as the "loves of her life," River Scott and Trenton James Fransman of Mohawk, as well as a cherished new addition Vincent Richard Schiavi, a brother Howard Lanphier also of Mohawk, a niece, Andrea Lanphier of Herkimer, step-father, Winfred Arnold of Mohawk, Aunt Nancy Bouck and cousins, Ellen and Robert (Simone) Bouck of Ilion, Aunt Joyce Bateman and cousins, Ann and Martin Batemen of Dunkirk, special extended family: Elizabeth Schiavi, Alyssa Schiavi and Matthew (Liz) Schiavi. Her parents Howard James Lanphier, Sr. and Ellen Lanphier Arnold and grandparents, Howard N. (Bertha) Lanphier and Ellis (Pearl) Eastwood predeceased her. Calling hours and funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at the Mohawk Reformed Church, 18 S. Otsego Street, Mohawk, from 2:00 - 5:00pm with the service following immediately at 5:00 pm in the church. Reverend Brian Engel, pastor will officiate. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Those wishing to make memorial donations in memory of Marsha may do so with the following: Mohawk Reformed Church, 18 South Otsego Street, Mohawk, NY 13407 or Hospice and Palliative Care Inc., 4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, NY 13413. Envelopes will be available at the Church. Memories and condolence messages may be shared at www.fennerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are with Fenner Funeral Home Inc., Herkimer. Calling Hours

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Mohawk Reformed Church Otsego Street Mohawk, NY 13407 Funeral Service

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Mohawk Reformed Church Otsego Street Mohawk, NY 13407