HERKIMER-Mary Ann Cristiano age 78 passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 6, 2016 in San Juan, Puerto Rico while on vacation. She was born on July 23, 1937 in Syracuse, daughter of the late Max B. and Gladys M. Geller Goodsight. She was raised in the Eastwood section of Syracuse and was a graduate of Eastwood High School. She continued her education at Oswego State Teachers College where she received her Bachelors Degree in teaching. Mary Ann started out as a first grade school teacher in Ilion. On July 2, 1960 she was united in marriage with Vittorio Dick Cristiano in Saint Francis deSales Church, Herkimer. They made their home in Herkimer and in the early 1970s she owned and operated the General Store on Caroline Street in Herkimer. In 1973 together they started the TruValue Hardware store in Ilion and have successfully operated that business to this day. Mrs. Cristiano was a member of Saints Anthony and Joseph Church in Herkimer. She at one time served with her husband on the Herkimer Zoning Board of Appeals. In her leisure time she enjoyed playing the piano, organ, taking trips, going on cruises and spending time with her grandchildren. To those who knew her she was a caring, strong willed, selfless and generous lady. She was always there to do for others while looking for nothing in return. She will be sadly missed by her many friends and family, especially her cherished grandchildren. She is survived by her loving husband of fifty-five years Dick, her four children, Debi Cristiano and her companion Cage OHanlon of Siesta Key, FL, Rick Cristiano and his wife Cindy of Pearland, TX, Diane Cristiano of South Bend, IN, Robert Cristiano and his companion Sue Connelly of Ilion, five grandchildren, Ashley and Brittany Cristiano, Victoria and Cristian Ziege, Robert Drumm, and longtime friend Kyle Baker, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a Brother Lawrence Goodsight. Funeral service for Mrs. Cristiano was held in a private ceremony with immediate family. Her entombment will take place at a later time in Oak Hill Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are with Fenner Funeral Home, Inc., Herkimer.