RICHFIELD SPRINGS - Vanda Alice Marmet,age 59,of Richfield Hill Road,passed away as the result of an accident on Thursday morning October 24, 2013 at her home. Vanda was born on October 10, 1954 in Niagara Falls, NY, daughter of the late Michael and AliceEthel Beatrice DannKijanka. Shewasraised in Niagara Falls where she graduated from Saint Francis LaSalle High School. She furthered her education at Bryant &Strattonwhere she received her Associates degree. In 1979 she moved to the town of Richfield from Niagara Falls. Vanda had worked for GNNettest, the Richfield Springs Mercury, and JetNet, but worked primarily and most recently as an Advertising Sales Consultant for the Utica Observer Dispatch. Vandawas a member of Saint Johns Episcopal Church, Richfield Springs where she had served on theChurch Vestry.She was also a former member of the Richfield Springs Garden Club. To all who knew her she was a warm, caring, and helpful person with an unforgettable laugh. She was happiest when she was in the company of her family. Vanda had a passion for music, literature, history, and visual arts. She will be truly missed. Surviving are a son Michael Marmet and his wife Tracey Weaver Marmet of Richfield Springs, a daughter, Jennifer Strager Maine and her husband John Maine of Plainfield, a cherished granddaughter, Jillian Alice Maine of Plainfield. The Service of the Burial Dead and Holy Communion will take place on Tuesday October 29th at 1:00 pm in Saint Johns Episcopal Church with the Reverend John Dixon Bartle, Rector officiating. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be made with memorial donations to the Herkimer County Humane Society. Envelopes will be available at the church service.Funeral arrangements are with J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, Richfield Springs.