Esther Louise Keator, 99, of Hurley

HURLEY >> Esther Louise Keator, 99, of Hurley, passed peacefully Tuesday evening, Oct. 2, 2018, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 22, 1919, in Eureka, N.Y., and was the daughter of the late Ward and Rae Dierfelter. Esther was the wife of the late James Keator.

Esther was a graduate of Ellenville High School and the Spencer School of Business in Kingston. For several years she had worked as a secretary for the law firm of N. Jansen Fowler. Esther had been an active member of the Hurley Reformed Church, she enjoyed crocheting and was a devoted mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her daughter, Janice Keator Noto and her husband David Noto, and a granddaughter, Jessica Keator Noto. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

The Memorial Service will be held at the Hurley Reformed Church on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, at 1 p.m. For those who wish, contributions in Esther’s memory may be made to Hurley Fire Department, 135 Old Route 209, Hurley, N.Y., 12443 or the Hurley Reformed Church, 11 Main St., Hurley, N.Y., 12443.

A tribute for Esther may be found at www.CarrFH. com where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for her family.

Arrangements entrusted to A. Carr & Son Funeral Home, 65 Lucas Ave., Kingston, N.Y., 12401.