HERKIMER: Stella Jane Roe, age 87, a lifelong Herkimer resident, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2012 in the Folts Home, with the love and support of her family by her side. Stella was born in Herkimer on February 3, 1925, the daughter of the late Zenon and Mary (Kiewlicz) Dawidowicz. She was raised and educated in Herkimer. On June 26, 1943 she wed Frank H. Roe, Jr. in St. Joseph's Church of Herkimer, with whom she shared a loving marriage of 68 years. Stella was employed for many years as a meat wrapper for P&C Foods in Ilion. She also worked for her family business, the Southside Market, which was located at 305 King Street, Herkimer. As a loving and very family-oriented wife, mother and grandmother, spending time with her family was most important to her. Stella took pleasure in traveling, especially to Germany and Hawaii. In her leisure time, she pursued sewing and crafts. She was devoted to her patron Saint Joseph and was a member of St. Joseph's Parish of Herkimer. Stella was also a member of the Mohawk Legion Auxiliary. Stella is survived by her beloved husband, Frank; her son, Frank E. Roe and wife Deborah of Mohawk; her daughters, Lynda L. Brown of Rome, Donna Oliver and husband Mike of Kentucky; her grandchildren, Russell Brown, Jr., Kellyne Brown and husband Hugh Jarvis, Keith Martin, Frank Roe, Jr., Francis Roe, Daniel Davis, Brandi Davis, Jennifer Weisser and husband Fred, Kari Roe; 8 great grandchildren; a sister, Helen Balderston of Little Falls; in-laws, Mary, Sue, Sharon and Loraine Dawidowicz, Micky Dawson; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Gary D. Roe; her brothers, John, Stanley, Edmund, Henry, Ernie, Walter and Edwin Dawidowicz and her sisters, Ida House, Irene Davidowicz and Charlotte Serban. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 10, 2012 from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 220 N. Washington Street, Herkimer, NY (315)866-1011. In lieu of floral arrangements, those wishing to express an act of kindness in the form of a memorial contribution may consider the American Cancer Society; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Stella's funeral on Saturday, February 11, 2012 beginning with prayer at 8:45 am at the funeral home and at 9:30 am at Sts. Anthony & Joseph Church, S. Main Street, Herkimer where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Thomas Lawless. Interment will take place in the spring in Calvary Cemetery, Herkimer. The family is being cared for by Harry J. Enea, Funeral Director.