Frankfort/Herkimer: Mary Lolio Dare, 87, the daughter of John Lolio and Amelia Rossi Lolio, was born June 2, 1921 in Herkimer, New York. She attended Herkimer County Public Schools through the 8th grade. She left school during the depression to work with her mother in a home business, ironing curtains to assist her family with finances. At age 19, she married Joseph Pugliese, also of Herkimer. To this union, one son was born. The family shortly thereafter moved to Fort Plain, NY, where her husband set up a shoe repair business. The couple later divorced. After the divorce, she moved to Gloversville, NY, and worked in the Glove Mills as a factory worker for several years. In 1973 she moved to Tuscan, AZ, where she worked in the I. Magnum Department Store as a sales clerk and floor manager. She subsequently moved to Wickenburg, AZ, and worked in Western Dry Goods where she was known for miles around for her customer service. On August 22, 1984 she married Norval Sterling Dare and moved to reside on a desert ranch near Aguila, AZ until her recent death. During her last few years, Mr. Dare cared for her with unlimited kindness and patience, for which he is to be praised. She is survived by her husband, Norval Sterling Dare of Aguila, AZ; a son, Joseph Pugliese, of Cheyenne, WY; granddaughters Gina Pugliese of NYC, NY and Rosanna LeMaster of Great Lakes, IL; nieces Jeannette Axelesson of Cape May, NJ, Amelia Wood of Mohawk, NY, Ann Jenks of Fort Plain, NY, Mary Schlotzhaurer, and great-nieces, nephews and their extended families. She was preceded in death by her brother Anthony Lolio; her sister Rosemary Lolio Jackson; her favorite nephew John Lolio, and her parents. Memorial graveside services will be held January 3, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frankfort, NY. Her ashes will be buried in the Lolio family gravesite along with her deceased brother Anthony. For further information regarding the funeral service, please contact the Enea Family Funeral Home, Frankfort/Ilion, NY (894-8000). A private gathering for family will be held at her niece Amelia’s home. Mary Lolio Dare was known to her family as an elegant, loving and attractive lady. She will be dearly missed by family and friends. She was often compared to the actress Elizabeth Taylor.