Earl H. "Mike" Rivers, 81, a lifelong Herkimer resident, passed away on October 28, 2005 in his home on West Lake Avenue. In keeping with Earl's wishes there are no public calling hours. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a graveside service at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, town of Little Falls, on Monday, October 31, 2005 commencing at 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rome Human Society, envelopes will be available at the service. The Holleran & Enea Family Funeral Home, 220 N. Washington St., Herkimer, is serving the family.