Rose M. Schiavi, 89, of the Valley Health Services, passed away Sunday, Oct. 5, 2003, at the nursing home. She was born June 23, 1914, in Hornell, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Falco) Miller, and was educated in Hornell schools. Rose moved to the Herkimer area in 1957. She was married to Dominick Schiavi, who preceded her in death Oct. 11, 1983. For 15 years until her retirement, Rose was employed at Salada Foods in Little Falls. At one time she worked at the former Melrose Slipper Co. in Little Falls. Mrs. Schiavi was a member of the Church of Saints Anthony and Joseph in Herkimer. Family was very important to Rose. She especially enjoyed her four grandchildren. Her hobbies included gardening, cooking and baking. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Elizabeth (Dockerty) Schiavi of Herkimer; two brothers, Edward Miller and wife Ella Mae of Almond and Samuel Miller and wife Ann of Binghamton; three sisters, Ann Miller, Janet Grassi and Lucy Solo and husband Francis, all of Hornell; four special grandchildren, Mark Schiavi and wife Teresa, Neil Schiavi and wife Kristen, Steve Schiavi and Ellen Ortega and husband Marco; six great-grandchildren, Ryan, Matthew, Allysa, Annabella and Catherine Schiavi and Rafael Ortega; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by a son, Francis Schiavi in 1997 and two brothers, Joseph and Anthony Miller. In keeping with Rose's wishes, cremation will take place under the direction of the Holleran-Enea Funeral Home, 220 N. Washington St., Herkimer. There are no calling hours. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery, town of Herkimer, will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Health Services, 690 W. German St., Herkimer 13350 or to a charity of one's choice. The family would like to thank all of the caregivers at Valley Health Services for the kindness and caring shown to Rose during the many years that she spent with them.