HERKIMER - Mary E. (Looman) Young, 60, of 524 Lake Street, was escorted by her Angels and welcomed home to the open arms of the Lord and her passed loved ones, on Tuesday, September 25, 2012. Her journey ending on Earth, succumbing to complications of cancer. Mary had the comfort of being in her home with her husband and her children by her side. Mary was born on May 15, 1952, in Herkimer, daughter of the late Ralph I. and Nellie M. (Johnson) Looman. On Saturday, July 5, 1969, she was united in marriage to Neil D. Young at Saint Francis de Sales Church, Herkimer, a 43 year adventure filled with love, devotion, understanding, forgiveness, happiness, some sadness, good times and bad, fun, children and grandchildren. Mary dedicated her entire life to her husband, children and grandchildren. They were her pride and joy. She raised and cared for 4 children, instilling kindness, good manners, love, compassion, understanding, a love and respect for animals, and generosity. During Mary's journey, she never once complained about her life or any of the heart breaking events in it. She had a wonderful sense of humor and maintained that spunkiness right to the end. She had a positive outlook on life and said everything happens for a reason and only the Lord knows why. She had prepared her children for what was to come. Always saying, "Life is a journey we each must take, why or for how long is unknown. Love and be kind to one another. I am not afraid to die, I know where I am going." This has brought her husband, children and grandchildren much comfort. Mary had a strong belief in God. She enjoyed watching football, the Pittsburgh Steelers being her favorite team. She had a great love of animals and adopted several over the years. She loved flowers, her favorite color was purple and her favorite singer was Elvis Presley. She enjoyed the holidays with her family, especially Christmas. Mary and Neil's home was always filled with friends and family enjoying a good cup of coffee and conversation, always asking, "more coffee? Are you hungry, eat". Mary is survived by her loving family: her husband, Neil; her children, Brenda and Brian Hysack, of East Herkimer, Laurie Young and Wendall, of Herkimer, Paul Young and Brooke, of Mohawk, and Jeffrey and Kerry Young, of Arizona; her grandchildren, Brian, Sarah, Craig, Christopher, Kateyln, Jessica, Angela, Kaedy and Jude Kyle; one brother, Ralph P. Looman; her aunt, Louise Looman; her in-laws, Phyllis and Erney Moffatt, of Cold Brook, Sharon and Zeus Camardello, of Florida, Sonny and Barb Young, of Little Falls, Dale and Walt McCaw, of Mohawk, Jill Young, of Herkimer, Dawn and Milan Kucerak, of Herkimer, Darlene Reynolds, of Herkimer, Jack and Jeanette Young, of Ilion, Jimmy and Pat Young, of Little Falls, Terry Kondratowicz, of Mohawk, Ronnie and Frank Duback, of Herkimer, Francis Young, of Mohawk, and Joelene and Ronald George, of Mohawk; her numerous nephews, nieces and cousins; her canine companions, Sheba, Abbey and Thumper; a special Godson, Mark Rickard; special adopted grandson, Ryan Reynolds and Michele; special adopted family, Stephanie, Stanley and Samual Malinowski; and special friends who were like family, Sharon Riesel-Oldfield, Edward Riesel, Jane Riesel, Katie Nichols, Donna Merryman, Dottie Gaffey, Carol Jones, Joyce and Joe Rivers, Joanne and Kevin Sterling, Rick and Carolyn Buck, the Alice Wellington family, Wendy Kovac, who Mary affectionately called her lil ding-bat (forever), Nora Schuyler, Teira and Aurora Davis, and Bob and Sue Kubelius. Besides her parents, Mary was predeceased by her father and mother-in-law, Francis and Daisy (Larkin) Young; two sisters-in-law, Sherry Lynch and Sherisse Young; and a grandson, Kyle T. Hysack. A huge thank you to Dr. Canary, Sherry Looman, Reggie, Michele, Arlene and Frances, of Herkimer Bassett Cancer Center, for all your love, kindness, understanding, compassion and support shown to Mary aka Rose Jones and our family during a very difficult time. Thank you to Dr. Campbell and staff at Bassett Cooperstown; Shannon, Jean, Carol and Scott from Little Falls CT scan. Thank you to both Cheryl P. of Hospice who was an extraordinary human being and Leigh for your kindness, patience, support and comfort given to our mom and our family. God bless you all! Our mother was a person right to the end to make sure everyone was thanked for any kindness, compassion, cards, flowers, meals, kind words, helping hand, prayers, love and support shown to her and our family not only through her illness, but through the many years. Please consider donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital where Mary made regular donations. The family is being cared for by Harry and Kevin Enea of Enea Family Funeral Homes. In keeping with Mary's wishes, cremation has taken place and there are no calling hours. At the convenience of the family, a Celebration of Life will be held in Mary's honor with close friends and family. To add to Mary's online memorials, please visit our website at www.eneafamily.com on the Internet.