Charlotte Hyer, of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2013 after a long illness, at home with the support and prayers of family and friends. She was born on November 8, 1946 in Ilion, the daughter of Earl and Grace Chiever Bunce. Charlotte graduated from Frankfort Schuyler High School. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Allen Joseph Hyer in Herkimer, by Reverend Cottman. Charlotte worked at Fay's Drug in Ilion in the domestic and clothing department, where she eventually became a manger. She later worked in the craft department for Eckerd's Drugs. She was most recently employed at the Frankfort Schuyler Central School cafeteria where she met many dear friends. She leaves behind her husband, Allen, of 48 years; her daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and David Hines of Bridgewater, NJ; her son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Tracy Hyer of New Hartford; her three cherished grandsons, Benjamin Hines, Jacob Hyer and Luke Hyer; her siblings , Barbara and Dennis Kelly of Schuyler, Brian and Lucille Bunce of Newport, Thomas and Martha Bunce of Frankfort, Jane and George Bressette of Grayson, GA; her in-laws, Glenn and Verna Hyer of Herkimer, Gary and Marie Hyer of Schuyler and Bonnie Ricci of Mohawk; her aunt, Mavis Bunce of Schuyler, her uncle, Howard Finster of Frankfort and many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends, especially the "Schuyler Ten" and FSCS co-workers. Charlotte was predeceased by her parents; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Erwin and Lulu Hyer; her nephew, Thomas Earl Bunce and her brother-in-law, Dwayne Ricci. Her funeral service will be held 10 a.m. , Monday, July 1, 2013, from the chapel of the Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Ilion, Town of Frankfort, with Rev. Jill Farnham-Us, Chaplin for Hospice and Palliative Care, officiating. Interment will follow in East Schuyler Cemetery, Schuyler. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on Sunday, June 30, 2013 from 3-6 p.m. at the Enea Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to Hospice and Palliative Care 4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, NY 13413. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Her family wishes to thank family and friends for their prayers, cards and phone calls that helped carry Charlotte through the course of her illness.