Mr. Michael "Mike" Jodway 73 of 197 Piseco Road Stratford, died Tuesday afternoon August 13, 2013 at his residence after an extended illness. His family was at his side offering their love and support at the time of his passing. Mike was born in Santa Clara, New York on August 22, 1939 the son of the late Edgar and Alfreda (Susie) Jodway and attended Little Falls and Dolgeville schools. A veteran of the United States Army he served honorably from September 1956 until he was discharged in March 0f 1959. He was with Company D 1st BG 10th Infantry Division and qualified as a sharpshooter with the M1 rifle. His marriage to Mary Elizabeth Johnson took place on July 1, 1961. They recently celebrated 52 years of marriage. Mike was employed by the former HP Snyder Company of Little Falls and also the former Daniel Green Shoe Company of Dolgeville. His family was up most important to him along with Camping, fishing and hunting. He is survived by his wife Mary, his children Cheryl (Orie) Foster of Little Falls, Brenda of Utica, Janet (Jeffery) DeRhonda of Florida, Michael Jodway Jr. Stratford, Mark Jodway of Gloversville, Edward (Marlene) Jodway of Stratford, Nancy Keba and fiancée James Bubbins of Caroga Lake, 20 Grandchildren, 35 Great Grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brothers Edgar and Bernard Jodway and a sister Mavis Rumrill. A Special Thank You to Leona and Ralph Smith and to Mountain Valley Hospice for their kindness and help during Mike's illness. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 1PM in the Salisbury Rural Cemetery Rt29 Salisbury Center, New York. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Brian A. Roberts of the Roberts & Enea Funeral Home 3 Faville Avenue Dolgeville, New York.