ILION - Mrs. Marion R. (Simser) Rhone, age 89, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away in the presence of her loving family on Thursday May 29, 2014 at the Masonic Care Community in Utica, NY. She was born on August 28, 1924 in Lyonsdale, NY a daughter of the late Leon and Edith (Yauger) Simser and was educated in Port Leyden schools. Her marriage to Wilbur O. "Bill" Rhone took place on August 27, 1941 in Port Leyden. The couple shared in a blessed union of nearly 57 years until the passing of Mr. Rhone on July 21, 1998. Their bond was unique because of their unconditional love and true companionship that fulfilled their lives. The family fondly remembers Bill's affectionate referral to Marion as "Dolly." As a loving matriarch, the greatest gift in Marion's life was the love and joy that her family gave to her, and being an admired mother was one of her greatest rewards. She was unselfish with every act of kindness and sacrifice she made to her loved ones, a testament to her spirit of giving and limitless generosity. Her grandchildren brought her to an additional level of gratitude and giving, and she made sure that each of them was blessed with a special memory and occasion of her love. She shared her wisdom with them and left a great impression upon their lives. And the secret to her longevity was enjoying the lively company of her great-grandchildren! Marion loved to watch her favorite baseball team play, the New York Yankees, and was especially fond of Derek Jeter! She is survived by her family: children: Karen Felshaw of Sylvan Beach; Wilbur Rhone, Jr. and his wife Sunny of Puyallup, Washington; Susan Stott and her husband Richard of Mayfield; Dale Klosner and her husband Eugene of Ilion; and Patricia Meehan and her husband Patrick of Latham; her brother Thomas Simser of Arizona; 19 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren; one great - great grandchild; along with nieces, nephews and cousins and daughters in law: Rodene Rhone of Vero Beach, FL and Joyce Rhone of Tahuya, Washington. She was preceded in death by her sons: Christopher and Thomas Rhone; sisters: Lilla Wolf and Phyllis Faduski (twins); Jasmine Egelston, and Elizabeth Joslin; her brothers Gordon, Richard and Frederick Simser; her son in law William Felshaw on August 30, 1994 and her grandson Matthew Stott on March 18,1971. Her funeral arrangements are with The Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, (Town of Frankfort) Ilion, NY. All services were planned under the direction of Harry & Kevin Enea, 315-894-8000. A private family funeral service will be held at the funeral home with Deacon James Bower officiating. Procession will follow to Port Leyden Cemetery where interment will take place in the family plot. There are NO calling hours. A very special thank you is extended to the Masonic Care Community including the doctors, nurses and staff and a very special mention to the Queens Unit. In lieu of floral offerings it is the wish of the family that memorial contributions in honor of Marion Rhone be considered to Wounded Warrior Project PO BOX 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Envelopes are available at the Enea Family Funeral Home. Anyone wishing to share a memory of Marion, or add to her online memorial, may go to: www.eneafamily.com