MOHAWK - Leah Ruth Carter, age 62, of Shoemaker Rd., Mohawk, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2014, at home. She was born on June 1, 1952 in Ilion, the daughter of Attorney Paul N. Carter and Taimi Hanikat Carter. Leah graduated from Mohawk High School class of 1970 and received a B.S. from Springfield College, Springfield, MA in 1974. Miss Carter graduated from West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV in 1991 with a Masters Degree in sports and exercise studies, and HCCC receiving an AAS (Paralegal). At one time, Leah was employed as a computer operator at Walmart Distribution Center, Marcy, NY. Survivors include her niece, Jessica Marie Carter, of Glendale, AZ. She was predeceased by her parents, Attorney Paul Carter and Taimi Carter; brothers, Scott and John Carter; and aunt, Ruth Hok. Leah, through the years, amassed an extended family of friends in the Mohawk Valley. She was generous with her time and talent to each of them and their lives have been enriched as a result of her friendship and generous nature. In keeping with Leah's wishes, there are no scheduled calling hours or funeral services. Jessica wishes to thank Leah's care givers, Shawn, Delbert, Shirley, Pam and Karen for the loving care extended to her aunt. Jessica also wants to thank Hospice and Palliative Care of New Hartford for the loving care that was given to her aunt, and in particular to Jenny, Elena and all the other wonderful persons who so lovingly cared for Leah. Anyone wishing to share a memory of Leah, or add to her online memorial, may go to: www.applegateandday.com Leah had prearranged and entrusted her arrangements to her family Funeral Director, Don Applegate, at the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home's newly reopened location at 102 West St., Ilion, NY.