NEW BREMEN - Hilda Elaine Farney, 94, died Saturday evening, February 27, 2016 at Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility with her family at her side, and under the care of Lewis County Hospice and the 2nd floor nursing staff. Mrs. Farney was formerly of Karcher Estate's in Castorland.

Mrs. Farney was born June 15, 1921 in Carthage the daughter of the late Walter and Lilla May (Goodenough) Stoddard, where she graduated from Carthage High School . On October 30, 1941 , Hilda was united in marriage with Malcolm M. Farney. The couple made their home in New Bremen. Mr. Farney died in 1996.

Hilda retired as a court attendant with 20 years of service for the Lewis Count Court House. She previously worked at Lowville Academy in the cafeteria and drove school bus before going to work for the Lewis Count Sheriff's Department.

Surviving are her two sons, Lansing M. Farney and his wife Tricia of Medford, OK; Loren L. Farney and his companion Janet (Fleming) Manzer of Lowville; and five grandchildren. She is predeceased by her grandson, Fred E. Farney, her two brothers, George and Arleigh Stoddard.

Hilda was a member of the Castorland Baptist Church , a life member of New Bremen Fire Department Auxiliary, and a member of Ladies Auxiliary of Northern New York Volunteer Fireman's Organization.

Hilda loved the outdoors, she enjoyed snowmobiling, especially snowmobiling to camp to spend family time. She liked watching and feeding the birds, and baking. While at Karcher Estates her door was always open to family and friends.