Miss Mary Elizabeth Cross, 21, formerly of Ilion, and presently of 3283 Old State Rd., Schednectady, died unexpectedly Thursday everning, May 10, 1984 at her residence.

She was born in Watertown on April 10, 1963, the daughter of Ronald and Patricia Schram Cross. Mary was a graduate of Ilion Central School. She also attended Herkimer County Community College and was presently enrolled at Schednectady Community College. Mary was a customer representative for AT&T in Schednectady. She attended St. Madeleine-Sophie Catholic Church, Town of Gilderland.

She is survived by her parents, of Schednectady, a brother Matthew at home; a sister, Mrs. Roger (Lori) Elder, Hinesville, Ga.; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Corss of Utica; herr materrnal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schram, of Utica; aunts, uncles; one niece and one nephew.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celbrated Monday, May 14 at 11 a.m. from St. Madeleine-Sophie Church, Camden Road, Town of Guilderland. Private interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetary, Whitesboro. There are no calling hours. Memorials may be made to the Mary Elizabeth Cross Fund, Care of the Ilion Central School. Arrangements are by the Roberts Funeral Home, Dolgeville, NY.
(The Daily Press, May 12, 1984)