Mary Ellen Roggie

CARTHAGE: Mary Ellen (Gingerich) Roggie, 89, of Sayre Road, Carthage passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Mary Ellen is survived by four children, Loren (Sharon) Roggie of Carthage; Bruce Roggie of Croghan, Karen (Darwin) Moser of Castorland, Leonard (Leah) Roggie of Lowville; 12 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren; a brother, Simon Gingerich of Lowville; a sister-in-law, Arlene Widrick; a brother-in-law, Thomas Beller; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Wilbur N. Roggie; a daughter-in-law, Wanda D. Roggie. two sisters, Geraldine (Clifford) Zehr and Kathleen Gingerich; three brothers-in-law, Royal Widrick, Niles Roggie, Elton Roggie; two sisters-in-law, Diane Gingerich, and Beulah Beller; and a cherished great-grandson, Noah Wilbur Moser.

Mary Ellen was born on February 19,1937 in Harrisburg, N.Y., a daughter of the late Simon Sr. and Adaline (Mayer) Gingerich.  She was educated in rural school and graduated from Lowville Central School in 1953.  Mary Ellen worked as secretary for Attorney Dwight N. Dudo & Community Purchasing Corporation in Lowville until her marriage.  On June 7, 1956 she married Wilbur N. Roggie at Lowville Mennonite church with Rev. Lloyd Boshart and Rev. Andrew Gingerich, her uncle, officiating. Wilbur passed away on June 5, 2000 at the age of 67 years after 45 years of marriage.  She and her husband owned and operated the family farm with his brother, Elton known as Roggie Dairy. After several years they started Roggie Egg Factory with their son’s now known as Black River Valley Farms.  In 1985 the couple moved off the farm and retired on the Sayre Road, Carthage when their two sons, Loren and Leonard assumed the business later adding Loren's son-in-law, Mike Lyndaker, to the business.

Mary Ellen is an active Charter member of Naumburg Mennonite Church. She and her husband served on the Sonlight Missions of Haiti board.  Mary Ellen was also a faithful member of the Riverview Ladies Aid Sewing Circle.  She enjoyed traveling, going with her husband many years to the Sonlight Mission in Haiti, to Europe twice, volunteered a week with MCC SOAP program in Brownsville, Texas and toured many U.S. states.  Mary also enjoyed scrapbooking, making quilts, singing, especially with children, and doing office work for her son's business. Most of all Mary Ellen enjoyed spending time with her family.

Calling hours are from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday March 29, 2026 at Naumburg Mennonite Church.  A graveside service is at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026 at Naumburg Mennonite Cemetery with a memorial service following at 10:30 a.m. at Naumburg Mennonite Church.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sonlight Missions C/O Delvin and Sharon Lehman, 9604 State Route 126, Castorland, NY 13620 or Naumburg Mennonite Church, Attn. Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 124, Castorland, NY 13620.  Arrangements are with Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc,. Lowville.

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