Joann M. VedderONEIDA >> Joann M. Vedder, 68, West Elm Street, passed early Saturday morning, June 2, 2018, in her residence. Born in Oneida, N.Y. on Oct. 31, 1949, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary Clarey. A lifelong resident of the area, Joann was a graduate of Oneida High School, class of 1968. She married Harmon Vedder in Oneida on May 23, 2004.I was given the gift of life, and now I have to give it back. This is hard. But I was a lucky woman, who led a lucky existence, and for this I am grateful. I feel I have had an amazing life without leaving wonderful Oneida, N.Y. I believe we are each of us connected to every person and everything on this Earth, that we are in fact one divine organism having an infinite spiritual existence. Of course, we may not always comprehend that. I was always passionate about others, and have always strived to be a strong advocate of assisting those in need. 

Funeral services will be held on Thursday 10 a.m. at Coolican-McSweeney Funeral Home. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home, 322 Washington Ave., Oneida.In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Oneida Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 705, Oneida, N.Y. 13421 and the Oneida High School Scholarship Fund, Dorothy Vedder Future Teacher Scholarship, 560 Seneca St., Oneida, N.Y. 13421. Envelopes for this fund may be obtained at the funeral home. http://www.lastingmemories.com/joann-m-vedder

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