Gerda McKinney, age 90, of Gouverneur, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016 at Samaritan Summit Village in Watertown.
   There are no calling hours or funeral services and arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.
   Gerda was born in Germany on January 8, 1926, the daughter of Johannes and Johanna Beskers Giese.
   She worked as a dental assistant, as a coordinator for the Office of the Aging until age 72, and was a homemaker, raising her family.
   Gerda was a member of the German-American Club, the Birthday Club, Gouverneur Senior Citizens, and the Red Hatters. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and was a seamstress.
   Gerda is survived by her sons Michael McKinney and Arthur McKinney, both of Gouverneur, three grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, four brothers and a sister.
   Memorial donations in Gerda's memory may be made to the Gouverneur Vol. Fire Department or Gouverneur Vol. Rescue Squad.