Lillian E. Rootof Smithville Flats, N.Y.Lillian E. Root, 90, of Smithville Flats, N.Y., passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2005, at The Waters of Endicott Nursing Facility. Mrs. Root was born in German, N.Y., on December 20, 1914, a daughter of the late Maurice and Elizabeth Blodgett Temple. A lifelong resident of the area, she was a member of the Lisle Christian Fellowship. She was past president of the Genegantslet Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and past den mother for Cub Scout Pack #79. From 1960-1975 she operated the Chenango County Office Building Cafeteria. She is survived by her husband, Neal Root, Smithville Flats; a son, David (Joan) McDonald, Easley, S.C.; a daughter, Jeanette (James) Wark, Smithville Flats; and a son-in-law, Les Brewer, McDonough. She is also survived by a sister, Bertha Deuel, Oxford; 15 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; great-great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by a daughter, Catherine Brewer in 2002; her husband, Ardell McDonald; a brother, Harry; and sisters, Iva, Marjorie, Thelma, Mary, Mildred and Gertrude.In keeping with the family's wishes, there will be no prior calling hours. Funeral services will be held at the K.L. Sharp Funeral Home, 5736 Telephone Road Ext., Cincinnatus, N.Y., on Monday, January 17, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Russell Ward officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Westview Cemetery, German. Those who wish to remember Mrs. Root are asked to consider the Genegantslet Fire Co., Inc., P.O. Box 151, Smithville Flats, N.Y. 13841.