Obituaries
Posting Obituaries for the families around Herkimer County in New York.
Eleanor Askham Stubba
Aug 2, 2025
Eatonton, GA - Eleanor Sweet Askham Stubba entered into eternal life, August 2, 2025. She was born November 3, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Ward and Ann Hogan Sweet. She graduated from Ilion High School. She married Charles R. Askham on July 31, 1954. He died on May 28, 1984. She married Rev. William H. Stubba...
Larry Earl Russell Jr.
Aug 1, 2025
Ilion, NY - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Larry Earl Russell, Jr, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Larry passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1st, 2025, at the age of 70 at his home, with his family by his side. Born in the quaint town of Cooperstown, NY, on April 23rd,...
William Albert Wilson
Jul 30, 2025
Little Falls - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Albert Wilson, who departed this life on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on September 24, 1953, in Utica, NY, Bill spent his formative years there before eventually making his home in Little Falls. He was a son of the late...
Joseph Edward McCarthy Jr.
Jul 29, 2025
Ilion - It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph (Joe) Edward McCarthy Jr., of Ilion, after suffering a severe stroke. Joe was born on June 24, 1955, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Joseph and Gloria McCarthy. He graduated from Mount Markham Central School District in 1973. On July 17, 1981, Joe married the love of his...
Richard Basler
Jul 18, 2025
Richard D. Basler (Dick) November 24, 1935 – July 18, 2025 Ilion - Richard D. Basler, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, after a brief illness at Wynn Hospital in Utica, NY. Born on November 24, 1935, in Mohawk, NY, he was the son of the late Carl O. Basler and Esther (Dilker) Basler. Richard proudly served...
Gary James Orendorf
Jul 14, 2025
Mohawk - Gary Orendorf, 78, of Mohawk passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025. Gary was born March 31, 1947, a son of Gerald and Bernadette Orendorf. Gary married Janice Phelps of Ilion on May 23, 1970 and together raised their sons Mike and Shaun in German Flatts. Jan passed away December 6th, 2023. Gary was a graduate of...
Kay Lorene Juteau
Jul 12, 2025
Herkimer — Mrs. Kay Lorene Juteau, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully, in the comfort of her home on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the age of 73. Born in Ilion, on September 25, 1951, Kay was the cherished daughter of the late Gordon John and Anna Boland Fikes. She spent her formative years in Ilion,...
Margaret Casey
Jul 10, 2025
Mohawk - Margaret Casey, 93, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, at Valley Health Services in Herkimer, NY, with her loving family by her side. Born on December 7, 1931, in Vernon Center, NY, Margaret was the daughter of the late John and Myrtle (Salem) Black. She graduated from Cazenovia College with a degree in Business Administration and went...
Vernie Priscilla Reid
Jul 10, 2025
Ilion - Mrs. Vernie Priscilla Reid, 81, of Ilion, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10th, 2025 at the Wynn Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She was born on Friday, December 24th, 1943, in Binghamton, NY, a daughter of the late Joseph M. and Dorcas E. Brewster Perkins. Vernie attended Frankfort-Schuyler Schools. She devoted her professional life...
Kathy Jo Pickett
Jun 23, 2025
Ilion - Kathy J. Pickett, 55, of Ilion, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025 at the Wynn Hospital in Utica, with her loving family by her side. She was born on May 22, 1970, in Ilion, a daughter of the late Joseph H. Pickett and Delores Gail Pickett. Kathy was a proud graduate of Ilion High School, class of...
Jon Edward Trosset
Jun 4, 2025
Ilion - Mr. Jon Edward Trosset, 81, passed away on Wednesday, June 4th, 2025, in the peace and comfort of his home with his family by his side. Jon was born on April 23, 1944, in Utica, NY, a son of the late George and Edna Young Trosset. He lived a life marked by dedication, love, and service. Jon was...
Harold H. Riddell
May 22, 2025
Mohawk - Utica - Harold Howard “Buck” Riddell, a resident of the Masonic Care Community, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at the Wynn Hospital in Utica, NY. Born September 7, 1935 in Ilion, NY, Harold was the eldest child of Harold E. and Susie Riddell. Upon graduating from Ilion High School in 1953, Buck was accepted into the...
"Miss Chris"
Apr 29, 2025
Herkimer - Christine Ann Roe, 39, lovingly known by her students as "Miss Chris", passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 at the Wynn Hospital in Utica. She was born on July 21st, 1985, in Brooklyn, New York, a daughter of Kathleen Campisi and the late Warren Campisi and she was educated in Brooklyn schools. Christine developed a passion...
Robert Earl Bulson
Apr 18, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Earl Bulson, a lifelong resident of Ilion, New York. Robert passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the age of 92, at MVHS Wynn Hospital, with his loving family by his side. Born on March 16, 1933, in East Syracuse, New York, Robert was the son...
Stephen L. Hitchcock
Apr 14, 2025
Afton, NY - Stephen Lawrence Hitchcock, 72, of Afton, NY, passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 14th, 2025. Steve attended Afton Central School, where he was well known for his athletic abilities that led to sports scholarships along with years of stories/memories of being a phenomenal athlete. He was also known to be a “jack of...
Skyeler Vaughn Miner Brodkorb
Mar 25, 2025
Herkimer - Mr. Skyeler Vaughn Miner Brodkorb, 31, of Herkimer, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at his home. A self-employed musician with Excaliber, LLC, Skyeler was a multi-talented artist, mastering drums, guitar, keyboard, and vocals. He performed at countless events, including fundraisers, and was a skilled rap musician. His love for music was matched by his love...
William Pryse Burger
Mar 23, 2025
Ilion - Mr. William Pryse Burger, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by his loving daughters. Born in Ilion on August 26, 1950, Billy was a lifelong member of the community he cherished. He was a son of the late, William and Juanita Smith Burger. He attended Ilion Schools and...
Rodney Hamford Schaffer
Mar 22, 2025
Ilion - Mr. Rodney H. Schaffer, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 22, 2025. At the time of Rod's passing, he resided with his son, Russell and Cathy in Newport, NY. Rodney shared a blessed union for over 50 years with his late wife, Geraldine. Dad was an avid deer and coon hunter, a passion which he shared with his...
Virginia Helen Phelps
Mar 19, 2025
Virginia H. “Ginny” Phelps, 77, of Ilion, NY, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 22, 1948, to the late William Fullem and Virginia H. (Wheelock) Fullem. Ginny was a graduate of Ilion High School, Class of 1966, and later attended the Utica School of Commerce. She spent her career...
Betty L. Coy
Mar 17, 2025
Ilion - Mrs. Betty L. Coy, 86, of Ilion, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025 at the Wynn Hospital in Utica. Born in West Winfield on May 1, 1938, Betty was a daughter of the late Leo and Alice Walts. She was the beloved wife of the late Howard Coy, whom she joins in eternal rest, having been...
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