Cheryl Irene Waldo

Herkimer - Ilion - Ms. Cheryl Irene Waldo, age 73, of Herkimer, and formerly of Ilion, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024 in the Abraham House in Rome, surrounded by the love of her family.

Cheryl was born on March 3, 1951 in Utica, a daughter of the late Richard and Marjorie Miller Waldo. She grew up in Ilion, where she attended and graduated from local schools.

Cheryl spent her earlier years working as an Office Manager for Coca-Cola in Utica, where she was known for her dedication and hard work. She then found her interest working for the Foot Doctors in Utica and the Mohawk Valley, where she continued to make special friends and relationships during her years there. Spending many years attending the Methodist Church in Ilion, Cheryl found herself volunteering at the Cornerstone Thrift Store for a number of years after her retirement. There she continued to develop special relationships, including her sister-in-law Ann Montalone, and making numerous friends through her generous giving ways. Cheryl was of the Methodist and Presbyterian faith and became a devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ilion in March of 2022. A proud accomplishment of hers was being ordained as a Ruling Elder at the church in early 2024 in addition to being a recent member of the Mohawk Valley Council of Churches. Cheryl took great comfort in the sense of community and peace that her church provided.

The family would like to thank the entire staff at Hospice and the folks at the Abraham House in Rome NY for their gentle and compassionate care during the past month. Those folks are true angels of their own.

Cheryl is survived by her brother Jerry, and his wife Barbara of Herkimer. She is also survived by her “little brother” Jon and his wife Sherron of Frankfort. Her extended family included a very special niece Stacey Waldo Hood, of which Cheryl was extremely proud of being her Godmother. She is also survived by her nephews Adam, Michael, Scott and Eric in addition to many great nieces and nephews. Cheryl leaves a multitude of dear friends that had shared a lifetime of memories throughout the years.

She is predeceased by her parents, a brother Paul, a brother David and a nephew Kyle.

A memorial service will be officiated by Reverend Betsy Jay, Pastor of the 1st Presbyterian Church, on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 3:00. The church is located at 90 Morgan St. in Ilion. The family will be available to meet friends ½ hour prior to the service at 2:30pm. A reception will immediately follow the service.

Donations in Cheryl’s name can be made to the 1st Presbyterian Church of Ilion or to the Abraham House of Rome.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, 100 Otsego St. Ilion, NY 13357.

To leave condolences for Cheryl's family, please visit www.whiter-hendrix.com