Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Herkimer County in New York.

Lawrence Alan Owens

Lawrence Alan Owens

Jan 16, 2022

Whitesboro - Mr. Lawrence Alan Owens, age 76, passed away in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Born in Herkimer on May 28, 1945, he was the son of the late William and Betrice (Carkey) Owens. He graduated from Owen D. Young High School. After graduating, he became a...

Robert Morton 'Bob' Conover

Robert Morton 'Bob' Conover

Jan 15, 2022

ROBERT MORTON CONOVER JANUARY 30, 1942 - JANUARY 15, 2021 Robert Morton Conover, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away, peacefully, at home, on January 15, 2022, surrounded by his children, and listening to big band music. Born January 30, 1942 to David and Marion (Morton) Conover, in Ilion, NY. Bob was raised in the Mohawk/Ilion/Frankfort area. He was a 1960 graduate...

William Edward Shaut

William Edward Shaut

Jan 12, 2022

Ilion - Mr. William Edward Shaut, 75, of Ilion, passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2022. Bill was born in Herkimer on June 28, 1946, the son of the late Franklyn and Elizabeth Streeter Shaut and he attended Mohawk Schools. After school, he served his country in the US Army as well as the National Guard. He was...

Edwina L. 'Eddie' Anderson

Edwina L. 'Eddie' Anderson

Jan 7, 2022

MOHAWK/BLUFFTON, SC Edwina L. "Eddie" Anderson, 75, formerly of Mohawk and Ilion, NY, died peacefully at her home in Bluffton with family by her side on January 7, 2022. Edwina "Eddie" was born in Queens, NY in 1946 to the late Edward and Helen Kleese and grew up in Islip, Long Island. Edwina earned a Master's degree in Elementary Education...

Mary Jane Guile

Mary Jane Guile

Dec 29, 2021

Ilion - Mrs. Mary Jane Guile, 79, of Ilion, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at home. She was born in Ilion on May 31, 1942 the daughter of the late Edward and Marian Chrisman Haggerty. She attended Annunciation grade school and graduated from Ilion High School. She was employed as a Teacher's Aide at Barringer Road Elementary School...

John Martin Austin, Sr.

John Martin Austin, Sr.

Dec 29, 2021

Ilion - Mr. John Martin Austin, Sr., age 66, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at MVHS St. Luke's Campus. Born in Herkimer on November 17, 1955, he was the son of the late Robert Norman, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Lonis) Austin. He attended Herkimer schools. John worked maintenance for Global Communications until he retired in 2018. John is...

John Paul Gallogly

John Paul Gallogly

Dec 28, 2021

Ilion - John Paul Gallogly, Sr. 58, of Ilion, NY was born February 26th 1963 and passed away among friends on December 28th 2021. He had an associates degree in Mechanical Engineering from MVCC and graduated at the top of his class. He is predeceased by his parents Carol and John O. Gallogly. He is survived by his daughter, Reannon...

Thomas Hart

Thomas Hart

Dec 19, 2021

Binghamton, NY - Thomas L. Hart, Sr., of Binghamton, NY, passed away on December 19, 2021 after an extended illness. He graduated from Windsor High School and earned an Associates degree in Accounting from Elmira Business Institute. He was employed by several local companies as a mechanical operator. Tom was passionate about his collections and loved spending time at local...

Jolene Marie Massocco

Jolene Marie Massocco

Dec 10, 2021

Herkimer - Jolene Marie Massocco, 78, of Herkimer, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2021 at the Abraham House in Rome. She was born in Frankfort on March 19, 1943, the daughter of the late Thomas "Babe" and Frances Grates Casale and she attended Frankfort schools. Jolene is survived by one son and daughter in law, Peter and Kimberly Massocco...

Jo Ann Nunneker

Jo Ann Nunneker

Dec 2, 2021

Ilion - Mrs. Jo Ann Nunneker, 89, of Ilion, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side. Jo Ann was born on June 4, 1932 in Utica, the daughter of the late Frank and Jean Roberts Wilson. She grew up in the West Hill area of Ilion, attended Ilion schools and...

Beverly 'Becky' Eaker

Beverly 'Becky' Eaker

Nov 20, 2021

Ilion - Beverly McDaniels Eaker, 82, of Ilion passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at The Grand in Ilion with her family by her side. Becky was born on February 4, 1939 in Ilion, the daughter of the late Edith Jarvis McDaniels. She was a graduate of Ilion schools. On August 10, 1960, she was united in marriage to...

Thomas Michael Jennings

Thomas Michael Jennings

Nov 15, 2021

Rome - Mr. Thomas Michael Jennings, age 45, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer with the love and support of his family by his side. Born on August 27, 1976 in Rome, Thomas was the son of Thomasine (Zieno) Jennings and the late Frank W. Jennings. Thomas was the valedictorian of the Class...

Paulette Walker

Paulette Walker

Nov 13, 2021

Mohawk - PAULETTE WALKER, age 56, died at home on November 13, 2021, after a long illness. Paulette is survived by her children, Lydia and Justin Walker, and her grandson Michael Walker - the loves of her life. Although Paulette cherished most her role as mother and grandmother ("Nonnie"), additionally, she was a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and...

John C. Garrigan

John C. Garrigan

Nov 11, 2021

Utica - Mr. John C. Garrigan, 74, of Utica, formerly of Brantingham Lake, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Masonic Care Community. He was born on September 6, 1947, the son of the late Donald and Jeanette Roberts Garrigan. He attended and graduated from Notre Dame High School in Utica. He was employed as a Receptionist with...

Dorothy Madeline Ake

Dorothy Madeline Ake

Nov 10, 2021

Ilion - Dorothy M. Drake, 93, Ilion, NY, passed away November 10, 2021. Dorothy was born in Whitney Point, NY on May 23, 1928 to the late Raymond W. Leet and Jessie (Lee) Leet. Dorothy is predeceased by her beloved husband of 48 years, Roger T. Drake. They moved to the Cedarville area where they resided for 30 years. Dorothy...

Mary Frances Aesch

Mary Frances Aesch

Nov 9, 2021

St. Johnsville - Mrs. Mary Frances Elizabeth Snedeker Rathbun Aesch, 96, of St. Johnsville, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2021 in the Fulton Center in Gloversville. Mary Frances was born in Mohawk on June 17, 1925, the daughter of the late Martin and Florence Ford Snedeker and she attended Ilion Schools. She was at one time married to Roger...

Ethel Louise Lupinski

Ethel Louise Lupinski

Oct 29, 2021

Ilion - Ethel Louise (Wheelock) Lupinski, beloved mother, sister, aunt and wife, born April 8th 1931 was called to heaven, October 29th 2021 to reunite with her husband, Stanley and watch over many special friends and family. Ethel was the first born of Bertha and Donald Wheelock, and 1 of 9 Wheelock children between them. She grew up in the...

Charles William 'Chuck' Guile

Charles William 'Chuck' Guile

Oct 28, 2021

Ilion - Mr. Charles William Guile, 80, of Ilion, passed away on Thursday October 28, 2021 in St. Elizabeth's Hospital. He was born in Ilion on August 13, 1941, the son of the late William H. and Pauline Hayes Guile. He attended and graduated from Ilion High School. He was employed as the Maintenance Foreman with Remington Arms Co.for 30...

Roberta Ann Everson Austin Goldberg

Roberta Ann Everson Austin Goldberg

Oct 24, 2021

Ilion - Ms. Roberta Ann Goldberg, 58, of Ilion, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Utica. Arrangements are under the direction of the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, 100 Otsego St. in Ilion and are incomplete at this time. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Roberta's crowdfunding campaign below. To leave condolences for...

Christopher William Newtown

Christopher William Newtown

Oct 1, 2021

Ilion - Christopher William Newtown, 15, of Ilion, passed away unexpectedly on Friday October 1, 2021. Christopher was born on June 5, 2006 in New Hartford, the son of Carmen and Kristina (Fisher) Newtown. He was presently a 10th grader at Central Valley Central School. He was a member of the National Honor Society and on the Unified Basketball Team....