Obituaries
Posting Obituaries for the families around Herkimer County in New York.
Sue Hoke
May 1, 2021
Orlando FL Rev. Susan J Hoke 79, of Orlando, formerly of New York, passed away on Saturday May 1, 2021 in Orlando. Susan was born on August 30, 1941 in Ilion, the daughter of, the late, John and Hazel (Fitch) Blowers. She was a graduate of Ilion schools and has a degree in Theology from Emory University. In 1976 she...
Steve Morris
Apr 28, 2021
Utica-Ilion Steven M. Morris 59, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday April 28, 2021, after a brief illness, at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare. Steve was born on May 3, 1961 in Ilion the son of Michael and Joann (Moreau) Morris. He was a graduate of Ilion Schools. Steve is survived by his father Mike of Ilion; three sisters Laurie Maurer, Michelle...
Lucy Hight
Apr 27, 2021
Ilion Lucia A. "Lucy" Hight 80 of Ilion, passed away on Tuesday April 27, 2021, at home with her family by her side. Lucy was born on September 12, 1940 in Jordanville the daughter of, the late, Anthony and Mildred (Snyder) Smaldone Sr.. She attended Ilion schools and had several jobs throughout her life, but none more important than being...
Eric M. Kasper
Apr 22, 2021
Eric M. Kasper, 69, of Little River, SC, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Eric was born in Ilion on May 26,1951. He was a 1969 graduate of Ilion High School. Shortly after high school, Eric enlisted in the US Army and was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. He was honorably discharged in 1973. Upon returning to his hometown...
Elizabeth B. 'Liz' Skinner
Apr 20, 2021
Herkimer Elizabeth "Liz" Barrell Skinner, 81, of Herkimer, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2021 at Valley Health Services in Herkimer. Liz was born on October 7, 1939 in Providence RI, daughter of Joseph and Beth (Hawkey) Barrell. Liz began her teaching career in Frankfort, transferred to Ilion High School as a librarian, taught English and General Science while earning...
Joyceanne Carol Roll
Apr 15, 2021
Little Falls Joyceanne C. Roll 90 of Little Falls, passed away on Thursday April 15, 2021 at Valley Health Services in Herkimer. Joyceanne was born on June 27, 1930 in Waterbury Ct, she was the daughter of, the late, Carl and Helen (Tucker) Kanehl. She briefly served in the US Navy and worked as an executive secretary at Castleton State...
Pat Moylan
Apr 13, 2021
Patrick Michael Moylan, 82, passed away at home Tuesday on April 13th. Pat was predeceased by his loving wife of 52 years, Margaret Moylan, on March 12th. He is survived by his nephews and niece. Pat holds a master's degree at Colgate University. He taught history at Ilion High School, where he and Margaret met and where she taught English....
George B. Greene
Apr 13, 2021
WHITESBORO Rev. George Burkeholder Greene, 91, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2021. George was born on Christmas Day at home in Mohawk in 1929. He was the son of Arthur and Gladys (Jarrett) Greene. He was the second of four children. In 1941 the family moved to Clinton on Mulberry Street and in 1947 moved to Utica. He was...
Mary Ann Jory
Apr 1, 2021
Ilion-Piseco Lake Mary Ann (Smithson) Jory, 71 of Ilion and Piseco Lake passed away April 1, 2021 with her loving family at her side. Mary Ann was a magnificent wife, mother, daughter, nana, sister, aunt and friend. Born February 11, 1950 in Ilion the daughter of the late Arthur and Virginia (Emrich) Smithson. She attended Ilion Schools with the Class...
Dorothy L. Suits
Mar 31, 2021
Herkimer Dorothy L. Suits 87, of Herkimer passed away on Wednesday March 31, 2021 at Velley Health Services in Herkimer. Dorothy was born on February 4, 1934 in Ilion. She was the daughter of, the late, Harold E. and Elizabeth (Clark) Seelbach. She was a graduate of Ilion schools and worked in various places as a housekeeper. On March 29,...
Randall 'Randy' Johnson
Mar 29, 2021
Mohawk Randall "Randy" Johnson, 58 of Mohawk, passed away at home on Monday March 29, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. Randy was born on March 3, 1963 in Ilion, he was the son of the late Bruce and Betsy (Warner) Johnson. He was a graduate of Ilion Schools and received an associate's degree in botany while in California....
Margaret F. 'Marge' Moylan
Mar 13, 2021
Herkimer Margaret Fulmer Moylan, 76, passed away on March 12th. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Patrick Moylan. She was predeceased by her brother, David McAdam Fulmer. She attended St. Bonaventure University and Colgate University. In 1966, she began teaching English in Ilion NY and was beloved by her students, with many considering her the best...
William Robert 'Billy Poppy' Bennett
Mar 12, 2021
Frankfort William R. "Billy" "Poppy" Bennett, 86, of Frankfort passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Friday, March 12, 2021. Billy was born on July 19, 1934 in Gloversville. He was the son of the late William and Edna (Haynes) Bennett. He was a graduate of Johnstown schools. Billy was married to the former...
Ann Marie Wicks
Mar 7, 2021
Ilion Ann Marie Wicks, 78 of Ilion, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday March 7, 2021. Ann was born on April 22, 1942 in Syracuse. She was the daughter of the late, Fred A. and Estella (Eddy) Wicks. She was a graduate of Whitesboro Schools and Faxton School of Nursing. She was a Registered Nurse at Oneida City Hospital,...
Margaret Wright Vivyan
Feb 26, 2021
Ilion With heavy hearts, the family of Margaret (Wright) Vivyan said goodbye to her on Friday, February 26, 2021. She was our rock. Her love for us, and our love for her, knew no bounds. She will be dearly missed and remembered every single day. Margaret was born on April 3, 1930 to her loving parents, Charles and Marietta (Turner)...
Dick Fikes
Feb 2, 2021
Herkimer Richard J. Fikes, 88, of Herkimer passed away of natural causes on February 2, 2021 at the Foltsbrook Center in Herkimer, NY. Dick was born on September 19, 1932 in Theresa, NY. He was the son of, the late Marion (Cobey) Collins. He was a graduate of Alexandria Bay schools. Following graduation, he served in the US Air Force...
Evelyn L. Wilson
Jan 26, 2021
Ilion Evelyn L. Wilson, 90 of Ilion, passed away on Tuesday January 26, 2021 at the St. Luke's Home in Utica. Evelyn was born on September 26, 1930 in Utica, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Helen (Brzezicki) Godlewski. She was a Proctor graduate and worked as an OR/maternity technician at St. Luke's Hospital. On August 27,...
Barb Kolar
Jan 13, 2021
Ilion Barbara B. Kolar 87 of Ilion passed away on Wednesday January 13, 2021 at the Grand in Ilion. Barb was born on December 1, 1933 in Herkimer, she was the daughter of the late Reginald and Marie (Schrell) Brockway. She was a graduate of Sauquoit Valley Schools and was an office worker at GLF in Utica until she retired...
John W. Kolar
Jan 8, 2021
Ilion John W. Kolar 91, of Ilion, passed away on Friday January 8, 2021 at the Grand in Ilion. John was born on August 18, 1929 in Smithfield NY, he was the son of, the late, Wesley and Margurete Kolar. He was a graduate of Cazenovia Schools and served in the US Marine Corp from 1953-56. On July 14, 1956...
Ruth E. Sherman
Jan 2, 2021
Ilion Ruth E. Sherman 93, of Ilion, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the Grand in Ilion. Ruth was born on May 17, 1927 in Oneonta, the daughter of the late, George and Myrtle (Scofield) Norton Sr. She was a graduate of Ilion schools and worked as a nurse's aide at St. Elizabeth's in Utica. On November 20,...
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