Obituaries

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

Randall 'Randy' Johnson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Joan Trevett

Joan Trevett

Dec 26, 2020

Erie PA-Ilion Joan Parfey Trevett, formerly of Ilion, passed away 12/26/2020 at the age of 96 in Erie, PA. Joan was born in Sawston, Cambridgeshire, England on June 29, 1924. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Kathrine (Turner) Parfey. Joan arrived in the United States as a WW II war bride of Harry R. Hart (deceased). She...

Robert J. 'Bob' Daly

Robert J. 'Bob' Daly

Dec 21, 2020

Ilion Robert J. Daly, 90 of Ilion passed away on Monday December 21, 2020 at The Grand in Ilion. Bob (Chub) was born on March 5, 1930 in Herkimer, the son of the late James and Catherine (Enright) Daly. He was a graduate of Mohawk Schools where he served as Class of 1948 President. Following graduation, Bob proudly served in...

Linda K. Klink

Linda K. Klink

Dec 20, 2020

Mrs. Linda Kaye Klink passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 50 on Sunday, December 20, 2020 peacefully with her husband Richard and her best friend Joanne at her side. Linda was born in Ilion on August 17, 1970 the daughter of the late Robert Murray and former Margery Wohler. She was raised and educated...

Carol L. Denison

Carol L. Denison

Dec 20, 2020

Ilion Carol L. Denison 72, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday December 20, 2020. She was born on November 7, 1948 in Ilion, the daughter of Tuthill (Ted) and Marion (Edick) Denison. Carol worked for the Ilion School district until her retirement. She continued to dedicate her time to helping the district for many years after by, volunteering to...

Richard E. 'Dick' Abbott Jr.

Richard E. 'Dick' Abbott Jr.

Dec 13, 2020

Ilion Richard "Dick" E. Abbott Jr., 84 of Ilion, formerly of Wayland, NY passed away on Sunday December 13, 2020 at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. Dick was born on July 22, 1936 at home in Caribou ME. a son of, the late, Richard E. and Dorothy (Dow) Abbott. Dick served in the 98 th Army Infantry Division known as the...

Alma H. Williams

Alma H. Williams

Dec 3, 2020

Alma H. Williams, who turned 95 on Easter Sunday, was a longtime resident of Ilion, and the last member of her generation in her family. She died on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at the Masonic Care Community where she received loving and compassionate care. Alma was born on Easter Sunday, April 12, 1925, in Amsterdam, NY, to Samuel and Ethel...

Howard E. 'Ed' Lynch

Howard E. 'Ed' Lynch

Nov 28, 2020

Ilion Howard "Ed" Lynch, 81 of Ilion, passed away on Saturday November 28, 2020 at home with his family by his side. Ed was born on December 29, 1938 in Little Falls, New York. He was the son of the late, William H. and Florentine (Goldthwaite) Lynch. He was a graduate of Little Falls Schools. Following graduation, he served in...

John Gallogly

John Gallogly

Nov 22, 2020

Ilion John O. Gallogly, 83 of Ilion, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 22, 2020 with his family by his side. John was born on October 12, 1939 in Charleston WV a son of, the late, Elza and Florence (Moffatt) Gallogly. He was a graduate of Mohawk Schools and retired as a supervisor at Chicago Pneumatic, several years ago. On...

Helen E. Neff

Helen E. Neff

Nov 19, 2020

Mohawk Helen E. Neff, 91 formerly of Mohawk, entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday November 19, 2020 at the Sitrin Home. Helen was born on August 30, 1929 in Little Falls, the daughter of the late William and Mildred Brown. She was a graduate of Mohawk Schools. Helen worked at UNIVAC and Sperry Rand and retired as an LPN...

Leesa A. Warner

Leesa A. Warner

Nov 19, 2020

Ilion Leesa A. Warner, 57 of Ilion, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday November 19, 2020 at home. Leesa was born on April 30, 1963 in Biolabo France, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Mary Sprague. She graduated high school in Wisconsin and attended culinary school, she loved to cook and worked as a chef in several restaurants....