Obituaries

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

Joyceanne Carol Roll

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

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

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

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

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

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...