Obituaries

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

Christine 'Christine' Robertson

Christine 'Christine' Robertson

Jun 21, 2020

Ilion Christine H. Robertson, 93 of Ilion passed away on Sunday June 21, 2020 at Folts Brook Center in Herkimer. Christine was born on November 27, 1926 in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of Samuel and Nora Harris. She was a graduate of Richmond Schools and attended secretarial school. On December 21, 1946 she married Harold "Squeak" Robertson, they...

Brenda L. Gamble

Brenda L. Gamble

Jun 9, 2020

Ilion Brenda L. Gamble, 54 of Ilion, passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2020 at Faxton-St. Luke's in New Hartford. Brenda was born on September 22, 1965 in Watertown. She was the daughter of Homer and Pauline (Cronk) Gamble. She was a high school graduate and worked as a CNA in her younger years. Brenda enjoyed word search puzzles, coloring...

Frank Manion

Frank Manion

Jun 3, 2020

Ilion Frank G. Manion, 88 of Ilion NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 3, 2020 in Pittsburgh PA. Frank was born on May 22,1932 in Herkimer NY, the son of the late Martin and Genevieve (Knapp) Manion. On October 24, 1953 Frank married the love of his life, the former Eleanor June Pelletier at Fort Dix NJ. After serving...

Sharon D. Pedersen

Sharon D. Pedersen

May 17, 2020

Ilion Sharon Pedersen, 67 of Ilion, passed away on Sunday May 17, 2020 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Sharon was born in Ilion on December 5, 1952, she was the daughter of the late James and Doris (Brown) Dye. She attended Ilion schools and on August 3, 1974 she married Jon Pedersen in Ilion. Over the years...

Suzanne O. 'Sue' Morris

Suzanne O. 'Sue' Morris

May 3, 2020

Ilion-Peabody MA Suzanne O. Morris, 89 of Peabody MA, formerly of Ilion, passed away peacefully in hospice on Sunday May 3, 2020 in Peabody. Sue was the daughter of, the late, Wilfred and Anne (O'Hara) O'Brien. She graduated from Our Lady of Mercy in Rochester and on November 19, 1955 she married Alfred Morris. They enjoyed almost 65 years of...

William Dennis 'Lipper' Gahan

William Dennis 'Lipper' Gahan

Apr 30, 2020

Ilion William D. Gahan "Bill" also known as "Lipper", 66 of Ilion, passed away peacefully with his children by his side, leaving this Godly Earth too soon on Thursday April 30, 2020. Bill was at Faxton-St. Luke's Hospital in New Hartford, NY when he passed. Bill was born on September 22, 1953 in Ilion, NY. Bill's death was preceded by...

William George 'Bill' Sheppard

William George 'Bill' Sheppard

Apr 29, 2020

Ilion William George Sheppard, 81 passed away on Wednesday April 29, 2020 at Foltsbrook Center in Herkimer. Bill was born on June 14, 1938 in Utica, he was the son of the late Harold and Winifred (Pritchard) Sheppard. He was a graduate of Ilion Schools, MVCC and SUNY Oswego. On July 25, 1959 he was united in marriage to, the...

Gloria Ainsworth

Gloria Ainsworth

Apr 28, 2020

BROWNVILLE- Gloria M. Ainsworth, 83 of State Route 12B Brownville passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Sunset Nursing and Rehab Center, Boonville, NY, where she has been since March 2020. She was born on April 16, 1937 in Carthage, NY. the daughter of the late George and Mary (Martin) Gardner. She was a graduate of Carthage High School....

Warren A. Steiner

Warren A. Steiner

Apr 25, 2020

Ilion-Mohawk Warren Austin Steiner, 91,a life long resident of Mohawk, died peacefully at the Masonic Care Community, Utica on April 25, 2020. Warren was born on March 11, 1929 in Ilion the son of the late Fred and Clara (Santmire) Steiner. He was a graduate of Ilion High School Class of 1948 and received his BS Degree in 1952 from...

Chris 'Critter' Harris

Chris 'Critter' Harris

Apr 18, 2020

Christopher J. Harris of Verona, NY passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2020 at the age of 47. Known to all as "Critter", a nickname affectionately given to him by his older brothers at a very young age. He was a lifelong resident of the Mohawk Valley. He graduated from Ilion High School in 1991 and received his Bachelor's degree...

Alfred J. 'Al' Morris

Alfred J. 'Al' Morris

Apr 17, 2020

Ilion-Peabody MA Alfred J. Morris, 92, formerly of Ilion passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2020 in Peabody, MA. Al was born on April 4, 1928 to the late Thomas and Margaret (Curley) Morris in Ilion and was the seventh of nine children. He was a graduate of Annunciation School, Ilion High School and the School of Industrial and...

Patrick J. 'Oakie' O'Connor

Patrick J. 'Oakie' O'Connor

Apr 10, 2020

Patrick J. "Oakie" O'Connor, 55 of Ilion passed away on Friday April 10, 2020 in Utica. Funeral services for Pat will be held at a future date due to COVID-19 restrictions. Arrangements are with the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc. 100 Otsego St. in Ilion. Memorial Mass Church of The Annunciation West St. Ilion, New York, United States 13357

Leo A. Hartmann

Leo A. Hartmann

Apr 10, 2020

Leo A. Hartmann 84 of Ilion passed away on Friday April 10, 2020 at St. Luke's Home in New Hartford. Leo was born on January 21, 1936 in Mohawk, he was the son of Emil and Hertha (Schaffer) Hartmann. He was a 1954 graduate of Mohawk Schools and , following high school he joined the US Army, obtaining the rank...

Dorothy A. 'Dott' Daly

Dorothy A. 'Dott' Daly

Apr 4, 2020

Ilion Dorothy VanSteinburg Daly, 90 of Ilion, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 4, 2020 at The Grand in Ilion. Dott was born in Ilion, the daughter of Clayton and Marjorie Coleman VanSteinburg on June 7, 1929. She attended Ilion schools and the St. Luke's School of Nursing. On October 19, 1957 she married her husband of 62 years, Robert...

Kay Karpowich

Kay Karpowich

Apr 2, 2020

Katherine "Kay" Karpowich, 86 of Ilion passed away on Thursday April 2, 2020 at The Grand in Ilion. Kay was born on June 22, 1933 in Canton, NY, the daughter of the late John and Florance (Trombly) Conklin. She was a graduate of Canton Schools. Kay was always filled with joy when she was surrounded by family. She loved to...

Dorothy C. Ward

Dorothy C. Ward

Mar 19, 2020

Dorothy C Ward Dorothy C Ward (Dorothy Anna Caldwell), 87, of Ilion, formerly of Schuyler, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at the Grand in Ilion, NY of natural causes. Dorothy was born on June 12, 1932 in Schuyler, the daughter of Maynard and Edna (Bradbury) Caldwell. She attended school in Schuyler and received a Preliminary Regents Certificate. Dorothy...

Tom 'Tom' Stark

Tom 'Tom' Stark

Mar 12, 2020

Ilion-Florida Thomas Price Stark Jr. 74, formerly of Ilion, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at The Oak's Rehabilitation Center, Avon Park, Florida. Tom was born on June 17, 1945 in Utica the son of Thomas and Pauline (Grenon) Stark. Tom was a 1963 graduate of Ilion High School. He was employed by New York State at the Albany Campus...

Betty Robbins Currier

Betty Robbins Currier

Mar 8, 2020

Schuyler Betty Robbins Currier, 99 of Schuyler passed away on Monday March 9, 2020 at The Grand in Ilion. Betty was born on January 20, 1921 in Schuyler, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lena (Lange) Robbins. She was a graduate of Frankfort-Schuyler Schools and spent her life raising her family on the family farm in Schuyler....

Donna E. Kiley

Donna E. Kiley

Mar 1, 2020

Herkimer- Donna E. Kiley, 66, a resident of FoltsBrook Center passed away, Sunday, March 1, 2020 where she has been since November of 2018. She was born on February 4, 1954, in Brooklyn, NY. the daughter of the late Timothy and Phyllis (Eckhardt) Burke. She was a graduate of Ft. Plain High School. Donna for several years was employed by...

Janice E. Bruce

Janice E. Bruce

Feb 27, 2020

Janice E. Bruce, 82 formerly of Gibson Street, Dolgeville passed away Thursday morning, February 27, 2020 at Valley Health Services, Herkimer where she has been a resident since April 2015. She was born on July 10, 1937 in Dorset, Vermont the daughter of the late Edwin and Irene (Hazelton) Clayton. She was graduate of Burr and Burton Academy, Manchester, Vermont,...