Obituaries

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

Richard Alan 'Dick' Long

Richard Alan 'Dick' Long

Feb 12, 2020

Ilion-Punta Gorda Richard Alan Long, 64, of Punta Gorda, FL and Old Orchard Beach, ME passed away unexpectedly on Feb 12, 2020 in Tampa FL. Dick was born on Jan 22, 1956 to Richard James and Gloria (Stroud) Long. He graduated from Ilion (NY) schools. Dick was a graduate of SUNY Plattsburgh and achieved his Master's in Systems Management from...

Elsie O. Fuhrer

Elsie O. Fuhrer

Feb 5, 2020

Ilion Elsie O. Fuhrer, 90 formerly of Otsego St in Ilion passed away peacefully, with her family by her side on Wednesday February 5, 2020 at the Masonic Care Community. Elsie was born on July 20, 1929 in Hector Township in Potter Co. PA. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Ruby (Glover) Houghtaling. On October 29, 1949...

Lois Ann Ford

Lois Ann Ford

Jan 30, 2020

Ilion Lois A. Ford, 85 of Ilion passed away on Thursday January 30, 2020 at Valley Health Services in Herkimer. She was born on May 29, 1934 in Ilion, the daughter of the late Francis and Helen (Schell) Kennell. She was a graduate of Ilion schools and on June 19, 1954 she was united in marriage to Stan Ford and...

William Leon 'Bill' Ward

William Leon 'Bill' Ward

Jan 22, 2020

New Hartford William L. Ward Jr, 70, passed away on Wednesday January 22, 2020 at Sitrin Healthcare in New Hartford. Bill was born on October 11th, 1949 in Ilion, New York. He was the son of William L. and Gwendolyn ( Nolan ) Ward. He was a graduate of West Winfield Central School. Following graduation he joined the US Air...

Mary Ann Switzer

Mary Ann Switzer

Jan 21, 2020

Ilion Mary Ann Switzer, 67 of Ilion, passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2020 at Little Falls Hospital. Mary was born on December 26, 1952 in Salisbury Center. She was the daughter of the late Gordon and Esther (Ives) Moore Sr. She was a graduate of Poland Schools and was married to Dan Switzer in 1986. Mary worked for HARC...

Nancy Ann Johnston

Nancy Ann Johnston

Jan 17, 2020

Nancy Ann Johnston, 83 of Ilion, passed away on Friday January 17, 2020 at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center with her family by her side. Nancy was born in Ilion on December 12, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ethel (Stacks) Tetlock. She was a graduate of Ilion Schools and BOCES LPN program. She worked for 30...

Earle Fletcher

Earle Fletcher

Jan 4, 2020

Ilion-Brooksville, FL George "Earle" Fletcher, 84, passed away on January 4, 2020, at Sturgill Hospice Center in Brooksville, Florida after a brief illness. The son of George and Claudia Fletcher, Earle was born in Aroostook County, Maine on April 2, 1935. He graduated from Gould Academy in 1953 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from the University of...

Charles W. Reneau

Charles W. Reneau

Jan 4, 2020

Charles W. Reneau, 74 of Utica passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday January 4, 2020 at Faxton-St. Luke's Health Care. Charles was born on November 12, 1945 in Terre Haute IN, the son of the late Gerald Wayne and Geneva Marie (Hensley) Reneau. He is survived by his sisters Zella and her husband Stan LaFountain of Ilion, Helen Hall of Remsen...

June D. Wainwright

June D. Wainwright

Jan 1, 2020

June D. Wainwright, 90, passed away on January 1, 2020 at home with her loving family by her side. June was born in New Rochelle on June 1, 1929, the daughter of William Carr and Elizabeth Boyd. She attended college at Brockport State where she met her husband, Bill. She continued her education (after having children) and graduated from Utica...

Jim Martin Sr.

Jim Martin Sr.

Dec 30, 2019

Mohawk James Martin Sr., 92 of Mohawk, passed away on Monday December 30, 2019 at the Grand in Ilion. Jim was born on November 1, 1927 in Oneonta, he was the son of the late Jay Willard and Ella Louise (Stone) Martin, he was a graduate of Mohawk Schools and served in the US Navy from 1944 to 46. On...

Barb Ingersoll

Barb Ingersoll

Dec 14, 2019

Cicero Barbara A. Ingersoll On 12/14/2019, Barbara Ingersoll passed away after a courageous battle with cancer and liver disease. She was born in Ilion, NY to Betty (Kittle) and Leslie C. Hoke on December 11, 1946. She attended Ilion public schools and went on to attend Buffalo State where she earned a degree in education. Barb married the love of...

Kevin J. Kolar

Kevin J. Kolar

Dec 7, 2019

Kevin J. Kolar, 56 of Ilion passed away on Saturday December 7, 2019 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare in New Hartford, following a brief illness. Kevin was born in Utica on July 16, 1963 in Utica. He was the son of John W. and Barbara (Brockway) Kolar. Kevin was a 1982 graduate of Ilion Schools. Kevin is survived by his parent...

David Jay 'Dave' Blanchard

David Jay 'Dave' Blanchard

Nov 24, 2019

David J. Blanchard, 56 of Richfield Springs, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday November 24, 2019. Dave was born on March 22, 1963 in Herkimer, he was the son of the late Donald and Geraldine (Berner) Blanchard. He was a graduate of Mohawk Schools, HCCC and University of Buffalo School of Pharmacy. He completed his pharmacy residency at the...

Donald R Blanchard

Donald R Blanchard

Nov 13, 2019

Donald Robert Blanchard, 90, of Vickerman Hill Road in Mohawk, passed away on Tuesday morning, November 12th, in his home. He is survived by four sons: Dean and wife Karen, David and wife Claudette, Darryl and wife Michelle, Drew and wife Joanne; five grandchildren: Joshua, Abby, Jessica, Amanda, and Megan; and three great grandchildren: Harper, Jackson, and Aiden. He is...

Jean Grosse

Jean Grosse

Nov 12, 2019

Jean Marie Grosse, 78 of Ilion, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Valley Health Services in Herkimer. Jean was born on March 1, 1941 in Pittsburgh, PA. She was the daughter of the late Wilbert and Marie (Mohr) Kramer. She was a graduate of Pittsburgh Schools. Jean was united in marriage to Bruno Grosse on April 20, 1960...

Janice 'Jan' Burling

Janice 'Jan' Burling

Oct 21, 2019

Janice F. Jan Burling, 65, of Ilion passed away peacefully at home on Monday October 21, after a brief illness, with her loving family by her side. Jan was born on January 8, 1954 in Utica, she was the daughter of the late John and Fannie (Rose) Forbes. She was a graduate of Ilion schools and HCCC. On August 26,...

Shirley Mae Thomes

Shirley Mae Thomes

Oct 19, 2019

HERKIMER-Shirley Mae Thomes, 54 of North Prospect Street, Herkimer, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at St. Elizabeths Medical Center, Utica, NY. with her loving family by her side. Shirley was born on May 13, 1965 in Ilion the daughter of the late George and Mildred (Varin) Everson. She was a graduate of Mount Markham High School. She continued...

Norm 'Norm' Stone

Norm 'Norm' Stone

Oct 15, 2019

Norman B. Stone, 88, formerly of Mohawk, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse surrounded by his beloved family after a long illness. Norm was born on March 2, 1931 in Mohawk, NY He was the son of the late Selah and Fannie (McGinnis) Stone. A graduate of Mohawk High School, Norm proudly served...

Antonio M. Pantoja

Antonio M. Pantoja

Oct 2, 2019

Antonio M. Pantoja, 95, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at the St. Elizabeths Medical Center in Utica. He was born March 17, 1924 in Manila, Philippines, the son of the late Isabello and Pilar Macalindong Pantoja. He served during World War II in the resistance movement against the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. Tony was educated at Far...

Lisa Ann Lafountain

Lisa Ann Lafountain

Sep 26, 2019

Lisa Ann LaFountain, 47, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Faxton-St. Lukes Health Care, New Hartford after a long illness. She was born in Ilion on December 20, 1971 the daughter of Elizabeth Armstrong and the late Sherwood LaFountain and attended Ilion Schools. Lisa was a cook and most recently was employed at Crazy Ottos in Herkimer, prior to...