Obituaries
Posting Obituaries for the families around Herkimer County in New York.
Randy Lynn Griffin
Feb 16, 2025
Ilion - Randy Lynn Griffin, 58, of Ilion, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at the Wynn Hospital following complications from surgery. He was born on September 13, 1966, in Herkimer, the son of Gail Furlong Griffin and the late Edward Griffin. Randy was a lifelong resident of Ilion. He attended Ilion Schools and graduated with the...
Michael John Morris
Feb 13, 2025
Michael John Morris, 84, of Ilion, passed away on February 13, 2025 at the Siegenthaler Center. Mike was born on June 22, 1940 in Ilion, NY, a son of the late Michael and Anna Surdya Morris and he attended Ilion schools. He was employed as an Accounts Manager with MDS in Herkimer for many years. Michael served in the US...
Robert F. Hoaglander, Jr.
Feb 8, 2025
Herkimer - Rev. Robert F. Hoaglander, Jr. 86, known as (Bob) went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Valley Health Service in Herkimer, NY. Rev. Hoaglander was born on August 19, 1938 in Middle Hope, NY. He graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in Newburgh, NY, from Gordon College and Gordon-Conwell Theological...
Thomas Marchese
Jan 29, 2025
Herkimer - Mr. Thomas (Tom) Marchese, age 84, of Herkimer, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, January 29, 2025. Tom was born on July 25, 1940, in San Giuseppe Jato, in the province of Palermo, Sicily, to the late Giuseppe and Providenza (Tomassino) Marchese. At the age of 13, he immigrated to the United States with his father and sister,...
Henry John Bray, Jr.
Jan 24, 2025
Schuyler - Henry J. Bray Jr. passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025 after a brief illness. Henry was born on July 15, 1943 in Bridgeport, CT to Henry J. and Maria Bray. First and foremost, Henry was a proud, hardworking, stubborn and tenacious family dairy farmer. His passion for farming came at a young age and his dedication to...
Elizabeth Keay Smith
Jan 21, 2025
Vernon - Ilion - Mrs. Elizabeth Keay Smith, passed away suddenly on January 21, 2025 at Oneida Healthcare Center. She was born in Ilion, NY on October 28, 1943, the daughter of the late Clarence J. James and Agnes B. Boland. She attended Ilion Schools and graduated with the class of 1961. She was married to David Clinton Smith on...
Marian Susan Thomas
Dec 31, 2024
Ilion - Mrs. Marian Susan "Sue" Thomas, passed away in the comfort of her home on December 31, 2024, at the age of 90. Sue was born in Utica on May 4, 1934, a daughter of the late Edward and Marian Prichard McIlwain. She attended UFA, graduating with the class of 1952 and went on to attend Utica College and...
"Pops"
Dec 29, 2024
Mohawk, NY – Kenneth Roger Parkhurst Sr., lovingly known as "Pops, " passed away peacefully at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the age of 83 alongside family by his side. Ken was born on July 31, 1941, in Nelliston, New York, a son of the late James and Ruth Wetterau Parkhurst. He was a...
Janice Lydia Degristina
Dec 24, 2024
Mohawk - Mrs. Janice L. DeGristina, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24th, 2024, at the age of 86. Janice was born on March 2, 1938, in Deansboro, NY, a daughter of the late Millard and Francis Dibble Hughes. She was married to Natale DeGristina. A blessed union they shared until Natale passing on...
Marie Isabell Leonis
Dec 21, 2024
Herkimer - Ilion - Mrs. Marie I. Leonis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21st, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on November 13th, 1933, in Frankfort, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Evelyn Price Leonis. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Daniel (Johnna) Lewis, Cindy (Richard) Armstrong, Robert (Julie) Lewis, and Donna...
"Uncle Ron"
Dec 5, 2024
Ilion - Ronald R. Russell, a lifelong Ilion resident, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the age of 59. Born on January 6th, 1965, he was a son of the late Raymond and Margaret Russell. Ron spent his entire life in the community he loved. He was a proud graduate of Ilion High School...
John Becker
Nov 27, 2024
Ilion - Mr. John Becker, a longtime resident of Ilion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27th, 2024, at the age of 83. He is survived by his beloved wife, Charlotte Becker of Ilion and one son, Randy Becker, also of Ilion. Visitation for John will be held at Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, 100 Otsego St. in Ilion, on Saturday, December...
Salvatore J. Geloso
Nov 15, 2024
Salvatore J. Geloso, age 88, of Ilion, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024. Born on November 3, 1936, in Ilion, NY, to the late Vincenzo and Anna (Terras) Geloso, Salvatore was a cherished member of his community throughout his life. Fondly known as "Sam," he was the beloved owner of Mohawk Valley Florist in Ilion, New York....
Beverly Garlock
Nov 13, 2024
Mohawk - Mrs. Beverly Garlock, 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 in Valley Health Services in Herkimer. She was born on October 2, 1928, a daughter of the late Roy and Flora Bard Shepard. She was a graduate of Stratford Schools and was later employed as a Clerk with several local businesses including her most recent position...
Carmelita Lercara
Nov 11, 2024
Frankfort - Mrs. Carmelita "Carm" Lercara, age 84, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, at MVHS Wynn Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Santo Stefano Quisquina, Prov. Agrigento, Italy, on June 1, 1940, Carmelita was the cherished daughter of the late Giambattista and Caterina (Mirabile) Puzzilla. It was in Italy, on September 30, 1967, that she married...
Richard Paul Gutheinz, Sr.
Nov 10, 2024
Ilion, NY - Thomasville, NC - Richard Paul Gutheinz Sr., 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8th, 2024, at his home in Thomasville, NC. Richard was born on March 2, 1959, in Little Falls, a son of the late Mary Shepard Gardner and Richard Paul Hanson. He attended New Hartford Schools and graduated from New Hartford High School with...
Elizabeth Laymon
Oct 24, 2024
Ilion - Mrs. Elizabeth Laymon, 80, of Ilion, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, in the comfort of her home. Liz was born on January 2, 1944, a daughter of the late Rose Delucia and David Nabinger. She grew up in Mohawk, where she graduated from Mohawk High School with the Class of 1962. She went on to build...
Lydia Rudd
Oct 21, 2024
Ilion - Lydia Rudd, affectionately known to her family and friends as “Lyddy”, passed away quietly after a lengthy stay at Valley Health Services in Herkimer, NY on October 21, 2024. She was a life-long resident of Ilion, and is the youngest daughter of Katherine Rogers Barney and Joseph Holland Rudd Jr. She is pre-deceased by 6 sisters and 2...
Robert Harold Mason
Oct 21, 2024
Clifton Park - Robert Harold Mason, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21st, 2024, in Saratoga Hospital. Arrangements for Robert have been entrusted to Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, 100 Otsego St. Ilion, NY 13357. Services will be held privately at the convenience of his family. To leave condolences for Robert's family, please visit www.whiter-hendrix.com
Jewel Vayo
Oct 19, 2024
Ilion - Jewel Vayo, wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024. She is reunited with her parents, her husband and her beloved grandson, Jack. We can only wish them a very, very happy reunion. Jewel was born on March 1, 1929 to Carl and Edythe (Ballda) Dreizler at their home in Frankfort, NY. She was...
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