Obituaries

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

Warren 'Warren' Thom

Warren 'Warren' Thom

Feb 10, 2019

Ilion Warren Thom, 97, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019. Warren was born on February 23, 1921 in Ilion, the son of the late Louis and Emma Voelker Thom and was educated in Ilion. He was an Army-Air Corps veteran of WW11 and served during the Korean Conflict. Warren was retired from the US Air Force in 1964 as a...

Robert Norman 'Bob' Hyde

Robert Norman 'Bob' Hyde

Feb 5, 2019

Mohawk Robert N. Hyde, 78, passed away on Tuesday February 5, 2019 at Faxton-St. Lukes Health Care, New Hartford. Bob was born in Herkimer on October 28, 1940 the son of the late James Arthur and Hilda (Anderson) Hyde. He was a graduate of Mohawk High School and after graduation enlisted in the US Navy. After his service he attended...

Barbara Durgee

Barbara Durgee

Feb 4, 2019

Ilion Barbara Durgee, 83 formerly of Ilion, passed away peacefully on Monday February 4, 2019. Barbara was born on March 26, 1935, in Ilion, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Helen Smith. In 1981 Barbara received her nursing degree from the Otsego Area School of Practical Nursing in Oneonta, NY. Soon after she began her career in...

Diane Williams

Diane Williams

Jan 23, 2019

Ilion Diane Selwood Williams, of Ilion, went to be with her Lord on January 23, 2019. Diane was a lifelong resident of Ilion and passed away near her vacation home in Florida. Diane was born on August 4, 1943, the third child of S. Folsom and Helen (nee Graham) Selwood. She graduated from Ilion High School in 1961 and went...

Joyce Countryman

Joyce Countryman

Jan 21, 2019

Joyce E. Countryman of Mohawk passed away peacefully on January 21, 2019 at the age of 89. She was one of the first woman matrons at the Herkimer County Jail, the first female dispatcher at the Mohawk Police Department and worked 25 years for Dr. Joseph Conigliaro. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Ethyl (Meacham) Morrisette,...

George W. Smith

George W. Smith

Jan 14, 2019

Remsen-Ilion George W. Smith, 84 of Ilion, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Monday, January 14, 2019 at The Grand Healthcare Center in Ilion. George was born on March 22, 1934 in Watertown, N.Y. He was the son of the late Michael and Irene (Kraft) Smith. He was a graduate of Watertown Schools and served in Germany with the United States...

Carol Walsh

Carol Walsh

Jan 8, 2019

Ilion Carol Walsh, age 70 of Ilion, NY entered into Heaven on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at home after a brief illness. She lived a life filled with love and family inspired by her favorite quote, "The best times are together times." Born in Frankfort, NY on July 6, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Christopher and Adeline...

Patrick 'Dick Knowz' Sweeney

Patrick 'Dick Knowz' Sweeney

Jan 5, 2019

Mohawk Patrick J. "Dick Knowz" Sweeney, 59 of Mohawk, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday January 5, 2019 after a brief illness. Pat was born on March 19, 1959 in Ilion, he was the son of the late Leo and Shirley (Miller) Sweeney. Pat was a 1977 graduate of Ilion schools and served in the US Air Force. He...

Jeffrey Burns

Jeffrey Burns

Jan 1, 2019

Frankfort Jeffrey Burns, 44, passed away, Tuesday, January 1, 2019. He was born May 5, 1974 in Utica, the son of Barbara Burns. Jeff was employed as a truck driver for vaious local companys. Jeff is survived by a son Christopher, two daughters, Ashley and Stephanie Burns and two grandchildren, Leo and Phoebe. He also leaves a sister, Dee Dee...

Caroline Elwood

Caroline Elwood

Dec 28, 2018

Ilion Caroline Elwood, 81, of Prindle Apts., passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at home. She was born March 14, 1937 in Gloversville, the daughter of the late Arthur and Adelaide Hill Elwood. She was a graduate of Mohawk High School and was a recipient of an Accounting Degree, she had been employed by the Village of Frankfort Clerks office...

Dawn Marie Moshier

Dawn Marie Moshier

Dec 23, 2018

Mohawk Dawn Moshier, 57, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Faxton-St. Luke's Health Care, New Hartford with her family by her side. Dawn was born on February 17, 1961 in Ilion the daughter of the late George and Mildred Varin Everson. She attended schools in Ilion and W. Winfield and on July 15, 1995 she was united in marriage...

John W. 'Jack' Casey

John W. 'Jack' Casey

Dec 20, 2018

Ilion Date Line John W. "Jack" Casey 90 of 78 Barringer Road Ilion, passed away on Thursday December 20, 2018 at Abraham House in Utica with his loving daughter by his side. Jack was born December 15, 1928 in Mohawk the son of the late Alfred and Mabel Wilson Casey, he received his education in the Mohawk Central School, and...

Linda Foley

Linda Foley

Dec 19, 2018

Ilion Linda Foley, 71, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at St, Elizabeth's Medical Center, Utica, She was born January 10, 1947 in Ilion the daughter of the late Stanley and Elizabeth DeMars Rasmussen. She was educated in Mohawk and on July 31, 1976 was united in marriage with Bruce A. Foley, he passed away on May 20, 2012. Linda...

Lillian Cross

Lillian Cross

Dec 10, 2018

Ilion Lillian Katherine Cross passed away Monday, December 10, 2018. She was born January 10, 1948 and is predeceased by her mother Betty Holland. Lillian was a graduate of Mount Markham High School and Utica College. She served her community as a probation officer before finding her calling as a caregiver. Lillian was a loving mother and grandmother. She was...

Carl E. Burton

Carl E. Burton

Dec 7, 2018

I Ilion Carl E. Burton, 99, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 7, 2018, at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Ilion. Carl was born on August 22, 1919 in Schuyler; he was the son of the late Ernest and Marion Burr Burton. He was a 1938 graduate of Ilion Schools and played in the high school...

Herbert Richard 'Herb' Rockwell

Herbert Richard 'Herb' Rockwell

Nov 25, 2018

Ilion Herbert Richard Rockwell, 93, passed away Sunday November 25, 2018 at Faxton-St. Luke's Health Care. He was born December 5, 1924 in Salisbury the son of the late Richard W. and Mary (Bradley) Rockwell and was educated in Stratford Schools. After high school he was drafted into the U S Army serving with the 101st. Airborne 2nd battalion F...

Edward J. Vincent

Edward J. Vincent

Oct 14, 2018

Ilion Edward J. Vincent, 80, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2018 in Little Falls Hospital. Edward was born in Herkimer on September 2, 1938 the son of the late Michael and Mary (Kraszewski) Vincent. He was a graduate of Herkimer High School and received his degree in Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Detroit. Edward was a veteran of the...

Stephen Warren 'Steve' Crocker

Stephen Warren 'Steve' Crocker

Oct 6, 2018

Stephen Warren Crocker passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the age of 74, at the Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing (Focus Nursing Home), Utica, NY. Born in Lynn, MA, Steve came to Ilion, NY in 1956. He was involved in scouting, achieving Eagle Scout and graduated from Ilion High School. A devote Catholic, he attended Ilion Annunciation...

K'Lani Gaines

K'Lani Gaines

Sep 29, 2018

K'Lani's obituary will be posted shortly. A celebration of Life will be hald on Saturday October 20 at 11 am at St. Matthew's Temple Church of God in Christ. 11 Washington St. in Utica. Friends are asked to please send any memorial contributions to K'Lanis's family C/O Mrs Delores Gaines 48 Montgomery St. Ilion, NY 13357. Funeral Service 11:00 am...

Everett Gallogly

Everett Gallogly

Sep 28, 2018

Ilion Everett Gallogly, 76, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born on January 17, 1942 in Upper Glades, WV. The son of the late Elza and Florence Moffatt Gallogly and was a graduate of Mohawk High School. Everett was a US Air Force Veteran and on September 5, 1987...