Obituaries
Posting Obituaries for the families around Herkimer County in New York.
Mary Elizabeth 'Mary' O'Connor
Oct 31, 2017
Ilion Mary Elizabeth O'Connor, 93, of Ilion, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Folt's Home in Herkimer with her family by her side. Mary was born on June 13, 1924, in Utica, NY. She was the daughter of the late Mary (Back) Harris. Mary was a graduate of St. Francis De Sales School and Utica School of Commerce....
Richard Francis 'Dick' Kennedy
Oct 25, 2017
Ilion-Jamestown Richard Francis Kennedy, 70 of Jamestown, formerly of Ilion passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in Jamestown. Dick was born on April 3, 1947 in Ilion, he was the son of the late Francis J. and Catherine (Jarmuziewicz) Kennedy. He was a graduate of Ilion schools and worked as inventory manager at Remington Arms, retiring after 39 years....
Gail F. Brown
Oct 25, 2017
Ilion Gail F. Brown, 81, passed away October 25, 2017. She was born March 25, 1936 in Exeter, NH, the daughter of the late Gerald and Texas McAndrews Faunce. Gail was educated in New Hampshire, graduating of the University of New Hampshire. In August of 1960 she was united in marriage with Robert H. Brown in Peterboro, NH, Bob passed...
Mary Ellen Downs
Oct 17, 2017
Ilion Mary Ellen Downs, 89 of Ilion, passed away on Tuesday October 17, 2017 at Mohawk Valley Health Care, with her family by her side. Mary was born on November 11, 1927 in Amboy Center, NY. She was the daughter of the late James and Rosa (Dilwaters) Smart. Mary worked as a housekeeper at the Mohawk Valley General Hospital until...
Gertrude E. Shaw
Oct 15, 2017
Ilion Gertrude E. Shaw, 78 of Ilion, passed away on Friday December 15, 2017 at the Abraham House in Utica. Gertrude was born on January 15, 1939 in Ilion, she is the daughter of Donald and Jane (Gonyea) Polly. She was a graduate of Ilion schools and was a member of Annunciation Church in Ilion. Gertrude is survived by her...
Burton W. 'Burt' Lawrence
Oct 8, 2017
Burton W. Lawrence, 87, passed away October 8, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born on November 20, 1929 in Nyack, NY to Edward and Ruth Lawrence. After college he enlisted in the Marine Corps where he served as a 2nd lieutenant. He worked for many years as a salesman at Xerox, then was a self-employed businessman. He finished...
Susan Dennison
Oct 6, 2017
Utica Susan Smith Bruce Dennison, 54 of Milgate St. in Utica, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday October 6. 2017, with her loved ones by her side. Sue was born on May 3, 1963 in Ilion, she was the daughter of Carolyn Smith, and she was a graduate of Ilion Schools. Sue loved spending time with her kids and...
Joseph Michael Kennedy
Oct 5, 2017
Joseph M. Kennedy, 54, of Ilion passed away on Thursday, October 5th, 2017. Joseph was born on June 11, 1963 in New Hartford, NY. He was a 1981 graduate of Ilion Jr./Sr. High School, attended H.C.C.C., and the BOCES nursing program through M.V.C.C. Joe was a lifelong member of the Ilion Fish and Game Club. His favorite activities included hunting,...
Carolyn D. Bayer
Oct 4, 2017
Carolyn Deming Bayer, 87, of Ilion, NY died peacefully October 4, 2017. She was born May 2, 1930 to Milton and Ethel Kibbe Deming. She graduated from Ilion High School Class of 1947 and was employed at Remington Rand (Univac), Mohawk Data Sciences and the Ilion Board of Light. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ilion;...
Kelley Marie Crookes
Sep 30, 2017
Ilion Kelley Marie Crookes, 41 of Ilion, passed away on Saturday September 30, 2017 at Albany Medical Center, after a brief illness. Kelley was born on November 19, 1975, in Herkimer. She was the daughter of Albert "Skip" and Joan (Reed) Crookes. She was a 1994 graduate of Ilion Schools and she also attended Bryant and Stratton College and Jet...
Joyce Marie Johnson
Sep 19, 2017
Mohawk Joyce Marie Johnson, 67, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Bassett Health Care, Cooperstown. She was born in Ilion on June 13, 1950, the daughter of the late Donal V. and Florence Lozo Moynihan and was educated in Mohawk Schools. Joyce was united in marriage with Nelson Johnson in Ilion on December 19, 1976. Joyce was employed as...
Donna Ouessnellll Vescelus
Sep 19, 2017
Utica Donna Quessnell Vescelus, 44, passed away, Tuesday, September, 19, 2017 in Richmond Hill, Ga., after a long illness. She was born in Utica on January 14, 1973 the daughter of the late Dale and Beverly Edward Quissnell and attended schools there. Donna had been employed as a dealer at the Mohegan Sun Casino, she had a passion for playing...
Jane E. Frenyea
Sep 18, 2017
Clinton Jane E. Frenyea, 82, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 at the Lutheran Home, Clinton. Jane was born September 13, 1935 in Little Falls, the daughter of the late Howard and Carmeta Wagner Ripple. She was a 1955 graduate of Little Falls High School. She was employed as a Medical Records Technician at the Masonic Care Community in Utica...
Robert F. Connors
Sep 14, 2017
Ilion Robert Franklin Connors, 92, passed away, Thursday September 14, 2017 at Faxton- St. Luke's Health Care, New Hartford. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 10:30 AM from the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, Inc., 100 Otsego St., Ilion, with the Rev. Robert Wollaber officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery, Herkimer. To leave an online...
Verna Ann Samson
Sep 13, 2017
Verna Ann Samson (nee Whiter) age 93, died at home at Balfour Residences, Louisville, CO, on Wednesday September 13, 2017. Born August 18, 1924 in Ilion NY, she lived in Tucson AZ, Richfield Springs NY, Ocala FL, Blairsville GA, Loveland CO, and Louisville CO. Vicki graduated from Ilion High School in 1943. While attending Rhode Island School of Design, she...
Shirley J. Lavalley
Sep 9, 2017
Herkimer Shirley J. LaValley, 82, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Valley Health Services, Herkimer. She was born in Malone, NY on June 8, 1935 the daughter of the late Raymond and Laura Disotelle. Shirley was educated in Malone and was a graduate of Ilion High. On September 28, 1957 she was united in marriage with Bernard LaValley in...
Paul E. March
Sep 4, 2017
Paul E. March Sr., 88, passed away, Monday, September 4, 2017 at Faxton-St. Lukes Health Care, New Hartford. Paul was born in Ilion on March 18, 1929, the son of the late Harry and Vere Lindsey March. He was a graduate of Ilion and received his Bachelors Degree from Utica College, his Masters in Psychology from Syracuse University and his...
Sylvia E. Simonette
Aug 24, 2017
Sylvia E. (Camerota) Simonette, 84 of Ilion, New York passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at The Masonic Care Community in Utica. Sylvia was born on August 5, 1933 in Utica, the daughter of the late Angelo and Elisabetta (Granata) Camerota. Sylvia graduated from Proctor High School in 1951 and was married on April 30, 1955 to Gerald J....
Carol Jean Westbrook
Aug 24, 2017
Carol Jean Westbrook, 76, passed away August 24, 2017. She was born January 31, 1941 in Little Falls, the daughter of the late Donald and Amelia (Whitney) Evans. She was a graduate of West Canada Valley School and later obtained a degree as a paralegal assistant. Carol was employed in various positions throughout her life. She ran a country store...
Ruth Schaffer Bienkowski
Aug 24, 2017
Little Falls Ruth Schaffer Bienkowski, 53, passed away after a brief illness. She was born October 18, 1963 in Ilion, the daughter of the late Rouland and Thora Robinson Schaffer and attended Whitesboro Schools. Ruth was a home health care aid. She loved music, parties and spending good times with friends and family. Ruth is survived by her longtime companion...
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