Obituaries

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

Burton W. 'Burt' Lawrence

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ronald R. 'Ron' Sanderson

Ronald R. 'Ron' Sanderson

Aug 20, 2017

East Herkimer Date Line Ronald R. Sanderson 61 passed away, Saturday, August 19, 2017 at his home after an extended illness Ron was born on April 16, 1956 in Herkimer, was a graduate of Herkimer High School, he then attended Delhi for 2 years and went on to Michigan State and received his BS. On July 23, 1982 Ron was...

Sylvia C. Bala

Sylvia C. Bala

Aug 20, 2017

Herkimer Sylvia C. Bala, 84, of 105 Protection Ave., passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017. She was born November 11, 1932 in Rochester, NH, the daughter of the late Harold and Ethel Randlett Carpenter and received her education in Herkimer. On June 16, 1957 she was united in marriage with Richard Bala. He passed away January 8, 1993. Sylvia is...

Brian J. Frank

Brian J. Frank

Aug 3, 2017

Sebring FL-Ilion Brian J. Frank, 75 of Sebring FL, formerly of Ilion, passed away on Thursday August 3, 2017 in Florida. Brian was born on January 14, 1942 in Utica. He was the son of the late Fred and Cecilia (Dourney) Frank. He was a graduate of Frankfort Schools and worked for 36 years as a printer at the Utica...

Betty A. Eggleston

Betty A. Eggleston

Jul 14, 2017

Ilion Betty Eggleston of Ilion, New York, passed away on Friday, July 14 at Mohawk Valley Nursing Home. She was 80 years old. Born December 20, 1936, a daughter of Renwick and Frances Brown Thomas, Betty was a lifelong resident of Division Street in Ilion. She attended local schools. In 1954 she married Donald E. Eggleston, embarking together on a...

Linda D. Montgomery

Linda D. Montgomery

Jul 11, 2017

Herkimer Linda D. Montgomery, 69 of Herkimer, passed away on Tuesday July 11, 2017 at St. Elizabeth's in Utica. Linda was born on November 14, 1947 in Ilion and was the daughter of the late Harold and Marie Pierce. She was a graduate of Ilion Schools and worked at both Duofold and LaSalle Labs. On July 1, 1967 she married...