Obituaries
Posting Obituaries for the families around Herkimer County in New York.
William James 'Bill' Kellogg
Feb 1, 2016
William (Bill) James Kellogg was born on September 15, 1943. A son of the late Frances and William (Denslow) Kellogg. He was raised & educated locally and was a member of the Morning Star Ministry. His work ethic was lifelong, beginning with Bosert's Manufacturing where he worked as a machinist for many years, as well as Remington Arms, then retiring...
Dema Arlene Farnham
Jan 21, 2016
Dema A Farnham 96, of Vero Beach, FL passed away on January21, 2016 at Rose Valley Manor, Vero Beach, FL. Dema was born May 23, 1919 in Little Falls, NY the daughter of the late Raymond and Nina Moberg Cook, and received her education at Mohawk School and Utica School of Commerce. On August 11, 1040 she was united in...
James 'Jim' Loce
Jan 18, 2016
Mohawk James Loce, 57 of Mohawk, passed away on Monday January 18, 2016 at the Seigenthaler Center in New Hartford. Jim was born on July 9, 1958 in Herkimer and was a graduate of Mohawk Schools. His life centered on motorcycles, getting his first one at age 19. Over the years he received several trophies and appeared in several magazine...
Betty Pozniak
Jan 17, 2016
Ilion Betty Pozniak, 93, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at the Iroquois Nursing Home, Jamesville, N.Y. Betty was born in Detroit, Mich. on March 24, 1922 the daughter of the late Eliot and Frances VanDelinder Lester. Mrs. Pozniak was a 1941 graduate of Ilion High School, at one time she was married to Gordon Waffle then in 1969 she...
Frank W. Jennings
Jan 11, 2016
Ilion Frank W. Jennings, Jr., Professional Engineer was born on July 14, 1940 in Ilion, the son of the late Frank W. and Helen Goodman Jennings and was a graduate of Ilion High School. After high school, Frank continued his education, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics at Utica College. He immediately entered the United States Air Force...
Benjamin I. Soper
Jan 8, 2016
West Winfield Benjamin I. Soper, 40 of Park City KY, passed away on Friday January 8, 2016 in Chicago IL, following a five month battle with cancer. Ben was born on October 11, 1975 in Herkimer, he was the son of Robert I. and Dianne L. Soper, and he was a graduate of Mt. Markham School as well as HCCC,...
Charles 'Whitey' Forbes
Dec 24, 2015
Ilion Charles Eugene "Whitey" Forbes, 86, of Ilion passed away on Thursday December 24, 2015 at Little Falls Hospital. Whitey was born on January 1, 1929 in Redfield, NY. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Flora (Knapp) Forbes. He was a 1946 graduate of Camden Schools and served for a time in the Army Reserves. On December...
Virginia 'Ginny' Shaw
Dec 23, 2015
Ilion Virginia McCoy Shaw, 87, formerly of Ilion and Schuyler, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the Folt's Home Herkimer after a full and caring life. Ginny was born May 11, 1928 in Ilion the daughter of the late Allston A. and Alma Fallon McCoy and was a graduate of Mohawk High School. On October 30, 1948 she was...
Nancy A. Stefanec
Dec 21, 2015
Richfield Springs Nancy A. Stefanec, 79, of 227 Millstone Road, passed away on Monday December 21, 2015, at her home. Nancy was born on August 2, 1936, in Auburn, NY, the daughter of the late Eugene and Hazel Curry Mosseau, and received her education in the Ilion Central School District. On September 25, 1956, Nancy was united in marriage with...
Bernard J. 'Bernie' La Valley
Dec 19, 2015
Herkimer Bernard J. LaValley, 82 of Herkimer, passed away on Saturday December 19, 2015 at home with his loving family by his side. Bernie was born on January 2, 1933 in Mohawk, he was the son of the late Dean and Melva (Dygert) LaValley, and he attended Mohawk Schools and served in the US Army during the Korean War. On...
Barbara Ames 'Barb' Szczesniak
Dec 16, 2015
Ilion Barbara Ames Szczesniak, 74, went home to her heavenly father to join her husband, best friend and life partner Chet on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Faxton-St. Luke's Medical Center, New Hartford. She was born in Cedarville, N. Y. to the late Walter D. and Iona Zoller Ames. Barbara lived at 444 Tulip Dr., Ilion and previously lived in...
Eric S. Johnson
Dec 13, 2015
Herkimer Eric S. Johnson, 45 of Herkimer, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday December 13, 2015, at Albany Medical Center. Eric was born on October 16, 1970 in New Hartford, NY. He was the son of John and Donna Johnson and was a graduate of Holland Patent Schools. Eric was married to the former Cherie Bulla. Eric is survived by his...
Emily Tibor Couchman
Dec 9, 2015
Ilion Emily Tibor Couchman, 91, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at the Presbyterian Home, New Hartford. Emily was born October 11, 1924 in Bridgeport, Conn. the daughter of the late John and Mary Gyongosi Tibor and was educated in Bridgeport and Stratford, Conn. On June 26, 1946 she was united in marriage with Harry Couchman at St. James Church,...
Michael A 'Mike' Letts
Dec 8, 2015
Ilion Michael A. Letts, 79 of 80 E. North St. in Ilion, passed away on Tuesday December 8, 2015 at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Utica. Mike was born on October 10, 1936 in Ilion, he was the son of Allen and Martha (Bennett) Letts. He was a graduate of Ilion Schools and received his Bachelor's Degree from Hobart University....
Bruce Andrew Shipman Ii
Dec 5, 2015
Ilion Bruce Andrew Shipman II, 55, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 after a brief illness. He was born August 23, 1960 in Ilion the son of Bruce Shipman and the former Carol Watson and was a graduate of Mohawk High School. On October 1, 1988, he was united in marriage with Dawn Allen in Conklinville, N. Y. Bruce was...
Frank J. 'Frank' Laymon
Dec 2, 2015
Herkimer Frank J. Laymon, 73 of Herkimer, New York passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Little Falls Hospital in Little Falls, New York. He was born in Johnstown, New York on May 9, 1942 the son of the late Daniel Laymon and Eltha Hodge Laymon and attended local schools. Frank was employed with Union Tools in Frankfort prior...
Lloyd H. 'Red' Hight
Nov 26, 2015
Ilion Lloyd H. "Red" Hight, 80, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. Red was born August 29, 1935 in Schuyler the son of the late Harry and Freda Bunce Hight, he was educated in Frankfort-Schuyler. On October 15, 1955 he was united in marriage with Lucia Smaldone in Ilion. Red was employed as an...
Donald J. 'Don' Parsons
Nov 24, 2015
Millers Mills Donald J. Parsons, 74, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Don was born in Herkimer on April 28, 1941 the son of the late Kyle and Harriett Parsons. Don was a graduate of Mohawk High School, after which he honorably served in the US NAVY. Don was the successful sole proprietor of...
James Eugene 'Jim' Farley
Nov 23, 2015
Ilion Date Line James E. Farley, 77, of 148 West North Street, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015, at his home, with his loving family by his side. Jim was born on February 27, 1938 in Ilion, the son of the late Terrance and Elizabeth (Blais) Farley. He received his education at Annunciation School in Ilion and graduated from...
William Donald Yaw
Nov 18, 2015
Ilion William D. Yaw, 82 of Ilion passed away on Wednesday November 18, 2015 at Faxton-St. Luke's Health Care in New Hartford. Bill was born on March 2, 1933 in W. Winfield; the son of the late Donald B. and Charlotte E. (MacHeffy) Yaw. He was a graduate of W. Winfield Schools and SUNY Morrisville and worked as a Test...
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