Obituaries
Posting Obituaries for the families around Herkimer County in New York.
Rodney Hamford Schaffer
Mar 22, 2025
Ilion - Mr. Rodney H. Schaffer, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 22, 2025. At the time of Rod's passing, he resided with his son, Russell and Cathy in Newport, NY. Rodney shared a blessed union for over 50 years with his late wife, Geraldine. Dad was an avid deer and coon hunter, a passion which he shared with his...
Virginia Helen Phelps
Mar 19, 2025
Virginia H. “Ginny” Phelps, 77, of Ilion, NY, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 22, 1948, to the late William Fullem and Virginia H. (Wheelock) Fullem. Ginny was a graduate of Ilion High School, Class of 1966, and later attended the Utica School of Commerce. She spent her career...
Betty L. Coy
Mar 17, 2025
Ilion - Mrs. Betty L. Coy, 86, of Ilion, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025 at the Wynn Hospital in Utica. Born in West Winfield on May 1, 1938, Betty was a daughter of the late Leo and Alice Walts. She was the beloved wife of the late Howard Coy, whom she joins in eternal rest, having been...
Jan Joseph Ondrako
Mar 10, 2025
West Winfield – Jan “Johnny” Joseph Ondrako, 85, of West Winfield, NY, died on March 10, 2025 surrounded by love. Jan was the oldest son of Mildred and John Ondrako. As a young man, he traveled across the country on Route 66 and learned many jobs including short-order cook and delivery jobs. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1960...
Jamie Joseph Dejohn
Feb 28, 2025
Jamie DeJohn, 47, passed away peacefully at his home in Sylvan Beach on Friday, February 28, 2025. Born on July 14, 1977, in Ilion, NY, Jamie was the beloved son of Lorraine “Brenda” Sweet DeJohn and the late James “Chip” DeJohn. He was a proud graduate of Ilion High School, Class of 1995, and continued his education at Herkimer County...
Howard Alton Coy
Feb 28, 2025
Howard Alton Coy, a beloved resident of Cedarville, NY, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on July 30, 1938, in West Winfield, NY, Howard lived a life defined by hard work, dedication, and a deep commitment to his family and community. Howard spent his career as a skilled molder, contributing his craftsmanship to...
George Maley, Jr
Feb 22, 2025
Ilion - On February 22, 2025, George Maley peacefully departed this life, reuniting with his beloved wife, Barbara, whom he deeply missed. Born on November 22, 1930, in Flushing, NY, he was the son of the late George and Beatrice (Bartunek) Maley. On September 28, 1952, George married the love of his life, Barbara M. Willse. Together, they shared 70...
Stephen Joseph Smith
Feb 20, 2025
Herkimer - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen J. Smith, 55, a dedicated serviceman and beloved community member with an unwavering love for his family, his soldiers, and his hometown of Ilion NY. Stephen passed away unexpectedly due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Thursday, February 20th, 2025. Steve was born...
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...
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