Obituaries
Posting Obituaries for the families around Herkimer County in New York.
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...
Salvatore J. Geloso
Nov 15, 2024
Salvatore J. Geloso, age 88, of Ilion, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024. Born on November 3, 1936, in Ilion, NY, to the late Vincenzo and Anna (Terras) Geloso, Salvatore was a cherished member of his community throughout his life. Fondly known as "Sam," he was the beloved owner of Mohawk Valley Florist in Ilion, New York....
Beverly Garlock
Nov 13, 2024
Mohawk - Mrs. Beverly Garlock, 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 in Valley Health Services in Herkimer. She was born on October 2, 1928, a daughter of the late Roy and Flora Bard Shepard. She was a graduate of Stratford Schools and was later employed as a Clerk with several local businesses including her most recent position...
Carmelita Lercara
Nov 11, 2024
Frankfort - Mrs. Carmelita "Carm" Lercara, age 84, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, at MVHS Wynn Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Santo Stefano Quisquina, Prov. Agrigento, Italy, on June 1, 1940, Carmelita was the cherished daughter of the late Giambattista and Caterina (Mirabile) Puzzilla. It was in Italy, on September 30, 1967, that she married...
Richard Paul Gutheinz, Sr.
Nov 10, 2024
Ilion, NY - Thomasville, NC - Richard Paul Gutheinz Sr., 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8th, 2024, at his home in Thomasville, NC. Richard was born on March 2, 1959, in Little Falls, a son of the late Mary Shepard Gardner and Richard Paul Hanson. He attended New Hartford Schools and graduated from New Hartford High School with...
Elizabeth Laymon
Oct 24, 2024
Ilion - Mrs. Elizabeth Laymon, 80, of Ilion, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, in the comfort of her home. Liz was born on January 2, 1944, a daughter of the late Rose Delucia and David Nabinger. She grew up in Mohawk, where she graduated from Mohawk High School with the Class of 1962. She went on to build...
Lydia Rudd
Oct 21, 2024
Ilion - Lydia Rudd, affectionately known to her family and friends as “Lyddy”, passed away quietly after a lengthy stay at Valley Health Services in Herkimer, NY on October 21, 2024. She was a life-long resident of Ilion, and is the youngest daughter of Katherine Rogers Barney and Joseph Holland Rudd Jr. She is pre-deceased by 6 sisters and 2...
Robert Harold Mason
Oct 21, 2024
Clifton Park - Robert Harold Mason, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21st, 2024, in Saratoga Hospital. Arrangements for Robert have been entrusted to Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, 100 Otsego St. Ilion, NY 13357. Services will be held privately at the convenience of his family. To leave condolences for Robert's family, please visit www.whiter-hendrix.com
Jewel Vayo
Oct 19, 2024
Ilion - Jewel Vayo, wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024. She is reunited with her parents, her husband and her beloved grandson, Jack. We can only wish them a very, very happy reunion. Jewel was born on March 1, 1929 to Carl and Edythe (Ballda) Dreizler at their home in Frankfort, NY. She was...
Suzanne Joan Hartmann
Oct 11, 2024
Suzanne Joan Hartmann passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, at the Grand in Mohawk Valley, with her loving family by her side. In keeping with Suzanne’s wishes, there will be no public service. Suzanne’s funeral arrangements were pre-arranged with Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, 100 Otsego St. Ilion, NY 13357.
Margery Ann Murray
Oct 3, 2024
Ilion, NY – Margery Ann (Wohler) Murray, a lifetime resident of Ilion, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the age of 81 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY. Born in Ilion on April 24, 1943, Margery was the beloved daughter of the late Gerald and Helen Wohler and the cherished wife of the late Robert Murray....
Shirley Ann Gettle
Sep 25, 2024
Herkimer - Mrs. Shirley Ann (O'Driscoll) Gettle, 86, of Herkimer, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024 in St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. She was born on August 11, 1938, in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late William O'Driscoll and Ruby Rockwell O'Driscoll Osen, and her husband, Anton Osen Sr. She was raised in Albany, and later relocated to...
Charlene Kaye Goodman
Sep 23, 2024
Ilion - Mrs. Charlene Kaye Goodman, 54, of Ilion, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, following a valiant battle with cancer. She was born on July 3, 1970, in Glendale, California, Charlene was the beloved daughter of Marlene Kaye Weaver Goodman and the late William Goodman. A proud graduate of Royal High School,...
Susan B. Stewart
Sep 12, 2024
Ilion - Mrs. Susan B. Stewart, 70, of Ilion, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown with her loving family by her side. Susan was born on May 30, 1954, a daughter of the late Leon and Virginia Barse Nabinger. She was a graduate of Owen D. Young School. She was married to Barry L....
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