Obituaries
Posting Obituaries for the families around Herkimer County in New York.
James F. Wildey
Jun 2, 2024
Ilion - James "Jim" F. Wildey, 70, passed away on June 2, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, in the comfort of his home with his family by his side.Jim was born on May 24, 1954, in Ilion to the late Katherine and James (LaPoint) Wildey. He was a proud lifelong resident of Ilion. On April 15, 1972, he...
Yvonne Zito
Jun 1, 2024
Frankfort - Yvonne S. Zito, 96, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024. Born on August 29, 1927, Yvonne dedicated many years to the Utica City Court, serving diligently as a secretary for numerous judges. She was a devoted mother to Christopher, Diane, Dominic Mark, and Adrienne. Yvonne is survived by her children Chris J. Zito, Dominic Mark Zito, and...
Gary Helmer
May 31, 2024
Gary C. Helmer, of Ilion, passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side on May 31, 2024. Born in Ilion on January 24, 1953, to the late Leon and Betty Helmer (Williams), Gary lived a life marked by dedication to his family and career.In the fall of 1982, he married Doreen Northway, gaining two sons by...
Hayleigh Mae Marie Shoemaker
May 26, 2024
Ilion - Miss Hayleigh Mae Marie Shoemaker, 25, of Ilion and Sprakers, NY, passed away on May 26, 2024 at Westchester Medical Center following a lifelong illness. Hayleigh was born in Cooperstown, NY on February 18, 1999, the daughter of Jennifer (Jeff) Llewellyn and Dustin (Tora Hammond) Shoemaker and she attended Ilion schools. Hayleigh was the co-owner of Bartlett BBQ...
Nellie Post
May 25, 2024
Ilion - Mrs. Nellie L. Post, 95, passed away on May 25, 2024 at Valley Health Services in Herkimer following a long illness. Nellie was born on September 17, 1928 in Gassaway, WV, a daughter Cecil C. Cogar. She was married to Russell Post on April 17, 1962. Russell predeceased her. She was the owner of Fairfield bargain barn for...
Barbara Elaine White
May 23, 2024
Ilion - Barbara White, 76, of Ilion, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at home, due to lingering health problems Barbara was born on January 8, 1948 to Charles Earl and Thelma M. Holcomb White. She attended Ilion schools, followed by Monroe Community College, where she achieved an Associates Degree in Applied Science. Most of her working career was...
Donald Charles Perkins
May 14, 2024
Donald "Perky" Perkins, age 66, of Ilion, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Wynn Hospital in Utica, on May 14, 2024. Born in Utica, he was the son of the late Irene and Donald (Dillenbeck) Perkins. A dedicated man, Perky worked tirelessly to provide for his family, embodying the spirit of a life well-lived. His love for the...
Nelson P. Johnson Sr.
May 10, 2024
Mohawk - Nelson P. Johnson, Sr. passed away peacefully on May 10, 2024, at Valley Health Services in Herkimer, NY, with his loving children by his side. Born on August 22, 1941, in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late Florence and Mark (Barlow) Johnson. A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, Nelson served in Germany, bringing honor...
Frank Emmons Sheffield Iv
May 2, 2024
Frank Sheffield, age 69, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on May 2, 2024. Born on May 29, 1954, in Ilion, NY, Frank was the beloved son of the late Betty Morton and Frank Emmons Sheffield III. A lifelong resident of Ilion, he married his devoted wife, Kelly, on September 13, 1986, in a...
Marjorie R. Mcanuff
Apr 24, 2024
Marjorie R. McAnuff, 76, a resident of Ilion, NY, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, at Wynn Hospital in Utica, NY. Born to the late Irving L. and Florence Neil Reid, Marjorie's early life in Ilion shaped a lifetime of service and community engagement. Marjorie's career in the School Lunch Department exemplified her deep commitment to nurturing others. Her...
Robert Reals
Apr 21, 2024
Robert (Bob) W. Reals Jr. of Mohawk, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2023 at the Alpine Rehabilitation Center in Little Falls, New York. Bob was born on October 6, 1947 in Little Falls to the late Robert and Ethel (Sorrell) Reals. He was a graduate of Mohawk Central Schools. Bob then served his country for four years in the Navy...
Beverly Jean Reile
Apr 14, 2024
Beverly Jean Bowman Reile, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Grand Nursing Home in Ilion. Born on May 1, 1943, Beverly was the daughter of the late Ebert and Gladys Thompson Bowman and lived her entire life in Ilion. She graduated from Herkimer High School and was last employed at Jet Photo in Ilion,...
Carol Burns
Apr 8, 2024
Carol A. (Krawczyk, Dibble) Burns passed away on April 8, 2024, at Valley Health Services in Herkimer, after courageously battling a prolonged illness, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born on August 7, 1945, in Wenatchee, WA, to the late Ignatius Krawczyk and Dorothy (Roe) Krawczyk. She graduated from Ilion High School in 1963 and furthered her education at...
James F. Matousek
Apr 5, 2024
In Loving Memory of James F. Matousek, Jr. James F. Matousek, Jr., 84, passed away on April 5, 2024, at Nursing Home Masonic Care Community in Utica, NY, with his beloved wife by his side. James was born on August 1, 1939, in Baltimore, MD, to the late James F. Matousek, Sr. and Mae Watts Matousek. He dedicated much of...
Jon Christian Pedersen
Apr 1, 2024
Ilion - Mr. Jon Christian Pedersen, 72, passed away on April 1, 2024 at the Wynn Hospital in Utica. Jon was born on April 23, 1951 in Herkimer, a son of the late Robert and Eleanor Dutcher Pedersen. He attended Ilion Schools and graduated from Ilion High School with the class of 1969 and he went on to obtain his...
Linda Laurin
Mar 8, 2024
Herkimer - Ilion - Mrs. Linda Laurin, 76, of Herkimer, passed away on March 8, 2024 at Valley Residential Services in Herkimer. Linda was born on November 3, 1947 in Ilion, a daughter of the late Dorothy Ellsworth and Daniel Drake. She attended Ilion schools and went on to obtain her Associate's Degree from Herkimer County Community College and her...
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