Obituaries

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

Donna C. Okusko

Donna C. Okusko

Jul 18, 2010

Ilion Donna C. Okusko 91 formerly of 57 Newton Street Ilion, passed away Sunday July 18, 2010 at Woodgate House at the Masonic Home Utica. She was born April 25, 1919 in Mohawk NY the daughter of the late Martin and Florence (Ford) Snedeker, and received her education in the Ilion Central School. On February 18, 1939 she married Charles...

Philo B Baker

Philo B Baker

Jul 17, 2010

Ilion-Rochester Philo B. Baker 96, formerly of 10 Fourth St. in Ilion, passed away on Saturday July 17, 2010 in Unity Hospital in Greece. Philo was born on February 28, 1914 in Ilion the son of the late Robert and Kate M. (Barse) Baker. He was educated in Ilion Schools and on November 22, 1941 he married the former Jean...

Raymond R. Ouin

Raymond R. Ouin

Jul 16, 2010

St. Cloud FL Raymond R. Drouin, 82 of St. Cloud FL passed away on Friday July 16, 2010 in Osceola Hospital, with his family by his side. Ray was born on January 11, 1928 in Williamantic, Ct the son of the late Arthur and Marie (Baron) Drouin. He was educated in Willimantic Schools, following high school he served with the...

Julia E. Lane

Julia E. Lane

Jul 1, 2010

Ilion Julia E. Lane, 93 of 120 Fitzer Dr. in Ilion passed away on Thursday July 1, 2010 at Faxton-St. Luke's Health care in New Hartford. Julia was born on August 11, 1916 in Northville, NY the daughter of the late Ruel and Hazel (Craig) Frasier; she was a graduate of Northville schools. Julia was employed as a housekeeper at...

Robert 'Bob' Hoffman

Robert 'Bob' Hoffman

Jun 27, 2010

Mr. Robert John Hoffman (Bob), formerly of 137 Second Street, Ilion, New York, died on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at the Folts Home in Herkimer New York. Mr. Hoffman outlived his wife, Ruth, by four years. They had been married for sixty-three years. He was born on July 27, 1915 and was just one month short of his 95th birthday....

Susan Swiech

Susan Swiech

Jun 26, 2010

Mohawk Susan Swiech, 63, of 33 Green St., passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Utica. Susan was born on March 11, 1947, in Herkimer the daughter of Walter and Ruth Pierce Petrie; she graduated from Rome High School and received her L.P.N. certification from St. Elizabeth's School of Nursing. On October 26, 1980 she and Philip...

Marilyn Lou Thompson

Marilyn Lou Thompson

Jun 17, 2010

Marilyn Lou Thompson 75 Years Young Departed this life June 17, 2010 Marilyn is survived by her husband William Hendrix, her two daughters, four sons and a large extended family of twelve Grandchildren and six Great Grandchildren: her twin sister Marge Conway passed away shortly after Marilyn. Marilyn was also know as Marilyn Bouck: A grave side service will be...

Irene Marie Lyman

Irene Marie Lyman

Jun 12, 2010

Ilion Irene Marie Lyman, 84, of 7 Wayne St. in Ilion passed away on Saturday June5, 2010 at Bassett HealthCare in Cooperstown. Irene was born on April 22, 1926 in Utica the daughter of the late Stanley and Josephine Sergott. She was educated in Utica and in September of 1947 she married Russell Lyman, he passed away in 2001. Irene...

John 'Jack' Kiley

John 'Jack' Kiley

May 30, 2010

Ilion John "Jack" Kiley Sr., 82 of 21 Tucker Ave., Ilion, passed away on Sunday May 30, 2010 at Little Falls Hospital. Jack was born on April 23, 1928 in Ilion the son of the late Dennis and Marie (Nolda) Kiley. He was educated in Annunciation School in Ilion and following school he joined the U.S. Merchant Marines serving during...

Louis Edward Sheffield

Louis Edward Sheffield

May 29, 2010

Louis Edward Sheffield Ilion, New York Louis Edward Sheffield, 83, of Ilion, New York passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare Center in New Hartford, New York after a courageous battle with cancer. His loving family was by his side. He was born June 26, 1926 in Ilion, New York son of the late Frank and...

Miriam Jeanette Kelsey

Miriam Jeanette Kelsey

May 24, 2010

Frankfort Miriam J. Kelsey, 57, of Frankfort passed away Monday, May 24, 2010 with her family by her side, after a long, heroic battle with breast cancer. Her courageous, loving and unwavering spirit was an inspiration to all who knew her. Miriam was born on July 26, 1952 in Utica, the daughter of Frederick and Mildred (Staring) Carlson. She graduated...

Michael A. Rafferty

Michael A. Rafferty

May 7, 2010

Ilion Michael A. Rafferty, 64 of W. Main St. in Ilion passed away on Friday May 7, 2010 at home. Mike was born on February 23, 1946 in Troy, NY the son of the late Fred C. and Ellarose (Wilkenson) Rafferty. He was educated in Troy schools and was employed with the office of general services in Albany for 10...

Todd Jeremy Pickett

Todd Jeremy Pickett

May 7, 2010

Ilion Todd Jeremy Pickett, 24 of Bell Hill Rd. passed away on Friday May 7, 2010 as a result of injuries from a motorcycle accident in the Ilion Gorge. Todd was born on September 25, 1985 in Ilion the son of the late Todd Hagan and Carol Pickett. He was a graduate of Ilion schools. Todd is survived by his...

Arthur W. Hall

Arthur W. Hall

May 3, 2010

Rochester-Ilion Arthur W. Hall , 58 of Rochester formerly of Ilion, passed away on Monday May 3, 2010 in Rochester. Art was born on May 26, 1951 in Herkimer the son of the late Arthur Hall and the former Mary Martin, he was a graduate of Ilion High School and attended SUNY Delhi. He was employed as a shipping supervisor...

Richard L Stafford

Richard L Stafford

Apr 24, 2010

Ilion Date Line Richard L. Stafford 75 of 341 Second Street Ilion passed away Saturday April 24, 2010 at Faxton-St Lukes Medical Center in New Hartford. Dick was born August 26, 1934 in Edmeston, NY the son of the late Donald and Alma Walling Stafford, and was a graduate of Sherburne Central School, he then attended Alfred State and enlisted...

Karen Lee Ratcliffe

Karen Lee Ratcliffe

Apr 15, 2010

Mohawk Karen Lee "Meme" Ratcliffe 51, of 25 Catherine St. passed away unexpectedly on Thursday April 15, 2010 at Faxton-St. Luke's Health Care in New Hartford. Karen was born on August 26, 1958 in Ilion the daughter of the Late Robert and Marilyn (Phillips) Hunter. She was a 1976 graduate of Ilion High School and on April 6, 1978 she...

Joseph R. Oz

Joseph R. Oz

Apr 9, 2010

Herkimer Joseph R. Mroz Sr., 69, of 315 N. Prospect St. passed away Friday, April 9, 2010 at Faxton-St. Luke's Health Care, New Hartford. Joe was born May 16, 1940 in Rome, the son of the late Joseph and Eleanor Martin Mroz and was a graduate of Rome Free Academy. He was employed as a chef at the Empire Diner...

Esther E Miller

Esther E Miller

Apr 4, 2010

Mohawk Esther E. Miller, 94, formerly of 8 Fulmer St. in Mohawk passed away on Sunday April 4, 2010 at St. Luke's Home in New Hartford. Esther was born on November 25, 1915 in Mohawk the daughter of Fredrick and Martha (Spur) Jackson. She was a graduate of Mohawk Schools and was employed as a bookkeeper with the Mohawk Municipal...

Catherine 'Cathy' Propheter

Catherine 'Cathy' Propheter

Mar 24, 2010

Ilion- Rocky Hill, CT Cathryn Propheter, 65, of 1032 New Briton Ave. Rock Hill ,CT 06067 passed away Wednesday March 24, 2010 at Gaylord Rehabilitation, Wallingford, CT. with her family by her side after a long illness. Cathy was born March 19, 1945 in Louisville, KY. the daughter of Thomas and Gladys Anderson Pratt. Cathy was a graduate of Ilion...

June Marie Smith

June Marie Smith

Mar 19, 2010

Ilion-Johnstown June M. Smith 75, of Ilion passed away on Friday March 19, 2010 at Denicola's Easy Living. June was born on May 21, 1934 in Johnstown, NY the daughter of the late Arthur and Sylvia (Stoller) Abbott. She was a graduate of Johnstown High School. Prior to her marriage she was employed at State Bank of Albany in Johnstown....