Obituaries

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

Maureen Van Antwerp

Maureen Van Antwerp

Mar 4, 2024

New Hartford - Mrs. Maureen Van Antwerp, 84, of New Hartford, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at the Wynn Hospital with her loving family by her side. In keeping with Maureen's wishes, there will be no public services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, 100 Otsego St. in Ilion. To leave condolences for Maureen's...

Kathryn P. Melnick

Kathryn P. Melnick

Mar 3, 2024

Chittenango - Ilion - Kathryn P. Melnick, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024 at The Grand of Chittenango at the age of 100..Kathryn was a long-time resident of Ilion. She was born on April 7, 1923 on Vickerman Hill in Mohawk, the daughter of the late Peter and Mary Behun Bawolak. She attended Fern Cliff Country School for 8...

Joseph Anthony Marchese

Joseph Anthony Marchese

Mar 1, 2024

LEWISVILLE, TX - Joseph Anthony "Joe" Marchese, age 61, passed away in Lewisville, TX unexpectedly on Friday, March 1, 2024 with his loving family by his side.Born in Little Falls, on October 2, 1962, Joe was the son of Thomas and Kathleen (Cushman) Marchese. He graduated from Herkimer High School in 1981 and then followed his passion in managing restaurants....

Eileen Mcintyre

Eileen Mcintyre

Feb 21, 2024

Lake Wales, FL - Eileen Edick Wengert McIntyre, 96 years old, of Lake Wales, Florida, passed away quietly in her sleep on February 21, 2024. Eileen was born in 1927 to Ralph and Marion Edick in Ilion, New York. After graduating with an Associate of Arts degree in Business from Keuka College, she returned to Ilion to begin working. In...

Gary Lee Randt

Gary Lee Randt

Feb 21, 2024

Gary 'Gnu' Lee Randt, 'father time"-1956-2024, 68 years young.Born too Russell and Molly Randt-8/28/56 Ilion, NY where his life begun.Youngest of 15, Raised on Johnnycake rd- Mohawk, NY graduated in 73 at age 17.Served the army, 4 years, mostly in Turkey-Became a dad of 2, married in 76 at 19.He met his love Barb Glading in 1985-Their love lasted 38...

Janet Elizabeth Kelly

Janet Elizabeth Kelly

Feb 21, 2024

Frankfort - Janet E. Kelly, of Frankfort, passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on February 21, 2024 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Surrounded by her loving family, she embarked on her final journey, leaving behind cherished memories and a profound legacy. Janet was born on May 3, 1943 in Frankfort, to the late Howard and Thelma Cushman...

Delilah Mae Joy Alesia

Delilah Mae Joy Alesia

Feb 20, 2024

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Eleanor Marie Riddell

Eleanor Marie Riddell

Feb 16, 2024

Eleanor "Ellie" Riddell passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, at the Masonic Care Communityin Utica, NY. Born Eleanor Marie Smith on August 10,1935, she was the eldest daughter of Edwin andGladys Smith. She was predeceased by her parents; two brothers, Alfred and Francis; and three sisters, Ruth,Katherine, and Margery. Ellie is survived by her husband, Harold "Buck" Riddell; children, Judith...

Martha Louise March

Martha Louise March

Feb 3, 2024

Ilion - Mrs. Martha "Marty" Louise March, 70, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024 at at Wynn Hospital in Utica. Marty was born on July 24, 1953 in Norwich, NY, a daughter of the late Edward and Naomi Sprague Dempsey. On June 29, 1986 she was united in marriage with Paul March in Norwich. The two shared a blessed...

Verna Mae Vandawalker

Verna Mae Vandawalker

Feb 3, 2024

Ilion - Mrs. Verna Mae Vandawalker, 90, of Ilion, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024 at the Wynn Hospital in Utica. Verna Vandawalker, born on March 7, 1933, in Frankfort, was the beloved daughter of the late Cecil D. and Izetta Lonis Fifield Capes. In 1949, she embarked on a lifelong journey with Edward Vandawalker when they were joined...

Donna Loomis

Donna Loomis

Jan 19, 2024

Ilion - Mrs. Donna Loomis, 76, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024 at the Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing in Ilion. Donna was born on January 6, 1948 in Herkimer, a daughter of the late Joseph and Elenor Feane Entwistle. She was employed as an assembler with Remington Arms Co. in Ilion for many years. After retirement, Donna enjoyed playing...

Doris M. Tayler

Doris M. Tayler

Jan 16, 2024

Ilion - Doris M. (Todd) Tayler, 92, of Ilion, passed away, Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the Wynn Hospital in Utica, New York. Doris was born in Herkimer, NY, on August 26, 1931, the daughter of the late Leon and Frieda Todd. She married Bernie Tayler on May 14, 1954 in Mount Rose, PA. Doris worked for General Electric in...

Diana Theresa Rose

Diana Theresa Rose

Jan 10, 2024

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Richard Warren Rankins

Richard Warren Rankins

Jan 1, 2024

Mohawk - Mr. Richard Warren Rankins, 95, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024 at his home in Mohawk. Richard was born on October 16, 1928 in Mohawk, the son of the late Frederick R. and Blanch L. Woodford Rankins. He attended and graduated from Mohawk Schools with the class of 1946. Following high school, he enlisted in the US...

Delores Marie Gaines

Delores Marie Gaines

Dec 29, 2023

Ilion - Mrs. Delores Marie Gaines (Delo, Loie, Mother, Lois), 80, of Ilion, passed away peacefully at EverGreen Commons Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in East Greenbush, NY surrounded by her loved ones. Delores was born on November 21,1943 in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the late Robert and Essie Owens Smith. She obtained a high school diploma with a business...

Juanita Burger

Juanita Burger

Dec 22, 2023

Ilion - Mrs. Juanita Burger, 96, passed away peacefully at her home on December 22, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Juanita was born on October 2, 1927 in Cincinnati, OH to parents Pryse and Julia King Smith. She attended schools in both Cincinnati, OH and in Ilion, where she graduated with the class of 1947. She later...

Mary Hagopian

Mary Hagopian

Dec 19, 2023

Utica- Mrs. Mary F. (Putch) Hagopian, age 94 of Acacia Village, Utica, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 19, 2023 with her family in her heart. Her passing occurred at the Masonic Care Health Pavilion following a brief illness. Mary was born on April 18, 1929 in Frankfort, NY. She was the daughter of the late Dominick and Myrtle Putch...

Ida Frances Aversa

Ida Frances Aversa

Dec 18, 2023

Frankfort - Mrs. Ida Frances Aversa, 91, of Frankfort, passed away on December 18, 2023 at the Sitrin Home in New Hartford with her loving family by her side. Ida was born on December 20, 1931 in Herkimer, the daughter of the late Anthony and Frances Donato Malta. Ida attended Herkimer Schools. She was married to Joseph G. Aversa, Sr....

Charles "Chuck" Blauvelt, Jr.

Charles "Chuck" Blauvelt, Jr.

Dec 17, 2023

Mohawk - Charles "Chuck" W. Blauvelt, Jr., 63, of Mohawk, New York, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at his home. He was born on January 22, 1960 in Nyack, New York and was the son of the late, Charles and Alice (Harley) Blauvelt, Sr. Chuck was educated at Hancock Central School in Hancock, New York and graduated...

John K. Tillinghast

John K. Tillinghast

Dec 14, 2023

Utica - Ilion - John (Jack) Kenneth Tillinghast, 89, passed away on December 14, 2023 in the Masonic Care Community in Utica, surrounded by his loved ones. Graduating from Ilion High School in 1952, John (Jack) took employment as a lumberjack in Bristol, VT before enlisting in the Marine Corps for 2 years. After being honorably discharged, he was employed...