Obituaries

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

Michael E. Kelly

Michael E. Kelly

May 25, 2024

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Nellie Post

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

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

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.

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...

Eugene Kelly

Eugene Kelly

May 3, 2024

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Frank Emmons Sheffield Iv

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Kimlee Zobrist

Kimlee Zobrist

Mar 7, 2024

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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...