Obituaries
Posting Obituaries for the families around Herkimer County in New York.
Robert Lewis Smaldone
Aug 7, 2024
Ilion - Mr. Robert Lewis Smaldone, Sr., age 75, of Ilion, passed away on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024 in Little Falls Hospital with his loving family by his side. Robert was born on June 28, 1949 in Ilion to the late Lewis Grant and Edith Irene Mower Smaldone. He attended and graduated from Ilion Schools. He served his country in...
Norma Jean Karla
Jul 21, 2024
Ilion - Mrs. Norma Jean Karla, 82, of Ilion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the Masonic Home, with her loving husband by her side. She was born in Little Falls, NY on May 2, 1942 to the late William and Catherine Roberts. She graduated from Ilion High School with the class of 1959. She went on...
Christopher Patrick Deyle
Jul 6, 2024
Christopher Patrick Deyle, age 56, of Ilion, NY, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Born on December 23, 1967, in Utica, NY, Christopher was the cherished son of Patrick and Peggy (Deuel) Deyle. A graduate of HCCC with a degree in Construction Management, Christopher spent 10 years working as an assembler at Remington Arms in Ilion, NY. He also...
Bernard Harris Rood
Jun 30, 2024
Ilion - Bernard Harris Rood, Jr., 78, passed away on June 30, 2024 at Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Home in Norwich, NY. Bernard was born on February 2, 1946 in Herkimer, a son of the late Bernard Harris Sr. and Mary Waltz Rood. He was married to Elizabeth "Liz" Ward on November 8, 1975. Liz passed away on May 6,...
Ronald Reile
Jun 27, 2024
Ilion - Mr. Ronald John Reile, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the Grand Nursing & Rehabilitation in Ilion. Born on May 23, 1938, Ronald was the son of the late Don Reile and Margaret "Lorena" Harris. Born in Utica, he attended West Frankfort School and lived most of his life in Ilion. His marriage...
Gail Ann Miller
Jun 21, 2024
Ilion - Gail A. Miller, 86, of Ilion, passed away peacefully at the Wynn Hospital on Friday, June 21, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. Gail was born in Ilion on October 10, 1937, the daughter of the late Raymond and Virginia (Spedding) Bedworth. She was a graduate of Ilion High School and Albany Business School. She married John V....
Mary Kay Streeter
Jun 9, 2024
Ilion - Mary Kay Streeter, 81, passed away on June 9, 2024, at the Wynn Hospital in Utica with her family by her side. Born on December 8, 1942, to the late Donald and Julia (Sheehan) Gressler, Mary Kay graduated from Richfield Springs schools and furthered her education at Cobleskill, earning her Associate's Degree in Food Service. Later on, she...
Walter M. Maine Jr.
Jun 9, 2024
Ilion - Walter M. Maine Jr., 54, passed away unexpectedly in the comfort of his home. He is now partying with his super special cousin Linda. Born on April 4, 1970, in Ilion to Walter and Barbara (Wohler) Maine Sr., Walter was a dedicated welder at Fermer Precision and a passionate motorcycle enthusiast. Walter is survived by his wife, Erica...
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...
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