Obituaries
Posting Obituaries for the families around Herkimer County in New York.
Terry Watson
Dec 11, 2023
Ilion - Mr. Terry Philip Watson, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, 76, of Ilion, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, surrounded by the comfort of his loving family at the Wynn Hospital on December 11, 2023. Terry was born in Ilion on July 5, 1947, the son of the late Lewis Robert and Anne Shedd Watson. He attended...
Janice P. Orendorf
Dec 6, 2023
Mohawk - Janice Orendorf, 81, of Mohawk, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Jan was born on October 24, 1942, in Ilion, a daughter of the late Waldo and Ada Phelps. She was a graduate of Ilion High School where she enjoyed playing sports. Jan married Gary Orendorf of Mohawk on May 23, 1970 and together they built...
Richard Michael Usyk
Nov 15, 2023
Richard Michael Usyk, age 66, passed away on November 15, 2023, at Wynn Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ilion on March 30, 1957, Richard was the son of Eva (Jones) Usyk and the late Stanley Usyk. On May 22, 1986, Richard joined in matrimony with his beloved wife, Lori March. Richard was not only a devoted husband...
James Richard Barnes
Nov 11, 2023
Albany - Ilion - Mr. James Richard Barnes, 83, of Albany and formerly of Ilion, passed away on November 11, 2023 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland. Jim was born on July 9, 1940 in Ilion, the son of the late Raymond R. and Florence E. Hoke Barnes. He attended Ilion schools and graduated Valedictorian of the...
Pamela L. Fisher
Nov 3, 2023
Pamela L. "Pam" Fisher, age 63, passed away on November 3, 2023 at Wynn Hospital with the love of her family in her heart. Born in Pompton Plains, NJ, on August 3, 1960, Pamela was the daughter of Evelyn (Grimm) Fisher and the late Samuel, Jr. Fisher. Pam followed her dreams of helping others when she became a social worker....
Joseph H. Pickett
Nov 1, 2023
Joseph H. Pickett, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on November 1, 2023, at Wynn Hospital in Utica, NY, at the age of 80. Joseph was born on December 13, 1942, in Ilion, NY, to his late parents, Joseph and Genevieve (Robinson) Pickett. On May 14, 1966, Joseph married the love of his life, Gail Porter. A...
Matthew Christopher Moore
Oct 31, 2023
Matthew Christopher Moore, aged 36, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2023, in Schenectady, NY. Matthew was born on December 11, 1986, in Binghamton, NY, to his loving parents, Mark and Carol (Serino) Moore.He was a graduate of Ilion High School and earned his Bachelor's degree in Business from SUNY IT. Matthew was employed as a Business Systems Analyst for...
Freida Newell
Oct 27, 2023
Frankfort- Mrs. Freida C. Newell, 82, of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital. Freida was born in Methuen, MA on August 19, 1941, the daughter of the late Stephen and Josephine Coco Catalano. She was married to John Newell in New York Mills on August 4, 1976. She was employed as a Seamstress...
Robert Luke
Oct 17, 2023
Ilion - Lieutenant Commander Robert A. Luke, USN, (Ret.) passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side, on October 17, 2023. R.A., as he was known by all, was born on October 29, 1934, in Ilion, NY, to Dr. Robert and Elizabeth Luke. Following graduating from Ilion HS, R.A. spent one year at Hobart College before receiving a...
Helen Dooley
Oct 14, 2023
Ilion - Mrs. Helen Dooley, 88, of Ilion, passed away, Saturday, October 14, 2023 in St. Elizabeth's Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born in Manhattan, New York on March 18, 1935, the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Mingels Urgel and she attended school in New York. She was at one time employed with...
Helen Dooley
Oct 14, 2023
Ilion - Mrs. Helen Dooley, 88, of Ilion, passed away, Saturday, October 14, 2023 in St. Elizabeth's Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born in Manhattan, New York on March 18, 1935, the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Mingels Urgel and she attended school in New York. She was at one time employed with...
Jo Ann Doty
Oct 10, 2023
Ilion - Mrs. Jo Ann Doty, 92, of Ilion, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at the family homestead, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 24, 1931, the daughter of the late Frederick Shultz and Imogene Brown. She attended and graduated from Herkimer Schools and went on to attend Morrisville Ag & Tech....
Pamela J. Lalonde
Oct 5, 2023
Ilion - Ms. Pamela J. LaLonde, 70, of Ilion, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 5, 2023 in the Foltsbrook Center in Herkimer. Pam was born in Ilion on February 28, 1953, the daughter of the late Albert and Mary Murphy LaLonde. She attended and graduated from Ilion High School and went on to attend HCCC, obtaining her degree in...
Robert Salvatore Treen
Sep 30, 2023
Vernon Center - Mr. Robert Salvatore Treen, Sr., 61, of Vernon Center, formerly of Ilion and Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 30, 2023 in St. Elizabeth's Medical Center with his wife by his side. He was born in Ilion on December 23, 1961, the son of Robert and Ann Minosh Treen. He was married to Suzanne Raux on...
Frank Lercara
Sep 22, 2023
FRANKFORT - Mr. Francesco "Frank" Lercara, age 77, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Santo Stefano Quisquina, Prov. Agrigento, Italy on March 23, 1946, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Maria (Mirabile) Lercara. He was educated in Italy and at a young...
William 'Willie' Slaughter
Sep 19, 2023
Richfield Springs - Mr. William D. Slaughter, 82, of Richfield Springs, formerly of Ilion, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 in the Chestnut Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Oneonta. Bill was born in Utica on October 11, 1940, the son of the late Kenneth and Nellie Wainman Slaughter. He attended Richfield Springs and Ilion Schools and graduated from Ilion...
Cynthia Lynn Reed
Sep 8, 2023
Herkimer - Cynthia (Cindy) Lynn Reed, 57, died suddenly on Friday, September 8, 2023 at her home in Herkimer. She was born in Ilion on February 8, 1966. She was predeceased by her mother and step-father, Marion and Burton Lawrence and by her brother, David Irving. She attended school at BOCES and prior to her retirement, worked at Herkimer Industries....
Judy A. Maine
Aug 25, 2023
Mohawk - Judith A Maine (Judy), 73, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home after a tough battle with cancer with her loving family at her side on August 25th 2023. She was born on January 9th, 1950 in Watertown, NY. Judy was the daughter of the late Arthur Warren and Norma Warren. She attended General Brown Schools. She...
Debbie Becker
Aug 10, 2023
Amsterdam-Ilion Deborah Smith Becker, 75 of Amsterdam passed away on Thursday August 10, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam. Debbie was born on May 18, 1948, in Ilion, she was the daughter of, the late, Floyd and Helen (Murphy) Smith. She was a graduate of Ilion Schools and retired from SOFCO in Amsterdam. Debbie was married to Randy Becker....
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