Obituaries

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

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...

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...