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