Obituaries

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

Jo Ann Doty

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Joyce Burnside

Joyce Burnside

Jul 31, 2023

Joyce Burnside, 93, passed away on July 31, 2023 at at in Clay, NY.Joyce was born on August 14, 1929 in to parents and Linda Doty .Joyce was a in the .Joyce was working as a . Favorite interests and achievements include . Additionally, Joyce was a member of Preceded in death by Joyce is survived by Spouse ; Children...

Joyce Burnside

Joyce Burnside

Jul 31, 2023

Ilion - Mrs. Joyce (Lints) Burnside, 93, of Ilion passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 in Valley Health Services with her family by her side. Joyce was born in Frankfort on August 14, 1929, the daughter of the late Wesley and Margaret Lints. Joyce attended Frankfort Schools and graduated with the class of 1946. She was married to Jonas Burnside...

Mary Eddy

Mary Eddy

Jul 25, 2023

Ilion - Mrs. Mary Louise Eddy, 85, of Ilion, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Waterville, NY on September 19, 1937, the daughter of the late William and Edna Riverburg Ostrander. She was married for many blessed years to the late Lewis Eddy who passed away on September 16,...

Christine Arno

Christine Arno

Jul 21, 2023

Ilion - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Christine Marie Arno of Ilion, NY, born in Philadelphia, PA. She passed away on July 21, 2023 at the age of 74. Christine worked for the Herkimer County Department of Social Services for 35 years. She rose through the adversity of life and placed her children above...

Egan Hammond

Egan Hammond

Jul 12, 2023

Charlotte, NC - Mohawk, NY - Egan Hammond, 75, most recently of Charlotte, NC and formerly of Mohawk, NY passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023. She was born February 18, 1948 in Herkimer, NY to Jim and Ruth Kirby Hammond. She lived in Mohawk and went to Mohawk Central Schools. She graduated in 1966. She went to Mohawk Valley...

June M. Mcloughlin

June M. Mcloughlin

Jul 8, 2023

Venice, FL - Charlton, NY - June M. McLoughlin, 90, of Venice, FL, formerly of Charlton, NY, passed away peacefully in Tidewell Hospice on July 8, 2023. June was born in South Portland, Maine on June 3, 1933, the daughter of Bernhard Odencrantz and Mary Griffin. She was the oldest of 8 siblings. On April 30, 1955 she was married...

Donald Louis Ames

Donald Louis Ames

Jul 4, 2023

Ilion - Donald Louis Ames, 77, passed away peacefully at home on July 4, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife and family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Don was born in Frankfort on December 30, 1945 and was a self-proclaimed "country boy" by word and action, fondly remembering his childhood memories of working on a farm. This upbringing...

Sharon Ann Lennox

Sharon Ann Lennox

Jun 20, 2023

Ilion - Mrs. Sharon Ann (Stevenson) Lennox, 74, of Ilion, passed away, Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at her home. She was born in Gouverneur, NY on November 2, 1948, the daughter of the late Darrell and Esther MacTurk Stevenson. She attended Gouverneur Central Schools, and graduated with the class of 1966. She was married to Warren Lennox on December 18,...

John Lavern Parker

John Lavern Parker

May 29, 2023

Ilion - Mr. John Lavern Parker, 50, of Ilion, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, May 29, 2023. He was born in Rochester on May 13, 1973, a son of Rhonda Parker. He was at one time employed with McDonald's in Ilion. He is survived by his mom, Rhonda Laporta of Ilion; two brothers and one sister in law,...

Gary Robert Heft

Gary Robert Heft

May 18, 2023

Ilion - Mr. Gary Heft, 71, of Ilion passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023 in St. Elizabeth's Medical Center with his family by his side. His funeral will be held Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM from the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, 100 Otsego St. Ilion. Calling hours will be Tuesday, May 23 from 11:00 AM until the time of...

Janet Patterson

Janet Patterson

May 18, 2023

Ilion - Mrs. Janet Patterson, 79, of Ilion, passed away, Thursday, May 18, 2023 in The Grand Rehabilitation & Nursing in Ilion with her family by her side. A lifelong Ilion resident, Janet was born in Ilion on May 12, 1944, the daughter of the late Harold and Suzie Lampher Riddell and she attended Ilion Schools. She was married to...

James Lee Schaffer

James Lee Schaffer

May 13, 2023

Frankfort - Mr. James Lee Schaffer, 75, passed away at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center on May 12, 2023, with his family by his side. James was born in Morris on May 21, 1947, the son of late Harold V. Schaffer and late Veronica Hayes Schaffer. James attended school at Morris Central School and Whitesboro Central School. James is survived by...