Obituaries

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

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...

Patricia L. Baylor

Patricia L. Baylor

May 8, 2023

Mohawk - Patricia L. (Bala) Baylor, 84, of Mohawk, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, in the peace and comfort of her home. She was born on November 12, 1938, to Victor and Ella Dibble Bala in Whitesboro NY. Pat attended Mohawk Central School and graduated with the Class of 1956. Pat was married to Donald E. Baylor, Sr....

Kim Knapp

Kim Knapp

May 8, 2023

Ilion - Kim Marie Knapp, 61, of Ilion, passed away on May 8, 2023 surrounded by loving family in her home after a courageous battle with MS. Kim was born February 13, 1962 in Ilion the daughter of the late Thomas and Sandra Geraty Knapp. She graduated from Herkimer Senior High School, class of 1980 and continued her education in...

Thomas Russell Johnson

Thomas Russell Johnson

May 7, 2023

Ilion - Mr. Thomas Russell Johnson, 66, of Ilion, passed away, Sunday, May 7, 2023 in Bassett Medical Center with his family by his side. Thomas was born in Ilion on October 26, 1956, the son of the late Berton and Jane Russell Johnson he attended and graduated from Ilion High School. He was most recently employed with Remington Arms...

Leta Sterling

Leta Sterling

May 6, 2023

Ilion - Ms. Leta Sterling, 87, of Ilion, passed away, Saturday, May 6, 2023 in Bassett Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born in Ilion on December 5, 1935, the daughter of the late Lee and Lillian Snyder Sterling and she attended Ilion Schools. Leta was employed as a Secretary for UNIVAC for many years. Leta...

Ed Griffin

Ed Griffin

Apr 19, 2023

ILION - Edward S. Griffin, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 after a brief illness with his loving family at his bedside. Born in Ilion on July 1, 1954, Ed was the son of Gail (Furlong) Griffin and the late Edward Griffin. A proud veteran, Ed was in the US Army for four years, stationed in Texas...

James Robert Siver

James Robert Siver

Apr 3, 2023

HERKIMER - James Robert Siver, age 72, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 in the comfort of his home. Born in Ilion, on July 19, 1950, Jim was the son of the late Robert and Charlotte (Steele) Siver. He was a 1968 graduate of Ilion High School and went on to work for several newspapers, designing ads for their...

Jennifer Lynn Wildey

Jennifer Lynn Wildey

Mar 30, 2023

ILION - Jennifer Lynn Wildey, age 49, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, March 30, 2023 in MVHS St. Luke's with her loving family by her side. She was born in Ilion, on June 18, 1973, the daughter of James and Priscilla (Reed) Wildey. Jennifer graduated from Ilion Central Schools with the class of 1991. She went on...

John V. Miller

John V. Miller

Mar 29, 2023

Ilion - Mr. John V. Miller, 86, of Ilion, NY passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Foltsbrook rehabilitation in Herkimer, NY after being cared for by those he loved for many years. John was born in Utica, NY on December 27, 1936 the son of the late John Anthony and Gertrude Elizabeth (Oehler) Miller. He attended high school...

Guy A. Tom Knapp

Guy A. Tom Knapp

Mar 29, 2023

Herkimer - Brantingham, NY - Guy A. Tom Knapp, 91 of Ilion, passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2023 with his loving family by his side. He was born on November 12, 1931 in West Schuyler, NY, the son of the late Ada Mae Ladd and Leroy S. Knapp. Tom graduated from T.R. Proctor High School, class of...

Donald T. 'Pop' Brien

Donald T. 'Pop' Brien

Mar 24, 2023

Ilion - It's with a heavy heart that our family shares the passing of a beloved husband and father, Donald "Pop" Brien, age 82, of Ilion, New York. Donald left this earthly world after a courageous and admirable fight with cancer to be with his heavenly Father on Friday, March 24, 2023. Donald was born in Cold Spring, New York,...

Ernest H. 'Ernie' Savage

Ernest H. 'Ernie' Savage

Mar 11, 2023

Charlotte, NC - Ilion, NY - Mr. Ernest H. Savage, 88, recently of Charlotte, NC, and formerly of Ilion, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2023, with his loving family and friends at his side. Ernie was born on September 1, 1934, and spent his early years on his grandfather's farm in Redwood, NY. He attended high school...

Zonola J. Parkhurst

Zonola J. Parkhurst

Feb 26, 2023

New Hartford - Ms. Zonola J. Parkhurst, 86, of New Hartford passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023 in the Sitrin Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New Hartford. In keeping with Zonola'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 Zonola's...

Jessica Elizabeth Lingle-Krowicki

Jessica Elizabeth Lingle-Krowicki

Feb 26, 2023

Ilion - Jessica Elizabeth Lingle-Krowicki, 33, of Ilion, was called home on February 26, 2023. Born April 15, 1989 at Beale Air Force Base, CA, she was the daughter of Jacqueline Anne Marie Smith and the late Michael Allen Lingle. She graduated from Carthage High School with her license in Cosmetology. Jessica loved being a Cosmetologist and was often seen...