obituaries

Joan  Willard Atkins

Joan Willard Atkins

Jul 17, 2017

CORTLAND-Joan Willard Atkins age 81, formerly of Richfield Springs passed away on Monday July 17, 2017 in Cortland Regional Medical Center. She had the support and comfort of her loving family at her side. She was born on December 4, 1935 in Orchard Park, daughter of the late George E. and Florence Fisher Willard. Joan was raised in Orchard Park...

Mildred  Ann Engert

Mildred Ann Engert

Jul 16, 2017

UTICA-Mildred Ann Engert Millie age 84, formerly of Herkimer passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening July 16, 2017 at Acacia Village. She was born on January 27, 1933 in Herkimer, daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth Kolarik Skandera. A lifelong Herkimer resident she was a graduate of Herkimer High School. At one time she was married to George Rhen....

Edward  Lewis Richer

Edward Lewis Richer

Jul 16, 2017

Edward Lewis Richer, age 61 formerly of Herkimer passed away on Sunday evening July 16, 2017 in Saint Marys Hospital, Amsterdam. He had the love and support of his family by his side. Ed was born on March 8, 1956 in Herkimer, son of the late John and Dorothy I. Trautner Richer. He was raised and educated in Herkimer. For...

Daniel  Paul Janzen,  Ii

Daniel Paul Janzen, Ii

Jul 13, 2017

Daniel Paul Janzen II of Richfield Springs New York, passed away on July 13, 2017. Danny was known for his love of family, the outdoors, snowmobiling, hunting and romping around in the woods with friends and family. His warm smile and hugs will be missed by all. Danny was born November 14th, 1989 in Utica, New York to the parents...

Lillian Farrar

Lillian Farrar

Jul 6, 2017

Town of Columbia-Lillian Farrar age 92 of Hugick Road passed away peacefully on Thursday July 6, 2017 at her residence. She was born on May 1, 1925 in Canastota, daughter of the late Douglas and Bessie Youmans Farrar. Lillian moved into her forever home with Dan and Sue Forbes in 1987 where she kept everyone entertained until her passing. She...

Jason  Shawn Bass

Jason Shawn Bass

Jul 4, 2017

Jason Shawn Bass, age 45 of Herkimer died July 4, 2017. Funeral arrangements are with Fenner Funeral Home Inc., Herkimer

Florence Richer

Florence Richer

Jun 29, 2017

HERKIMER-Florence Richer age 72, a longtime resident of East Herkimer passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening June 29, 2017. She was born on March 28, 1945 in Ilion, daughter of the late Oakree and Bernice Hall Bolen. She was a graduate of Herkimer High School with the class of 1964. Florence was married at one time to Richard T. Kuchenbacker....

Jane  Louise Puylara

Jane Louise Puylara

Jun 28, 2017

Sherrill-Jane Louise Puylara age 70 passed away on Wednesday June 28, 2017 at Pexton IRA, Sherrill. She was born on March 20, 1947 in Oneonta, daughter of Louise Cary Puylara and the late Alfred Puylara. She will always be remembered as a sweet, caring and cheerful lady who was loved by all who knew her. She will be sadly missed....

Bruce & Carol Phillips

Bruce & Carol Phillips

Jun 23, 2017

ILION Bruce Arthur Phillips, age 73 passed away peacefully on Friday morning June 23, 2017as his wife Carol Ann Phillips held his hand. She peacefully followed him an hour later. Bruce was born on June 26, 1943 in Herkimer a son of the late Lauriston and Elva Strong Phillips. A lifelong area resident he was raised and educated in Herkimer....

Donald Vanderwey

Donald Vanderwey

Jun 19, 2017

RICHFIELD SPRINGS-Donald Vanderwey age 88 entered the gates of heaven to meet his Savior on Monday June 19, 2017 in Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown. He had the comfort of his loving family at his side. He was born on April 23, 1929 in Oosteburen, Friesland., son of the late Henry and Rena Schoelier Vanderwey. Donald was raised and educated in...

Elsie  March Delaney

Elsie March Delaney

Jun 19, 2017

VAN HORNESVILLE On June 19, 2017 Elsie March Delany passed away peacefully at Valley Health Services Inc., Herkimer. Her prayers were answered as she was reunited with family and friends. The family would like to thank all the staff members at Valley Health Service and Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown for the care, compassion and patience shown to her. In keeping with...

Dawn  Marie Taylor

Dawn Marie Taylor

Jun 17, 2017

HERKIMER-?Dawn Marie Taylor age 48 passed away peacefully on Saturday morning June 17, 2017 in her home after an extended illness. She had the peace and comfort of her loving family by her side. Dawn was born on February 23, 1969 in Herkimer, daughter of the late Everett V. and Martha J. Ashley Sanders. A lifelong area resident she was...

Ian  Michael Wellington

Ian Michael Wellington

Jun 11, 2017

SSG Ian Michael Wellington, 28, born October 25, 1988 in Little Falls, NY passed away on June 11, 2017. Husband and beloved of Amy. Son of Kevin, Bridget and Brad, and Deb. Brother of Rachelle, Danielle, Amanda, Alanah and Alexander. Grandson of Ruby and John, Elaine and Howard, and Tony and Lynda. Nephew and Cousin to several dozens of cherished...

Reinhard  Kurt Erdmann

Reinhard Kurt Erdmann

Jun 9, 2017

ROME, NY - Reinhard Erdmann, age 70, passed on Friday, June 9, 2017, with his family by his side holding his hands. Reinhard was born on October 26, 1946, to Max and Lydia Erdmann in Gustrow, Germany. When Reinhard was young his parents with his brother Rudy and other family travelled from Germany to settle around Detroit, MI where his...

Alyce Congdon

Alyce Congdon

Jun 8, 2017

ILION-Alyce M. Congdon, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, June 9, 2017 in her home. She had the comfort and support of her loving family at her side. She was born on June 11, 1943, in Herkimer, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Stella Seely Edick. A lifelong area resident she was educated in Mohawk. On July...

Johann  R. Heimann

Johann R. Heimann

Jun 3, 2017

HERKIMER-Johann R. Heimann (John) age 82 passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon June 3, 2017 at the Abraham House, Utica. He had the comfort and support of his loving family at his side. John was born on July 22, 1934 in Obertiefenbach, Germany, son of the late Josef and Maria Capitain Heimann. He was a graduate of Obertiefenbach High School...

Barbara  Ann Learned

Barbara Ann Learned

May 30, 2017

ILION Barbara Ann Learned, age 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown. She had the comfort of her loving family at her side. She was born on September 10, 1949 in Gilboa, daughter of the late Ernest and Dorothy Mae Babcock Bevins. Barbara was raised and educated in Sidney. On November 19, 1966 she...

Irene  M Hugick

Irene M Hugick

May 29, 2017

Jordanville, NY Irene Muscynski Hugick of Hicks Road, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, May 29, 2017 in her home. She had the comfort and support of her loving family at her side. She was born on January 1, 1930, in the Town of Warren, a daughter of the late Karol and Lucy Kaczeroski Muscynski. A lifelong area resident, she...

Margaretta  L. Mitchell

Margaretta L. Mitchell

May 28, 2017

HERKIMER-Margaretta L. Gretta Mitchell, age 92 of Herkimer, wife of the late Congressman Donald J. Mitchell, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, May 28, 2017, in Manassas, VA where she had been staying recently to be near her daughter, Cindy. She was born on October 30, 1924, in Ilion, daughter of the late Dr. E. Allen and Margaret...

Margaret  Mae Thomas

Margaret Mae Thomas

May 25, 2017

UTICA Margaret Mae Thomas, 90, of Country Road, Utica passed away peacefully on Thursday May 25, 2017 in St. Elizabeth Medical Center. She has the comfort of her loving family by her side at the time of her passing. Margaret was born on May 1, 1927 in Mountain City, Tennessee a daughter of the late Robert and Edna Mae Dowell...

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