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Virginia E. Coroniti IHS Faculty, 69, of 8 W. Montgomery St., passed away Friday, December 16, 2011 in St. Luke's Memorial Hospital. She was born in Ilion on October 17, 1942, the daughter of the late August and Loretta Panaro Oliver. She attended Frankfort schools and graduated from Frankfort-Schuyler High School with the class of 1960. Virginia later attended and received her Bachelor’s Degree from LeMoyne College in 1964 with her degree in French and with her Master’s Degree in Reading from SUNY Cortland. She was married to Joseph J. Coroniti on August 8, 1964 in St. Mary's Church, Frankfort. Mr. Coroniti passed away on March 14, 1993. Mrs. Coroniti was a 9th grade Teacher for Ilion Central School for many years until her retirement in 2004. She was a communicant of the Church of the Annunciation where she served as a greeter and was a member of the Catholic Daughters. Virginia is survived by one daughter and son in law, Mary Elizabeth and Mark Wychowski of Penfield; one son, John Coroniti and his fiancé, Bethany Saxton of Washington, NJ; one brother, Robert Oliver of Frankfort; her son in law, Tim McLaughlin of Penfield; her beloved grandchildren, Lauren Wychowski, Erin McLaughlin and Matthew McLaughlin as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her daughter, Gina McLaughlin on October 29, 2004. Her funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 PM from the V. J. Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc., 203 Second Ave., Frankfort, and at 2:00 PM in Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church will be celebrated by the V.Rev. Anthony Barratt and assisted by Deacon James Bower. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday from 4-8 at the V. J. Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc. Virginia's family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the Nurses and staff of St. Luke's Memorial Hospital CCU and the Mohawk Valley Health Care Center for the wonderful care and compassion shown to her during her illness and passing. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Virginia's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 100 Lomond Court, Utica, NY 13502-5949 or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 310, White Plains, NY 10605. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Virginia’s online memorial page by going to www.iocovozzifuneralhomes.com (Dec 17, 2011)



Mr. James W. Wallace Sr., 1975-Guidance

Mr. James W. Wallace Sr., IHS Guidance Counselor, 82, of 41 Arlington Rd. formerly of Pleasant Ave., Frankfort passed away Monday, August 22, 2011 in the home of his daughter and son in law, Suzanne and David Appleton with his family by his side. James was born in Milton, MA on November 25, 1928, the son of the late John Henry and Mary Agnes Slack Wallace, Sr. He attended parochial school in Milton and later attended Milton High School. He served with the US Navy during World War II. Following his Military time, he received his Bachelors Degree from the College of the Holy Cross, his Masters Degree in English from Harvard University and completed his Doctoral work at the University of Rochester.

He was married to Anelia Bagdziewicz on July 1, 1950 in Sts. Peter & Paul's Church. Mrs. Wallace passed away on January 31, 1989. Mr. Wallace was a High School teacher for Frankfort-Schuyler High School and was later employed as the Guidance Counselor for Ilion High School until his retirement in 2008 after 56 years of teaching and aiding students. He was a communicant of the Church of the Annunciation, Ilion and served as a Coach for Frankfort’s Varsity Baseball team. He started Pop Warner in the Mohawk Valley, served as Past Director of the Herkimer County CYO, was a charter member of Frankfort Youth Baseball, served as Past President of Herkimer County Boces and was a member of the Frankfort-Schuyler Central School Board. He received a special award from the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials in March of 1987 for meritorious service for the youth of the Mohawk Valley in the field of athletics. Mr. Wallace loved teaching but his greatest love was his family. James is survived by two sons and daughters in law, John and Maryel Wallace of Ilion and James and Nancy Wallace, Jr. of Mohawk; two daughters and sons in law, Suzanne and David Appleton with whom he resided and Sally Wallace and Brad Moore of Atlanta, GA; one sister and brother in law, Joanne and William Stockhausen of NC; his grandchildren, Christopher and his wife, Laura Wallace, Eric Wallace, Elizabeth Wallace, Thomas Appleton, Sarah Appleton, Anelia Moore, Nora Moore and James Moore; two great grandsons, C.J. Wallace and Chase Wallace; his special niece, Monique and her husband, Daniel Marollo and their children, Sammy and Hannah and several cousins. He was predeceased by one brother, 1st Lt. John H. Wallace US Army Air Corps KIA WWII in 1945; three sisters, Mary Wallace, Alice Carrol and Kay Cornetta as well as his mother in law, Sophie Bagdziewicz. His funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9:45 AM from the V. J. Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc., 203 Second Ave. Frankfort and at 10:30 AM in Church of the Annunciation where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the V.Rev. Anthony Barratt and assisted by Deacon James Bower. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4-8 at the V.J. Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc. Contributions in James' memory may be made to James and Anelia B. Wallace Scholarship Fund of Ilion High School, 1 Golden Bomber Dr., Ilion, NY 13357. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. James’ family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. Alicia DeTraglia, Michele Misiaszek NP, Terry Smith FNP, the nurses and staff of the 6th floor of St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital, Hospice and Fr. Joe Salerno for the wonderful care and compassion shown to him during his illness and passing. Expressions of sympathy may be placed on James’ online memorial page by going to www.iocovozzifuneralhomes.com (Aug 28, 2011)





	Mary V. Byrne, IHS Faculty Member, 71, of Watertown passed away at Samaritan Medical Center on Saturday, June 18. Born Sept. 28, 1939, in Syracuse, the daughter of the late John Patrick and Louise "Cookie" Byrne, Mary grew up in Watertown, graduated from Watertown High School, and earned her bachelor’s degree from SUNY Cortland in 1961.
She taught Phys Ed in the Illion School System for more than 30 years and coached tennis, softball, volleyball, basketball, and track. She valued the friendship of her colleagues and coordinated countless retiree roasts throughout her tenure to keep them smiling.
Mame's sense of humor was legendary. On Halloween she once dressed in 1940s attire in her chosen original character of "Fern Baggs" (of the “Baggs Corners Baggs”). Accompanied by her similarly-clad sister, Sheila (as Pearl Baggs), she met with Watertown city officials to express concerns about rumored development near their "namesake" crossroads. Never breaking character and donning her "signature piece" (an artificial fern affixed prominently to her lapel), the pair also visited a Watertown car dealer looking for "nothing newer than a 1950 model". Mary pioneered the "Do Not Call List" by turning the tables on telemarketers by attempting to sell them wares of her own, including "a very fine, not knotty pine, but gen-u-ine Birdseye Maple chifferobe." She wrote many limericks for colleagues, friends and family, and brought laughs to many with her hilarious impressions ranging from a clucking chicken to Pres. George W. Bush. She was an especially dedicated daughter, returning from Herkimer to Watertown to care for her mother on weekends for many years. In retirement, she enjoyed golfing at Watertown Golf Club, participating in the Watertown Irish Festival, and traveling widely to enjoy the music of the Irish Tenors. Firm in her Catholic faith, Mary was a communicant of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and a longtime, active member of the choir. She was also an avid volunteer, sharing her time, faith, and compassion with residents of Henry Keep Home whenever she was able. Mary was predeceased by her parents and a brother, John. She is survived by her beloved sister, Shiela (Donald) Curtis, of Watertown, her dear brother, Dennis (Mary Jane) Byrne of Norfolk, four nieces, Erin McGuire, Julie Byrne, Kathy Curtis, and Kelly Byrne and three nephews, Mark Curtis, Sean Byrne, and John Byrne. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 20, at D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. A prayer service will be held at 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home with a 10 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Patrick’s Church with Rev,. Donald Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Judes Place, Memphis, TN 38105. (July 9, 2011)





Francis 'Fran' Cunningham IHS Faculty Member, of Ilion, passed away on June 19, 2011. Francis William Cunningham was born on November 22, 1926 in Mohawk, N.Y., the son of John and Clara Furner Cunningham. A graduate of Mohawk High School and Utica College of Syracuse, Fran did his graduate studies at Oneonta and Colgate. On July 7, 1956 Fran married Marie Ballos of Garden City and Camden, N.Y. They shared a devoted union of forty-five years. Marie passed away on September 15, 2001. Employed by the Oneida Historical Society at Utica from 1951 to 1963, Fran then joined the faculty of Ilion High School as a Social Studies teacher, retiring in 1988.

At various times, Fran was a part-time instructor at Utica College, a lecturer on Mohawk Valley history at Mohawk Valley Community College, a consultant for the New York State Council on the Arts and, for several years, was Town of German Flatts Historian. Fran served in the army in the Pacific in World War II and was a member of Crowley-Barnum American Legion Post 25 in Mohawk. He is survived by three daughters, Mary Kathleen Cunningham and Patricia Anne Cunningham, both of Sherwood, Oregon, Elizabeth Marie (Philip) Welch of Pittsford, N.Y., and sons, Thomas Francis (Ann) Cunningham and Michael Joseph (Jan) Cunningham of Webster, N.Y. Fran had six grandchildren; Taryn and Bridget Welch of Pittsford, N.Y., John and Caroline Cunningham of Webster, N.Y., and Abby and Lily Cunningham of Irondequoit, N.Y. He is also survived by a brother, Eugene Cunningham of Mohawk, N.Y. and Catherine Scoones or Clinton, N.Y., two devoted cousins, Joan Duford and Sister Doris Thibault of Danbury, Connecticut, and several nieces and nephews. The family is especially grateful to Gerald and Lorie Gallagher of Mohawk and Eileen Kipper of Ilion for their kindness and assistance during Fran's last years. He also greatly appreciated the long years of devoted care and friendship given to him by Bill and Karen Hazlett who he called "the greatest neighbors on earth." A mass of Christian burial for Fran will be celebrated on Friday June 24, 2011 at 10 am in the Church of The Annunciation in Ilion; Fr. Leo Potvin will officiate assisted by Deacon James Bower. Interment will follow in the Mohawk Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday June 23 from 4-7pm at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc. 100 Otsego St. in Ilion. Special thanks to the staff of St. Luke's hospital for the kindness and compassion they showed our father. (June 22, 2011)

Vivian (Pat) Wright, 98, formerly of Ilion, New York, passed away Tuesday morning, May 31st at Cypress Point Nursing Home in Englewood, Ohio. She was born on June 16, 1912 in Mt. Vernon, New York, the daughter of Lottie and Ranson Caygill. After graduating from Syracuse University in 1933, Pat came to Ilion to teach high school English. On New Year’s Day in 1942 she was married to Leonard Wright in St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. After nine and a half years of teaching, Vivian enlisted in the Army on February 11, 1943. After basic training she was transferred to the Women’s Air Corps where she was assigned to the Flight Engineers’ School for B-29’s. The Flight Engineers’ School was eventually moved to Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado where Vivian spent most of her time in the service. She was discharged in December of 1945. After the war, Vivian worked in the Unemployment Insurance Office in Little Falls. She returned to Ilion High School in 1958 and taught 4 more years of English until she completed her certification in guidance and worked as a counselor. In 1966 Vivian became Guidance Director at West Canada Valley Central School until retirement in 1979. Vivian had a wide range of interests. Nationally, she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority and Theta Sigma Phi, and the Women’s National Honorary Journalism Society. Vivian was a member of the St. Augustine’s Church and was involved in the former Travelers’ and Shakespeare Clubs. For over 70 years she enjoyed participating in Little Theater Club plays and activities. Vivian was an avid reader and bridge player. The Wrights’ spent many memorable summers at Cedar Lake, swimming, golfing and partying with friends. Vivian loved to travel and planned numerous trips through Europe and the United States. She was blessed with many caring friends and neighbors that made it possible for her to enjoy her home in Ilion for many years. Vivian was predeceased by her husband, Leonard. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Whipple, of Plattsburgh, N.Y.; a son, John Wright and his wife, Vicki, of Vandalia, OH; a granddaughter, Kendall, and her fiancé, Adam Stanley of Columbus, OH; a grandson, Bryan Wright of Vandalia, OH; and a niece, Suzanne Hawe of NYC, N.Y. In keeping with Mrs. Wright’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. Friends are invited to attend a funeral service at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church with Father John Bassett officiating. Following the church service, burial will take place at the Cherry Valley Cemetery. Friends are asked to consider memorials to the Ilion Public Library, Hospice, or a charity of your choice. Envelopes will be available at church. Arrangements are with the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, Inc. in Ilion, N.Y. On line condolences may be left at www.Whiter-Hendrix.com. (June 11, 2011)

Arthur Dauten, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, ended his long journey on this earth on May 26, 2011, at the age of 97. Arthur was born in Tottenham, England, on August 20, 1913, to the late Ludwig and Annie (North) Dauten. In the aftermath of WW I, the family moved from England to Lubeck, Germany, when Arthur was about 8 years old, and finally his family immigrated to the United States in 1925, when Arthur was just 12 years old. Arthur lived much of his working life in upstate NY and retired from teaching to Ocala in 1976. Arthur was very talented in the arts and graduated from Boston University’s College of Music in 1938. Later, after serving in WW II, he received his Masters from Syracuse University. He also attended Carnegie Tech, where he received fine training in Theatre. Arthur married Eleanor Greenizen in 1944. Their first daughter, Pamela, was born in 1946 and twelve years later came their second child, Dorothy. Arthur and Eleanor both shared the love of music, Eleanor was naturally gifted and played the piano by ear since the age of 3, while Arthur was a trained musician blessed with a beautiful voice; he sang at many weddings of friends and family over the years and was an exceptional teacher. He taught music at Ilion High School from 1951-1961 and served on the Ilion High School Board of Education in the late 1960’s. His fondest and most accomplished years were spent at Ilion High School, where he put on several successful musical productions, most memorable, Gilbert and Sullivan’s "H & S Pinafore", and "Babes in Toyland". During his tenure, he formed and directed the "11 Belles", a select group of high school girls who performed concerts throughout Ilion and the Mohawk Valley. A group of these same students honored him back in 2004, when Arthur was 90. "The Belles" had such fond memories of him as a teach, so fond, in fact, that many kept in touch with him over the years; "The Belles" will always remember Mr. Dauten for instilling in them a love of music that has carried throughout their lives. "The fact that he appreciated music and taught us to appreciate music made us proud," said former "Belle", Janet Darling. Another former "Belle", Carol Hancock, said that "he ingrained confidence in group members and brought out their best with his kindness and ability to communicate his passion for music". Connie Burrell said, " he was so inspiring. He got all the talent out of everyone he possibly could. To this day we carry the love of music he taught us". He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Eleanor Dauten, in 1991; as well as his parents, Ludwig and Annie Dauten; sister, Emily; and brother, Frederick. He is survived by his two daughters, Pamela Turnley (W. Gary) and Dorothy Pohleven, both of Ocala, Florida; as well as three grandchildren, one great-grandson, and several nephews and nieces. Cremation has taken place and Arthur will be laid to rest alongside his wife at Dexter Cemetery, Town of Brownville, N.Y., later in the year. A Memorial Service, in honor of Arthur’s life, will take place on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at 2:00 PM at Coventry Episcopal Church, 20 SW 87th Place, (Corner of CR 475 & 312), Ocala, FL 34476 and a future memorial is planned in the fall near Ilion, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Arthur’s name to Coventry Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 1962, Ocala, FL 34478. (June 11, 2011)



Mark Vivyan IHS '69 and Faculty Member, 59, of Ilion, passed away on January 8, 2011, at Faxton-St. Luke’s, with his loving family by his side. Mark was born in Ilion on March 29, 1951, the son of Gordon (Jim) and Margaret (Wright) Vivyan. He was educated in Ilion Schools and was a graduate of Oneonta State Teacher’s College. Mark was a social studies teacher in Ilion until his retirement in 2006. Mark was an avid sports fan who enjoyed both playing and coaching, especially baseball and basketball. Mark once played for the Milford Macs. Most recently, Mark enjoyed golfing and working at Hidden Valley Golf Club in Whitesboro, where he had many friends. Mark was also a member of the Ilion Elks #1444 and was co-owner of Treasures in Herkimer.

Mark is survived by his loving wife, Sue; his daughters, Michele, Jennifer and Krysten; his parents, Jim and Margaret Vivyan; his brothers and sisters, Kevin and Terri Vivyan, Robin Vivyan, Deborah and Joseph McCarthy, and Kelly Vivyan; his Aunt Pat and Uncle Bill White and their daughter, Paula; brothers and sisters-in-law, Judy Hartmann, Robert and Cathy Hartmann, and Dianne and Patrick McCuen; and his nieces and nephews, Wes, Emily, Joe, Kyle, Sara, Kevin, Emily, Jon, Katie, Jimmy, Matt, Lauren and Megan. Mark was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Charles and Marietta Wright, and his mother-in-law, Barbara Hartmann. A memorial mass for Mark will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the Church of The Annunciation in Ilion. Friends may call on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, from 4-7 p.m. at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, Inc., 100 Otsego St., in Ilion. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to consider memorial donations to the Mark Vivyan Memorial Scholarship; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Mark’s family extends thanks to Dr. Butala and his staff, along with the 6th floor staff at Faxton-St Luke’s, for their care and compassion during his illness. Online condolences may be sent and memorial candles lit by going to www.whiter-hendrix.com. (Jan 10, 2011)

Vincent F. Durant '56, age 72, of Schuyler, formerly of Ilion, passed away peacefully in his own bed, at his own home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, November 11, 2010. He was born on October 16, 1938 in Ilion, the son of George and Mayme (Terzo) Durant. Vince graduated from Annunciation School in 1952 and Ilion High School in 1956. He also attended Mohawk Valley Technical Institute and graduated with a degree in Business Retail Management. He was blessed to have two true loves in his life. On December 18, 1960 he was married to Barbara Utter in Cobleskill, NY. She died in 1972. He later married P. Donna (Galinn) Hunter on June 12, 1982, in Utica. Vince was employed as a Sales Representative for Standard Register Co., a Fortune 500 Company, for twenty-six years. He was also the owner and operator of Dur-A-Form of Ilion for eighteen years. Vince was a member of the Church of the Annunciation, Ilion, and St. Mark’s Church, N. Utica, NY. Vince loved the community of Ilion and enjoyed giving back to the community. Some of his memberships included: Little League and Babe Ruth Coach, Jaycees, Knights of Columbus, Annunciation Parish Council and Kiwanis. Vince was a member of the Ilion Central School Board for twenty-four years, serving in the positions of both Vice President and President. He was also a member of many organizations affiliated with the school board. He was the founding member of the Ilion Central School Foundation which raised over $70,000 to improve the educational opportunities for Ilion students. Vince was a member of the Ilion Days Committee. He managed the Ilion Sports Calendar advertisement subscriptions, which raised tens of thousands of dollars for athletic programs at ICHS. Vince was an avid sports fan. His favorite teams were the Chicago Bears and Chicago White Sox. He enjoyed attending Ilion school sporting events and truly loved participating in his grandchildren’s lives. Survivors include his wife, Donna; three sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Katherine Durant, of Ilion, David and Pamela Durant, of Vernon, and Christopher and Jaimie Durant, of Ilion; his stepdaughter, Gina Sciortino and her husband Joseph, of Utica; six grandchildren, Gregory, Kelsie, and Kassandra Durant, Sarah Sciortino, and Katie and Megan Reed; his sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Tom Shepard, of North Carolina; two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Sandra and Joseph Bogan (who were like a rock of Gibralter for Vince and Donna), of Schuyler, and Elaine Galinn, of California; Barbara’s sisters, Fay Panza and husband Frank, of Niagara Falls, NY, Kathi Utter, of Cobleskill, with respectful mention of Barbara’s two sisters and two brothers; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Vince was predeceased by his first wife Barbara, the mother of his five sons. He was also predeceased by his two sons, infant Gregory Durant and Scott Durant; stepdaughter, Lauren Hunter; his parents, George and Mayme; Barbara’s parents, Wanda and Merton Utter; her brother, Merton Utter Jr. and Donna’s father, Jerome Galinn. Funeral Services will be held 9:15 a.m., Monday, November 15, 2010, at the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd., Ilion, and 10 a.m. at the Church of the Annunciation, Ilion, where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Father Anthony Barratt, assisted by Deacon James Bower. Calling hours are Sunday, November 14, 2010, from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m., at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to Ilion Central School Foundation or American Pancreatic Cancer Research. The Durant family requested that all funeral arrangements and services be entrusted to Vince’s good friend, Don Applegate, Funeral Director. (Nov 13, 2010)

Consuelo Maria “Connie” (Savidge) Chuff, Remington Elementary School, age 59, 59, of 2748 St. Rt. 51, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2010, in her home. She was born in Niagara Falls on June 16, 1951, the daughter of Edmond and Consuelo Llama Savidge. She attended and graduated from Fountain Valley High School, CA, and received her Bachelor’s Degree in English from Cal State University, Fullerton, CA, and her Master’s Degree in Reading Education from SUNY Oswego. Connie was married to Nicholas Chuff on July 26, 1980, in St. Theresa's Church, Frankfort Center. Connie taught Reading to Pre First Grade, First, Second and Third Grade for many years. She began her teaching career at Huntington Beach, CA, Department of Defense, Seoul, Korea, Fischer Elementary School, Mohawk, and lastly Remington Elementary School, Ilion. She was a communicant of Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church and a member Delta Kappa Gamma, Ilion Food Pantry, Ilion Foundation, Catholic Charities, Historical Club, Ilion, American Association of University Women and Ilion Meals on Wheels Program. Connie is survived by her beloved husband, Nicholas Chuff; one son, Matthew Chuff, at home; her father and mother, Edmond and Consuelo Savidge, of Westminster, CA; one sister, Linda Savidge, of Westminster; her sister-in-law, who was like her sister, and brother-in-law, Mary Lynne and Douglas VanVliet, of Castleton, NY; two nephews, Bryan VanVliet and Tim VanVliet; her good friends, Carol Congilaro, Carol Bracken, Jody Janiki, Grace Osborne, MaryEl Wallace, Vicky Krenichyn, Kathy Murphy, Cheryl Robinson, Joanne French, Maggie Wesoleski, Wendy Jackson and the girls at the Salon, Mary Day, Patty Day and Mary Lamphere; and several cousins. Her funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 from the V.J. Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc., 203 Second Ave., Frankfort, and at 2:00 in Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Alfred Lamanna, Pastor Emeritus, assisted by Deacon James Bower. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4-8 at the V.J. Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc. Connie asked for a very special thank you to her doctors, Dr. Kuzminski, Dr. Braven, Dr. Thomas, Dr. Jederlinic, Dr. Campbell, Dr. Mooney, Dr. Cramer, Dr. Kruse, Dr. Hogden and Dr. Priem, and her nurses, Doreen, Mary Ann, Crystal, Michele, Kelly, Barb, Brittany, Robin, Pat, Sandy, Gen, Dawn, Jim, Dana, Melissa, Mary, Reggie and Lou. "It was truly a pleasure and privilege to teach at Remington School with love, Connie." Contributions in Consuelo's memory may be made to Ilion Food Pantry, 60 West St., Ilion, NY 13357; Ilion Foundation, PO Box 480, Ilion, NY 13357-0480; Jody Tanner Karla Scholarship Fund, c/o Ilion Central School, PO Box 480, Ilion, NY 13357; or Catholic Charities Runaway Youth and Homeless Program, 61 West St., Ilion, NY 13357. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Connie’s online memorial page by going to www.iocovozzifuneralhomes.com. (Aug 29, 2010)

Jack Manley (John Steele Manley Sr.), died peacefully in his home in Sterling, Virginia on Tuesday, August 25 after a short illness. He was born on April 6, 1917 in Fairmont, West Virginia to parents C. Roy Manley and Velma Rex Manley. He is survived by his son Jack Manley Jr. and daughter-in-law JoAnne Loomis Manley (7361 Willow Brooke Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34606); his daughter-in-law Lois Murphy Manley of Ilion, NY; three daughters and two sons-in-law, M. Kathleen Manley (248 Remington Lane, Lyndonville VT, 05851), Susan M. Homyk and Daniel Homyk (12627 Heritage Farm Lane, Oak Hill VA, 20171), Lynn A. Reichard and Dr. Peter Reichard (8 Cliffside Way Boonton Township, NJ 07005). He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Sr. Mary of the Assumption of Springfield, Ma. and Selma Manley of Forest Hills, NY and his grandchildren: Jon Manley, Joan Schubert, Jeffrey Manley, Janet Austin, Heather Manley, Shannon Manley, Kelley Calkins, Alyssa Homyk, Kaylee Homyk, Thad Reichard and Tess Reichard as well as eight great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Mary M. 'Rusty' Manley and his son Robert R. Manley.

Jack attended Fairmont University, graduated from West Virginia University and in 1941 received a degree of Doctor of Jurisprudence from West Virginia College of Law. He was admitted to practice law in West Virginia in 1941 and in New York State in 1953. Jack was also admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals in the Fourth Circuit (1945) and the Second Circuit (1966) and the United States District Courts of Northern New York and Northern West Virginia. Jack and his life-long friend Paul Carter started their own firm, Carter & Manley, where they practiced law from 1953 to 1988. Jack was a proud member of the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, and was president of the Herkimer County Bar Association. Jack also served as Ilion's Village Attorney and Urban Renewal Attorney, and as school board attorney for Ilion, Herkimer, and Poland for 25, 10, and eight years, respectively. He served on the Board of Directors of the Mid New York Legal Aid Society, was the attorney for the Ilion Board of Water Commissioners for 17 years, and was a member of the National Panel of the American Arbitration Association. Jack served two terms as the mayor of Ilion from 1955-1959, during which time he organized the first Mayors Conference of Ilion, Mohawk, Frankfort and Herkimer, which then became the Mohawk Valley Conference of Mayors and Other Municipal Officials and the Central Mohawk Valley Alliance. In 1965 Jack was appointed as the first administrator of the County Indigent Defendants Program where he organized and established the first program of its kind in Herkimer County. Jack also had many personal and social interests. He was a member of the Syracuse Opera Club, the Piseco Yacht Club, the Piseco Fish and Game Association Clubs, the Ilion Con versation Club, the Ilion Shakespeare Club, the Ilion Little Theater Club, and was a life member, Exalted Ruler, and presiding justice for the Ilion Elks Lodge. He was most recently a member of the Galilee United Methodist Church of Sterling, Va. and was formerly a member of the First United Methodist Church of Ilion, NY where he served as the superintendent of the Sunday school and was on the board of trustees and administrative council. Jack was a family man with a zest for life. He and his wife Rusty traveled extensively throughout their lives together but there wasn't a family dinner, cocktail hour, birthday celebration, or family social occasion that he missed. He was fond of sailing, a hobby he most recently enjoyed at his camp on Piseco Lake in July 2009, and also loved fishing, skiing, reading and listening to music. Services will be held at the Galilee United Methodist Church in Sterling, Va. on Aug. 28, 2009 at 11 a.m. A committal service will be held at a future date in Ilion, NY. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Capital Hospice, 6565 Arlington Blvd., Suite 500, Falls Church, Va. 22042 or Galilee United Methodist Church, 45425 Winding Rd., Sterling, VA 20165. (Aug 29, 2009)

Walter 'Walt' P. O'Connor, IHS French Teacher, age 82, a retired school teacher and real estate agent, formerly of 38 W. Main St., Mohawk, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. Born in Mohawk, July 15, 1926, he was the son of Frank and Carrie (Cook) O'Connor, and was a graduate of Mohawk High School and Hamilton College, continuing his studies and gaining a master's degree from Syracuse University and a diplome from the University of Paris. Following high school graduation in 1944, he served in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theater of War, where he attained the rating of Cryptanalytic Specialist (Q) First Class. He taught for a number of years in the Van Hornesville, Herkimer, and Ilion School systems, the American dependent schools in Poitiers and Verdun, France, and additionally taught adult education English at the Holy Trinity Monastery, Jordanville, and Mohawk Valley Community College. He traveled abroad in Europe, the Middle East and Far East. Following retirement from teaching, he was a real estate agent in Mohawk for several years. He was a communicant of the Blessed Sacrament Church, Mohawk. He was a member of the Mohawk Kiwanis, Crowley-Barnum Post 25 American Legion, U.S. Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association, Ilion Lodge BPOE Elks, Mohawk Valley Alpiners, Adirondack Mountain Club, Adirondack Forty-Sixers, North Country Trails Association, Canal Society of New York State, Herkimer County Historical Association, Mohawk Valley Astronomical Society, Otsego Sailing Club, Flying Scot Sailing Association and Retiree Council 12 of the New York State United Teachers and American Federation of Teachers. An AARP member, he served that organization as a VOTE volunteer in the 23rd New York Congressional District and in the Herkimer County and New York State Retired Teachers Associations, he held several elective and appointive positions, including county president and state and federal legislative chairperson at both the county and zone levels. He is survived by nephews and nieces: Paul Streitz, Christine (O'Connor) Joynes, Martha (Streitz) Harausz, Frank O'Connor, Kurt Streitz, Terry O'Connor, Jerry O'Connor, Kathleen (O'Connor) Brigham, Peter Streitz, Kevin O'Connor, Denis O'Connor, Maryann (O'Connor) Snyder and several grand nieces, grand nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his sister, Julia (O'Connor) Streitz and two brothers, Edward and Francis. Funeral services will be held at 10:15 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2009, at Graves-Applegate & Day Funeral Home, 48 E. Main St., Mohawk, and 11 a.m. at the Blessed Sacrament Church, 54 E. Main St., Mohawk, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Mark Cunningham, Sacramental Minister, assisted by Sister MaryJo Tallman, Parish Life Director. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 6, from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home prior to the church service. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, East Herkimer. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Donation envelopes are available at the funeral home. All arrangements have been entrusted to Graves-Applegate & Day Funeral Home, Mohawk, Don Applegate, Funeral Director. (July 11, 2009)

Mrs. Robin Manfreda, Remington Elementary School, of South Fourth Ave., entered into eternal rest peacefully on Sunday evening, January 11, 2009, in Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford, after a valiant battle with cancer. When her passing occurred, she had the love and support of her husband, two daughters and family at her bedside. She was born in Troy, the daughter of the late Stanley and Dorothy (Ramroth) Rubel, and received her education in Troy Catholic High School. She graduated from Hudson Valley Community College with a degree in special education teaching. Her marriage to Kevin Manfreda took place in Sacred Heart Church, Troy, on June 21, 1975. Mr. and Mrs. Manfreda have maintained a devoted relationship throughout their 33-year union. They have resided in Ilion since 1977. Robin was currently employed with Remington Elementary School, Ilion, as special education assistant, a career that was filled with much-accomplishment and much-success. She was of the Catholic faith. Robin was a loving woman and devoted herself to her family and most recently her cherished grandson. She offered support, strength and encouragement to her loved ones and provided a happy and secure home for them. Throughout her life, she made an impact on people, both within her family circle and beyond, and leaves them with countless beautiful and inspiring memories of their association with her. Besides spending time with her family, she enjoyed reading and traveling, especially to Maine. Survivors include her beloved husband, Kevin, of Ilion; two loving daughters, Stephanie U rtz and husband, Joseph, of Ilion, and Jessica Manfreda and fiance, Kyle Marchese, of Clark Mills; a sister, Kimberly Lettko and husband, Paul, of Troy; a brother-in-law, John Manfreda and wife, Anne, of New Jersey; her cherished grandson, Joseph Matthew Urtz; an uncle and aunt, Donald and Eileen Ramroth, of Troy; nieces, Elizabeth, Laura and Allison Manfreda; a nephew, Zachery Lettko; and many cousins and friends. The family would like to thank Dr. Butala and the nursing staff of Faxton-St. Luke's Regional Cancer Center for the special concern and compassion with which they cared for Robin. Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Tuesday (today), January 13, 2009, from 4-7 p.m at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd., between Ilion and Frankfort, 894-8000, and invited to her funeral service, commencing at 7 p.m. this evening at the funeral home with Father Mark Cunningham officiating. She will be laid to rest in the spring at a time to be announced. In lieu of floral tributes, kindly consider memorial offerings to the Faxton-St. Luke's Regional Cancer Center or to the Ronald McDonald Home; envelopes may be obtained at the funeral home. To add to Robin's online memorial and to sign the online guest book, go to www.eneafamily.com on the Internet. (Jan 20, 2009)

Donna "Mimi" (March) Steele, IHS '57 and Superintendent's executive secretary, 69, of 30 Massachusetts Avenue, Ilion, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, December 3, 2008, comforted by her husband and three children. Donna was born November 27, 1939 in Ilion, the daughter of Nelson and Dorothy March. She graduated from Ilion Central School in 1957 and married Robert "Banjo" Steele on August 8, 1959 at the Annunciation Church in Ilion. Donna was employed as an executive secretary for the superintendent of the Ilion Central School District, retiring in 2002. Donna is survived by her husband, Robert "Banjo" Steele of Ilion, a son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Kristin Steele of Lowville, NY, two daughters and a son-in-law, Chrissy Peck of Fabius, NY and Wendy and Richard Cummings of Groton, NY, a brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Patricia March of Ilion, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, William and Carol Steele of Cedar Lake, NY and Bluffton, SC, a sister-in-law, Marilyn Nencetti of Lithia, FL, her grandchildren, Jenny and Hattie Steele, Jacob, Hannah, and Maggie Peck, Kylie Zehr, and Samantha and Nicholas Cummings, her step-grandchildren, Josh, Andrew, and Erin Cummings, a great grandson, Chad Peck, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Donna is also survived by her many close friends. The family would like to thank Susan Griffing RN at the office of Dr. Mark Griffing, Dr. Mary Cunningham and her staff at GYN Oncology of Central New York and the Forth Floor South at Crouse Hospital for their excellent medical care and compassion. Donna was a board member for the American Cancer Society and a volunteer for Hospice. She was a member of Curves and an avid runner, competing in the Utica Boilermaker several times. Donna enjoyed camping and traveling with her husband. She also enjoyed playing Mah Jongg with her close friends. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc., 100 Otsego Street, Ilion. Friends may call on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to support ovarian cancer research, education, and outreach at The Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at www.ovariancancercenter.org/contribution and designate your gift to Ovarian Cancer Gift Fund or through contact information provided at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at whfh1893@aol.com. (Dec 8, 2008)

Mr. Bernard Anderson, IHS English Teacher, 71, formerly of Ilion and Mohawk, now a resident of 142 Hampton Circle, Bluffton, S.C., passed away Saturday, June 21, 2008, at home. He was born July 28, 1936, in Mohawk, the son of the late Frank and Margaret Lee Anderson. His family moved to Florida where he received his degree in education and taught in the Clermont High School from 1963 to 1967. He then moved to Ilion where he taught English in the Ilion High School until his retirement in 1997. On Dec. 26, 1977, he married the former Edwina Kleese. Bernie was a member of the Church of the Annunciation in Ilion and St. Anthony Church in Hardeville, S.C. He was past president of the Ilion Teachers Association, past president of the Herkimer County Retired Teachers, a member of the Ilion Little Theater Club, Ilion Elks Lodge 1444, the New York State Teachers Association, and New York State Retired Teachers Association. In Sun City he was a member of the Community Theater, Chorus and the Pickleball Club. Bernie is survived by his wife Edwina, three daughters and a son-in-law, Kathryn and James Barickman of Vermont, Mary Anderson of Rochester and Bernadette Postato and her companion Charles Clottin of Rochester, a son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence and Kristin Anderson of Bluffton, also several nieces and nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 30, 2008 at 1 p.m. from the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc., 100 Otsego St., Ilion, with Sister Mary Jo Tallman officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Oliviet Cemetery, Frankfort. Friends may call Monday from 11 a.m. to the time of service. Friends are asked to consider memorials to St. Anthony’s Land Acquisition Fund, 23049 Whyte Hardee Blvd., Hardeville, S.C. 29927, or Hospice Care of the Low Country, P.O. Box 3827, Bluffton, S.C. 29910. On-line condolences may be left by going to www.whiter-hendrix.com. (July 11, 2008)

Mr. Raymond George Morton IHS '53, 74, of 31 Richfield St., passed away Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007, in St. Elizabeth Medical Center. He was born in Frankfort on Sept. 19, 1933, the son of the late Glenn and Anna Meisner Morton. He attended Ilion schools and graduated from Ilion High School with the class of 1953. He was united in marriage with Cecilia Caiola on July 2, 1955, in St. Louis Church, Buffalo, with the Rev. Alfred Bosack, pastor, officiating. Ray was employed as the head custodian for Ilion High School for many years. He was also the proud owner of "Morton's Front Page News" for eight years. Many may remember Ray for his love of Big Band music and his radio show "Ray's Rendezvous" on WYUT in Herkimer, "The music of your life" station. Ray was extremely patriotic, he loved his country dearly and displayed the American flag with great pride and filled his home with the symbol of freedom, the American bald eagle. He was a loving husband and father and took particular joy in his grandchildren, attending every sporting event, piano recital and school function. His great passions of life were Alan Ladd, John Wayne, Emeril LaGasse and the New York Yankees. Ray is survived by his beloved wife, Ceil Morton; his five children, Susan and Allan Brin of Ilion, Sandra and Randy Walls of Overland Park, Kan., Stephen and Sarah Morton of Frankfort, Sharon Morton of Rome, Stacey and Francis Kattato of Cold Brook and Shelly Morton our angel in heaven who passed away in 1966; one sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Robert Tibbits of Harleysville, Pa.; his cherished grandchildren, John Stemmer of Boston, Mass., Eric and his wife, Shanda Walls of Elmira, Adam and his wife, Amy Walls of Jamestown, N.Y., Brian Morton serving with the USAF in the Persian Gulf, Nicholas Kattato and James Kattato, both of Cold Brook and the twins, Jacob and Abigail Morton, both of Frankfort; his great-granddaughters, Isabella Walls and Mia Walls, both of Elmira; his in-laws, Marion Morton of Marietta, Ohio, Fanny Nicolette, Sam Caiola, Tina Caiola, Florence Caiola, Joan Murphy, Charles and Angie Caiola, all of Frankfort and Joseph and Rachel Caiola of Little Falls; Ray's close friends, Sam and Carol Leonis and Louis and Naomi Rossi, all of Ilion, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by three brothers, Walter Morton, Roderick Morton and Richard Morton; one sister and brother-in-law, Marion and her husband David Conover; his in-laws, Mary and Michael Ruffalo, Rose and Sam Piazza, Richard Murphy, Lillian Caiola, Angelo Nicolette and Peter Caiola. His funeral will be held Monday morning at 9 a.m. in the V.J. Iocovozzi Funeral Home Inc., 203 Second Ave., Frankfort with the Rev. George Greene, officiating. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday from 4-8 at the V.J. Iocovozzi Funeral Home Inc. The Morton family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the wonderful staff of St. Elizabeth Medical Center, especially Dr. V. Sharma for his kindness and tender care, Dr. Aiello and Dr. Farkouh; all the nurses of 3C, 3B and Special Care, especially Frank and Valerie Fessia, Darlene Gubager and Pat from the transport department. Your visits, kind words and prayers will always be with us.Contributions in Ray's memory may be made to Ilion Ambulance c/o Central Fire Station, Ilion 13357. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Ray's online memorial page by going to www.iocovozzifuneralhomes.com. (Sept 22, 2007)

Vivian M. (Day) Schierholtz, IHS '39, 86, of North Fifth Avenue, Ilion, a lifelong Ilion resident, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, with her loving family by her side. Vivian was born Aug. 12, 1921, in Ilion, daughter of the late Roy C. and Margaret (Farrell) Day. She attended Ilion schools and was a graduate of Ilion High School “Class of 1939.” On Oct. 20, 1945, she was united in marriage to Charles R. Schierholtz at the Annunciation Parish house. They shared a loving and dedicated union of 48 years until Chuck's passing on June 13, 1993.Primarily a dedicated homemaker, firefighter's wife, mother and grandmother, most recently she was employed by the Ilion School District in the cafeteria for many years until her retirement, a job she truly enjoyed. Early in her life she worked at Baker's Pharmacy, another job she loved.She was a member of the Church of the Annunciation, at one timevolunteered for the Democratic Committee, enjoyed cooking, and taking care of herhome and pool which she loved to swim in. She was an avid supporter of the “Golden Bombers,” always seen in the bleachers rooting her boys and girls on. Vivian enjoyed reminiscing about the old days and had a very sharp memory. She could remember people and stories from years ago. Recently, Vivian would travel to her daughters' homes, spending holidays and extended vacations with them, which she and they loved. Her family was her life, and she was always there for all of them. She will be dearly missed by all. Survivors include her two daughters and sons-in-law, Charleen and her husband Robert “Bob” LaGasse of Stow, Ohio, and Lynn and her husband Kyle Jenks of Clifton Park; four cherished grandchildren, Robert LaGasse of Birmingham, Ala., Bill LaGasse and his wife Lindsay of Akron, Ohio, Mike LaGasse of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Matt and Heidi LaGasse of Newburgh Heights, Ohio; her sister-in-law and very special friend, Charlotte Day of Ilion; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bud and Betty Schierholtz of South Carolina; several nieces, nephews, cousins, longtime friends and neighbors, including her close and dear friends, Martha Bechard, John Gilmartin and Marion Edwards. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles R. Schierholtz in 1993; three brothers, Roy, Bob and Jack Day; and one sister, Marion Cooper.Family and friends are invited to visitation Sunday, Sept. 16, from 3-6 p.m. at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, between Ilion and Frankfort. Vivian's funeral services will be held Monday commencing at 9 a.m. at the Enea Family Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at the Church of the Annunciation, where Father Anthony Barratt, pastor, will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial assisted by Deacon Jim Bower. Procession for interment in Armory Hill Cemetery will follow. All arrangements are under the direction of Vivian's nephew, “Johnny” Day. In lieu of floral offerings please consider memorial contributions inVivian's memory to the Ilion Ambulance Fund. (Sept 15, 2007)

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Joseph Vail - History Teacher, age 65 of Higgens Bay, Piseco, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2007. Survivors include his wife, Helen Penrose Vail, and two sons, Joseph and Michael. Condolences may be made to the family at their residence, 110 Higgens Bay, Piseco, on Monday, August 13, 2007, from 4-7 p.m. Arrangements are by the Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 W. Monroe St., Little Falls. (Aug 22, 2007)

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Jean Jones Potter, 78, passed away with her family at her side in her home in Baldwinsville on Sunday, June 3, 2007. Jean was born June 4, 1928 in Herkimer, the daughter of Everett C. and Vera (Lawton) Jones. She was a graduate of Mohawk High School, class of 1948, and a graduate of Syracuse University, class of 1950. At one time she was married to George L. Potter MD, the father of her children. She taught in Fulton, the Chicago, Illinois public school system and The Harris School of Chicago. Mrs. Potter then taught English for grades 7-9 in the Ilion School District as well as being advisor of the IHS Drama Club, retiring in 1988.

She was a member of the New York State Retired Teachers Association and the Eastern Star of Mohawk. She had been a member in the past of the Ilion Little Theater. Jean was a volunteer at the General Nicholas Herkimer Home in Little Falls for many years where she enjoyed demonstrating hearth side cooking, making candles and soap. Survivors include two daughters, Janice P. Miller of Webster and Susan P. Nicholson of Baldwinsville, N.Y. with whom Jean resided; two grandsons, Benjamin Miller of Denver, Colo. and James Nicholson of Baldwinsville; her brother and sister-in-law, Donald R. and Ann (Smith) Jones; her brother-in-law and his wife, Edwin and Lee Potter of Dewitt; her sister-in-law; Mildred Potter Plumley of Guatemala. She had several nephews and nieces. Calling hours for family and friends will be from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2007 at the Applegate and Day Funeral Home, 102 West St., Ilion. Family may attend Jean's graveside committal service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 16 at the Armory Hill Cemetery with Rev. Edwin Potter officiating. Donation envelopes for memorial contributions in Jean's name to the Shriners' Children Hospital will be available at the funeral home. To sign the on-line memorial, send a letter of condolence, or share a memory go to, www.applegateandday.com on the Internet. (Jun 12, 2007)

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Marion (Hollandt) Hoffman, 95, formerly a longtime Ilion resident, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. Marion was born Oct. 9, 1911, in Manhattan, daughter of Edward and Catherine (Schaefer) Vail. She was a high school graduate and attended the Jersey City Medical Center School of Nursing, where she obtained her registered nurse degree. In 1937, she was united in marriage to Dr. Erwin Hollandt. Dr. Hollandt died in 1944. She later married Howard G. Hoffman in 1948. Mr. Hoffman died in 2004. Marion was employed by the Ilion School District as a teacher and school nurse from 1945 to 1976.

Survivors include one son, Robert E. Hollandt of Thendara; one daughter, Barbara Hollandt, MD, of New Jersey; one sister, Laura Lawrence of New Jersey; her grandchildren, Susan Simonelli, James E. Hollandt, MD, Sally Taylor, Jennifer Dasilva, and Karl Hollandt. Mrs. Hoffman's funeral service will be held Thursday, June 7, commencing at 3 p.m. at the Applegate and Day Funeral Home, 102 West St., Ilion, with Deacon James Bower of the church of the Annunciation, officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2-3 p.m. prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. Entombment will follow the service in Armory Hill Cemetery, Ilion. Online memorials may be made at www.applegateandday.com on the Internet. (Jun 12, 2007)

Mayme Stephens Hendrix, Ilion Teacher, age 97, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2007, at the Mohawk Valley Nursing Home, Ilion. She was born November 21, 1909 in Utica, NY, the daughter of the late Lester and Ida Smith Stephens, and she was a graduate of Lake Placid High School and Brockport Normal School. In 1933, she married Clarence Hendrix. He passed away in 1984. Mrs. Hendrix was employed as a teacher with the Ilion Central School System, retiring in 1971. Mrs. Hendrix was a member of St. Augustine's Church in Ilion, the Marine Corps league auxiliary, and the Herkimer County Retired Teachers Association. Mrs. Hendrix is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, William and Marilyn Hendrix of Ilion; her grandchildren, Judith, Patricia Hendrix, Diane and Talbot Bala, Ida and Chad Dickinson; and a grandson-in-law, Tim Kellogg; five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Sue Kellogg; a daughter-in-law, Audrey Hendrix; a brother and sister-in-law, James and Iola Stephens; and a sister and brother-in-law, Mildred and Robert Pierce. Funeral services for Mrs. Hendrix will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. from the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, 100 Otsego Street, Ilion, with the Rev. Thomas Trees officiating. Interment will be in the Armory Hill Cemetery, Ilion. In keeping with Mayme's wishes, there are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to consider memorials to the Ilion PBA. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to Whiter-Hendrix.com. (May 16, 2007)

Cecilia A. Kelpy, Ilion Elementary Music Teacher, age 93, formerly of 33 Massachusetts Ave., Ilion, passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Ms. Kelpy was born March 27, 1913, in Port Leyden, N.Y., the daughter of the late James and Agnes Mackey Kelpy. Ms. Kelpy was educated in Port Leyden and Potsdam Normal School and was employed as an elementary music teacher in Ilion. She retired in 1972. Ms. Kelpy was a member of the Church of the Annunciation in Ilion and was former lector and choir director at the church. She was a member of the AARP and RSVP. She was a former member and teacher of the Mohawk Valley Braille Transcribers. She is survived by her nieces, Marianne Hardies, of Indiana, and Patricia and John Staton of Boonville; her nephews, Thomas Knowles of South Carolina and James and Barbara Kelpy and Dennis and Joanne Kelpy, all of Boonville. She is also survived by several great- and great-great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Irving and Michael Kelpy, and two sisters, Mary Niles and Kathleen Kelpy. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, Jan. 2, at 12:30 p.m. at the Church of the Annunciation, Ilion, with the Rev. John Yanas officiating. Interment will take place in the spring in Calvary Cemetery in Port Leyden. Friends and relatives may call on Tuesday, Jan. 2, from 10:30 a.m. until noon at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral, Inc., 100 Otsego St., Ilion. Friends are asked to consider memorial donations to Annunciation Church or a favorite charity. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. (Jan 2, 2007)

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Charles McTiernan, 15 Montgomery St. Ilion, passed away on June 6, 2006, at the age of 80. Charles was born on Feb. 18, 1926, in Little Falls, the son of Thomas and Gertrude McTiernan. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and sailed aboard the USS Macon. Following his military experience, he attended Niagara University and graduated with degrees in English and History. Charles devoted more than 30 years at Ilion High School, teaching English and Driver Education. In addition, he coached numerous sports and led a number of extracurricular activities. He was proud to be part of IHS and the school community, and truly appreciated all of the friendships he developed.

Charles left behind Joyce Grys McTiernan, his loving wife of 52 years; his sons and daughters, Jeff and Diane McTiernan, Jan (McTiernan) and John Jehring, Jay and Linda McTiernan, Julie McTiernan and Cherie Simmons, and Chuck McTiernan. In addition, he left four wonderful grandchildren, Johanna, Jason, Jonathan and Jack. Also Charles was the brother of Tom and the late Jack McTiernan. A Memorial Mass for Mr. McTiernan will be held on Friday, June 9, at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Annunciation in Ilion. Fr. Alfred Lamanna will officiate. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Little Falls. Friends may call on Thursday, June 8, from 4-7 p.m. at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, 100 Otsego St., Ilion. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Hospice Care Inc., 4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, N.Y. 13413, or a charity of the donor's choice.. (July 14, 2006)