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Miss Nicole M. Dukerich IHS '07, age 22, of Ilion, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 19, 2012 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. She was born on September 25, 1989 in New Hartford, a daughter of Gary Dukerich and Karen M. Anguish. Educated locally she attended Remington Elementary School and was a graduate of Ilion High School in 2007. She was a member of the New York State Champion Small School Cheerleading Team in her senior year. Nicole was employed as a Residence Counselor by the Sitrin Health Care Facility in the Mill St. IRA Household in New York Mills. She has been in that field for four years working for various organizations. She had a passion for modeling and had just completed a fashion shoot last week. She entered many beauty pageants since the age of 13 years old, and at the age of 17 she won the Teen Miss Fingerlakes contest. Nicole was also very involved locally in Autism Awareness. She had many diverse interests and she and her fiance loved to spend time mud bogging with four-wheelers and just recently they have enjoyed target practice together at a local range. Nicole is survived by her precious son, Antonio, her beloved fiancé, Christopher Soullas; her loving father, Gary Dukerich, her loving mother, Karen Anguish and Fran Bowman; one sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer and Rodney Swavely of PA; one brother, Kenneth Dukerich of Binghamton; her maternal grandmother, Angela Gambino; maternal grandfather, Andy and Rosemary Anguish; uncle and aunt, David and Denise Anguzza; aunt Lori Piacentino; and several great aunts and great uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Daphne and William Dukerich; her maternal great-grandparents, Beatrice and Andy Gambino; and her uncle Russ Gambino. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at The Scala & Roefaro Funeral Home, Inc. 1122 Culver Ave. Funeral services will be held at the conclusion of visiting hours at 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Please omit flowers. (May 24, 2012) Florence E. (Hoke) Barnes IHS 1930, age 99, oof Barnwell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of Ilion, passed away Tuesday April 24, 2012 at the Albany Memorial Hospital. Florence was born July 25, 1912 in Frankfort the daughter of the late Jacob and Lillian Hughes Hoke and shortly after moved to Ilion with her family where she attended the Ilion Public School, graduating in 1930. In the early 1930's Florence and her family moved back to Frankfort. Florence married Raymond R. Barnes in 1934 and returned back to Ilion soon after, Raymond passed away March 3, 1987. Florence was a homemaker, she served in volunteer positions at the First Baptist Church in Ilion where she taught and supervised the Children's Christian Education program, served on the Board of Trustees, and was a member of various other committees at church. Florence also served as a volunteer at the Mohawk Valley General Hospital, in Ilion. Florence enjoyed sewing clothes and especially doll clothes for her children and children of relatives and friends, she loved children and was always able to entertain them. Florence was a very kind and caring person. She had lived thru two World Wars, and the Great Depression. During the Depression her family ( mother, father and three brothers and a sister) purchased a farm on the hill overlooking the Mohawk Valley outside of Frankfort, they were able to produce their own food and sell some; her brothers worked other jobs when they were able. Following the depression, two brothers kept the farm, Florence and her Ray continued to help out occasionally after they moved to Ilion in the 30's. Florence is survived by a son James R. Barnes of Albany, and a daughter Ann E. Adams of Merceed, Ca. and several grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Barnes will be held on Monday April 30, 2012 at 1:30 PM from the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc. 100 Otsego Street Ilion with Rev. Andrew Peloubet officiating. Interment will follow in the Armory Hill Cemetery, Ilion. Friends may call from 12:30 -1:30 PM at the funeral home. Florence's family wishes to thank Barnwell Nursing Home and especially the staff of unit 4 for all their kindness and compassion Friends are asked to consider memorials to the Ilion First Baptist Church in Florence's memory, envelopes are available at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home. (April 26, 2012) Robert Christopher Grower IHS Alumnus, 23, of 306 Kernan Ave passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 1, 2012 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Dover, TN. He was born in Ilion on June 12, 1988 the beloved son of Debbie Grower Coyne and he attended Ilion schools. Robert loved music and singing. He enjoyed being a jokester and bringing a smile to everyone’s face. Robert is survived by his mother, Debbie Grower Coyne and her fiancée, Charles Irla of Frankfort; his brothers and sisters, Kristi Raymonda and Kaleigh Coyne both of Frankfort, Rennie Perkett, Carrie Perkett, Kelly Perkett and Gary Perkett, all of Ilion; his grand parents, Bruce and Carol Phillips of Ilion; his aunts and uncles, Heather Grower, Joseph Grower, Jamie Phillips and John Grower all of Ilion, Sherri Grower of Ft. Plain, Terry Grower of West Burlington, Cindy Daniels of Rome and Jennifer Grower of Frankfort; his close friends, Debbie Palmer and Randy Decker and several cousins. Calling hours will be Thursday evening from 6-8 at the V.J.Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc. 203 Second Ave., Frankfort. Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Robert’s online memorial page by going to www.iocovozzifuneralhomes.com (April 26, 2012) Sandra (Pierce) Wentworth IHS Alumnus, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 21, 2012, in Little Falls Hospital. She had the comfort of her loving family at her side. She was born on April 11, 1941, in Herkimer; daughter of the late Harold and Marie Bronson Pierce. A lifelong Ilion resident, she was raised and educated in Ilion Public Schools. On April 13, 1957, she was united in marriage with Lawrence A. Wentworth in the First Presbyterian Church, Ilion. They have shared a caring and devoted union of fifty-five years. Mrs. Wentworth had a strong belief in God and was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Ilion. In her leisure time, she enjoyed camping trips, baking and cooking for her family especially during the holiday seasons. To all who knew her, they will remember a kind, caring, and gentle lady with an unforgettable smile. Her family was the most important thing in her life. She was always there for them whether in good times or bad. Sandra will be greatly missed by her many friends and family, especially her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Lawrence A. Wentworth; three sons and their wives, Lawrence A. Jr. and Virginia Wentworth, Michael and Holly Wentworth, and Richard and Sandra Wentworth; two daughters and their husbands, Cathy and Paul Rouillier, and Brenda and Dominic Sabatino; one brother, Harold Pierce Jr. and his wife, Diane, all of Ilion; two sisters, Linda Montgomery and her husband, Harry, and Jill Ingraham, all of Mohawk; nineteen grandchildren; forty great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two children, Lou Ann Marie and Daniel Wentworth. Calling hours for Mrs. Wentworth will be on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in Fenner Funeral Home, Inc., 115 Court Street, Herkimer. A funeral service will follow immediately after at 1:00 p.m. The Reverend Robert C. Wollaber, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, Ilion, will officiate. Interment will follow in Middleville Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made with memorial donations to the Relay for Life or the National Kidney Foundation. Envelopes will be available at funeral home. (April 26, 2012) William A. Owens IHS '47, 85, of 138 West Clark Street, Ilion passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at his home. Bill was born July 26, 1926 in Ilion the son of the late William J. and Dorothy Perry Owens, he received his education in the Ilion School System and on February 14, 1945 Bill enlisted in the US Navy serving until July 13, 1946. Bill was employed with Remington Arms as a toolmaker retiring several years ago. During his free time Bill enjoyed his family, especially his great nieces and nephews, he loved animals and enjoyed bowling, hunting and especially his camp. Bill is survived by a nephew and his wife Richard "Rick" and Debbie Owens of Westmoreland, a niece Cindy Owens of Nashville, TN, a sister in law Louise Owens of Sun City, FL, his great nieces and nephews, Bryan, Trevor and Danielle Owens and several cousins. Bill was predeceased by his brother Richard. In keeping with Bill's wishes there will be no calling hours. A graveside service with military honors will be held at a later date in the Armory Hill Cemetery in Ilion. Arrangements are with the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc. 100 Otsego Street Ilion. To light a candle please go to www.whiter-hendrix.com (April 21, 2012) Alfred Edwin Smith IHS '52, 79, of Ilion, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Mohawk Valley Health Care in Ilion. Al was born on January 19, 1933, in Ilion, the son of the late Edwin A. and Gladys F. (Beauchemin) Smith. He was educated in Ilion and worked for many years as a crossing guard for Ilion Central Schools. Al is survived by his brother, Joseph, of Chadwicks; and sisters, Katherine Smith, of Ilion, and Eleanor and her husband, Harold Riddell, of Mohawk. He also leaves his nieces and nephews, Judy Schneider, Tracy Miller, Scott Riddell, Mary Strafel, and Steve and Robert Tines; and his great-nephews, Luke and John Miller. A memorial service for Al will be held on Friday, April 20, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. in the Butternut room at Mohawk Valley Health Care. Deacon James Bower will officiate and interment will follow in the Woodgate Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Friends are asked to consider memorial donations to Mohawk Valley Health Care; envelopes are available at the funeral home. Arrangements are with the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, Inc., 100 Otsego St., in Ilion. Online condolences may be sent by going to www.whiter-hendrix.com. (April 21, 2012)
Edward James Conte IHS '60, 69, born in Ilion, and a former resident of Tellico Village in Loudon, Tenn., passed away peacefully on March 8, 2012, surrounded by family and friends. A graduate of Utica College of Syracuse University, Ed grew up as a leader in church and school. A gifted athlete, Ed excelled in many sports including baseball, basketball and golf. Although Ed battled muscular dystrophy throughout his adult life, he continued to find ways to enjoy sports and remain active. A humble and humorous man with a keen wit and sense of mischief, he is remembered as someone whose inner strength prevailed over hardship and “as a hero who laughed in the face of adversity.” Known for his courage and his jokes, Ed was a great humanitarian. Selected to carry the Salt Lake City Olympic Torch in 2002 as a community champion, Ed was the first board chair of the Kids First Child Advocacy Center in Lenoir City, Tenn. He also organized local golf tournaments and other fundraisers to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation in North Carolina. He was a founding member and officer of clubs including Elks and Kiwanis in North Carolina and Tennessee. The author of poetry that tackled subjects serious and light, Ed took up fiction, free-lance writing and blogging in recent years, delighting his readers with insights into the profound and inane. He was in the process of selling his first suspense/thriller manuscript at the time of his death. Ed is survived by his beloved daughters, Danielle Conte Broadstreet, of Summerfield, NC, and Kristen Conte Bunting, of Virginia Beach, Va., and their husbands, Glen Broadstreet and David Bunting; adored grandchildren, Drew and Joshua Broadstreet and Madeline and Elena Bunting; his devoted companion and Gal Friday Benay Leff, of Ocean View, Del.; brother-in-law, Jack Bowers, of Winston-Salem, NC; many adoring nieces and nephews; and a multitude of loving friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Iva Mae and Louis Conte; brothers, Robert Mathews and William Mathews; sisters, Norma Bowers and Donna Fifield; and wife, Jeanette Freeland Conte. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 16, 2012, at Hanes Lineberry Funeral Home, 515 N. Elm St., Greensboro, NC 27401. Memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. The family wishes to thank the caring professionals at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Beebe Medical Center and, in lieu of flowers, suggests contributions to the Kids First Child Advocacy Center, P.O. Box 928, Lenoir City, TN 37771. The website is www.kidsfirsttn.org. Online condolences may be sent to www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com. (Mar 13, 2012) Arthur 'Art' Kerber IHS '42, age 87, formerly of Prindle Apts., Ilion, passed away on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at Masonic Care Community, Utica, NY. He was born on April 16, 1924, in Ilion, the son of Walter and Hazel (Bastow) Kerber, and was a graduate of Ilion High School. Art was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. On September 29, 1951, he was married to Edith Barnum at Calvary Church in Utica. She died on June 17, 2000. For thirty-three years, Mr. Kerber was a Produce Manager at Loblaws and later, Great American in Ilion. Art was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ilion and advisor of the Presbyterian Youth Group. He was also a member of the Olive Masonic Lodge #40, Scottish Rite of Utica, and was an advisor of the Ilion Demolay. Art enjoyed his annual vacations with his wife, and time spent with his family. Survivors include two daughters, Laurel Kerber, of Little Falls, and Susan Overacker, of Ilion; one son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Susan Kerber, of Ilion; six grandchildren, Jeremy Kerber and his wife, Francine, of Richmond, VA, Kelly Archer and her husband, David, of Ilion, Aaron Burkhart and his wife, Susan, of Herkimer, Heather Cloutier and her husband, John, of Ilion, Alyssa Kerber and her fiancé, Kevin, of Ilion, and Roxanne Gutheinz, of Ilion; fourteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife; his son-in-law, Chris Overacker; his great-grandson, Chase Sterling; and his brother, Elton. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 5, 2012, at the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd., Ilion, with Rev. Victor McKusick, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Ilion, officiating. Burial will be in Armory Hill Cemetery, Ilion. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The Masonic Olive Branch Lodge #40 service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to Masonic Care Community, the Masonic Olive Branch Lodge #40, or the Herkimer Co. Humane Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The Kerber family has entrusted all service arrangements and supervision to their family Funeral Director, Don Applegate. (Mar 3, 2012) Jennie (Jane) (Durkin) Smith IHS 'Alumnus, 91, of West Winfield, died February 28, 2012, at St. Luke's Home in New Hartford, where she had resided since 2009. She was born August 20, 1920, in Granville, NY, a daughter of Arthur and Margaret (Brown) Durkin, and attended schools in Ilion, NY. Jennie married Alfred Smith, Jr. in 1945, in Ilion. She worked together with her husband in a family business, A.J. Smith & Co., producing "Smith's Famous Sausage". Jennie later worked as a secretary for Associated Textile & Linen in Utica. She also worked for the Board of Elections. Mrs. Smith was a member of Federated Church in West Winfield, and served on the Women's Guild and Women's Circle. She was also a member of the West Winfield Garden Club. Survivors include a son, Jack, and his wife, Linda, of GA; a daughter-in-law, Sandy Smith, of West Winfield; a daughter, Jean Lewis and her husband, William, of Leonardsville; grandchildren, Mike and Christine Smith, Brad and Caroline Smith, John Smith, Andrew Smith, Zachary Lewis, and Janine and Adam Hogue; six great-grandchildren, Emma, Matthew, and Courtney Smith, Colin and Brady Smith, and Reagan Hogue; and two brothers, Arthur Durkin, and Joseph Durkin and his wife, Joan, of Ilion. She was predeceased by her son, Peter H. Smith, in 2003; and her husband, Alfred, in 2007. The family would like to thank the entire staff of Barton North for the kind and compassionate care given to Jennie. A memorial service will be held Friday (today) at 12:00 p.m. at the Federated Church, 452 E. Main Street (US 20), West Winfield. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the start of the service at noon. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Jennie's memory to the Federated Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral Home, West Winfield. (Mar 3, 2012) Janice Lynn (Wohler) Reginelli IHS '68, 61, of 19 S. Fifth Ave., passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany where she was surrounded by the love and comfort of her daughters after a long and courageous battle against cancer. Janice was born November 10, 1950 in Ilion the daughter of the late Gerald and Helen Preston Wohler. She was a member of the Ilion High School Class of 1968 and at one time was married to Frank Reginelli. Janice was employed by United Cerebral Palsy Center for over 25 years as a Teacher's Aide. In her spare time Janice enjoyed bowling, horseback riding, traveling with her children and she adored animals. Janice is survived by three daughters, Nicole and Jennifer Reginelli both of Raleigh, N.C.; Lori Reginelli of Delmar, N.Y.; her companion of nearly 20 years, Robert Smaldone; two sisters and their spouses Margery and Robert Murray and Barbara and Walter Maine all of Ilion; a special niece, Missy Wohler of Frankfort and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins and friends. Janice was pre-deceased by her parents and two sisters Karen and Carol Wohler. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 24th at 6:00 p.m. at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc. 100 Otsego St. Ilion, with the Rev. Robert Wollaber officiating; interment will be in the Middleville Cemetery in the spring. Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. On line condolences may be sent by going to www.whiter-hendrix.com. (Mar 3, 2012) Edna E. (Farley) Strong IHS '38, 90, formerly of 5 Miles Ave., Passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Mohawk Valley Health Care. Edna was born on July 8, 1921 in Frankfort the daughter of the late Charles and Helen Edah (Soper) Farley. She was educated in Ilion. On July 13, 1939 she married Henry Strong in Little Falls, Henry passed away May 23, 1997. Edna worked as a group leader at G.E. in Utica and then as a LPN at the Herkimer Memorial Hospital retiring in 1981. Edna was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Church and was a volunteer with the Salvation Army for many years. Edna is survived by her son Charles of Mohawk; sisters Dorothy Cioch of Herkimer and Lillian and her husband Henry Loacano of W. Winfield; her grandchildren Wendy and Robert Swanson of Phoenix AZ, David and Barbara Strong of Ilion, Lisa and Don Peterson of Ilion, James Strong of Mohawk and Andrew Strong of Little Falls. She also leaves several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son David; sisters Marie DesGrossliers and Evelyn Edgett and a brother Charles Farley. In keeping with Edna's wishes there are no calling hours or funeral service interment will be in the Armory Hill Cemetery in Ilion. Friends are asked to consider memorial donations to either Catholic Charities or HOSPICE, envelopes are available at the funeral home. On line condolences may be sent by going to www.whiter-hendrix.com. Funeral arrangements are with the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, Inc. 100 Otsego St., Ilion. (Feb 20, 2012) Lola (Mullen) Seymour IHS Alumnus, age 91, formerly of Second Street and Center Street, Ilion, passed away in her sleep, at Mohawk Valley Health Care Center, Ilion, with her family at her side, on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. She was born July 6, 1920, in Ilion, the daughter of the late Martin and Ida Hopkins Mullen. She was educated at Annunciation School and Ilion High School. On April 19, 1941, Lola married Burton T. Seymour, enjoying a union of twenty-two years filled with mutual love and commitment. Burt was a veteran of the Ilion Fire Department when he tragically died in the line of duty, while fighting the Ilion High School fire on April 21, 1963. Throughout the years Lola worked at the town clerk’s office in Mohawk, Mohawk Data Sciences, and Wardle’s Drug Store in Ilion. Lola was a member of the Annunciation Church, former member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 6025 in Mohawk, the Women of the Moose, as Chapter No. 31 Past Senior Regent, and a member of the College of Regents. Lola is survived by four daughters, Patricia and husband, Tony Coriale, of Seneca Falls, Kathleen and husband, Clint Fuhrer, of Ilion, Barbara and husband, Daniel DeGouff, of Ilion, and Deborah Seymour, of Ilion; two sons, Michael Seymour and wife, Anne, of Ilion, and Thomas Seymour and wife, Bunny, of Ilion; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a lifelong friend, Theresa Heath, of Ilion. She was predeceased by her brother, Floyd Mullen, of Akron, Ohio, who passed away Jan. 28, 1996. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, at the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd., Ilion, and 11:30 a.m. at the Church of the Annunciation, where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Father Anthony Barratt, Pastor, assisted by Deacon James Bower. Spring interment will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery, North Ilion. Calling hours are Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home, between Ilion and Frankfort on Acme Road. The family would like to thank the administration of Mohawk Valley Health Care, their nurses, aides, physical therapy department, her beautician and all others who took care of Lola on the second floor. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St. Jude Hospital or the Ilion Fire Department. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Anyone wishing to share a memory of Lola, or add to her online memorial, may go to www.applegateandday.com on the Internet. The Seymour family has entrusted all funeral arrangements and supervision to their family funeral director, Don Applegate. (Jan 31, 2012) James Michael Morehouse IHS Alumnus, age 38, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, January 19, 2012, in his home, after an extended illness. He had the comfort of his loving family at his side. He was born on August 24, 1973, in Little Falls, son of Larry M. and Jaquie L. Bowman Morehouse. A lifelong Ilion resident, he was educated in Ilion Schools. Mr. Morehouse worked as a self employed carpenter. Jim had a strong love for the outdoors; in his leisure time enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing. To his many friends and family, he will always be remembered as a caring man with an unforgettable smile. He will be greatly missed. Surviving besides his parents, Jaquie and Larry, of Ilion, are one son, Dylan Morehouse, of West Winfield; a brother, Jon Morehouse, of Ilion; two step-sisters and their husbands, Tammi and Mark Netti, of Herkimer, and Helena and Larry Mead, of Wilmington, NC; his maternal grandmother, Mary Jean Bowman, of Herkimer; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. His family will be present to receive relatives and friends in Fenner Funeral Home, Inc., 115 Court Street, Herkimer, on Wednesday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow immediately after at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home; the Reverend Janet Gleason, pastor of the First United Methodist Church Herkimer/Little Falls, will officiate. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. (Jan 31, 2012)
Robert “Bob” Bluett IHS Alumnus, age 88, of 32 N. Fifth Ave., Ilion, died on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, New Hartford. He was born on January 29, 1923, in Herkimer, the son of Harry and Ruth (Stafford) Bluett, and was a graduate of Ilion High School. Mr. Bluett was a WW II Veteran in the US Army Air Corps. On November 1, 1958, he was married to Lula Doolittle Lynch in Pennsylvania. She died on September 1, 1998. At one time, he was employed at Sperry Rand Univac, Ilion, for fifteen years. For three years, he was a Police Officer with the Ilion Police Dept. He later worked as a mail carrier for the Ilion Postal Service for twenty-five years, retiring in 1983. Bob also worked part time at C.J. Applegate and sons, Inc., Funeral Home, Ilion, for several years. Robert was a member of the Ilion United Methodist Church, former member of the Ilion Odd Fellows and member of the Ilion Elks Lodge # 1444. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Brad Mogensen, of Ilion; his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Melanie Bluett, of Athens, GA; his stepson and wife, Robert and Coleen Lynch, of Mohawk; his foster daughter and her husband, Sandra and Ken Perry, of Cold Brook; one sister, Mavourneen Woodard, of Fulton; half sister, Bernice; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; two sisters, Lucille Beckett and Doris Morse; and one brother, James Bluett. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m., Saturday, January 14, 2012, at the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd., Ilion, with Rev. Robert Wollaber officiating. Interment will be in Mohawk Cemetery. Calling hours are Saturday, January 14, 2012, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., prior to the funeral home service. The Ilion Elks Ritual Service will be held at 12:45 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity in Bob’s name. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. The Bluett family has entrusted all funeral and burial arrangements to their family Funeral Director, Don Applegate. (Jan 14, 2012)
Mabelle (Burke) Fernandez IHS '42, age 87, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, at the home of Eric and Lynne Fernandez. Mabelle grew up on her family's farm in the Ilion Gorge, Ilion, NY. She was a graduate of Ilion High School '42, the University of Rochester School of Nursing, and completed graduate programs at both Columbia University and UNC Chapel Hill. Her careers included public health nursing, school nursing in the Mohawk School District, and teaching reading at St. John's School in San Juan. Mabelle had many interests, among them watercolor painting, reading, writing and playing bridge. She is survived by Steven Fernandez (son), Alex Fernandez (husband) and step-sons Eric (Lynne) and Alex (Wanda) Fernandez, all of San Juan; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Irving and Elma Burke; two sisters, Clarice Meijer and Lynn Weeden; and a brother, Lewis Burke. (Jan 8, 2012) John R. Cooper IHS '56, 73, a native of Ilion, passed away in Miami, Fla., on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, after a lengthy illness. John was born on Aug. 26, 1938, in Mohawk, the son of the late Charles and Ruth Cooper. He was a graduate of Ilion High School, where he excelled in the baseball, basketball and football programs. He had resided in Miami for many years, where he managed and sold multi-family housing units. John is survived by his wife, Anna Maria, daughter, Anne Marie, and son, Edward C. Cooper, all of the Miami area. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his sister, Ruth Brown, of Carlsbad, Calif., and brother, Jacob Cooper, of Buffalo. Burial was in Miami, Fla. (Jan 8, 2012) Donald V. Pearson IHS '49, 80 of Ilion, passed away peacefully on Thursday December 22, 2011 at Mohawk Valley Health Care in Ilion. Don was born on May 10, 1931 in Binghamton the son of the Late Carl and Marie (Leach) Pearson, he was a graduate of Ilion Schools. On August 9, 1952 Don married the former Shirley Steiner in Ilion. Don served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. Following his service he joined the NY State Police, retiring as Sr. Investigator. Don was then employed as Security Supervisor at Remington Arms for 12years until becoming the Village of Ilion Justice for 20 years. Don was a member of the Ilion United Methodist Church and the American Legion. Don is survived by his wife of 59 years, Shirley; two sons Douglas and his wife Ruth of Ilion and Dale of Utica; a daughter Cynthia and her husband David Garrett of Barneveld; his grandchildren Danielle, Nathan, Kalynn, Amanda and Jessica and a great grandchild Althea; brother in law Warren and his wife Delores Steiner of Mohawk; nieces Barbara and her husband Kevin Davis of Scotland, Judith Hendrix of Jacksonville, NC, Patricia Hendrix and Dennis Wright of Ilion, Diane and her husband Talbot Bala of Herkimer and Ida and her husband Chad Dickinson of Okinawa. He was predeceased by his sisters Audrey Hendrix and Arlene Pearson. Funeral services for Don will be held on Monday December 26, 2011 at 6pm at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc. 100 Otsego St. in Ilion. Rev. Robert Wollaber will officiate. Interment will be in the Armory Hill Cemetery, at a later date. Friends may call on Monday December 26, 2011 from 3pm until the time of the funeral. Don's family wish to thank the 2nd and 4th floor staff at Mohawk Valley Health Care, the 6th floor staff at Faxton-St. Luke's Hospital and the Ilion Ambulance for the care given Don during his illness. Friends are asked to consider memorial contributions to either the Ilion Ambulance fund or the NYSP Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. On line condolences may be sent by going to www.whiter-hendrix.com. (Dec 26, 2011) Mary C. (McKenna) Greenfield IHS '41, age 87, of 188 Prospect Ave., Ilion, died on Monday, December 19, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. She was born on February 17, 1924, in Ilion, the daughter of James and Julia (McCoy) McKenna, and was a 1941 graduate of Ilion High School. On October 9, 1954, she was married to Vincent S. “Vince” Greenfield at the Church of the Annunciation, Ilion. He passed away on October 23, 1999. Mrs. Greenfield was a member of the Church of the Annunciation. In her early years, she worked in the Dietary Dept. at Ilion High School. She later was employed in the Powder Metal Dept. at Remington Arms Co., Ilion, for six years. Mary was a devoted homemaker, mother and grandmother. At one time, she enjoyed reading and sewing. Her life was centered around her beloved family. Also, she was an avid N.E. Patriots fan and loved Tom Brady. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Vivian Greenfield, of Ilion; one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia “Pat” and Gerald Leary, of ME; five cherished grandchildren, Megan, Sam and Paul Greenfield, of Ilion, and Lauren Twomey and McKayla Leary, of ME; two brothers and two sisters-in-law, John and Nira McKenna, of New Hartford, and Edward and Dorothy McKenna, of Mohawk; one sister, Joann Joy, of Ilion; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Richard Greenfield, of Herkimer, Eleanor Greenfield, of GA, and Marilyn Dolye, of New Hartford; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents. Funeral services will be held 9:15 a.m., Thursday, December 22, 2011, at the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd., Ilion, NY, and 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Annunciation, Ilion, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Anthony Barratt, Pastor, assisted by Deacon James Bower. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, N. Ilion. Calling hours are Wednesday, December 21, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd., Ilion. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the Ilion Ambulance Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The Greenfield family has entrusted all funeral and burial arrangements to their family Funeral Director, Don Applegate. (Dec 23, 2011) Ronald Farrington IHS Alumnus, was 98 years young when he passed away on December 18, 2011 with his family at his bedside at Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. Ronald was born on July 29, 1913 in Ilion, NY. He graduated from Ilion High School, and majored in Accounting at Syracuse University. Ronald was employed for 43 years with the Remington Arms Company of Ilion. He started his career as a Production Time Clerk and retired in 1978 as the Company's Accounting Manager. Ronald was a lifetime member of the Ilion United Methodist Church, and also a member of the Syracuse University Alumni Association. Ronald was a dedicated family man who deeply loved and always made his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren his primary concern; in return, Ronald's family was very devoted to him. He was an enthusiastic college athletics sports fan, especially of Syracuse University. Ronald was predeceased by his beloved wife of 51 years, Martha Farrington (Burrows), his parents Ida (Crossett) and Wilbur Farrington, and this spring by his dear sister Marion Kasarda. Ronald is survived by a special friend, Catherine Ferguson of Ilion, by his daughter and husband Sally and Robert Reardon of Mohawk, his son and wife Ronald and Anne Farrington, Jr. of Ilion, his granddaughter and husband Robin and Ron Mihlbauer of Sharpsburg, GA, his granddaughter and husband Lisa and Peter Korce of Cypress, TX, his granddaughter and husband Beth and Ross Iddings of McDonough, GA, his granddaughter and husband Judith and David Jones of Watertown, MA, his grandson Ken Higgins of Boonville, his grandson and wife Paul and Sue Farrington of Ocoee, FL, his granddaughter and husband Eve Farrington-Yen and Sam Yen of Los Altos, CA, his niece and husband Kim and Lee Maley of Ilion, and his nephew and wife Edward and Mary Kay Kasarda of Cold Brook. Ronald was blessed with twelve wonderful great grandchildren who brought him great joy. The family wishes to extend its sincere appreciation to the staff of Bassett Hospital for the outstanding care and compassion shown during Ronald's illness and passing. A service honoring Ronald will be held on Thursday December 22, 2011 at 1pm at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc. 100 Otsego St. in Ilion. Rev. Robert Wollaber will officiate and interment will be in the Church St. Cemetery in Little Falls. Friends may call on Thursday from Noon until the time of the funeral. On line condolences may be sent by going to www.whiter-hendrix.com. (Dec 23, 2011) Katherine “Katie” M. LaPoint-Wildey-Blake IHS Alumnus, age 77, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Utica, following a brief illness.Born in Ilion on April 22, 1934 to Emanuel “Bob” and Helen (VanLare) LaPoint, Katie was raised in North Ilion, and although she lived in Florida for several years, she eventually moved back to North Ilion, the only place that felt like home, residing on the LaPoint family property until her death. Katie was a graduate of Annunciation School in Ilion, where she developed a lifelong friendship with her personal angel, Sister Mary Celine O’Brien. She truly treasured Sister Celine. Katie also attended Ilion High School. In August of 1951 Katie was married to James L. Wildey in Ilion. Mr. Wildey passed away on August 28, 1966, leaving Katie with the task of raising their five children, which she did admirably. On November 28, 1983 Katie was joined in marriage with Garrett “Garry” Blake. We, her children, would like to thank Garry for taking good care of our little tiny Mom, and being so devoted to her until the end. Katie’s first job was answering phones and driving taxi for her father’s business, Bob’s Taxi. She was proud to have spent 42 years tending bar throughout the valley. She worked at Chuck’s Grill and Crossway’s in Ilion, the VFW in Herkimer, and the Polish Club in Herkimer. In the 1980’s, Katie owned her own businesses, Katie’s Kitchen in Ilion, and Katie’s Place, Bar & Grill on Route 5 in Frankfort. Family and friends enjoy many wonderful memories from our times at Katie’s Place. Katie’s most recent employment was at the Ilion VFW, Acme Road, in Ilion, where she enjoyed serving and visiting with her many wonderful friends. She was well known for her fabulous home cooking, and enjoyed putting on fund raiser dinners for the VFW. She retired from the Ilion VFW in 2008. She was proud to be a life member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. In her heyday, Katie was an excellent pool shooter, taking great pleasure in being able to beat the guys she played with. Katie missed her mother and brother, Danny, desperately, and we’re happy they’re reunited now. Katie is survived by her loving husband, Garry, her devoted children, Cathy Ingraham, James Wildey and wife Priscilla, Jeffrey Wildey and wife Kathy, Mary Tubia and husband James, Lisa Stefanec, and Brian Blake, 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, her sister, Helen Scanlon and husband James, and brother Richard and wife Mary, sisters-in-law, Joyce and Connie, and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives, special friends, Bruce and Claudette Williams, and too many friends to count. Katie was predeceased by her parents, her brother, Daniel, and grandson, James. Our mother was a tiny woman, but to us, she was larger than life—74 pounds of dynamite, loaded with spunk and sass. She was well respected by all, and will be greatly missed. Thank you so much to the wonderful nurses in the ICU at St. Elizabeth’s, Courtney and John. Your compassion, caring, and professionalism were invaluable to us, and you are both a credit to your profession. We’ll never forget you. May God bless you always. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 from 12 – 2 pm at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Ilion (town of Frankfort). Her funeral service conducted by James Cogar, Chaplain of the Ilion VFW, will follow at 2 pm, also at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest in St. Agnes Cemetery, N. Ilion. The Ilion VFW Ladies Auxiliary will meet at the funeral home at 1 pm to conduct their service. The family is being served by Edward J. Kwiecinski, Funeral Director. To add to Katie’s online memorials, please visit our website at www.eneafamily.com. (Dec 23, 2011) If you would like to make a contribution, in memory of a deceased alumnus, please consider the The Ilion School Foundation.
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