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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)