Herkimer Times Telegram

ELIZABETH A. WILLIAMS, of Seminole, FL on February 20th, age 76. She was born on August 22, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY to the late George and Dorothea (Berglund) Magnusson. She graduated from SUNY Oswego College, then moved with her husband to Mohawk, NY, where they lived for over 40 years. Elizabeth worked for Herkimer Co BOCES for 35 years before retiring to Seminole, FL and Alexandria Bay, NY with her husband of 55 years, Gerald "Jerry" Williams. Elizabeth is survived by husband Gerald, son, Eric (Sharon) Williams of Arundel, Maine, daughter Lisa (Edward) Williams Bechtold of Webster, NY, brother Robert (Linda) Magnusson, NJ, grandchildren Lucas and Evan Bechtold, Trevor and Paige...

Ilion - Mrs. Mary Jane Guile, 79, of Ilion, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at home. She was born in Ilion on May 31, 1942 the daughter of the late Edward and Marian Christman Haggerty. She attended Annunciation grade school and graduated from Ilion High School. She was employed as a Teacher's Aide at Barringer Road Elementary School for many years where she developed many great friendships. She was married to Charles Guile on July 27, 1963 in the Church of the Annunciation. Chuck passed away on October 28th of this year. Mary Jane is survived by one son, Dan Guile and his companion, Sally of Ilion; one daughter and son in law, Wendy and Jim Putnam of Frankfort; her beloved...

lion - Mr. John Martin Austin, Sr., age 66, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at MVHS St. Luke's Campus. Born in Herkimer on November 17, 1955, he was the son of the late Robert Norman, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Lonis) Austin. He attended Herkimer schools. John worked maintenance for Global Communications until he retired in 2018. John is survived by his wife, Victoria; his children, Rebecca Austin, Mary LaCelle, Sarah and Albert Torres, John Austin, Jr., Jean Austin and companion Steven Renodin, Amber Pearson and Francis Helmer; his sister and best friend, Jean Suiter, and sisters Grace McDonough, and Dolores Austin; brother Neil Austin; 19 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren...

MADISON, Wis.-Daniel J. "Dan" Foor, age 61, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. He was born on Jan. 5, 1960, in Syracuse, N.Y., the youngest of four children born to John and Betty (Pritts) Foor. Dan grew up in Jordanville, N.Y., and graduated from Owen D. Young High School in Vanhornesville, N.Y. After graduation, Dan moved to Madison, Wis., with his brother, David Foor. Dan grew to call Madison his home and spent the rest of his life there. Dan was a successful entrepreneur. His first venture was with Snap-On Tools, as a franchisee. Following Snap-On, Dan purchased his first laundromat, The Clothes Encounter. The majority of Dan's career was enjoyed as the owner and...

Joseph Charles Whitney, age 77, died on October 15, 2021, at home with family as he had wished. Joe found contentment in the woods, taking in the beauty, scents, and sounds. Camping, hunting, fishing, birdwatching, and exploring the natural world were favorite pastimes. As a father and grandfather, he didn't hesitate to get down in the grass or on the floor to play or draw with his kids, delighting in their imaginations, curiosities, and open hearts. Old movies were a special passion (he could tell you about nearly any 20th century character actor), as were British dramas, history, and ethical journalism. He listened well, expressed empathy easily, and acted on his compassion for those in...

Michael Wayne Hoffman passed away at home on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at the age of 72. He was born in Worthington, Minnesota on November 17, 1948, to the late Lawrence and Blanche Cox Hoffman. He was also predeceased by his sister, Phyllis Kocher and her son Richard Kocher, his brothers, David Hoffman, William Hoffman and his wife Carol, and Thomas Hoffman, his father and mother-in-law, Albert and Mildred Urtz, sister-in-law, Kathleen Urtz, and brother-in-law, James Gydesen. Michael is survived by his wife, Patricia Urtz Hoffman of the home, his son, Jonathan Hoffman, and his two grandchildren, Chloe and Charlie Hoffman, of Hillsborough, NC, brothers, Steve Hoffman and his wife Nancy...

Nancy Hubbell Whitney, age 72, died on October 24, 2020. Her husband of 53 years, Joseph Charles Whitney, was by her side? as he had been throughout her 14-year struggle with Alzheimer's disease. From the earliest photos of her as an infant until her last moments, her dark eyes held the bright spark of her being. She was raised in Mohawk, NY, by her parents Stephen Herbert Hubbell and Ruth Howell Hubbell. As a child, Nancy was creative, athletic, and attuned to the wellbeing of small animals. She loved assisting her father in beekeeping, picking strawberries with her grandmother (Marion Lock Howell), riding through fields with her cousins (Claudia and Mick Hubbell), making pink popcorn...

CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH- Willis Lansing Hitchcock passed away peacefully at 96 years old on October 7, 2020 at the Western Reserve Masonic Community in Medina, Ohio. He was the son of Catherine Hitchcock Goering and Willis Hitchcock, born February 11, 1924. Willis was adored by his paternal grandparents. He was raised in Ilion and attended Ilion High School. Willis served his country as a Combat Veteran in the 6th Marine Division during World War II in the Pacific Theater. Following his dedicated service, he graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy New York. Bill had a successful career in engineering retiring from B.F. Goodrich Corporation. Willis was also a mason. He spent...

Patricia Vanno Bush passed away on May 19, 2020 in Palm Harbor, FL after a brief illness. Pat was born in Utica, NY on June 16, 1934 to Ralph and Rose (Alberski) Vanno. She graduated from Proctor High School in 1952. She was married to Michael J. Bush until his death in 2017. She lived in Herkimer, NY and moved to Palm Harbor FL in 1994 after working as a dental assistant for Dr. Russell in Ilion, NY. Pat leaves a daughter Michele deRochemont (Scott) of Palm Harbor FL, a son John Bush (Valerie) of Tarpon Springs FL, and grandchildren Elizabeth (Thomas), Michael (Caroline) and Patrick; as well as 5 great grandchildren. She also leaves a brother Dan Vanno (Sandy) of Trinity FL and many...