

The family will be present in Fenner Funeral Home, Inc., 115 Court Street, Herkimer, on Friday March 17th from 2 pm until 3 pm. Roberts and wife Latanya Knowles-Roberts of Stockbridge, GA his brother, Gary Roberts and wife Janet of Dubai, UAE grandchildren Gabriel and Morgan Herring, and Kalen, Corey and Tamia Roberts brother- and sister-in-law Patrick and Risleigh Roche of Herkimer and niece Brianna Roche and nephew Brenden Roche. Roberts-Herring of Caldwell, ID and Lynn T. Roberts is survived by his daughters, Kim L. Friends, family, acquaintances, and strangers alike will miss his attentive ear, thoughtful conversation, firm handshake, and unparalleled, enveloping hugs. He tried to live his life on the guiding principle of love through compassion and kindness. He spent his days simply: reading about history, philosophy, politics, and current events, watching movies (usually from the golden age of Hollywood)- often in contemplation and always striving to live in the moment. “Still waters run deep” is an apt description of Roger. After Katie was diagnosed with dementia in 2013, Roger devoted himself to caring for her until her death on September 5, 2020. Times Telegram obits are an excellent source of information about those long-lost family members in Herkimer, Little Falls, New York. : 1877) Continued by: Herkimer County news (Mohawk, N.Y.) AND The Herkimer County news and Herkimer County Democrat. In 2005, Roger and Katie moved to Katie’s childhood home in Herkimer for retirement. Times Telegram Obituaries in Herkimer, Little Falls, New York Uncovering your family history can be difficult. Continues: Herkimer Democrat (Herkimer, N.Y. He worked for the Southern California Rapid Transit District for 20 years, retiring in 1994. Roche in New York City in January 1967 and they moved to Los Angeles, CA, in 1973. In 1960, Roger joined the Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1963 after serving in Vietnam. Roger was born on March 18, 1942, in New York City, the youngest son of the late Hemsley and Ruby (Goodwin) Roberts. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.Roger Jay Roberts, 80, died on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.Įxpressions of sympathy may be made with memorial donations to the Herkimer County Humane Society.

Surviving are her devoted companion, Ralph Perry three daughters, Alison Cooper and her husband, Jason of Rotterdam, Lara Woytowich of Concord, New Hampshire, and Haley Perry of Binghamton son, Matthew Perry of Utica sister, Julie Solomon of Norwich two brothers, Roger Smith and his wife, Tammy of Cooperstown and Bradley Smith and his wife, Suzanne of Richfield Springs uncle, Stephen Smith of Spencer two grandchildren, Augusta and Abram Cooper of Rotterdam several nieces, nephews and cousins.Ĭalling hours for Michelle will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday at J. She will be sadly missed by her many friends, family, especially her four children and two cherished grandchildren. To all who knew her she was a sincere, caring and helpful woman with a quick wit and no-nonsense personality.

In her leisure time, she enjoyed doing needlepoint and also loved spending time at Canadarago Lake with her family, including her dear partner and companion, Ralph Perry. She loved animals and had spent many hours volunteering at the Herkimer County Humane Society. Michelle was an energetic lady, and when her daughters were younger she was active with the Brownies and Girl Scouts. She later went to work as a cook with Mohawk Valley Community Action in Herkimer and said it was a job that she truly enjoyed, working with all the children. From 2007 to 2010, she worked in retail sales at the Herkimer Telegram. She owned and operated various area businesses including Richfield Housing Center in Richfield Springs and the Midtown Tavern on North Main Street in Herkimer. She continued her education, graduating from Ithaca College in 1978 with a degree in business administration. Michelle was raised in Richfield Springs and was a 1974 graduate of Richfield Springs High School. 14, 1956, in Ithaca, daughter of the late Leland Kent and Marjorie Helen Hollenbeck Smith. She was surrounded with the support and comfort of her loving family by her side. HERKIMER - Michelle Deanne Woytowich, 62, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 23, 2018, at Faxton-Saint Luke's Medical Center in New Hartford.
