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Kenneth Ellis Obituary
He was born in Sherburne, NY, on October 27, 1931, son of the late Harold L. and Alice (Snyder) Ellis. Ken worked for the Laborers Union of Utica until his retirement. He was married to Catherine Koury Ellis for 40 years, raising their children together.
Ken was a 50-year member of the Helmuth-Ingalls American Legion Post #232 and member of the VFW #9591 Auxiliary. He enjoyed camping on the St. Lawrence, golfing at Westmoreland Golf Club and was an avid bowler and member of the Utica Bowling Association, where he served as President in 1980. Ken was also a member of the Clark Mills Historical Society and the Kirkland Seniors. Ken made friends wherever he went and never met a stranger.
He will be missed by his children, Judy Hinman and her fiancé, Jack Albright, Laurie and Eddie Bluff, Kenny and MaryAnn Ellis, Janice and Peter Atkinson and Carol and Ken Cameron; five grandchildren, Stephanie, Jessica, Michael, Cadie and Mark; five great-grandchildren, Noah, Jack, Sammy, Max and Josh; two great-great-grandchildren, Aiden and Lily; his fiancée and companion of 35 years, Sharleen Machold; stepchildren, Jamye Potucek and Bonnie Jacobs; many nieces and nephews; the mother of his children, Catherine Koury Ellis; and Bob Shepherd who was like a son to him.
He was predeceased by his son, Michael, in 1981; his parents; and seven brothers and sisters.
All are invited to visitation on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 3-6 p.m., at Owens-Pavlot & Rogers Funeral Service, 35 College St., Clinton. Funeral services will be at 6 p.m., at the funeral home, with Fr. Paul Angelicchio officiating. Ken will be laid to rest in St. Mary's Cemetery in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Rome Humane Society or the Helmuth-Ingalls American Legion Post #232.
The family thanks the nurses and staff at MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Home for the wonderful care and compassion shown to Ken and his family.
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Lorraine Kinney-Kitchen
February 2, 2026
Kenny was a friend to everyone and his smile always made new and old friends feel welcome. I'm going to miss him at our Clark Mills Historical Society and Clark Mills Strong Coalition meetings. We all valued Kenny's input.
My typical exchange with him involved me asking if he was behaving himself and Kenny saying there was no fun in that! Whatever his response, he always made me laugh.
RIP, dear friend.
My deepest condolences to Shar, Judy, Kay and the rest of Kenny's family. I pray that your memories give you comfort.
Susan Pope
January 30, 2026
Jessica so sorry for your loss!!
Sending you and your family warm hugs and prayers
William J Fondano
January 26, 2026
Ken was like a DAD to me. He always had a smile on his face. You will be missed my friend.
God Bless
Bill Fondano
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January 22, 2026
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