Steven Wildey

Steven G. Wildey, 42, of 3665 Southside Road, Frankfort, formerly of Ilion, died Friday, June 16, 2006, at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford. He was born on Aug. 13, 1963, in Ilion, the son of Gerald and Jean (Armstrong) Wildey and graduated from Ilion Central High School and Herkimer County Community College. Steve was a competition pool player, participating in several state and national tournaments sponsored by the American Pool Players Association, Inc. Survivors include his mother, Jean Wildey, of West Winfield; his grandmother, Mildred Sheppard of Ilion; his sisters and brother-in-law, Colleen Napoli of Herkimer, Christy and Jamie Grescheck of Frankfort; several nieces and nephews including, Shelby, Abigail, Morgan, Trista, Kyle, Ryleigh, Frederick, Tamara and Michael; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and his best friend, Carl Johnston of Ilion. He was predeceased by his father, Gerald; his grandfather, George Armstrong and his brother, Frederick. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 21, at the Applegate & Day Funeral Home, 102 West St., Ilion, with the Rev. Robert Wollaber, pastor of the Ilion United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Frankfort Center Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday, noon to 2 p.m. prior to the service at the Applegate & Day Funeral Home. For directions to the funeral home, click the facilities link above.