Donald Maikranz 1929-2017
New Hartford
Donald Maikranz, 88, passed away on August 15, 2017 at the St. Luke’s Home.
He was born in Utica on August 16, 1929 to the late William and Madeline Ehrgood Maikranz. Don was, at one time, married to the former June Woolheater and on January 1, 1982 was united in marriage with Dorothy McAaffrey, a loving union of 5 years until her death in 1987.
For over 39 years, Don was employed for Kelsey Hayes, (currently Tect Utica Corp) as a machinist and in the maintenance department.
He was an active member of the Willowvale Fire Company where he served as Fire Police Chief and was also on the Town of New Hartford Police Commission.
Don is survived by his daughters; Cindy and Lynn Smith of FL., Lory Maikranz of NY Mills, Wendy and Ronald Knox of Mohawk and Darlene Maikranz of Utica, his sons; Cary and Carol Maikranz Sr. of Gales Ferry, CT. and Kevin Maikranz of Whitesboro, his companion; Alice Betar, his daughter in law; Christine Maikranz of Utica, his step-children; Maggie and Eric Lavigne, William McAffrey and Russell and Nicole McCaffery, his grandchildren; Carey Jr., Joel, Nicole, Andrew, Tania Lyn, Christopher, Jamie and Erica (Cricket), his step-grandchildren; Megan, Devon, Kamryn and Kaden his brothers; Fred and Lillian Maikranz of Houston, TX., Paul and Sandy Maikranz of Holland Patent and David Maikranz of Ilion and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his sons; Donald Maikranz Jr. and Gordon Maikranz, his sister; Dolores Whitaker and his brothers; Gene, Norman and William Maikranz.
Calling hours will be Friday from 10-12 at the Smith Funeral Home, 3022 Oneida St. Sauquoit with funeral services following immediately at 12:00.
Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Please consider donations in Don’s memory to the Willowvale Fire Company. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
His family would like to thank the entire staff on Barton North at the St. Luke’s Home for the exceptional care Don received during his time there.
To view Don’s online memorial, please go to:
www.smith-funeralhome.com
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