Becky J Kasper

Ilion - Becky J Kasper, 75, of Ilion passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at her home with her care givers, Renee and Paul after a long and courageous battle with cancer with her family by her side.

She was born in Ilion, New York on July 15, 1948, the daughter of the late Floyd Leon and the late Bertha Zelie Upson She attended Ilion schools and graduated from Ilion High School with the class of 1966, later attended BOCES where she received her LPN Degree. She received her Registered Nurse degree from MVCC in 1991. She was married at one time married to Jack Pierce and together they had three children, Rob, Scott and Renee. She was later married to Lawrence “Larry” Kasper on December 23, 1989 in Ilion. Larry passed away in 2006. Becky was employed as a Registered Nurse for Lutheran Care, Clinton, NY until retirement in 2010.

Becky is survived by two sons and daughters in law, Rob and his wife, Kim Pierce of Seneca, SC and Scott and his wife, Linda Pierce of Ilion; one daughter and son in law, Renee and her husband, Paul Grimes of Ilion; two brothers and sisters in law, Barry and his wife, Kathy Upson of Florida and Brad and Patricia Upson of Rochester; her grandchildren, Christopher Pierce, Alexander Matthews, Izzetta Matthews, Dante Grimes, John Scalise, Jack Pierce, Derek Pierce, Ryan Pierce, Kyle Pierce and Scott Pierce,; her great grandchildren, Sylvanas Pierce, Celaenas Pierce, Artimis Pierce, Asher Grimes and Sirius Pierce; her best friend and fellow shopper, Pamela “Pam” Pester and several nieces, nephews especially, Lance Upson of Milton Florida. Khara Upson of SC and Bradley (Grumpy) Upson of Rochester, NY and cousins. 

Her funeral will be held at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the V.J. Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc. 203 Second Avenue, Frankfort. Becky’s family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Hospice and especially her nurses, Ann and Ashlee for the wonderful care and kindness shown to her.

 Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Becky’s online memorial page by going to www.iocovozzifuneralhomes.com