Ilion - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Christine Marie Arno of Ilion, NY, born in Philadelphia, PA. She passed away on July 21, 2023 at the age of 74. Christine worked for the Herkimer County Department of Social Services for 35 years. She rose through the adversity of life and placed her children above all things. Her passions included cooking for her family and caring for the neighborhood stray cats, birds and squirrels. She is predeceased by her parents, John and Rose Forbes, and her sister, Janice Burling. She is survived by her children, Cynthia (Tedd) Couchman of Cleveland, TN and Jeffrey (Leslie) Arno of Nassau, NY; her siblings, Jack (Jane) Forbes and (Tom) Marybeth Harter; her brother in law, Jamie Burling; her brother and sister in law, Robert and Nancy Arno; grandchildren, Thadd Couchman, Samantha Couchman, Hailey Couchman, Kylee Arno, Bryce Arno and Cole Arno; great-grandchildren, Braiden and Grayson; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A service will be held privately at the convenience of her family at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, 100 Otsego St. Ilion, NY 13357. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Christine's memory to Herkimer County Humane Society, 514 NY-5S, Mohawk, NY 13407. To leave condolences for Christine's family, please visit www.whiter-hendrix.com