HERKIMER - Mr. Eugene "Elthon" Sieder, age 81, a longtime Herkimer area resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2021, in the privacy and comfort of Valley Health Services in Herkimer. Eugene was born in San Francisco on August 15, 1939 and spent the majority of his early years in California. Most recently, he held a position with RCIL Adult Day Care where he worked as an Occupational Therapist Assistant. He is survived by his son, Eric Sieder, of Herkimer. Private service arrangements have been entrusted to the Enea Family Funeral Home, 220 North Washington Street, Herkimer, NY (315) 866-1011, Harry and Kevin Enea and Martin L. Ciaccia, Funeral Directors. Online notes of sympathy may be left at www.eneafamily.com.