In Memory of Allison E. Benson-Chukiert

Obituary

Allison E. Benson-Chukiert, 51, of New Hartford, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at her home.

She was born on January 8, 1975, in Utica, the daughter of Michael T. and Constance Moore Benson. Allison graduated from New Hartford High School, SUNY Oswego, and Harpur College at Binghamton University. On August 8, 2008, she married Dr. Komgrit Chukiert at Grace Church in Utica.

Allison dedicated her professional life to education, teaching English and Spanish at the high school level. Throughout her career, she taught in Waterville and Madison before concluding her teaching career at Proctor High School in Utica.

Above all else, Allison's greatest joy in life was her family. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and daughter who always put the needs of those she loved before her own. She treasured the opportunity to be home raising her children and took great pride in caring for her family. Her love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to those closest to her will forever be remembered and deeply missed.

She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Komgrit Chukiert; her cherished children, Seraphim Manion and Michael Timothy Benson-Chukiert; her parents, Michael T. and Constance Benson; and her cousin-in-law, Somchit Maneechai. Allison also leaves behind her beloved dogs, Fernando, Mirabel, Lucia, Ruby Joan, Lola, Skye, and Jasper Binx, who held a special place in her heart.

She was predeceased by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Kobkiert and Rabiab Chukiert; and her grandparents, Arthur C. and Elizabeth A. Moore.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral and Cremation Services, 13 Oxford Rd., New Hartford. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during calling hours on Wednesday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., prior to the funeral service. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family in Martinsburg Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Anita’s Stevens Swan Humane Society in memory of Allison, honoring her love and compassion for animals.

For online expressions of sympathy, please visit fwefh.com.