Obituary Listings
Eric W. Drews
Aug 20, 2025
MOHAWK – Mr. Eric W. Drews, age 68, of Mohawk, New York, passed away peacefully in his own home on August 20th, 2025, after a bout with cancer.
He was born in New Jersey on July 16th, 1957, a son of the late William “Bill” Paul Drews and Lois Edel (Brandt) Drews. He graduated from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa with...
Jan S. Taylor
Aug 17, 2025
HERKIMER – Jan S. Taylor, age 72, of Herkimer, New York, passed away on August 17, 2025, unexpectedly while visiting family in Saratoga Springs, NY (Town of Milton).
Born March 24, 1953, in Herkimer, NY, she was the daughter of William Ford Taylor and Marion S. Lowell Taylor. Jan was a 1972 graduate of Poland Central Schools and specialized in food...
Barbara J. Slack
Aug 13, 2025
Barbara J. Slack, the daughter of the late Joyce and Robert (Bob) Spellicy, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 13th, 2025, at her home in West Winfield, New York.
A lifelong resident since 1955, Barb was born on September 1st, 1955, in Ilion, New York as mentioned to Robert and Joyce Spellicy. Barb was united in marriage...
Thomas C. Abbatecola
Aug 10, 2025
FRANKFORT - Thomas Carl Abbatecola, 73, entered into eternal peace on August 10th, 2025, with his loving family by his side.
Thomas, fondly known as Tom, was born to Camillo (Carl) and Irene (Cimino) Abbatecola on March 6th, 1952. A lifelong resident of Frankfort, Tom was the epitome of a Frankfort Knight. He attended Herkimer County Community College and had an...
Linda Lou Gorton
Aug 7, 2025
ILION - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Linda Lou Gorton, 78, of Ilion on August 7th, 2025.
Linda was born November 16th, 1946, to parents Veva Gallagher and Philip Gorton, in Taberg, New York.
Linda spent many years working in Human Services dedicating herself to those in need through various roles and positions. Linda attended Monroe Community...
Emberlynn Opal Elaine Arrigo
Aug 6, 2025
MOHAWK - Emberlynn Opal Elaine Arrigo, precious daughter of Ashley Ingraham and Francis Arrigo, III, was born on August 4, 2025, and passed peacefully in her parents’ arms on August 6th, 2025, at Albany Medical Center NICU. She was only two days old, yet she touched more hearts and changed more lives than most could in a lifetime.
Though her time...
Daniel L. Davis, Sr.
Aug 6, 2025
ILION – Mr. Daniel L. Davis, Sr., also well known as “Boomer,” age 63, of the Village of Ilion, New York, passed away peacefully on August 6th, 2025. He was always surrounded by family love and was a beloved father and grandfather.
He was born on October 21st, 1961, in Ilion, New York, the son of the late Leslie C. Davis...
Congetta F. Zink
Aug 3, 2025
LITTLE FALLS - Mrs. Connie Zink (LaPuma), age 76, of the town of Little Falls, New York, passed away peacefully Sunday morning August 3rd, 2025, at her home.
Connie was born in Ilion, New York on February 26th, 1949, daughter of the late Anthony and Antoinette (Lamanna) LaPuma. She was educated in the Ilion, NY School District. She earned her Teaching...
Christina H. Kalynycz
Jul 31, 2025
Christina H. Kalynycz, age 95, of Herkimer, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Foltsbrook Nursing Home.
Christina was born on June 30, 1930, in Herkimer, New York, daughter of the late Peter and Irene Andricos (Sophianopoulos). Christina attended Herkimer High School. She then went on to start her career as a dance instructor at ChrisEleanor School of Dance,...
Edward J. Dygert
Jul 27, 2025
Mr. Edward J. Dygert, age 73, affectionately remembered as “Eddie” & “E.J.” passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27th, 2025, at the Abraham House in Rome, New York.
He was born on October 16th, 1951, in Albany, New York, a son of the late Robert W. and Mary (Grzeszczuk) Dygert and graduated from Ilion High School, “Class of 1969.” He went...
Theodore J. Roy
Jul 26, 2025
Mr. Theodore J. Roy, age 102, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his Daughter Margo’s residence surrounded by his family that loved him the most.
He was born on March 10th, 1923, in Little Falls, New York, a son of the late Vincent William and Mary (Mackowska) Roy. He attended Little Falls schools then went on...
Benjamin A. Janes
Jul 25, 2025
HERKIMER - Benjamin A. Janes passed away on July 25th, 2025. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. Ben was 39 years old. Ben was born on January 8th, 1986, in Heidelberg, Germany to Dale and Patricia (Perry) Janes.
Ben had a heart of gold and was very loved. He had his struggles and still his heart found a...
Ellen Louise Bollerman
Jul 23, 2025
After fighting a years-long and heartbreaking battle against dementia, Ellen L. Bollerman, 75, died at peace, surrounded by loved ones, reuniting at last with her mother and father she so desperately wanted to be with again.
Despite living in Sharon Springs for 30+ years and Richfield Springs for another few, Ellen always proudly claimed her home as Port Washington on her...
Christopher B. Carney
Jul 21, 2025
Christopher B. Carney, age 59, of Frankfort, New York, passed away tragically unexpectedly in an ATV accident on Southside Road in Frankfort early on Monday morning, July 21st, 2025. Born on March 13, 1966, and raised in Frankfort, Chris was a lifelong resident of the Mohawk Valley.
Chris was a proud graduate of Frankfort-Schuyler Central School and spent much of his...
Joanne Honka
Jul 19, 2025
Our mother, Joanne Hajdasz Honka, passed away at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown on July 19th, 2025, with us, her children, by her side.
She was born on November 23rd, 1943, to Joseph and Helen Orlowski Hajdasz in Utica, NY. She attended school in Utica. Meeting at the Polish Community Club on Jay Street in Utica, she married Werner “Fred” Honka in...
Joan F. Holen
Jul 14, 2025
Joan F. (Couchman) Holen, age 80, formerly of Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Valley Health Services, Herkimer, with her family by her side.
She was born on October 20, 1944, in Ilion, the daughter of George and Mary Corlista (Watkins) Couchman, and graduated from Herkimer High School. Joan was married to Orion T. Holen, Jr., on...
Doris "Dori" Nicholson
Jul 10, 2025
Doris Nicholson, 90, of Clark Mills and Caroga Lake, passed away on Thursday evening, July 10, 2025, at Utica Nursing and Rehab, following a long illness.
Dori was born in Gloversville on March 1, 1935, the daughter of the late Gordon and Frances (Lorenz) White. She was a graduate of Gloversville High School, Class of 1952, and Utica College, where she...
Thomas J. Baldock
Jul 9, 2025
ILION -Thomas James Baldock, age 79, of Ilion, New York, passed away peacefully on July 9th, 2025. He was born August 25th, 1945, and raised in Ilion to Edward and Anna (Collins) Baldock. Tom spent his whole life in the town he loved — graduating from Ilion High School in 1963 and later raising his family in the beautiful Ilion...
Giovanna A. Pescatore
Jul 9, 2025
LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. Giovanna “Jennie” Pescatore, age 98, of Little Falls, New York, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025, at Foltsbrook Center, Herkimer, NY, with her loving family at her side. She was born on February 15th, 1927, in Little Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Guiseppi and Reparata (Ciero) De Luisi. She was united in...
Patricia "Patty Joan" Slaughter
Jul 8, 2025
At rest and in pain no more, Patricia Slaughter, aka "Patty Joan," 87 years old passed away peacefully at Valley Health Services Herkimer NY with family by her side on July 8,2025.
Born March 10, 1938, the oldest of 6 children, Patty was always taking care of her siblings when they were younger. They ran through creeks, hiked through woods, and...
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