Obituary Listings

David S. Black

David S. Black

Oct 11, 2025

On October 11th, 2025, David S. Black (Dave), renowned tattoo artist went on to “meet the horizon.”

Dave was born on June 20th, 1947, in Huntington, Long Island to Margaret Jean and Archibald Black both who came to the USA settling in Northport, Long Island from the United Kingdom, England and Scotland respectively after serving in WW II.

Dave was their first...

Isabelle D. Smaldone

Isabelle D. Smaldone

Sep 9, 2025

In the early morning hours of September 9, 2025, Isabelle (Liz) Smaldone went home to be with the Lord. She was 78 years young. Born March 8, 1947, minutes before her twin sister, Alberta. She grew up the eldest of three siblings. She graduated from Poland Central School. She worked various jobs throughout her career. Her most recent employer was...

Harry E. Hoage

Harry E. Hoage

Oct 11, 2025

LITTLE FALLS - Mr. Harry E. Hoage, a cherished figure in the tapestry of Little Falls, New York, and former resident of St. Johnsville, NY was born on December 8, 1943, and left this world on October 11, 2025. Before his passing Harry resided at Valley Residential Herkimer. With a strong Episcopal faith his journey through life was as rich...

Kathleen F. Skubitz (Quatrino)

Kathleen F. Skubitz (Quatrino)

Oct 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Kathleen F. Skubitz (Quatrino)

Celebrating a Life Well Lived

DEERFIELD – LITTLE FALLS - It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of our beloved Kathleen (Kate), who departed this life on Monday, October 20th, 2025, in Rome, New York. 

Kate was born on December 16th, 1951, in Herkimer. She was the daughter of Frank...

Suzanne L. Patrei

Suzanne L. Patrei

Oct 18, 2025

CLINTON - ILION - Mrs. Suzanne L. Patrei, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and family member, passed away on Saturday evening, October 18th, 2025, at The Abraham House in Rome, New York, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 11th, 1952, in Ilion, NY, to the late Albert W. and Sophie (Jachimczyk) Schneider.

Suzanne's early life in Ilion shaped...

Francis J. Baggetta

Francis J. Baggetta

Oct 17, 2025

HERKIMER – Francis “Fran” J. Baggetta, age 70, of N. Bellinger St., Herkimer, passed away peacefully, on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at home, with his family by his side.

Fran was born in Lackawanna, NY on March 25, 1955 and raised in Herkimer by his parents Frank and Frances (Adolfo) Baggetta. Immediately welcomed into the family and surrounded by love, Fran...

Patricia A. Peckay

Patricia A. Peckay

Oct 16, 2025

Patricia A. Peckay, age 90, passed away on October 16, 2025, from complications of heart disease. At the time of her passing, she had her family by her side. Her husband, the late Frank Peckay, predeceased her in 2013.

Patricia was born on March 15, 1935, a daughter of the late Francis and Marion (Halpin) O’Hara. After completing her schooling, she...

Michael Joseph Wildey

Michael Joseph Wildey

Oct 15, 2025

Michael Joseph “Mike” Wildey, age 45, a lifelong resident of Ilion, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 15, 2025, in the comfort of his home with his loved ones.

Born on January 20, 1980, Michael is the son of Katherine Wildey and the late Jeffrey Wildey. He was raised and educated in Ilion, graduating from Ilion High School. On July 12,...

Ida Oliveri

Ida Oliveri

Oct 15, 2025

FRANKFORT - With heavy hearts and profound gratitude, we announce the passing of Mrs. Ida Oliveri at the age of 89. Her passing occurred in the comfort of her home, surrounded by those she so dearly loved.

Born into a loving family as one of five children to the late Girolamo Russo and Louisa Diliberto in San Giuseppe Jato, Sicily, Italy,...

Johanna M. Stowell

Johanna M. Stowell

Oct 12, 2025

Mrs. Johanna M Stowell, age 89 of Mohawk passed away with her devoted family by her side in the comfort and peace of her own home on Sunday October 12, 2025.

She was born in Cullen, New York on November 24, 1935. Daughter to the late John Kroll and Stella Kosmoski. Her father John passed away when she was about three...

Richard L. Quackenbush

Richard L. Quackenbush

Oct 12, 2025

MOHAWK - Mr. Richard L. Quackenbush, age 89, passed peacefully in the early morning of Sunday, October 12, 2025, after a long decline due to Alzheimer's disease. A resident of Mohawk, New York, Richard was a patient at Iroquois Nursing Home in Jamesville, New York at the time of his passing.

Born January 9, 1936, Richard was the son of Henry...

Anna May Linney

Anna May Linney

Oct 11, 2025

FORT PLAIN – With deep sadness, we announce that Miss Anna May Linney, age 95, peacefully passed into the arms of the Lord on October 11th, 2025, always surrounded by her loving family.

Born on July 15th, 1930, in the Richfield Springs area, Anna May was the cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Nannie Ruth (Bush) Linney. She was a...

John D. Wilhelm

John D. Wilhelm

Oct 10, 2025

Mr. John David Wilhelm, age 87, of Salisbury. New York passed away peacefully at Alpine Nursing and Rehabilitation on October 10th, 2025, with his beloved wife by his side after a long-term battle with cancer.

He was born in Tolland, Connecticut on September 22, 1938, to the late John F. and Marilla A. Wilhelm. Growing up in Tolland, CT he attended...

Stephen T. Quinn

Stephen T. Quinn

Oct 8, 2025

Stephen T. Quinn, age 67, a longtime Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, after a ten year battle with cancer. His passing occurred at the Wynn Hospital with his loving family at his side.

Born in Freeport, Long Island on July 2, 1958, Stephen was the son of the late Martin J. and Jane A. (Moriarty) Quinn....

Ruth K. Mather

Ruth K. Mather

Oct 6, 2025

FRANKFORT - Ruth K Mather, 97, of Edgebrook Estate Circle, Frankfort NY, passed peacefully at Siegenthaler Center, town of Kirkland, New York, with family by her side on October 6th, 2025.

She was born in Rome, NY, a daughter to the late Joseph and Theresa (Bussey) Kaelin and graduated high school in Westmoreland NY.

Ruth enjoyed studying Latin, camping, traveling with her...

Lawrence C. Cook

Lawrence C. Cook

Oct 4, 2025

ST. JOHNSVILLE - Mr. Lawrence C. “Larry” Cook, age 66, of St. Johnsville, New York, passed away peacefully on October 4th, 2025, at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown. 

Larry's life journey began on February 11th, 1959, in Little Falls, NY, where he was born to loving parents, William P. and Alicia (Cramer) Cook. Though deeply connected to his roots, Larry's spirit truly...

John Kevin Carrig

John Kevin Carrig

Oct 1, 2025

John Kevin Carrig

June 19th, 1948 – October 1st, 2025

Born John Kevin Carrig on June 19th, 1948, in Little Falls, New York, Kevin was the son of John Carrig and Agnes (Ehlinger) Ashley.

Kevin graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1967 while working each morning on the Carrig Dairy Farm. He went on to serve in the U.S. Navy as a medic...

Maria Quattrini

Maria Quattrini

Sep 29, 2025

LITTLE FALLS - Maria Quattrini, age 101, passed away peacefully on September 29th, 2025, at Brookdale Senior Living in Syracuse, New York.

She was born in Morolo, Italy, on January 13th, 1924, to Angelo Pietropaoli and Lucia Pistolesi. In 1926, the family relocated to Little Falls, NY where Maria was a life-long resident. She graduated from Little Falls High School as...

Betty J. Mosher

Betty J. Mosher

Sep 28, 2025

Betty J. Mosher, age 95, of Herkimer, entered eternity on Sunday September 28, 2025. 

She was born on May 11, 1930, to John and Grace (Smallenburger) Kogut as Elizabeth Jane, the youngest of six children. She was raised on 2 farms, so she knew the value of hard work. She graduated from Holland Patent School, which she told most everyone she...

Evelyn A. Miles

Evelyn A. Miles

Sep 24, 2025

Mrs. Evelyn A. Miles, 86, of Lassellsville, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas B. Miles; her parents, Arnold Sr. and Bessie Smith; her brothers, Henry, Ralph, Gerald, Robert, Richard, Marvin, and Arnold Smith Jr; as well as her sisters, Bessie Smida and Vivian Calhoun. 

Evelyn was born on August 4, 1939, in Oppenheim,...