Obituary Listings

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Eugene F. Beirne, III

Eugene F. Beirne, III

Sep 24, 2025

HERKIMER, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24th, 2025

I, Eugene Francis Beirne, III, passed away. I was born in Margaretville, New York on November 15th, 1943. The only child of Alyce and Eugene Beirne, Jr. After my parents separated in 1946, I lived in New York City but spent my summers and holidays on the family farm in Roxbury, New York.

I am...

James Patrick Thomas

James Patrick Thomas

Sep 17, 2025

HERKIMER - James (“Jimmy”) Patrick Thomas, age 79, of Bath New York, passed away on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025.

Jimmy was predeceased by his parents, Anna K. Thomas and James F. Thomas; his sisters, Mary Ann Paterson and Margaret Kearns: and his brother, Thomas E. Thomas.

Jimmy is survived by his sister, Kathleen, and generations of loving cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Jimmy...

Sue C. Campagna

Sue C. Campagna

Sep 17, 2025

HERKIMER - Mrs. Sue Campagna, age 80, and a resident of Herkimer, New York, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 17th, after a long illness.

Born November 5, 1944, Sue was the daughter of Walter and Wanda (Matthews) Snyder. She was raised on a dairy farm in the Town of Norway. Sue was a graduate of West Canada Valley Central School. She...

Joy M. Zientara

Joy M. Zientara

Sep 13, 2025

Joy M. Zientara, of Galinsky apartments, Herkimer passed away at the Little Falls Hospital on September 13th, 2025, at the age of 87 with her daughter by her side.

Joy was born to Ernest and Marion Silvernail of Little Falls, on May 18, 1938. As a young homemaker, Joy was active in her children's lives by participating in PTA, Cub Scouts...

Robin Ann Ruggieri

Robin Ann Ruggieri

Sep 12, 2025

Robin Ann Ruggieri, 70, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, at the Presbyterian Residential Community in New Hartford, NY. Born in Cranston, RI to the late Anthony and Assunta (Sue) Ruggieri, Robin was the second eldest of nine siblings. She later moved with her family to Poughkeepsie, NY, where she spent most of her life. Robin was a student...

Rose M. Vieta

Rose M. Vieta

Sep 11, 2025

Mrs. Rose M. Vieta, age 80, of Herkimer passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, at Wynn Hospital in Utica.

Rose was born on April 3, 1945, in Carthage NY. Daughter of the late Fred and Rachael Carr (Carm). She graduated High School and worked at Remington Arms in Ilion as a cleaner for many years. Rose was united in marriage...

Beverly Kelly Ames

Beverly Kelly Ames

Sep 10, 2025

Beverly Kelly Ames, 84, of Ilion, NY, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, at Upstate Medical University Hospital in Syracuse, NY after a brief illness, and went to be with our Lord and Savior.

Born in Ilion, NY, on May 11, 1941, to Robert Paul Kelly and Helen Marhaver Kelly, she grew up in the Village of Ilion, located in...