Obituary Listings
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...
John R. Burns
Sep 10, 2025
John R. Burns, age 67, a lifelong Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, September 10, 2025, at the Abraham House in Rome. Throughout his passing and illness, he had the constant love and support of his family and friends by his side.
Born on October 6, 1957, John is the son of Carmen (Rodriguez) Burns and the late John...
Gene M. Johnson
Sep 9, 2025
Gene M. Johnson
MOHAWK – Gene M. Johnson, age 85, of Orchard St., Mohawk, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at Valley Health Services, Herkimer, with his wife Betty by his side.
He was born on May 25, 1940, in Horican NY, the son of Mark and Florence (Barlow) Johnson, and attended Adirondack Brant Lake School, Potterville, NY. Gene was...
Frank J. LaPuma
Sep 7, 2025
Frank J. LaPuma, age 93, beloved patriarch of the LaPuma family, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, September 7, 2025, surrounded by the love and support of his family.
Born in Frankfort on June 28, 1932, Frank was the only son of the late Paul and Mary (Dannacchi) LaPuma. His childhood years were spent in Frankfort where he grew up and...
Janet DiMartin
Sep 5, 2025
Mrs. Janet (Sgroi) DiMartin, age 78, a lifelong Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, September 5, 2025, in the privacy and comfort of her home. At the time of her passing she was surrounded by the love of her devoted family.
Funeral arrangements for Janet are incomplete at this time. A complete obituary will follow. Arrangements have been entrusted...
Patricia Ann Petucci
Sep 4, 2025
HERKIMER – Patricia Ann (Lamanna) Petucci, age 81, passed away on Thursday morning, September 4th, 2025, with the love and support of her family at her side.
Born in Herkimer, New York, on April 28th, 1944, Patricia was the daughter of the late Michael and Vera (Valente) Lamanna. Raised and educated locally, she was a Graduate of Herkimer High School, Class...
Solomon Young
Sep 2, 2025
ST. JOHNSVILLE – A Funeral Service for Solomon Young, shall be held, on Tuesday morning, September 9th, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at The Enea Family Funeral Home, 9 Center Street, in St. Johnsville, New York, with Pastor Michael Torres, officiating. Interment will then take place at St. Johnsville Cemetery. Friends and family are invited and encouraged to join at this...
Anthony Francis Viti
Aug 31, 2025
Anthony “Tony” Francis Viti, age 69, of Frankfort, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, August 31, 2025, with his loving family by his side.
Born on December 18, 1955, in Utica, NY, he was the son of the late Frank Sr. and Nancy (Stucchi) Viti. His childhood years were spent in Utica before relocating to Frankfort, where he would go...
Vivian C. Atutis
Aug 30, 2025
LITTLE FALLS - Vivian C. Atutis, age 97, formerly of Little Falls passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Born April 17,1928, Vivian was the daughter of Gus and Irene Carlson. Vivian was raised on the beloved family homestead on the Carlson Road in Dolgeville. Stricken with polio at the age of 7, Vivian went on to have a complete...
William J. Linneman
Aug 30, 2025
William J. Linneman Jr., 83, of Mohawk, NY, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025.
Born on April 30, 1942, in Queens, NY, William (Bill) made Mohawk, NY, his home in 1990. He had a long and successful career in the banking industry, from which he retired over 40 years ago. In his retirement, Bill enjoyed his favorite pastimes—hunting, golfing, fishing...
Roy L. Coffin
Aug 30, 2025
Frankfort-Schuyler – Roy L. Coffin, age 75, of Millers Grove Rd, Frankfort (Schuyler) NY, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Albany Medical Center, with his wife, Marcia by his side.
He was born on April 12, 1950, in Ilion, the son of Robert and Arlene (Gonyea) Coffin, and attended Frankfort-Schuyler Schools. Roy was married to Marcia Vallecorsa, on...
Philip A. Whynot
Aug 29, 2025
Mr. Philip A. Whynot, age 60, of Herkimer, NY, passed away unexpectedly on August 29, 2025 in the Village of Ilion.
Phil will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Phil’s family would like to thank everyone for their support during this time. A full tribute to Phil’s life will follow.
Phil and his family are under the care of the...
Amy C. Simonsen
Aug 27, 2025
Amy C. Simonsen 62 of Gloversville, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at the Cooperstown Center where she had been a patient for about 2 ½ years.
Amy was born in St. Johns Hospital, Yonkers on October 12, 1962, the daughter of Norman Simonsen and the former Maria McCormack.
Amy enjoyed coloring, playing Rummy every Sunday afternoon and BINGO where she...
James R. Hurteau
Aug 25, 2025
FRANKFORT - James Richard Hurteau was born on May 8th, 1961, in Ilion, NY, and passed away at home with his family by his side on August 25th, 2025.
James graduated from Ilion High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1979 to 1982, including time overseas. Following his service, he worked for Union Fork and Hoe from 1984...
Melanie A. Latendress
Aug 23, 2025
Melanie A. Latendress, age 40, of Ilion, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, August 23, 2025, with her beloved husband and sister by her side.
Melanie was born in Utica on January 2, 1985, daughter of the late David and Diane Uvanni (Lally). She attended Whitesboro high school and later graduated from Herkimer County Community College with her associate's...
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...
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