Obituary Listings
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...
Harold G. Estes Jr.
Jul 8, 2025
ST. JOHNSVILLE - Harold G. Estes, Jr., passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on December 29, 1940, in the Town of Root, NY, to Harold and Mary Crockett Estes, he married Shirley Jane Gifford on April 28, 1963. Harold was predeceased by his parents and siblings Rose Marie Nauman Ring, Vernon Estes, Robert...
Viola "Vi" M. Reska
Jul 3, 2025
MOHAWK – SCHUYLER – Viola “Vi” M. Reska, age 93, formerly of Mohawk and Schuyler, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Little Falls Hospital. She was born on February 8, 1932, in Utica, the daughter of Leslie and Ella Tanner, and attended UFA. Viola was married to Walter Reska, on August 22, 1953, in Delason, NY. He...
Christina L. Sedivec
Jul 3, 2025
ILION – Christina L. Sedivec, age 64, retired United States Air Force Master Sergeant, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital in Utica, after a brief illness. Born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 2, 1960, Christina was the daughter of the late Arnold Louis and Janice Sue (Behler) Denter. After receiving her formal education and upon...
Paul R. Klock
Jul 3, 2025
LITTLE FALLS - Paul Richard Klock of Little Falls, NY passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2025. Paul was born in Little Falls, NY on August 24th, 1938, the son of D. Richard and Alice (Munger) Klock. He graduated from Dolgeville Central School District, Class of 1957. He attended Cornell University before serving in the United States Army from 1959-1962....
John R. Gokey
Jul 2, 2025
MOHAWK – John R. Gokey, born August 9, 1945, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at the age of 79. He was a big-hearted man that loved to make people laugh with his rare sense of humor. He was very outgoing, enjoyed time with his family and chatting it up with his friends over a hot one. He had...
Robert T. Boepple
Jun 30, 2025
LITTLE FALLS - Mr. Robert T. Boepple, 87, of Little Falls, New York, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, June 30th, 2025, at Valley Health Services, Herkimer. He was always surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on July 30th, 1937, a son of the late Burton W. and Mella R. (Folts) Boepple and he received his...
James R. Collins
Jun 30, 2025
MILLERS MILLS, NY - Mr. James R. Collins, age 91, a longtime Millers Mills resident, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, June 30th, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital, always surrounded with the loving presence of his entire family. He was born on February 19th, 1934, in Troy, New York, a son of the late William H. and Jessie (Start) Collins....
Stanley W. "Stan" Sapinski
Jun 29, 2025
ILION – Mr. Stanley W. “Stan” Sapinski, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 29, 2025. At the time of his passing he had the love and support of his beloved, Jillian, at his side. Born in Passaic, New Jersey, on August 13, 1974, Stanley is the son of Alice (Haggerty) Tepper and Stanislaw Sapinski. He was raised and...
Lucille D. Shepardson
Jun 27, 2025
LITTLE FALLS – On Friday, June 27th, 2025, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, Lucille D. Shepardson, died peacefully with her son and caregiver, Walter R. Shepardson, Jr., by her side. Lucille was born on October 16th, 1937, in Little Falls, New York, to Stella E. and John O. Dempster. Lucille began her working career as a...
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