Obituary Listings

William M Anton

William M Anton

Aug 30, 2026

ILION – William “Bill” M. Anton, age 79, of Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Wynn Hospital, with his loving wife and family by his side.

He was born on March 24, 1947, in Clark Mills, NY, the son of William and Louise (Moda) Anton. Bill attended Clinton Schools and graduated from Clinton High School. Mr. Anton...

Nicholas T. Todaro

Nicholas T. Todaro

Aug 26, 2026

Born in Brooklyn to the late Elizabeth Michelina (Benevento) Todaro and Frank Luciano Todaro; brother to Saverio Frank Todaro and Frank Joseph Todaro; later in life, husband, best friend and partner for eternity to Lillian Elizabeth (Mendola) Todaro; and shortly after that, father and hero to Frank Thomas Saverio Todaro.

For that is what he was. A hero. Not an obvious...

Susan A. Hoover

Susan A. Hoover

Aug 21, 2026

Mrs. Susan Ann Hoover, a lifelong resident of Ilion, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home at the age of 70.

Susan was born in Ilion, NY on July 4, 1956, to the late Arnold and Mary (Enright) Miller. She attended Ilion School District and then attended Herkimer...

Brian J. Carney, Jr.

Brian J. Carney, Jr.

Aug 18, 2026

Brian J. Carney, Jr.

HERKIMER & PA – Mr. Brian J. Carney, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Allentown, PA. He was 39 years old. His untimely passing occurred after he was struck by a motor vehicle as a pedestrian. Brian was a true fighter who fought the good fight against addiction.

He was born on February 13th,...

Walter S. Maytan

Walter S. Maytan

Aug 16, 2026

Mr. Walter S. Maytan, age 87, formerly of Little Falls, passed away peacefully in the afternoon of Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the Saratoga Hospital.

Walt was born on May 21, 1939, in Little Falls to Samuel and Catherine (Semenow) Maytan. He married Joyce Gonyea, they shared a loving union of 65 years. He was last employed by the Thermopatch Corporation...

Faith Kull

Faith Kull

Aug 15, 2026

Faith Kull, loving wife, mother, child and sister, lost her long battle with cancer at the young age of 46 on August 15th, 2026, at her home in Ilion, NY with her loving family at her side.

 Faith was born in Newton, New Jersey on September 13, 1979. She grew up in Plymouth, Pennsylvania and graduated from West Side Career and...

Angelina M. Perri

Angelina M. Perri

Aug 15, 2026

Angelina Marian Perri, 89, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, at Little Falls Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family.

Angelina was born on September 6, 1936, in Dolgeville, New York, the daughter of the late Anthony Antonucci and Antonette Musella Antonucci. She lived in Dolgeville for most of her life before relocating to Frankfort, New York, in 2011.

On...

Kenneth R. Shafer

Kenneth R. Shafer

Aug 13, 2026

Kenneth Ronald Shafer, age 84, of Jordanville, NY (formerly of Gardiner, NY) born August 30, 1941, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Kenny, fondly known as Uncle Kenny, spent much of his life working the land. He was a dedicated dairy farmer in Gardiner, NY, before later moving to Jordanville, NY, where he transitioned to beef farming. Kenny cared deeply about...

Rose L. Grau

Rose L. Grau

Aug 13, 2026

Ms. Rose L. Grau, age 92, formerly of Dolgeville, NY passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, at Foltsbrook Center in Herkimer, NY.

Rose was born on December 29, 1933, in Dolgeville, NY to the late Lyle and Esther (Patterson) LeClair. She graduated from Dolgeville School District in 1951. At one time, Rose was married to Zane Cramer, Sr., who passed...

Lester A. Brown Jr.

Lester A. Brown Jr.

Aug 12, 2026

Mr. Lester A. (Les) Brown Jr., 73, of Mohawk passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

He was born on December 30, 1952, in Herkimer, New York, son of the late Lester A. Brown Sr. and Betty (Cunningham) Brown. He received his education in the Mohawk Central School system, graduating with the Class of 1971. He...

Anthony C. Colangelo

Anthony C. Colangelo

Aug 12, 2026

 Anthony C. Colangelo, passed away peacefully on August 12th, 2026, at Foltsbrook Nursing Home at the age of 83.

He was born on October 8th, 1942, in Bronxville, New York, one of four children of the late Angelina (Lamanna) and Generoso (Jerry) Colangelo. An otherwise lifelong resident of Little Falls, Anthony lived for his sports-especially Little Falls Mounties Basketball.

During a recent...

Stanley W. Herringshaw Sr.

Stanley W. Herringshaw Sr.

Aug 10, 2026

Stanley W. Herringshaw, Sr., age 77, of Oregon Road, Mohawk, New York, passed away on August 10th, 2026, in Syracuse, New York.

He was born on September 29th, 1948, in Herkimer, New York, a son of the late Frederick, Sr., and Beatrice (Guyer) Herringshaw. He was a lifelong resident of the Little Falls area. He was united in marriage to Valerie...

Lynn F. Richards

Lynn F. Richards

Aug 9, 2026

Lynn F. Richards, age 65, died a noble death doing what he always did to help anyone in need on August 9th, 2026. He was always there, unselfishly giving his time and assistance, wisdom and love to family, friends, and strangers alike.

He was born on October 1st, 1960, in Fort Plain, New York, a son of the late Howard, Sr.,...

Rita M. Francesco

Rita M. Francesco

Aug 8, 2026

Little Falls, NY--Mrs. Rita Francesco, age 85, of 345 Gun Club Road in Little Falls, passed away on August 8th, 2026, at her home with family by her side.

She spent her life as a homemaker. At one time she worked at Allegro and LaSalle Manufacturing.

She was born on March 4th, 1941, in Rome, New York, and was the daughter of...

Melissa A. Burns

Melissa A. Burns

Aug 8, 2026

Melissa A. Burns, 51, of Mohawk New York, passed away peacefully at home with the comfort of her family and friends by her side on August 8th, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on December 15th, 1974 in Ilion, New York. On July 3rd, 1999, Melissa was united in marriage to Jon J. Burns at the First...

Dale H. Richard

Dale H. Richard

Aug 6, 2026

Mrs. Dale H. Richard, age 79, of Little Falls, passed away in the comfort of her home on August 6, 2026.

Dale was born in Providence, Rhode Island on April 22, 1947, to the late Godfrey and Olive (Knowles) Hearn. She was a graduate of Litchfield High School in Litchfield, CT. After high school, she attended Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in...

Alice Leskovec

Alice Leskovec

Aug 5, 2026

Alice Leskovec, age 96, died on August 5, 2026, at the Little Falls Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born on April 16, 1930, in Schenevus, NY, the daughter of Bernard and Sigrid Staunstrup, who had recently immigrated from Denmark.

Alice’s early years were spent in the Cooperstown area, before moving to Little Falls. She graduated from Little Falls High School,...

Barbara Hulbert

Barbara Hulbert

Aug 5, 2026

FORT PLAIN - Barbara Hulbert, age 55, of River Road, Fort Plain, New York, passed away on August 5th, 2026, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, New York, always in the hearts of those who loved her so dearly. 

She was born on August 13th, 1970, in Little Falls, New York, a daughter to Lawrence and Caroline (Gallt) Hulbert. She was a graduate...

Martin V. Ralbovsky

Martin V. Ralbovsky

Aug 5, 2026

The family of Martin V. Ralbovsky announces his passing on August 5, 2026, in the early morning, with family by his side at the Hospice Siegenthaler Center. Although we mourn his passing, we celebrate his life even more and are infinitely grateful to have known him as a husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and more. We admire him for his...

Bruce W. Cigale

Bruce W. Cigale

Aug 3, 2026

Bruce Walter Cigale, 79, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026, following a brief illness.

Born on November 12, 1946, in Little Falls, New York, Bruce was the son of Edward and Charlotte Cigale. He proudly served in the United States Army, an experience that helped shape the values he carried throughout his life. Family and friends will fondly remember one...