Obituary Listings
Peter J. Gifford
Jul 14, 2026
Mr. Peter J. Gifford, age 88, of State Route 28, Herkimer, NY (Town of Herkimer) passed away Tuesday evening July 14, 2026, at Foltsbrook Center. He was surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on January 2, 1938, in Ilion NY, a son of the late Lynn and Anna (Stark) Gifford. Peter attended and graduated from Owen D. Young Central...
Heather M. Jowett-Gantz
Jul 9, 2026
Heather M. Jowett-Gantz, age 45 of Ilion, Town of German Flatts, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Titan Homes of Sangerfield, NY.
Heather was born on July 9th, 1981, in Ilion, the daughter of Steven & Donna (Blaise) Jowett and attended Ilion Golden Bombers school. On December 17, 2023, she was married to Joshua A Gantz, in Frankfort...
Douglas H. Graudons Jr.
Jul 9, 2026
Douglas Henry Graudons Jr., age 25, passed away in a tragic motor vehicle accident on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Douglas was born on May 2, 2001, in Little Falls, NY to Douglas and Trina Graudons. He was raised in Vanhornsville where he attended Owen D. Young school district. Doug was a ball of energy, always ready to go on any adventure...
Gary R. Blaise
Jul 4, 2026
Mr. Gary R. Blaise, age 76, of Ilion, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his loving wife by his side on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Gary was born in Ilion on March 30, 1950, to the late Richard and Elenor Blaise (Nuese). On August 22, 1970, Gary married his high school sweetheart, JoAnn Janeka. Gary spent many...
Brenda L. Reynolds
Jul 3, 2026
Brenda L. Reynolds, age 69, of the Town of German Flatts, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 3, 2026.
Born on May 4, 1957, in Little Falls, Brenda was the daughter of the late George and Shirley (Nichols) Sweet. She was raised in Mohawk and graduated from Mohawk Central High School. She was a graduate of the BOCES...
Carolyn V Neverusky
Jul 3, 2026
Carolyn V. Neverusky, 79, of Herkimer, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026 at Wynn Hospital in Utica after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her family with love and prayer.
Born on May 20, 1947, in Little Falls, NY, Carolyn was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Valenta. She was preceded in death by her parents and her much...
Sabrina N. Jones
Jun 30, 2026
Ms. Sabrina N. Jones, age 57, formerly of St. Johnsville, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Gloversville, NY.
Sabrina was born in Manhattan, NY on June 15, 1969. Sabrina spent many years residing at Cromer Road in St. Johnsville until moving to her home in Gloversville.
She will be remembered for her love...
Frances C. Baggetta
Jun 29, 2026
Mrs. Frances C. Baggetta, age 97 of Herkimer, NY, passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2026, at Wynn Hospital in Utica.
Frances was born on February 20, 1929, in Philadelphia, PA to Ferdinando and Catherine Adolfo (Morabito). On April 5, 1948, Frances married her beloved husband Frank N. Baggetta at St. Anthony and Jospeh’s Church in Herkimer, the two shared a...
Carl R. Kalem
Jun 25, 2026
Carl R. Kalem, 53, of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, passed away after a prolonged illness on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Carl was born on September 23, 1972, in Herkimer, New York. He grew up in the Mohawk Valley, graduating from Mohawk...
Jessie Ruth Sterling
Jun 24, 2026
Ms. Jessie R. Sterling, age 88, of Utica, passed away Friday, June 24, 2026, at Wynn Hospital in Utica.
Jessie was born in Utica, NY on February 12, 1938, to the late Daniel and Lena Sterling (Parsons). She graduated from West Winfield Highschool and then went on to obtain an associate's degree at the MVCC Utica School of Nursing. Jessie spent...
Shirley J. Allen
Jun 24, 2026
Shirley Jean (Komar) Allen, formerly of Oppenheim, New York passed away after 90 years of life dedicated to family, community and nursing. A wife to Hector James Allen, mother of four children, and nursing professional, Shirley was born on July 15,1935 at the Moskey family farmhouse on Baum Road in St. Johnsville, New York. She was the only child of...
Melvin J. Tomlinson
Jun 23, 2026
Melvin J. Tomlinson
June 6, 1936 – June 23, 2026
A proud country boy, hillbilly, lover of simplicity and nature, Melvin J. Tomlinson passed from this earth on June 23, 2026, with his loved ones at his side.
As a unique individual, both his life, and his passing, were lived on his terms. Laughter, and perhaps a bit of chaos, followed him wherever...
Theodore J. Youker, Sr.
Jun 19, 2026
Mr. Theodore “Ted” J. Youker, Sr. affectionally nicknamed “Butch” by his family, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his daughter’s home surrounded by the love of his family on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the age of 81.
Ted was born on March 12, 1945, in Little Falls, New York. He is the son of the late Franklin J. Youker...
John L. Van Leuven
Jun 13, 2026
Mr. John L. Van Leuven, age 96, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Born in Wallkill, New York, on October 4, 1929, John was the son of the late John I. and Mildred (Oakley) Van Leuven. John served in the United States Army from 1951- 1953.
On...
Barbara J. Murphy
Jun 10, 2026
EAST HERKIMER - Barbara J. Murphy, age 85, of East Herkimer, New York, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, with her family and close friend Nan Grindle at her side.
She was born on January 14, 1941, in Schenectady, New York, the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Kozlowski) MacNeill. Barbara attended and graduated from llion High School and...
Susan C. Potter
Jun 9, 2026
Susan Carol (Wilkinson) Potter, age 79, of Ilion passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on June 9,2026.
Born in Chicago, Illinois on December 15,1946, Susan was the daughter of the late Irwin G. Wilkinson and Elizabeth K. (Noldan) Wilkinson. She grew up in Milford, N.Y. and graduated from Milford High School in June of 1966. On...
Donna L. Beatty
Jun 4, 2026
Ms. Donna L. Beatty, age 82, of Sherrill, NY passed away on June 4, 2026, at the Loretto Nursing Home in Syracuse, NY, reuniting with her beloved son.
Donna was born on June 1, 1944, in Canastota, New York to the late Frank and Lillian Chappell (Cunningham). In her youth, she attended Onieda schools. She was married to the late Richard...
James "Jimmy" Crossway
Jun 2, 2026
ILION – James “Jimmy” Crossway, age 61, of Mohawk and Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Little Falls Hospital, with his family by his side.
He was born on March 9, 1965, in Ilion, the son of Robert S. and Angela (Terzo) Crossway. He graduated from Ilion Central High School and attended Mohawk Valley Community College.
Jimmy was...
Jon D. Loiacano
Jun 2, 2026
Jon David Loiacano, age 82, of Deerfield, formerly of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, at the Abraham House in Rome, where he was surrounded by the love and devotion of his family.
Jon was born on November 23, 1943, the son of the late George and Martha (Clayton) Loiacano. He graduated from Frankfort High School and received his...
John J. Zaleski
May 30, 2026
John J. Zaleski, age 27, of Little Falls, formerly Herkimer went to be with his Lord on May 30, 2026. John was born on September 10, 1998, in Little Falls, NY.
John was raised in Herkimer. After graduating Herkimer High School, John received his BA at Utica College. While in school at Herkimer, John was an avid athlete owning one of...
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