Obituary Listings

Paul Douglas Spencer

Paul Douglas Spencer

May 9, 2025

Paul Douglas Spencer, owner and operator of Tal-Blick Farm Registered Holsteins and Clydesdales, in the Town of Palatine, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025 at his beloved farm at the age of 86. Paul was born on January 06, 1939 in Amsterdam, NY the son of the late Douglas and Mildred (Wohlgemuth) Spencer. Paul graduated in 1956 from Canajoharie...

Doris "Dori" Nicholson

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Jan S. Dingman

Jan S. Dingman

Jun 24, 2025

FORT PLAIN - It is with great sadness that the family of Jan S. Dingman announce his passing on June 24th, 2025, in Palatine Bridge, New York. Jan was 83 years old. Born in Little Falls, NY on November 13th, 1941. Jan was the son of the late Stanley and Stephanie (Bialock) Dingman. He was raised in St. Johnsville, New...

Sheryll D. Townsend

Sheryll D. Townsend

Jun 24, 2025

ILION - In Loving Memory - It is with great sadness that the family of Sheryll D.Townsend, announce her passing on June 24th, 2025, in Syracuse, New York, surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 86. Born in Ilion, New York, on January 21st, 1939, Sheryll was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary (Brooker) O’Connell. She...

Elyanna Marie Lagrange

Elyanna Marie Lagrange

Jun 24, 2025

LITTLE FALLS-Elyanna Marie LaGrange was born as a beautiful angel on June 24th, 2025, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY to her parents Chelsey Frasier and Joseph LaGrange. Elyanna is survived by her parents as well as her loving big sister Jordyn. She is also survived by her Grandparents, Victoria Frasier, Judy Chrisman & Harold (Butch) LaGrange (Tammie). As...

James F. Small

James F. Small

Jun 22, 2025

EAST HERKIMER – James F. Small, age 87, of East Herkimer, passed away Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, at Folts-Brook Center, where he had resided. He was born on September 18th, 1937, in Utica, New York, the son of the late John Hans and Dorothy (Washburn) Small and graduated from Ilion Central High School. His educational journey began in Utica, went...

James M. Kowalczik

James M. Kowalczik

Jun 18, 2025

ILION - It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of James (Jamie) M. Kowalczik, age 43, who died in a car accident on June 18, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Born in Utica on May 10, 1982, Jamie was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished friend, and all-around...

Christine (Joy) Vanhatten

Christine (Joy) Vanhatten

Jun 17, 2025

ILION - Christine (Joy) VanHatten, 76, of Ilion, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at The Grand, in Ilion. She was born on February 8, 1949, in Ilion, NY, the daughter of the late Lewis and Lucy (Urtz) Joy. She was a 1967 graduate of Ilion High School. On February 6, 1970, at the Annunciation Church in Ilion,...