Obituary Listings

Patricia Ann Petucci

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.

Family and friends are invited to calling hours in her honor to be held on Monday, September 8th, 2025, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at The Enea Family Funeral Home at 220 North...

Solomon Young

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

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

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 Joseph Linneman

William Joseph 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

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...

Amy C. Simonsen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Emberlynn Opal Elaine Arrigo

Emberlynn Opal Elaine Arrigo

Aug 6, 2025

MOHAWK - Emberlynn Opal Elaine Arrigo, precious daughter of Ashley Ingraham and Francis Arrigo, III, was born on August 4, 2025, and passed peacefully in her parents’ arms on August 6th, 2025, at Albany Medical Center NICU. She was only two days old, yet she touched more hearts and changed more lives than most could in a lifetime.

Though her time...

Daniel L. Davis, Sr.

Daniel L. Davis, Sr.

Aug 6, 2025

ILION – Mr. Daniel L. Davis, Sr., also well known as “Boomer,” age 63, of the Village of Ilion, New York, passed away peacefully on August 6th, 2025. He was always surrounded by family love and was a beloved father and grandfather.

He was born on October 21st, 1961, in Ilion, New York, the son of the late Leslie C. Davis...

Congetta F. Zink

Congetta F. Zink

Aug 3, 2025

LITTLE FALLS - Mrs. Connie Zink (LaPuma), age 76, of the town of Little Falls, New York, passed away peacefully Sunday morning August 3rd, 2025, at her home.

Connie was born in Ilion, New York on February 26th, 1949, daughter of the late Anthony and Antoinette (Lamanna) LaPuma. She was educated in the Ilion, NY School District. She earned her Teaching...

Christina H. Kalynycz

Christina H. Kalynycz

Jul 31, 2025

Christina H. Kalynycz, age 95, of Herkimer, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Foltsbrook Nursing Home.

Christina was born on June 30, 1930, in Herkimer, New York, daughter of the late Peter and Irene Andricos (Sophianopoulos). Christina attended Herkimer High School. She then went on to start her career as a dance instructor at ChrisEleanor School of Dance,...

Edward J. Dygert

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

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...