Obituary Listings

Sally Ann Swartz

Sally Ann Swartz

Dec 16, 2016

CANAJOHARIE – Mrs. Sally Swartz, age 84, passed away surrounded with the love of her family on Friday December 16, 2016 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY. The family is grateful for the care received, especially from the 4th Floor Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born on April 11, 1932 in Gloversville, NY, a daughter of the late Harold...

Michael J. "Mike" Davis

Michael J. "Mike" Davis

Dec 14, 2016

MOHAWK - Mr. Michael J. "Mike" Davis, age 39, passed away on Wednesday evening, December 14, 2016, after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in September. At the time of his passing, which occurred at the Bassett Healthcare Center in Cooperstown, Mike was surrounded by the love and support of his devoted family at his bedside. Born on...

Walter F Hamilton

Walter F Hamilton

Dec 11, 2016

MOHAWK – Walter F. Hamilton, age 94, formerly of Putts Hill Rd., Mohawk, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Folts Home, Herkimer. He was born August 5, 1922 in Williamsport, PA to George and Mary (Evans) Hamilton. In 1968, he married Ruth Witchey. Walter worked on farms in NY and PA for several years, as well as in the...

Marion Thomas

Marion Thomas

Dec 11, 2016

Small obit, nothing fancy

Cece H. Lamanna

Cece H. Lamanna

Dec 11, 2016

LITTLE FALLS – Cece H. Lamanna passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at West Florida Hospital, Pensacola, Florida at the age of 87. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Martin L. Ciaccia, and Harry and Kevin Enea, Funeral Directors of the Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 West Monroe Street in Little Falls, NY.

John Lawrence Ferraro

John Lawrence Ferraro

Dec 10, 2016

LITTLE FALLS: Mr. John L. Ferraro of Little Falls, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2016 at Faxton St. Luke’s Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was survived by his wife and children. John was a lifelong resident of Little Falls; born on June 29, 1938 to Florence and Salvi Ferraro. John was educated in the Little Falls School System....

Elmer J. Heston

Elmer J. Heston

Dec 10, 2016

Elmer J. Heston, age 77, born to Elmer J. Heston Sr. and Virginia (Scioli) Heston on June 13, 1939, went home to his Heavenly Father on December 10, 2016. After honorably serving in the United States Navy, he entered into a loving union of 54 years with Patricia Woolverton. He will be dearly missed by his wife; his children, Barbara,...

Brenda Sue Nichols

Brenda Sue Nichols

Dec 8, 2016

ILION – Brenda Sue Nichols, 58, a longtime Ilion resident, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the Utica Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, with her loving family by her side. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Martin L. Ciaccia, and Harry and Kevin Enea, Funeral Directors of the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Town...

Benjamin H. "Ben" Lawrence

Benjamin H. "Ben" Lawrence

Dec 5, 2016

ILION – Mr. Benjamin H. “Ben” Lawrence, age 88, a longtime Ilion resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 5, 2016, at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center. Born on July 22, 1928, Benjamin was the son of the late Henry and Frances (Rice) Lawrence. He was raised and educated locally, graduating from Ilion High School with the Class of 1947....

John D. Rosenberger, Sr.

John D. Rosenberger, Sr.

Dec 3, 2016

Town of New Hartford – John D. Rosenberger, Sr., 66, of Callicoon, NY, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, with his loving family at his side. Funeral arrangements have been under the care of Martin L. Ciaccia, and Harry and Kevin Enea, Funeral Directors of the Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 West Monroe Street in...

Arlene Bundick

Arlene Bundick

Dec 1, 2016

LITTLE FALLS – Arlene Bundick, 89, a lifelong Little Falls resident passed away peacefully on Thursday December 1, 2016 at Little Falls Hospital with the love and support of her family at her side. Born in the town of Herkimer on February 4, 1927, Arlene was the daughter of the late Albert and Izetta (Carney) Stahl. Raised and educated locally,...

Dolores M. Perkov, "Dee"

Dolores M. Perkov, "Dee"

Nov 30, 2016

LITTLE FALLS – Dolores M. Perkov, “Dee” 69, a lifelong Little Falls resident passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 30, 2016 at Little Falls Hospital. She was constantly embraced with the love and support of her family. She was born on December 9, 1946 in Little Falls a daughter of the late Harlan and Dolores (Hall) Moshier. She attended school...

Naomi Kathrine Rossi

Naomi Kathrine Rossi

Nov 29, 2016

ILION – Mrs. Naomi Kathrine Rossi, a longtime resident of Ilion, NY, passed away at the age of 82 surrounded by loving family on the evening of Tuesday November 29, 2016 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, town of New Hartford, NY. She was born on March 31, 1934 in Matsuyama City, Japan, a daughter to the late Kantaro and Kinue (Watanabe)...

Jean Irene Peterson

Jean Irene Peterson

Nov 25, 2016

Jean Irene (Mueller) Peterson, age 87, most recently of Austin, Texas, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016, at Brodie Ranch Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on January 4, 1929, in Canajoharie, New York, and was the daughter of Earl Vosburgh and Ethel (Vosburgh) Wasserman. She was a graduate of Canajoharie High School. After high school, she worked for...

Mary M. Comins

Mary M. Comins

Nov 24, 2016

ILION – Mary M. Comins, age 88, formerly of Otsego Street, Ilion, passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving morning, November 24, 2016, at Valley Health Services, in Herkimer, where she resided. She was born on September 29, 1928, in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of Frank and Clara (Ostenkamp) Smallwood. She grew up in Ilion, attended Annunciation School, and was a graduate...

Jane L. Adukiewicz

Jane L. Adukiewicz

Nov 22, 2016

Mrs. Jane L. Adukiewicz, age 98, a longtime Herkimer resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at the Mohawk Valley Health Care Center, with her loving family by her side. Jane was born on February 3, 1918, the daughter of the late Michael and Michalena (Markowski) Filipski. She was raised and educated in Little Falls and attended local...

Joan M O'Keefe

Joan M O'Keefe

Nov 21, 2016

SAUQUOIT/ILION – Miss Joan M. O’Keefe, age 56, of Paris Hill Road, Sauquoit, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 21, 2016, in the Emergency Room of Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center. At the time of her passing, she had the love and care of her devoted sister in her heart. Born on October 18, 1960, in San Antonio, Texas, Joan was...

Joseph D. "Joe" Dejohn

Joseph D. "Joe" Dejohn

Nov 20, 2016

Mr. Joseph D. “Joe” DeJohn, age 28, died on Sunday morning, November 20, 2016, in the privacy of his home, after losing his long-fought battle with addiction. Joseph was born on December 10, 1987, the son of Joseph DeJohn and Denise (Calhoun) VanGerner. He was raised and educated in Frankfort, graduating with the Frankfort-Schuyler Class of 2006. “DeCon” was very...

Lynn Bedat

Lynn Bedat

Nov 13, 2016

HERKIMER- Lynn Bedat, age 60, of Herkimer, passed away on Sunday November 13, 2016, at Folts Home. Born in New Town, CT on September 22, 1956, Lynn was the daughter of the late Albert and Ethel (Ritchie) Bedat. After graduating high school, she continued her education in Healthcare, becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked for several years in that...

Salvatore "Deke" Dichristina

Salvatore "Deke" Dichristina

Nov 13, 2016

FRANKFORT: Mr. Salvatore "Deke" DiChristina, age 82, a lifelong Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, November 13, 2016, in the privacy and comfort of his home. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by the love and support of his family at his bedside. Born on December 20, 1933, Sal was the son of the late...