Obituary Listings

Dorothy K. Cioch

Dorothy K. Cioch

Oct 21, 2016

EAST HERKIMER-Dorothy Cioch, of East Herkimer, died on Friday morning, October 21, 2016. She was born March 3, 1923 in Annsville, New York, the daughter of Charles Farley and Helen Edah Soper Farley. She graduated from Ilion High School. On January 5, 1941, she married Chester Cioch who predeceased her December 6, 2011. She was a sewing machine operator and...

Raymond J. Lefebvre

Raymond J. Lefebvre

Oct 21, 2016

HERKIMER-Raymond J. Lefebvre, 88, formerly of 345 Gray Street, Herkimer, NY, died after a brief illness on Friday, October 21, 2016 at Schuyler Ridge Residential Healthcare facility in Clifton Park, NY, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Herkimer on August 6,1928, the son of Homer J. and Alma Marie Lefebvre, formerly of Orleans, Ontario, Canada. Raymond grew...

Harry Schwartz

Harry Schwartz

Oct 18, 2016

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mr. Harry Schwartz, age 80, of St. Johnsville, died on Tuesday October 18, 2016 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, NY. Arrangements have been established with The Enea Family Funeral Home, 9 Center Street in St. Johnsville, NY. Funeral Directors Harry J. & Kevin E. Enea (518) 568-2300. A graveside service will be held at the Knesseth Israel...

Kathleen "Kathy" Detraglia-Fresco

Kathleen "Kathy" Detraglia-Fresco

Oct 17, 2016

ILION – Mrs. Kathleen “Kathy” DeTraglia-Fresco, age 71, of East North Street in Ilion, passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, October 17, 2016, in the privacy and comfort of her home. Born on May 28, 1945, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary (Stefanini) DeTraglia. She was wed to Joseph V. Fresco on June 23, 1995, and...

Thomas J. Stack, Sr.

Thomas J. Stack, Sr.

Oct 16, 2016

LITTLE FALLS-Mr. Thomas J. Stack, Sr., formerly of 312 West Monroe Street, Little Falls, NY died on October 16, 2016. Born in Little Falls on August 17, 1927, Tom was the son of the late Thomas P. and Margaret Donnelly Stack. He was proud to serve his country as a Navy veteran. He graduated from Saint Mary’s Academy in 1945....

Angie Romano

Angie Romano

Oct 14, 2016

LITTLE FALLS-Angie Romano, 96, of Little Falls, passed away on October 14, 2016, in Victor, NY at the home of her son Dr. James Romano, where she has resided for the past thirteen years. Angie was born in Little Falls, NY in 1920, the daughter of the late Vito and Concetta Rizzi. She was a graduate of Little Falls High...

Gail L. Polus

Gail L. Polus

Oct 14, 2016

HERKIMER – Mrs. Gail L. (Lauer) Polus, age 67, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, joined her husband in Heaven on Friday morning, October 14, 2016. She passed peacefully in the privacy and comfort of her home, with the love and support of her family by her bedside. Born on June 18, 1949, Gail was the daughter of the late Arthur...

Dwayne Eddie Heimowitz

Dwayne Eddie Heimowitz

Oct 12, 2016

ILION-Dwayne Eddie Heimowitz, 46 of Cottage Street, went to be with his Heavenly Father on October 12, 2016 peacefully in his home. Dwayne was born in Staten Island on November 13, 1969, the son of Jerome Heimowitz, Dominick Difatte and the late Marilyn Difatte. He was united in marriage to Catherine Street on September 2, 1995 and together they raised...

Marie Florine Wagner

Marie Florine Wagner

Oct 8, 2016

MOHAWK: Marie Florine Wagner, age 64, known to friends and family as “Florine”, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 8th, 2016 at her home. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by the love of her family, her two cats, Molly and Sophie, her fish, Louie, and her favorite music. She was born in Quebec, Canada, and raised...

Julia Battisti

Julia Battisti

Oct 7, 2016

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Julia Battisti, died at the age of 92 on Friday morning October 7, 2016 at Homelife at Folts in Herkimer. She was born July 25, 1924 in St. Johnsville, the daughter of the late Onofri and Tekla (Noberezna) Bilobrowka and was educated in St. Johnsville schools. She was a lifelong resident of the St. Johnsville area. Her...

Allen S. Koziol

Allen S. Koziol

Oct 5, 2016

FORT PLAIN – Mr. Allen S. Koziol, age 71, of Canal Street in Fort Plain, NY, passed away on Wednesday October 5, 2016, after a brief illness. He was enveloped in love and laughter in the days and moments preceding his death. He will be fondly remembered, and deeply missed, by all those who loved him. The family ask that...

Catherine "Katie" Giambrone

Catherine "Katie" Giambrone

Oct 2, 2016

Great caretaker who shared her life taking care of her brother Charlie and raised her nieces and nephews. Her purpose in life was to always be there for everyone, love everyone, and take care of them. She was a very family-oriented person.

Hazel Mae Childs

Hazel Mae Childs

Oct 2, 2016

Mrs. Hazel Mae Childs, who lived a beautiful and full life of 86 years, passed away peacefully, asleep in her bed, on Sunday morning, October 2, 2016, in the privacy and comfort of her home. Born on August 15, 1930, Hazel was the daughter of the late Clarence and Goldie (Armstrong) Wilford. She was raised and educated in Oneonta before...

Marion E Matthews

Marion E Matthews

Oct 2, 2016

ILION – Marion E. Matthews, age 91, formerly of Spring St., Ilion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 2, 2016, at Folts Home, Herkimer. Marion was born on May 5, 1925, in Frankfort, the daughter of Charles and Mary Phillips, and attended Mohawk schools. She was married to Robert A. Matthews, who died several years ago. Marion was employed as...

Jason Michael Recchio

Jason Michael Recchio

Sep 30, 2016

FRANKFORT - Mr. Jason Michael Recchio, age 43, beloved son of Jim and Sharon Recchio of Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly on Friday morning, September 30, 2016, from injuries he sustained in an accident. At the time of his passing, he had the love and support of his parents at his bedside. Born on April 2, 1973, Jason is the son...

Doris I. Bucek

Doris I. Bucek

Sep 30, 2016

LITCHFIELD-Doris I. Bucek, age 90, of Litchfield, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, September 30, 2016 in the comfort of her home. At the time of her passing she was surrounded by the love and support of her beautiful family. She was born on September 12, 1926 in Ferndale, Michigan, the daughter of the late Opie and Frieda (Burger) Vineyard....

Homer M. Tarbox

Homer M. Tarbox

Sep 29, 2016

JORDANVILLE – Mr. Homer M. Tarbox, age 91, fell asleep in death on Thursday evening, September 29, 2016 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, NY. He was born on February 28, 1925 in Sherman, Pennsylvania, to Roy and Bessie (Lowell) Tarbox. On June 5, 1948 he married Edna E. Rogers. They shared 68 years of marriage. He is survived by his...

Joan M. Forbes

Joan M. Forbes

Sep 29, 2016

Mrs. Joan Forbes 74 of 144 State Rt 29A Salisbury Center, died unexpectedly on Thursday September 29th, 2016 at her residence. Joan was born in Little Falls, on October 21, 1941, the daughter of John and Clarice (Lamphere) Getman and was educated in a country school, in Lassellsville, town of Ephratah. She was united in marriage to Truman Forbes on...

William "Dan" Bellinger

William "Dan" Bellinger

Sep 27, 2016

WHITESBORO-William "Dan" Bellinger, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica with the love and support of his family by his side. Funeral arrangements are under the care and guidance of Harry J. and Kevin E. Enea and Martin L. Ciaccia, Funeral Directors of the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme...

Karl A. Veit

Karl A. Veit

Sep 26, 2016

FORT PLAIN – Mr. Karl A. Veit passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at the age of 78 on September 26, 2016 at the St. Johnsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Karl has valiantly battled Parkinson’s over the past 5 to 6 years and just refused to give in. He was born on December 6, 1937 in Norwich, CT, son...