Obituary Listings

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...

Floyd B. Bennett

Floyd B. Bennett

Nov 12, 2016

HERKIMER-ILION - Floyd B. Bennett, age 62, of Herkimer, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12, 2016, with his family by his side. He was born on October 6, 1954, the son of George and Arthella (Thompson) Bennett, and attended Herkimer schools. Floyd worked as a mason throughout the Mohawk Valley for many years. Surviving family members include his children,...

Lena Sudakow

Lena Sudakow

Nov 6, 2016

HERKIMER-Mrs. Lena (Fiorentino) Sudakow, age 94, of Herkimer, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the Masonic Care Community of CNY, where she has resided in the Queens Household for the past three and a half months. Born on October 3, 1922, Lena was one of eleven children to the late Dominick and Lucia Fiorentino. She was married...

Dorothy M. "Dot" Mckenna

Dorothy M. "Dot" Mckenna

Nov 6, 2016

MOHAWK - Mrs. Dorothy M. “Dot” McKenna, age 89, formerly of Charles Street, Mohawk, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, November 6, 2016, at Valley Health Services in Herkimer. Born on August 12, 1927, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Henry and Anna (Fiegenbutz) Buddenhagen. She attended local schools and was a graduate of Mohawk High School. On May...

Mary O. Rice

Mary O. Rice

Nov 5, 2016

DOLGEVILLE – Mary O. Rice, age 100, passed away in the comfort of her own home on Saturday, November 5, 2016. She was born on November 13, 1915, the daughter of the late Frank and Agnes (Strezinsar) Oblak. Her first marriage was to Stephen Jarosienki who passed away in 1941. She later married Bertram L. Rice, in 1951. Mary was...

Winifred "Winnie" Varin

Winifred "Winnie" Varin

Nov 4, 2016

Winifred A. Brooks Hilsinger Varin ONEONTA – Winifred Varin, age 89, passed away Friday evening, November 4th, 2016, at Chestnut Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility with family by her side. Winnie was born August 14, 1927, to Raymond and Ida (Baker) Brooks in Sharon, CT. Raised in her early years in Pine Plains NY, the family moved to Exeter Center...

Shelby A. Henry

Shelby A. Henry

Nov 4, 2016

ROME - Shelby A. Henry was born in 1936 and passed away on Friday morning November 4, 2016 at Betsy Ross Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Rome, NY with her loving family at her side. Her obituary and arrangements will be prepared this weekend under the direction of The Enea Family Funeral Home, 9 Center Street in St. Johnsville, NY. Funeral...

Laura Harriet (Kirkey) Acquaviva

Laura Harriet (Kirkey) Acquaviva

Nov 4, 2016

ILION – Laura Harriet (Kirkey) Acquaviva, age 90, of Ilion, formerly of Herkimer, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 4, 2016, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, New Hartford, after a brief illness. She was born on November 15, 1925, in Massena, NY, the daughter of Albert and Nettie (Travse) Kirkey. In 1943, she graduated from Herkimer High School. On October 6,...

Ronald L. "Ron" Slack

Ronald L. "Ron" Slack

Nov 4, 2016

Mr. Ronald L. “Ron” Slack, age 66, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away on Friday morning, November 4, 2016, at the Mohawk Valley Health Care Center, surrounded by the love and support of his family at his side. Born on August 19, 1950, Ronald was the son of the late Leighton and Mabel (Davis) Slack. He also knew the...

Stanley H. Johnson

Stanley H. Johnson

Nov 3, 2016

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mr. Stanley H. Johnson passed away comfortably on November 3, 2016 at 8:45 PM at The Pines at Catskill Skilled Nursing Facility in Catskill, NY. His nephew Steven and his wife Pastor Bonnie were at his side when he passed. He was born on October 26, 1923 to Evert and Beatrice (Hayes) Johnson. He was a resident...