Obituary Listings

Sondra M. Viscome

Sondra M. Viscome

Aug 20, 2016

HERKIMER: Sondra M. Viscome, age 82, a longtime resident of Little Falls and Herkimer, departed this world for the promise of a better life, on Saturday evening, August 20, 2016, at Basset Healthcare Center in Cooperstown. At the time of her passing she was surrounded by the love and support of her children and grandchildren by her bedside. Born in...

James W. Canary, Sr.

James W. Canary, Sr.

Aug 20, 2016

EPHRATAH – Mr. James W. Canary, Sr. of County Highway 140, St. Johnsville, passed away at the age of 61 on Saturday August 20, 2016 at Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville, NY. Jim was constantly surrounded with abundant love from his family. He was born on August 8, 1955 in Amsterdam, NY a son of the late Warren and Marion...

Celine A. (Doyle) Tomaso

Celine A. (Doyle) Tomaso

Aug 18, 2016

LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. Celine A. (Doyle) Tomaso, passed away at the age of 86 on Thursday August 18, 2016 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Utica, NY with loving family at her side. Born on Feb. 8, 1930 in Little Falls, Celine was the daughter of the late John F. and Anne (Geraghty) Doyle. She attended school and graduated from...

Kay T. Blasting

Kay T. Blasting

Aug 18, 2016

HERKIMER: Kay T. Blasting, 78, of Herkimer, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August, 18, 2016 at Mohawk Valley Health Care Center, Ilion. Kay was born in Canajoharie, NY on September 8, 1937, the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Buddles) Trumble. She was a graduate of Canajoharie High School. Her marriage to Ralph J. Blasting took place in Herkimer,...

Denise H. Looman

Denise H. Looman

Aug 15, 2016

NELLISTON – Mrs. Denise H. (Smith) Looman of School St., passed away at the age of 69 on Monday morning August 15, 2016. She was surrounded with tender loving care from her family at the Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville, NY. She was born November 21, 1946 in Nelliston, NY, a daughter of the late Sherman and Harriet (Peeler) Smith....

Aira H. Cassidy

Aira H. Cassidy

Aug 15, 2016

HERKIMER – Mrs. Aira H. Cassidy passed away at the age of 93 at the Masonic Care Community on Monday evening August 15, 2016. She was born on June 4, 1923 in Herkimer, NY, a daughter of the late Lester and Edna (Fort) Higby and was a lifelong resident of Herkimer. Aira was a graduate of Herkimer High School, ‘Class...

Fred A. Nagele

Fred A. Nagele

Aug 13, 2016

FORT PLAIN – Mr. Fred A. Nagele, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 79 on Saturday August 13, 2016. Fred was a farmer in the town of Minden, River Road for many years. He was born on December 29, 1936 in St. Johnsville, NY, son of the late William and Frida (Baumgartner) Nagele. He was educated in St. Johnsville...

Irene Rose Kwiecinski

Irene Rose Kwiecinski

Aug 12, 2016

Mrs. Irene Rose Kwiecinski 92, a resident of the Masonic Care Community since November 2008, and formerly of Andrews Avenue Yorkville, died Friday August 12th, 2016 at the Masonic Home. Irene was born in Utica, on June 7, 1924 the daughter of Peter and Mary (Sito) Warchal and attended Saint Stanislaus School and graduated from Proctor High School. She was...

Richard Joseph Zajac

Richard Joseph Zajac

Aug 12, 2016

HERKIMER: Richard Joseph Zajac, 90, a longtime resident of Herkimer entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 12, 2016 in the comfort of his home. He was born on July 28, 1926 in Utica, the son of the late Frank and Caroline Zajac. He left Utica Free Academy during World War II to work for the United States Government at...

William Clark

William Clark

Aug 7, 2016

William H. Clark, 70 of 452 Dairy Hill Road, Little Falls, passed away on Saturday July 22, 2006 at St. Luke?s Hospital. He was born February 10, 1936 in Grahamsville, NY the son of the late William & Grace (Quick) Clark, and was educated in Kerhonkson schools. William had been a resident of the Little Falls area since February of...

William Clark "Bill" Whitford

William Clark "Bill" Whitford

Aug 7, 2016

ILION: William Clark Whitford, 69, joined his heavenly family on August 7, 2016 after a brief illness. Born in Jamestown NY, most recently from Ilion NY, Bill was a professional salesman working for organizations including Metrosonics, Ritec, Telog and retired from Siemens in April 2015. Bill leaves his wife Judy (Murdock-Oldfield) Whitford. They blended their family of six children on...

Rodney William Stewart

Rodney William Stewart

Aug 6, 2016

Mr. Rodney W. Stewart 84 a retired owner/operator of Dolgeville’s famous “Green Acres Drive In” died Saturday August 6th, 2016 at Basset Medical Center, Cooperstown where he was a patient since August 2nd.At the time of his passing his family was at his side offering prayers, love and support for him. Mr. Stewart was born in Little Falls, on July...

Alan F. Leon, Sr.

Alan F. Leon, Sr.

Aug 5, 2016

FORT PLAIN – Mr. Alan F. Leon, Sr., passed away at the age of 70 on August 5, 2016 in St. Mary’s Healthcare, Amsterdam, surrounded by his loving family. He lived a very happy life watching his grandchildren Carl, Jayson, Savannah, and Brianna. He loved to garden and fill everyone’s heart with joy when around them. He was educated in...

Louis G Laveck

Louis G Laveck

Aug 2, 2016

LITTLE FALLS: Louis G. LaVeck, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 in the comfort of his home. Born on June 27, 1933 in Fulton, NY, Louis was the son of the late William and Anna (Mahanney) LaVeck. In 1954 he enlisted in the United States Army honorably serving his country during the Korean Conflict. After discharge...

Richard A. "Dick" Obreza

Richard A. "Dick" Obreza

Aug 2, 2016

MOHAWK - Richard Obreza, 71, of Mohawk, passed away August 2, 2016, at Valley Health Services in Herkimer with his loving family at his side. He courageously battled brain cancer for the past 16 months. Richard, fondly known as “Dick,” was born on December 16, 1944 in Little Falls, New York, and grew up on The Turkey Farm in Paines...

Mark J. Aversa I

Mark J. Aversa I

Jul 29, 2016

FRANKFORT: Mark J. Aversa I, age 60, a longtime Frankfort resident, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, on Friday morning, July 29, 2016, in the comfort and privacy of his home. Born on July 3, 1956, Mark was the son of the late Patsy and Kathleen “Kay” (Grande) Aversa. He was raised and educated in Frankfort, graduating with the Frankfort-Schuyler...

Judy Updike

Judy Updike

Jul 28, 2016

ILION – Judy Updike passed away on July 28, 2016 at the age of 75 in Ilion, NY. Her funeral arrangements are with The Enea Family Funeral Home at 4309 Acme Road (Town of Frankfort), Ilion, NY (315) 894-8000. She lived a very happy life with her friends at the Mohawk Valley Health Care Center in Ilion. Her life will...

Joan Werenczak

Joan Werenczak

Jul 27, 2016

MOHAWK – Mrs. Joan Wade Werenczak peacefully passed away at her home in Mohawk on July 27, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Along with her family, Joan was also comforted to have with her a friend of whom she met at a very young age, Mary Deblois Pisiak. Joan was 82 years of age, and was born on January...

Carol Elaine Luebbert

Carol Elaine Luebbert

Jul 24, 2016

Carol Luebbert, 69, of Manlius and Salisbury Center, went home to be with the Lord she loved July 24, 2016. She was born March 8, 1947 in Portland, Maine. She was a graduate of Bonny Eagle High School, and Keene State Teacher’s College, and Pinecrest Bible Training Center. She enjoyed being with close friends and family, and traveling. She was...

Robert V. Pontius

Robert V. Pontius

Jul 22, 2016

LITTLE FALLS – Mr. Robert V. Pontius, was surrounded by his loving family upon his passing away at the age of 91 at Little Falls Hospital on July 22, 2016. He was born on December 1, 1924 in Sherburne Four Corners, NY, a son of the late Vinton and Gertrude (Mohr) Pontius. He was educated in Norwich and St. Johnsville...