Obituary Listings

Dawes L. Dunham

Dawes L. Dunham

Jul 21, 2016

ILION – Mr. Dawes L. Dunham, age 81, a longtime Ilion resident, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, and his beloved wife, Doris, on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Medical Center. Born on December 12, 1934, Dawes was the son of the late Dawes J. and Winifred (Scouten) Dunham. He was raised and educated...

Elsa C. Overholt

Elsa C. Overholt

Jul 21, 2016

HERKIMER – Mrs. Elsa C. Overholt, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at the age of 94 at the Masonic Care Community, Utica, NY. She was born on May 31, 1922 in Syracuse, NY, a daughter of the late Peter and Charlotte (Von Buesser) Morsdorf and was a graduate of Assumption Academy in Syracuse. She went on to...

Gerald R. Boucher

Gerald R. Boucher

Jul 20, 2016

ILION – Mr. Gerald R. “Jerry” Boucher, age 64, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, July 20, 2016, in the privacy and comfort of his home, with his loving family at his bedside. Born on August 22, 1951, Jerry was the son of the late Irwin and Mary (Lyon) Boucher. He was raised and educated in Herkimer and graduated from...

Bernard A Abt

Bernard A Abt

Jul 20, 2016

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mr. Bernard A. “Bernie” Abt, age 85, passed away in Staten Island, NY on Wednesday July 20, 2016. He was born on November 21, 1930 in Queens, NY a son of the late Martin and Abigail (Benjaminson) Abt. He was a graduate of Tottenville High School. His marriage to Judith A. “Judy” Greene took place August 25,...

Mervyn A. Hight, Sr.

Mervyn A. Hight, Sr.

Jul 19, 2016

SCHUYLER – Mr. Mervyn A. Hight, Sr., age 87, a native and lifelong resident of Schuyler, went home to his Savior on Tuesday afternoon, July 19, 2016, after a brief illness. Born on June 24, 1929, Mervyn was the son of the late Henry and Sarah Elizabeth (Robbins) Hight. He was raised and educated in Schuyler and attended Frankfort-Schuyler schools....

Shelly S. Griffith

Shelly S. Griffith

Jul 17, 2016

LITTLE FALLS – Shelly S. Griffith, 44, died unexpectedly on July 17, 2016. Shelly was born November 26, 1971 in Little Falls, and attended St. Mary’s Academy as well as graduating from Little Falls High School. She went on to attend HCCC and Environmental Sciences school in Syracuse. For 4 years she was the Herkimer County Democratic Board of Election...

Harland T. Mower Iii

Harland T. Mower Iii

Jul 16, 2016

MOHAWK-HERKIMER: Harland T. “Ted” Mower, III passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at his home of natural causes. Born in Little Falls on October 12, 1961, Harland was the son of Harland A. Mower and Sharon (Wells) Goodman. Raised and educated locally he was a graduate of West Canada Valley High School. After high school he then enlisted into...

Terry Lee Stinson

Terry Lee Stinson

Jul 13, 2016

ILION - Terry Lee Stinson, age 67, of Ilion, New York, died peacefully on 7/13/2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived foremost by her loving partner of 44 years, Lynda J. Franklin. Also surviving are her dear friend Darlene Christman, her Aunt Jean and many cousins. She was predeceased by her mother Margaret Combs, father Mark Combs...

Mary H. Janicki

Mary H. Janicki

Jul 12, 2016

ILION – Mary H. Janicki, a lifelong Ilion resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Mohawk Valley Heath Care Center, Ilion. Born in Ilion, Mary was the daughter of the late John and Hortense (Gregory) Thompson. Mary began her education at Annunciation School and graduated from Ilion High School in 1947. She was united in marriage to...

David Peter Warchal

David Peter Warchal

Jul 11, 2016

Utica-Deerfield Mr. David P. Warchal 61 a lifelong resident of Utica and Deerfield, died Monday, July 11, 2016 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, with his family at his side. David was born in Utica on April 6, 1955 the son of Jane (Riley) Warchal of Utica and the late Chester Warchal, and was a graduate of Proctor High School, class...

Arlene L. Hart

Arlene L. Hart

Jul 8, 2016

Mrs. Arlene L. Hart 80 of County Hwy 119, died Friday July 8th, 2016 in Little Falls Hospital where she had been a patient since July 5th. She was born in Johnstown, on May 16, 1936 the daughter of Raymond and Mildred (Crewell) Herringshaw and was educated in schools in Johnstown and Oppenheim. Her marriage to David P. Hart took...

Sandra A. Laplace

Sandra A. Laplace

Jul 8, 2016

LITTLE FALLS-ST. JOHNSVILLE: Sandra A. LaPlace 76, a lifelong Little Falls area resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2016 at Little Falls Hospital. Born on January 16, 1940 in Little Falls, Sandra was the daughter of the late Russell and Hazel (Swartz) Hardendorf. Raised and educated locally, she was a graduate of Little Falls High School. She was...

Una M Jaquish

Una M Jaquish

Jul 3, 2016

FRANKFORT – Mrs. Una M. Jaquish, age 85, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016, at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center. Born in Peasleeville, NY, on November 20, 1930, Una was the daughter of the late Walter C. and Florence E. (Shambo) Furnia. She was raised and educated in Ausable Forks, attending Holy Name Catholic School and graduating from Ausable...

Theresa J. (Schilingo) Polley

Theresa J. (Schilingo) Polley

Jul 3, 2016

FRANKFORT – Theresa J. (Schilingo) Polley, of Frankfort, NY was comforted at the time of her passing in the arms of her daughter Linda on Sunday July 3, 2016. She joined the Lord peacefully at the Pines of Utica at the age of 74. Linda’s strength in assisting her mom; especially during the last few difficult days, was truly a...

Helen E Dickinson

Helen E Dickinson

Jul 2, 2016

ILION – Helen E. Dickinson, age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, July 2, 2016, at Valley Health Services in Herkimer. Born on August 2, 1928, in New York City, Helen was the daughter of the late William and Ellen (Morrison) Gordon. She was raised and educated in New York and attended schools there. At one time, she was...

Rossal J. Angelo

Rossal J. Angelo

Jul 2, 2016

HERKIMER – Mr. Rossal Joseph Angelo, passed away on Saturday July 2, 2016 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, town of New Hartford, NY. He was a proud combat veteran, US Army, World War II, with service inclusive to the Philippines and Occupy Tokyo. His full military funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family, under the direction of...

Richard Gary Engle

Richard Gary Engle

Jul 1, 2016

FRANKFORT – Mr. Richard Gary Engle passed into the hands of his Lord on Friday July 1, 2016 at his home. He was born in Utica on January 6, 1942, the third son of Frederick and Eileen (Dunn) Engle. He was educated at Our Lady of Lourdes grammar school and UFA. On June 9, 1962, he married Sharon Skane in...

Connie J. Sobolewski

Connie J. Sobolewski

Jun 30, 2016

FRANKFORT - Ms. Connie J. Sobolewski, age 77, of the Village of Frankfort, passed away peacefully, on Thursday morning, June 30, 2016, at Valley Health Services in Herkimer. Born on July 17, 1938 in Kansas, Connie was the daughter of the late Joseph and Zelma (Shaffer) Svirbely. She was educated in Sharon, Pennsylvania and went on to receive her Associate’s...

Rosemary C. Hafele

Rosemary C. Hafele

Jun 29, 2016

ROME, NY - Mrs. Rosemary C. Hafele, age 70, formerly of Little Falls and currently of Rome, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at the Pines of Utica. She was born July 16, 1945 in Little Falls, NY, a daughter to the late Peter and Domenica (Yetty) Ruffo. She was educated in local schools. Rosemary worked happily with the...

Beverly J. Mckinney

Beverly J. Mckinney

Jun 27, 2016

Mohawk: Mrs. Beverly J. McKinney, 81, of Mohawk, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 27, 2016, at the Folts Home in Herkimer. Beverly was born on November 29, 1934 in Ilion, a daughter of the late Gordon and Arlene (Reynolds) Fike. She was a graduate of Mohawk High School. On August 13, 1955, she married her sweetheart, Herbert L. McKinney,...