Obituary Listings

Brian Paul Coonrod

Brian Paul Coonrod

Apr 14, 2025

ILION - Mr. Brian Paul Coonrod, age 59, formerly of Rome and currently of Ilion, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, April 14, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. At the time of his passing, he had the love and support of his devoted companion, Lisa Bienkowski, at his bedside. Born on February 12, 1966, in Rome, Brian was...

Michael J. Waller

Michael J. Waller

Apr 13, 2025

ILION- Mr. Michael J. Waller, age 60, of Ilion, New York, passed away on Sunday April 13th, 2025, at the Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing in Ilion, New York. Michael was born on April 6th, 1965, in Herkimer, New York, the son of Donald Waller and Ann Waller (Lowery). He attended the Ilion School district and for a time was a...

Jay Gilbert Waufle

Jay Gilbert Waufle

Apr 13, 2025

LITTLE FALLS- Mr. Jay G. Waufle, age 73, of Little Falls, New York, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 13th, 2025, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, New York. Jay was born on September 26th, 1951, in Little Falls, New York and graduated from Little Falls High School in 1971. He then went on to marry Cynthia M. Pett on...

David Zalocha

David Zalocha

Apr 13, 2025

ILION - Mr. David Zalocha, age 62, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, after a brief illness. At the time of his passing he had the love and support of his family at his side. Born on August 28, 1962, David was the son of the late Frank and Pearl (Cleveland) Zalocha. He graduated...

Carl A. Cotton Sr.

Carl A. Cotton Sr.

Apr 11, 2025

CEDARVILLE - Carl A. Cotton Sr, age 83, of Cedarville, passed away peacefully, on Friday, April 11th, 2025, at home with family by his side. Carl was born April 6th, 1942, in Ilion, NY and graduated from Mohawk Central School. He spent his childhood living in Columbia Center, NY. Carl met and married his wife Janet Cotton on July 24th,...

Lucile B. Greshel

Lucile B. Greshel

Apr 11, 2025

MOHAWK - After nearly 103 years on Earth, Lucile Beatrice Greshel peacefully passed away on April 11th, 2025. She lived a long life filled with family and friends. Born on June 5th, 1922, in Herkimer, New York, Lucile was the daughter of the late Adrian and Alice (Ward) Perry. After graduating from Mohawk Central School in 1941, Lucile’s first job...

Doris L. Wengenack

Doris L. Wengenack

Apr 8, 2025

NELLISTON – Doris L. (Cool) Wengenack, age 85, of Nelliston, New York, passed away suddenly on Tuesday morning, April 8th, 2025, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, New York. She lived in her home of 57 years with her daughter, Lisa Wengenack. Doris was born in Little Falls, New York, on April 30th, 1939, to Raymond and Mary (Shaver) Cool of...

Bradley W. Pratt

Bradley W. Pratt

Apr 7, 2025

FRANKFORT – Bradley W. “Brad” Pratt, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 7, 2025, of natural causes. His passing occurred in the privacy and comfort of his home. Born in Ilion on April 26, 1987, Brad is the son of William Pratt and Lori (Dixon) Tabor. He was raised and educated locally, graduating with the Ilion High School...

Vernon Harvey Davis

Vernon Harvey Davis

Apr 5, 2025

WEST WINFIELD - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vernon Harvey Davis (Vern), 84 of West Winfield, NY who passed away at his home on April 5th, 2025, with his devoted wife of 51 years Patricia Skubitz Davis by his side. Vern was born on May 28, 1940, in Mount Auburn, Illinois, to Alva and...

Ronald P. Pontero

Ronald P. Pontero

Apr 2, 2025

MOHAWK – Mr. Ronald P. Pontero, age 61, of Mohawk, New York, passed away unexpectedly on April 2nd, 2025, at Wynn Hospital. He was born on June 3rd, 1963, in Utica, New York, a son of Ronald Via Pontero and Grace (Camarata) Pontero and attended Frankfort schools. He worked at Remington Arms for ten years, and most recently loved his...

Anne L. Clive

Anne L. Clive

Apr 2, 2025

ILION - Mrs. Anne L. Clive, 75, of Herkimer and a longtime Ilion resident, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Wynn Hospital, after a brief illness, with her loving family always by her side. She was born on July 26, 1949, in Herkimer, the daughter of the late Robert and Jean (Martin) Paestella. Anne was a graduate of...

Richard E. Tansley

Richard E. Tansley

Mar 31, 2025

DOLGEVILLE – Richard E. Tansley, 84, a lifelong resident of the Mohawk Valley, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, at Little Falls Hospital. Born on October 25, 1940, in the town of Danube, New York, Richard was the son of the late Milo and Flora (Elwood) Tansley. He attended and graduated from Mohawk Central School. On November 25, 1972,...

Erik J. Atkinson

Erik J. Atkinson

Mar 30, 2025

ILION – Mr. Erik J. Atkinson, age 38, of McGowan Road, (Town of Frankfort), passed away unexpectedly, at his home, devoted family at his side, on March 30, 2025. He was born in Ilion, New York, on August 3, 1986, as the son of Ralph J. and Lynda (Blaise) Atkinson. He was a graduate of Ilion High School, ‘Class of...

Gregory & Barbara Miller

Gregory & Barbara Miller

Mar 29, 2025

Barbara Capes Miller July 6th, 1950 - March 29th, 2025 Barbara Capes Miller, 74 of Summerville, SC, peacefully passed away, while surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, March 29th, 2025. She is finally reunited with her husband just in time for his birthday. Barbara was born on July 6th, 1950, in Ilion, NY, a daughter of the late Seth...

Johnathon Douglas O'Connor

Johnathon Douglas O'Connor

Mar 27, 2025

ILION – Johnathon Douglas O’Connor, born February 11, 2000, to Victoria O’Connor-Sangster, passed peacefully on March 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Johnathon’s life-long battle with his disease limited his world to remote and internet relationships, resulting in his closest friends being people he had never met face to face, yet shared strong bonds with. He was a Dungeons...

Steven G. Hentnik

Steven G. Hentnik

Mar 27, 2025

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mr. Steven G. Hentnik, age 70, of St. Johnsville, New York, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 27th, 2025, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, New York. Steven was born on March 7th, 1955, in Amsterdam, New York, the son of John Joseph Hentnik and Elizabeth Jean Hentnik. He was a graduate of Amsterdam High School. He then...

John Randall Button

John Randall Button

Mar 26, 2025

John Randall Button Loving Husband, Proud Father, Devoted Grandpa, and Cherished Brother February 26, 1957 – March 26, 2025 John Randall Button, 68, of Bolivia, North Carolina, formerly of Frankfort, New York, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, surrounded by his family. John was a man of quiet strength, boundless love, and unwavering devotion to his family. He is...

David R. Marosek

David R. Marosek

Mar 23, 2025

LITTLE FALLS - Mr. David R. Marosek, age 89, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025, in Baldwinsville, NY. Born on October 8, 1935, David was the son of the late Stanley and Mary Marosek (Homovec). He was raised in Little Falls and received his education at St. Mary’s Academy. Dave served his country in...

Karen A. Usselmann

Karen A. Usselmann

Mar 23, 2025

LITTLE FALLS - Karen Usselmann, age 79, a longtime resident of both Little Falls and Salisbury, New York passed away in Aiken, South Carolina, on March 23, 2025. She was at her daughter's home surrounded by her children, grandchildren and loved ones. Karen was born July 23, 1945, in Little Falls, the daughter of the late Francis and Catherine (Keefe)...

Mary B. (Perrino) Waufle

Mary B. (Perrino) Waufle

Mar 23, 2025

LITTLE FALLS – Mary B. (Perrino) Waufle, age 64, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025, at the Alpine Rehab and Nursing Center in Little Falls, where she has been a resident for the last couple of years. Born in Little Falls on October 15, 1960, Mary was the daughter of the late Domenick and...