Obituary Listings

Stephen J. Widanka

Stephen J. Widanka

May 22, 2016

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mr. Stephen J. Widanka, passed away at the age of 86 on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at the Wells House, Johnstown, NY. His family surrounded him with support and they were thankful for the wonderful care offered. He was born on December 26, 1929 in Little Falls, a son of the late Peter and Agnes (Mazur) Widanka....

Ralph Glenn Bunn

Ralph Glenn Bunn

May 22, 2016

FRANKFORT-ILION – Ralph Glenn Bunn, age 53, of State Route 5, Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 22, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. He was born on November 14, 1962, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Ralph B. Bunn and Margaret (Bibbler) Bunn. At one time, he served in the US Army. Glenn was joined in...

Julia N. Ferdula

Julia N. Ferdula

May 20, 2016

FRANKFORT – Mrs. Julia N. Ferdula, age 95, passed away Friday morning May 20, 2016. Julia was a resident of Frankfort, NY, and her passing occurred under the wonderful care of the Masonic Care Community. She was born on August 8, 1920 in Frankfort, a daughter of the late Daniel and Julia Sudakow. She attended local schools and was united...

Stephen Bachorik

Stephen Bachorik

May 18, 2016

Mohawk-Stephen (Steve) Bachorik, age 91, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, May 18th, 2016. Stephen was born on March 23, 1925, in Herkimer, the son of late Paul and Suzane (Martin) Bachorik. He attended Mohawk Schools and at the age of eighteen enlisted into the US Navy, honorably serving his country from 1944-1946. On December 31st, 1953, he...

Elizabeth "Betty" Casadonte

Elizabeth "Betty" Casadonte

May 17, 2016

ILION-MOHAWK – Elizabeth (Betty) Elinor (Pettengill) Casadonte, of Ilion, formerly of Mohawk, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Mohawk Valley Health Care Center, Ilion. She was born in Ilion, NY, on April 6, 1929, the daughter of Raymond A. Pettengill, Sr. and Harriette Evelyn (Buckley) Pettengill. She was educated in Annunciation Catholic School and graduated from Ilion...

Anthony R. Lamanna

Anthony R. Lamanna

May 15, 2016

ILION – Mr. Anthony R. Lamanna, a US Navy Veteran, formerly of Ilion, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 15, 2016 at Folts Home of Herkimer, NY at the age of 88. He was born on January 20, 1928 in Herkimer, NY, the son of Rocco and Angelina (Perruccio) Lamanna and attended Herkimer schools. His service to our country...

Daniel J Brewer

Daniel J Brewer

May 13, 2016

MOHAWK – Mr. Daniel J. Brewer, age 71, of Mohawk, passed away on Friday afternoon, May 13, 2016, at the Bassett Medical Center, in Cooperstown, surrounded by the love and support of his family at his side. Born on January 25, 1945, Daniel was the son of the late Robert and Bertha (Root) Brewer. He was raised and educated in...

Margaret G. "Sis" Kirkpatrick

Margaret G. "Sis" Kirkpatrick

May 11, 2016

HERKIMER-Margaret G. "Sis" Kirkpatrick, a long time Herkimer resident, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by the love and support of her family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Harry J. and Kevin E. Enea of the Enea Family Funeral Home, (F.K.A. Holleran Funeral Service), 220...

Catherine K Merena

Catherine K Merena

May 10, 2016

LITTLE FALLS-Catherine K. Merena, age 98, a long time Little Falls resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Folts Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Herkimer. Born on May 1, 1918 in Little Falls, Catherine was the daughter of the late Maksym and Anna (Belniw) Kopek. Raised and educated locally she was a graduate of Little Falls High School...

Jean M. Brant

Jean M. Brant

May 8, 2016

MOHAWK – Jean M. Brant, age 76, of N. Richfield St., Mohawk, went to be with her Lord on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8, 2016, with her loving children by her side. She was born on August 17, 1939 in LaPlata, MD, the daughter of Francis J. and Mildred (Keller) Nalley. Jean attended Archbishop Neale School in LaPlata, MD, for...

Mary Agnes Hamilton

Mary Agnes Hamilton

May 6, 2016

MOHAWK – Mary Agnes Hamilton, 92, formerly of Putts Hill Rd., Mohawk, passed away peacefully Friday, May 6, 2016, at Folts Home, Herkimer. She was born January 8, 1924, in Williamsport, PA, the daughter of George and Maryann (Evans) Hamilton. Mary did housekeeping for several families in Norristown, PA. She was known for her crochet, but also her generosity, creating...

Harriet E. "Betty" Aiello

Harriet E. "Betty" Aiello

May 6, 2016

FRANKFORT- Harriet E. “Betty” Aiello, age 92, a long time Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2016 at Presbyterian Home & Rehabilitation Center, New Hartford. Born on December 13, 1923 in Utica, Betty was the daughter of the late Henry J. and Marion R. (Patten) Brunet. She was raised and educated locally and was a graduate of...

Zachary John Blum

Zachary John Blum

May 5, 2016

ILION – HERKIMER – The beautiful identical twins Zachary John Blum, Jr. and Zain Xavier Blum became angels in heaven on May 5, 2016 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, town of New Hartford. They are the beloved children of Meretta Everson and Zachary J. Blum, Sr. Their siblings include Miguel Hall and Marell Pinney. Their maternal grandparents are Maria and Jamie...

Ruth F. Kinville

Ruth F. Kinville

May 4, 2016

ILION- Ruth F. Kinville, age 81, a lifelong resident of Ilion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, May 4, 2016, at the Masonic Care Community of CNY with the love and support of her family at her bedside. Ruth's funeral service arrangements are incomplete at this time and are under the direction of the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home's...

Deacon Sam P. Salamone

Deacon Sam P. Salamone

May 3, 2016

LITTLE FALLS - Deacon Sam P. Salamone, age 85, a former longtime resident of Little Falls, went home with the Blessed Mother to be with Abba Father on Tuesday evening, May 3, 2016. At the time of his passing he was surrounded by the love and support of his family. Born in Frankfort on July 22, 1930, Sam was the...

Gary Murphy

Gary Murphy

May 3, 2016

ILION- Mr. Gary Roger Murphy, age 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, May 3, 2016, in the comfort of his son's home with his loving family at his bedside. Born on May 8, 1943, Gary was the son of the late William and Dorothy Murphy. He was raised and educated locally, and upon graduation from Frankfort High School, he...

Ella M. Cool

Ella M. Cool

Apr 30, 2016

HERKIMER - Ella M. Cool, age 92, a long time Herkimer area resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, April 30, 2016 at Valley Health Services, Herkimer. Ella was born in Ilion on April 27, 1924, the daughter of the late Floyd and Marguerite (Thiel) Rowland. Raised and educated locally, she attended Mohawk High School and was a graduate of...

David Sharrow

David Sharrow

Apr 29, 2016

ILION: David A. Sharrow, age 52, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, April 29, 2016. Born on August 4, 1963 in Ilion, NY, David is the son of Linda (Billings) Janev and the late Rolland W. Sharrow. David is survived by his mother, Linda Janev of Florida; his son, David A. Sharrow Jr; his daughters, Aubry and Breanne...

George Gay

George Gay

Apr 27, 2016

George Edward Gay 56 of 32 Sullivan Street Dolgeville, died unexectedly Tuesday Setember 7, 2010, in the town of Schuyler, after suffering an aarent heart attack. George was returning from work at Moore's Tire Comany and suffered his attack while driving home. He was born in Herkimer, New York on June 14, 1954 the son of the late George W....

George William Gay

George William Gay

Apr 27, 2016

Mr. George W. Gay Sr. 80 of 30 Top Notch Drive Little Falls, died Wednesday April 27th, 2016 at his residence. At the time of his passing he had the support and Love of his wife and family at his side. He was born in Herkimer on April 15, 1936 the son of George W. and Annabelle (Jaquays) Gay and...