Obituary Listings

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...

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...