Obituary Listings

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,...

Marion B. (Bryant) Gillette

Marion B. (Bryant) Gillette

Jun 22, 2016

WEST WINFIELD – Mrs. Marion B. (Bryant) Gillette, age 74, a longtime resident of West Winfield, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center, surrounded by the love and support of her family at her bedside. Born on December 3, 1941, Marion was the daughter of the late Frank and Alice...

Edward Paul Lovett

Edward Paul Lovett

Jun 22, 2016

Mr. Edward Paul Lovett 65 of 252 Bingham Mills Road, Town of Salisbury, died Wednesday June 22nd 2016 at his residence of natural cause after a brief illness. He was born on November 27, 1950 in Rome, New York the son of Robert E. and Lillian (Henderson) Lovett Sr. and was a graduate of Rome Free Academy. A veteran of...

Richard Allen "Richie" Jones

Richard Allen "Richie" Jones

Jun 21, 2016

On Tuesday, June 21st, 2016, Richard Allen “Richie” Jones, age 23, of Little Falls, son of Richard Jones and Lynda Jones, left this world to go home to our Lord. Richie was born on October 9, 1992, and grew up in Little Falls, graduating with the Class of 2012. He worked for Wal-Mart over the course of the last two...

Harold H. Mickle

Harold H. Mickle

Jun 18, 2016

ILION - Harold H. Mickle, 87, a long time Ilion resident, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, Ga. Born in Herkimer, Harold was the son of the late Perry and Veronica Mickle. He was raised and educated in Herikmer schools. In his earlier years, he was married...

Edmund J. "Ed" Kazlauskas

Edmund J. "Ed" Kazlauskas

Jun 17, 2016

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mr. Edmund J. “Ed” Kazlauskas passed away peacefully on Friday, June 17, 2016 at the age of 87 in St. Johnsville, NY where he has resided for many years. His passing occurred with his loving family at his side at the St.Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born on September 22, 1928 in Amsterdam, NY, a...

Mary Stankewich

Mary Stankewich

Jun 17, 2016

ST. JOHNSVILLE- Mrs. Mary Stankewich, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on Friday morning June 17, 2016 at the St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born on February 21, 1920 in Fonda, NY, a daughter of the late Samuel and Madeline (Giaquinto) Papa. On August 8, 1943 she was united in marriage with Sigmund “Ziggy” Stankewich...

Sharon L. Barrett

Sharon L. Barrett

Jun 16, 2016

MOHAWK - Sharon L. Barrett, 73, a long time resident of the Mohawk Valley, passed away suddenly at Little Falls Hospital on June 16, 2016. Sharon was born on July 13, 1942 at Herkimer Memorial Hospital. She attended Herkimer Schools. Sharon was predeceased by both her parents, Carl and Mary Newman; and her sister, Connie Dallas-Maine. Sharon leaves behind her...

Pauline M. "Paula" Dzimitrowicz

Pauline M. "Paula" Dzimitrowicz

Jun 15, 2016

ILION: Pauline (Paula) M. Dzimitrowicz, 58, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford. Born on March 1, 1958 in Utica, NY, Paula was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Rosamond (LaQuay)Brown. Raised and educated locally she attended Frankfort schools. On July 31, 1993, she was united in marriage to Richard E. Dzimitrowicz. At...

Edna M. Werthman

Edna M. Werthman

Jun 15, 2016

UTICA/ILION – Mrs. Edna M. (McCumber) Werthman, age 73, currently of Utica, and formerly a longtime resident of Ilion, died unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, June 15, 2016, at the St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center. Born on September 22, 1942, Edna was the daughter of the late Robert and Edna (Lasher) McCumber. She was raised and educated locally and was a graduate...

Paul Rocco Battisti

Paul Rocco Battisti

Jun 8, 2016

ST. JOHNSVILLE - Paul Rocco Battisti, formerly of St. Johnsville, NY, and most recently of Boca Raton, Fl., passed away on June 8, 2016, at age 92. He was a humble, kind man who grew up farming the Home Town Dairy with his family. In later years Paul worked as a highly skilled union carpenter, building everything from industrial plants...

Arthur J. Rice, Jr.

Arthur J. Rice, Jr.

Jun 7, 2016

MOHAWK: Arthur J. Rice, Jr., age 86, a life long Mohawk Valley resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 7, 2016 at Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Little Falls. At the time of his passing, he had the love and support of his family by his side. Born in Ilion on April 8, 1930, Arthur was the son of the...

Joseph Casmir Kubala

Joseph Casmir Kubala

Jun 6, 2016

LOUISIANA – Mr. Joseph Casimir Kubala, age 85, a longtime resident of Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 6, 2016, in the privacy and comfort of his home. Born on March 2, 1931, in Buffalo, NY, Joseph was the son of the late Casimir and Harriet Kubala. Joseph was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He...

Robert M Patrei

Robert M Patrei

Jun 3, 2016

Fort Plain: Mr. Robert M. Patrei, age 65, of Fort Plain (Town of Minden), passed away on Friday, June 3rd, 2016 at his residence. He was born on November 30, 1950 in Amsterdam, NY, a son of the late Albert and Marguerite (Mingst) Patrei and was educated in St. Johnsville schools. Robert served our country with the United States Army...