Obituary Listings
Joseph Michael Velardi, "Vj"
Jul 19, 2024
FRANKFORT – Joseph Michael Velardi, “VJ”, age 44, passed away, on July 19, 2024, with his beloved family by his side, in Frankfort, New York. He fought the good fight until the last second. A quitter he never was. He was born on October 9, 1979, in the Town of New Hartford, New York, to parents Florence (Velardi) Burton and...
Larry R. Nellis
Jul 18, 2024
FORT PLAIN – Mr. Larry R. Nellis, age 67, of Palatine Church Road, Fort Plain, New York, passed away in the early morning of July 18, 2024, at Little Falls Hospital, after his fight with cancer, with his loving family by his side. Larry Nellis was the son of Daniel and Nihla (Fitzer) Nellis and was born on February 12,...
Nathan Lee Case
Jul 18, 2024
HERKIMER - Nathan Lee Case, 26, of Herkimer, left us for his eternal rest, unexpectedly, on July 18, 2024. Nathan was born on September 24, 1997, in Little Falls, NY, to Brandy (Rice) Edmunds. He grew up in Ilion and later Mohawk with his loving parents and his two little sisters. He attended Mohawk Central School, which became Central Valley...
Margaret J. Taylor
Jul 15, 2024
Margaret J. Taylor (Mrs. Margaret), age 93, a longtime resident of the Ilion area, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, July 15, 2024. Her passing occurred at the Sitrin Health Care Center where she has resided for the past few years. Margaret (Chamberlain) Taylor was born on December 27, 1930 in Buffalo, NY to Howard Chamberlain and Mathilda Reinecker, both...
Sgt. Jerry R. Licari
Jul 13, 2024
FRANKFORT - SGT. Jerry R. Licari, Ret. Village of Frankfort PD, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, July 13, 2024, at the Wynn Hospital in Utica. He was 77 years old. Born in Ilion on December 23, 1946, Jerry was the son of the late Jerry P. Licari and Helen (Bolicki) Licari. He was raised and educated in Frankfort, graduating...
Joseph (Joey) Collins
Jul 13, 2024
HERKIMER - Joseph (Joey) Collins, of Herkimer, passed away, July 13, 2024, after fighting a long illness, with never a complaint and he was always heard saying “there is always someone else worse off than I am." He was born in Utica, on August 16, 1968, to the late Etson and Linda (Keyes) Collins. He was joined in marriage to...
Elizabeth J. Backus
Jul 13, 2024
ILION – Elizabeth J. Backus, age 86, of Ilion, New York, entered into eternal rest with the Lord, on July 13, 2024, at Adirondack Medical, Saranac Lake, New York. Elizabeth was born February 1, 1938, in Herkimer, NY, the daughter of the late Arthur T. and Hazel (Niles) Robotham and was raised and educated in local schools. Her passion for...
Martin Roger Gertz
Jul 12, 2024
We are saddened to announce that Martin Roger “Marty” Gertz, of Herkimer, NY passed away on Friday morning, July 12th, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Marty was born in Oak Ridge, TN on October 17, 1956, the son of the late Donald and Dorothy Gertz. He spent his childhood in Carle Place, NY, and graduated from Carle Place High...
Robert Reid Caister Jr.
Jul 11, 2024
WELL! Mr. Robert R. "Bob" Caister, Jr. age 76, a lifelong area resident, passed away on July 11, 2024 after a brief illness. His passing occurred on HIS time, in HIS way and in the privacy and comfort of HIS own home! Born in Utica on April 28, 1948, Robert was the son of the late Robert R. Caister, Sr....
Mary Lou (Stuber) Martin
Jul 10, 2024
HERKIMER - Mary Lou (Stuber) Martin, age 84, of Herkimer, N.Y., peacefully passed away, at Valley Health Services, on July 10, 2024, after a long and fulfilling life. Mary Lou had the love, encouragement and support of her family at the time of her passing. She will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all those who loved her. Several...
Jill Marie Miller
Jul 9, 2024
ILION – Jill Marie Miller, age 65, a beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024 at the Abraham House in Utica, where she received compassionate care and help in dying with dignity. Born on January 21, 1959, Jill was the daughter of the late Charles and Joan (LaGrand) Rockefeller. On June 3, 1978, Jill was...
Eugene "Gene" Klosner
Jul 8, 2024
ILION – Eugene “Gene” Klosner, of Ilion, New York, beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher and coach, passed away on the evening of July 8, 2024, at the Wynn Hospital, in Utica, New York. He was 82 years old. Gene was born on July 31, 1941, in Lowville, New York, the son of the late Lawrence B. and Dora Hoffman Klosner....
Melanie J. Steffen (Case)
Jul 7, 2024
MOHAWK – Melanie J. Steffen (Case), of Mohawk, passed away peacefully, at her home, on July 7, 2024. She was born in Ilion, NY on April 7, 1960, to the late George L. Case and Joyce L. Case (Robertson). She was married to William R. Steffen, on April 22, 1977. She worked at Price Chopper, in Richfield Springs NY, where...
Barbara A. (Renodin) Urich
Jul 7, 2024
ILION – Barbara A. (Renodin) Urich, age 73, passed away peacefully, on July 7, 2024, with the love and support of her family at her side. She was born on September 29, 1950, a daughter of the late Anslem and Marjorie (Eustace) Renodin. She was predeceased by a brother, Edward Renodin; and a sister, Kelly Renodin. She is survived by...
Randolph Novak
Jul 4, 2024
LITTLE FALLS – Randy Novak, age 64, a United States Navy Veteran who currently lived at the Rockton Plaza Apartments, 550 John Street, Little Falls, passed away comfortably, on July 4, 2024. The Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 West Monroe Street, in Little Falls, New York, will handle arrangements for cremation. Careful consideration will be given to final interment at...
Diane M. (Davis) Parslow
Jul 3, 2024
LITTLE FALLS - Diane M. (Davis) Parslow, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, July 3, 2024, with the loving support of her son, her family and her friends consistently at her side, including one very heroic friend in those final moments to help guide her onward. Those bonds with the people she loves, coming together in those last few months...
Barbara M. Miller
Jul 3, 2024
LITTLE FALLS – Barbara M. Miller, 79, a longtime resident of Little Falls, and then moved to Herkimer to Nathan Castle Apartments, passed away, on July 3, 2024, at Valley Health Services, in Herkimer. She was born on July 28, 1944, in Little Falls and was the daughter of the late Anthony J. and Hazel (Vogel) Aldi. Survivors include her...
Christyjo Wildey Grescheck
Jul 2, 2024
ILION – Christyjo Wildey Grescheck, 47, of Herkimer, passed away unexpectedly, on July 2, 2024. Our tribute to mom will begin with our deepest sorrow and memories of her as a loving mother, Nonnie and a one-of-a-kind friend. She was born on March 17,1977, in Cooperstown, the daughter of the late Gerald Edward and Jean Carol (Armstrong) Wildey. On December...
David Leonard Lamica
Jul 2, 2024
ILION – David Leonard Lamica, age 90, of Fitzer Drive, Ilion, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, July 2, 2024. His passing occurred in the privacy and comfort of his home. Born on January 8, 1934, in Malone, NY, David was the son of the late Ovila G. and Ida Mae (Spinner) Lamica. He was raised and educated in Malone,...
Bernard V. White, Jr.
Jul 1, 2024
ILION – Bernard “Bernie” V. White, Jr., age 89, of Fitzer Drive, Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Wynn Hospital, Utica, with his loving family by his side. He was born on November 12, 1934, in Herkimer, the son of Bernard V. White and Betty (Tinkler) White and attended Herkimer schools. Bernie was a veteran, serving...
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