Obituary Listings

Larry W. Clanton

Larry W. Clanton

Jan 19, 2015

UTICA - ONEIDA - Mr. Larry W. Clanton, age 62, died surrounded with family love on Monday morning January 19, 2015 at Faxton - St. Luke's Healthcare, Town of New Hartford, NY after a long battle with cancer. The family is grateful to the hospital doctors, nurses and staff and the oncology department. He was born on November 3, 1952...

Mary M Depoe

Mary M Depoe

Jan 19, 2015

LITTLE FALLS - Mary Martin Depoe, age 87, a resident of Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Little Falls, passed away on Monday, January 19. She was one of six children born to the late Melvin and Arlene (Brown) Martin on March 9, 1927 in Wilna, NY. Mary lived most of her childhood at the Onondaga Orphanage, Onondaga, NY, after...

Nicholas S. Veeder

Nicholas S. Veeder

Jan 19, 2015

LITTLE FALLS - Nicholas Schermerhorn Veeder went to live with his Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday January 18, 2015 as he exited his home for the last time. Nick was born in Schenectady NY on August 2, 1932 to Raymond Bradt Veeder and Emilie Battin Randall Veeder. He was educated in the Schenectady public schools and at Williston Academy, East...

Ernest M. Pelli

Ernest M. Pelli

Jan 19, 2015

LITTLE FALLS - Mr. Ernest M. Pelli, Sr., affectionately known as "Ernie," age 76, passed away after a brief illness on Monday January 19th, 2015 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, NY, with his loving family at his side. He was born on September 8, 1938 in Utica, NY a son of the late Alphonse and Bernadine (Ferraro) Pelli and was...

Ernest J. Massari

Ernest J. Massari

Jan 16, 2015

ST. JOHNSVILLE - Mr. Ernest J. Massari, age 94, World War II Veteran, died Friday January 16th, 2015 in Herkimer, NY (Folts Homes). He was born February 16, 1920 in the Town of Minden, New York to Antonio and Angelina Massari (Sausto), the youngest of nine children. He graduated from St. Johnsville high school. After high school he enlisted in...

Diane B. Laventure Sawyer

Diane B. Laventure Sawyer

Jan 14, 2015

HERKIMER - Diane B. (Durfey) LaVenture-Sawyer, age 76, of Herkimer, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at the Folts Home in Herkimer, with her dedicated family by her bedside. Diane was born on March 24, 1938, the daughter of the late Edward and Marguerite (Smith) Durfey. She was raised and educated in the Dolgeville and Ilion areas. Her...

Gerald Ottman

Gerald Ottman

Jan 13, 2015

Mr. Gerald L. Ottman 95 a resident of the Folts Home in Herkimer and formerly of 14 West Faville Avenue Dolgeville, died Tuesday January 13th, 2015 at Folts Home. He was born in Herkimer, on April 30, 1919 the son of the late Harland and Katharine (Widley) Ottman and was educated in Herkimer schools. His marriage to the former Margaret...

Genevieve Ann "Jenny" Dunckel

Genevieve Ann "Jenny" Dunckel

Jan 13, 2015

ILION - Genevieve Ann Dunckel, 73, beloved wife, mother and nana, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, in Greensboro, NC. Jenny was born on October 16, 1941, one of sixteen brothers and sisters to Edward and Ruth Treen. She was a lifelong resident of Ilion before recently retiring to Greensboro. She met her life partner, Arthur Dunckel, Sr....

Jennie M. Szarejko

Jennie M. Szarejko

Jan 10, 2015

HERKIMER - Mrs. Jennie M. Szarejko, 83, passed away on Saturday morning January 10, 2015 at Faxton - St. Luke's Healthcare, town of New Hartford, NY. Her loving daughter was at her side and Jennie fought very hard to the end; a noble battle with pancreatic cancer. The 6th floor staff of the hospital were truly angel's to Jennie and...

Frances A. Zuis

Frances A. Zuis

Jan 8, 2015

HERKIMER: Frances A. Zuis, 96, a long time Herkimer resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, January 8, 2015 at her home. Born on June 9, 1918, she was the daughter of the late John K. and Kathryn M. (Kenyon) Zuis. Raised and educated locally, she was a graduate of Herkimer High School. Frances was once employed as an assembler...

Raymond Wohlgemuth

Raymond Wohlgemuth

Jan 8, 2015

FORT PLAIN - Mr. Raymond Wohlgemuth, affectionately known as "Sonny" to friends and family and US Veteran, died suddenly Thursday morning January 8th, 2015 at Albany Medical Center. His passing occurred at the age of 85. He was born on December 18, 1929 in Canajoharie, NY and worked for many years with White Mop Wringer Company of Fultonville, NY. He...

Dorothy I. Bailey

Dorothy I. Bailey

Jan 7, 2015

ILION - Mrs. Dorothy I. Bailey, age 67, of Ilion, NY passed away suddenly on Wednesday January 7th, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, NY. She was born on December 13, 1947 in Amsterdam, NY a daughter of the late Earl and Irene (Engel) LeRoy. She attended schools in Amsterdam. Her marriage to William A. Bailey took place November...

Robert C. "Rob" Charles

Robert C. "Rob" Charles

Jan 6, 2015

ILION - Mr. Robert C. "Rob" Charles, age 35, a longtime Ilion resident, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at his home. Born on December 25, 1979, Rob was the son of the late Conrad and Patricia (Rex) Charles. He was raised and educated locally and graduated from Ilion High School with the Class of 1999. For a...

Albert J. "Aj" Jasewicz

Albert J. "Aj" Jasewicz

Jan 5, 2015

OSWEGO - AJ Jasewicz, age 43, a longtime resident of Little Falls, NY, passed away early the morning of Monday January 5, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse where he was surrounded with love. He was born on October 27, 1971, a son of Albert D. and Lillian (Porter) Jasewicz. He was a graduate of Little Falls High School,...

Ann Marie Battisti

Ann Marie Battisti

Jan 5, 2015

Ann Marie Battisti, formerly Anna Marie Quattrocchi, passed away on January 5, 2015 at the age of 89. Ann was one of nine siblings born to Maria and Archimedes Quattrocchi of the "Herk's" Tavern and restaurant family in Amsterdam, New York. Ann graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam and then enrolled in business school in the capital...

Barry Keyser

Barry Keyser

Jan 3, 2015

Mr. Barry F. Keyser 62 a resident of the Fulton Health Care Center in Gloversville, died Saturday January 3rd, 2015 at Nathan Littauer Hospital, Gloversville of natural causes. Barry was born in Little Falls, on October 8th, 1952 the son of the late Frank L. and Mary Louise (Morse) Keyser and attended schools both in Little Falls and Dolgeville. He...

James S. Zysk

James S. Zysk

Jan 3, 2015

SANTA ANA, CA/LITTLE FALLS, NY: The family and friends of James Stanley "Jimmy" Zysk, 43, a Little Falls native, are saddened by his unexpected passing, which took place on Saturday, January 3, 2015 in Santa Ana, CA. Born in Little Falls on December 19, 1971, Jimmy is the son of Stanley (Bruddy) and Noreen (Cotter) Zysk. He was a graduate...

Edna A. Jones

Edna A. Jones

Jan 2, 2015

LITTLE FALLS - Edna Ann Jones (Compton), age 68, died suddenly in the comfort of her home on Friday January 2, 2015. She was born on March 8, 1946 in Albany, NY and lived in the Mohawk Valley for many years. Her employment varied with several local businesses inclusive to Nash Fuel. She enjoyed circle word, Sudoku puzzles, and gardening....

George A. Bormann

George A. Bormann

Jan 2, 2015

HERKIMER-ILION - George A. Bormann, age 72, of Eastern Gardens, 229 Harter St., Herkimer, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2015, at Mohawk Valley Health Care Center, Ilion, with his family by his side. He was born on January 1, 1943, in Rome, the son of Lynn and Bertha Loretta (Neidhart) Bormann, and attended Herkimer schools. George was a...

Donald Joseph Gregory, Jr.

Donald Joseph Gregory, Jr.

Jan 1, 2015

Donald Joseph Gregory Jr., of Schenectady, a native of Herkimer, passed away on Christmas Day 2015 from the effects of COPD and pneumonia. Born on August 6, 1948, he was the son of the late Donald Joseph Sr. and Anna Sullivan Gregory. He was a graduate of St. Francis de Sales School and a member of Herkimer High School's class...