Obituary Listings

Mildred Powell

Mildred Powell

Apr 12, 2015

HERKIMER: Mildred Powell, 92, a Herkimer resident, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Folt's Home. Born on April 8, 1923 in Lawrence, MA, she was the daughter of the late Hamilton and Marion (Robinson) Powell. She was employed at one time for the Milner Hotel in Utica as a hotel manager. Mildred was a very happy and peppy...

John Michael "Mike" Purcell

John Michael "Mike" Purcell

Apr 12, 2015

ILION - Mr. John Michael "Mike" Purcell, age 67, a lifelong Ilion resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2015, at the Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare Center. Born in Ilion on March 27, 1948, Mike was the son of the late John O. Purcell and Anne (Stagg) Purcell Tiel. He also knew the love and support of his stepfather, William...

Anita L. Davis

Anita L. Davis

Apr 11, 2015

ILION - Anita L. Davis, age 84, of Prindle Apts., Ilion, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2015. She was born on September 3, 1930, in Coventry, R.I., the daughter of Leon and Rosina (Pelletier) Biron, and attended schools in Coventry, R.I. On May 31, 1952, she was married to William "Bill" A. Davis in West Warwick, R.I. He...

David L Mahoney

David L Mahoney

Apr 10, 2015

Little Falls: David L. Mahoney, a Little Falls businessman who was active in community affairs for more than 40 years, died on April 10, 2015. He was 86 years old. He had lived in New Hartford for several years before moving to Greenwich, Connecticut. Mr. Mahoney was graduated from St. Mary's Academy, Little Falls, in 1946, and then from the...

Claire D. Smith

Claire D. Smith

Apr 10, 2015

Jordanville-Claire Doyle Smith, 87, peacefully passed away April 10 surrounded by her family. Claire was born in Little Falls, New York on September 2, 1927 and was the daughter of the late John Doyle and Annie Geraghty Doyle. Claire was predeceased by Gordon H. Smith, her husband of 49 years, in 2000. She was also predeceased by her brothers John...

Peyton Elexis Fresco

Peyton Elexis Fresco

Apr 10, 2015

Ilion: Anthony Fresco and Savanna Jackson mourn the loss of their beautiful infant daughter, Peyton Elexis Fresco, who passed away suddenly on Friday, April 10, 2015 from natural causes. Peyton was born at the Birthplace at Faxton-St. Luke's on March 3, 2015. Besides her parents, she is survived by her siblings, Wyatt, Elizabeth and Anthony Fresco, Kensleigh Jackson; her grandparents,...

Leona Irene Becker

Leona Irene Becker

Apr 8, 2015

FORT PLAIN - Mrs. Leona Irene (Swartz) Becker, age 94, passed away Wednesday April 8, 2015 at Mohawk Valley Health Care Center, Ilion, with her family by her side. A lifelong resident of the Fort Plain / St. Johnsville area, Leona was born in Fort Plain on August 8, 1920, a daughter of the late William and Emma (Lord) Swartz....

Irma B. Krawec

Irma B. Krawec

Apr 6, 2015

SALISBURY CENTER - Mrs. Irma B. Krawec, age 87, of Salisbury Center, NY, died Monday April 6, 2015 at the Folts Home in Herkimer, NY. Irma was born on April 18, 1927 in Monroe, Louisiana, a daughter of the late Thomas and Evvie (Burchell) McGowen. Her marriage to Stephen Krawec took place in Dolgeville on August 29, 1952. They nearly...

Robert A. Campagna

Robert A. Campagna

Apr 5, 2015

Herkimer: Robert A. (Bob) Campagna, 67, a lifelong resident of the Mohawk Valley, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at his home. Born in Herkimer on April 21, 1947, Bob was the son of the late Tullio and Celia (Dandino) Campagna. Raised and educated locally, he was a graduate of Herkimer High School Class of 1965. He furthered...

Anthony M. Purpura

Anthony M. Purpura

Apr 5, 2015

DOLGEVILLE - Mr. Anthony M. "Tony" Purpura, Jr., age 77, a lifelong resident of Dolgeville, NY, passed away on Easter Sunday morning, April 5, 2015 at his home in the Town of Manheim. He had served for many years as the Superintendent of Highways, Town of Manheim, NY. A private family graveside service will be held in Dolgeville Cemetery later...

Joseph P. Labate

Joseph P. Labate

Apr 5, 2015

HERKIMER - Mr. Joseph P. LaBate, age 99, a longtime resident of Herkimer, NY passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica, NY. It is with great sadness that his family announces his passing. He was born in Amsterdam, NY on December 31, 1915 the son of the late Annunziato and Vincenza Maria...

Carol Jean Baum

Carol Jean Baum

Mar 31, 2015

LITTLE FALLS - Carol Jean Baum, age 77 of Little Falls (1995-2015), and formerly of Liverpool, NY (1958-1995), passed away on Tuesday March 31, 2015 at Alpine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center after a long battle with breast cancer with her family at her side. She was born on October 22, 1937 in Little Falls, a daughter of the late Louis...

Anthony Belmonte

Anthony Belmonte

Mar 30, 2015

HERKIMER - Anthony Belmonte (Tony) was born in Herkimer, NY on April 20 1932 the son of the late Francesca (Cardamone) Belmonte and Francesco Belmonte. He married Carolyn Minosh on March 29 1969. Tony is survived by his wife Carolyn, daughters and son-in-laws, Maria and Patrick Kenny and Francine and Kevin Fern. Grandchildern Alaina Kenny and Brian Kenny. He is...

Joseph Gillette

Joseph Gillette

Mar 30, 2015

FRANKFORT - Mr. Joseph J. Gillette, 76 a longtime resident of Frankfort NY, died on Monday March 30, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse. He was born on September 6, 1938 in Frankfort, NY a son of the late Joseph and Sadie (Bernadino) Gillette and was a graduate of Frankfort High School class of 1956. After graduating, Joseph served...

Susan Kirsch

Susan Kirsch

Mar 30, 2015

ST. JOHNSVILLE - Susan Kirsch, of Wohlgemuth Road, passed away Monday March 30, 2015 in Albany, NY. She was born on November 26, 1947 in Troy, NY, daughter of the late Peter F. & Mildred (Taylor) Kirsch. Susan had resided in the Troy, Schenectady, & Sprakers areas through the years. She had attended and participated in day programs with the...

Mark T. Tuttle

Mark T. Tuttle

Mar 27, 2015

FRANKFORT - Mr. Mark T. Tuttle, 52 a longtime resident of Frankfort NY, died on Friday March 27, 2015 at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. He was born on March 24, 1963 in Mohawk, NY a son of the late Maxwell Tuttle and Nancy (Bennett) and was a graduate of Mt. Markham Central School class of 1982. After graduating...

George Louis Reinhardt

George Louis Reinhardt

Mar 27, 2015

HERKIMER - Mr. George Louis Reinhardt, age 79, a longtime resident of Pullman Street in Herkimer, NY, passed away on Friday morning, March 27, 2015 in Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, NY. He was born on June 13, 1935 in Fort Herkimer, NY, a son of the late Harold and Delina (Desgrosielliers) Reinhardt and was a graduate of Mohawk Central School. He...

Marion F. Koman

Marion F. Koman

Mar 25, 2015

DOLGEVILLE - Marion F. Koman, of the town of Oppenheim, died on March 25, 2015 in Cooperstown, NY. Her funeral arrangements are with The Roberts & Enea Family Funeral Home, 3 East Faville Avenue, Dolgeville, NY. Brian A. Roberts, Funeral Director. There are no services.

Charles C "Chink" Riley

Charles C "Chink" Riley

Mar 25, 2015

LITTLE FALLS - Mr. Charles L. "Chink" Riley, a longtime resident of Little Falls, NY, died on Wednesday March 25, 2015 at the Alpine Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. He was born on February 9, 1926 in Little Falls, NY a son of the late Clarence and Mary (Burns) Riley and was educated in local schools. He was a graduate of...

Janice Lee Grainer

Janice Lee Grainer

Mar 24, 2015

ST. JOHNSVILLE - Janice L. Grainer, 69, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida passed away on March 24, 2015, at her home. She was born on September 4th, 1945, daughter of the late Ralph Sims and Ruth F. (Shaut) Grainer of St. Johnsville, NY. Janice graduated from St. Johnsville High School in 1963 and went on to receive her certification as...