Obituary Listings

David R. Blatchford

David R. Blatchford

Sep 11, 2014

BALDWINSVILLE - David R. Blatchford, 89, formerly of Baldwinsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2014, at the Presbyterian Home, in New Hartford. He was born on August 5, 1925, in Wyoming, NY, the son of Ernest and Sylvia (Hale) Blatchford and graduated from Wyoming High School. David attended several colleges and graduated from the University of Colorado with...

Alfred S. Munger

Alfred S. Munger

Sep 11, 2014

LITTLE FALLS - The City of Little Falls Fire Chief from 1967 until 1983, Mr. Alfred S. Munger, World War II Veteran, age 95, peacefully passed away on Thursday evening the 11th of September 2014 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY. He was constantly surrounded with family love throughout his brief illness. Born in Little Falls, NY (Inghams Mills)...

Lillie Irene Carter

Lillie Irene Carter

Sep 10, 2014

Lillie Irene Carter 89 of 9 Spencer Street, Dolgeville, went to be with her Lord Wednesday evening September 10th, 2014 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown where she had been a patient since August 17th. At the time of her passing she was comforted with the love and support of her daughter and son in law at her side, and her...

John M. Campbell

John M. Campbell

Sep 8, 2014

ILION - The Lord of all received the gentlest of souls, John Morrison Campbell, into his eternal home and the welcoming arms of his loved ones who had long awaited him on Monday morning September 8, 2014. John had a keen wit, was always loyal and loving to his family and friends, a real gentleman who read veraciously throughout his...

Helen L. Griffith

Helen L. Griffith

Sep 7, 2014

FRANKFORT - Mrs. Helen L. Griffith, age 90 of Frankfort, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded with family love on Sunday evening September 7, 2014. She was born on May 17, 1924 in Ilion, NY a daughter of the late Frank J. and Katherine (Wake) Lynch. A graduate of Ilion High School, Helen went on to obtain her Bachelor's degree after...

Nira F. Mckenna

Nira F. Mckenna

Sep 6, 2014

ILION - Nira Fern McKenna, age 81, of Lawrenceville, GA, formerly of Ilion, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2014, at Gwinnett Medical Center, Lawrenceville, GA, with her family by her side. She was born on September 2, 1933, in Affinity, West Virginia, the daughter of William Grey and Goldie (Waddell) Meadows, and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School...

Infant Daniel William Coope

Infant Daniel William Coope

Sep 4, 2014

HERKIMER - Precious baby Daniel William Coope, Jr. entered into the arms of Jesus on Friday evening August 29, 2014 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, NY. His abundant loving family survives inclusive to his mother Shannon Marie Youngs and his father Daniel W. Coope, Sr. The family invites relatives and friends to a very special graveside service to be held...

Mary A. Surace

Mary A. Surace

Sep 4, 2014

LITTLE FALLS: Mrs. Mary A. Surace, 91, of Little Falls, at one time a Herkimer resident, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Little Falls Hospital. Mary was born in Little Falls on June 20, 1923, the daughter of the late Joseph and Sarafina (Yanniti) Mastromatteo. She was raised and educated locally and was a graduate of Little...

Waltraut I. "Trudy" Owne

Waltraut I. "Trudy" Owne

Sep 3, 2014

ST. JOHNSVILLE - Mrs. Waltraut I. "Trudy" Drowne, age 78, a longtime resident of Oppenheim, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning September 3, 2014 at the Hudson Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Albany, NY. She was born on January 12, 1936 in Berlin, Germany, daughter of the late Friedrich Wilhelm Werkmuller "Willy" and Walli Margarete Dorothea Krafft and came...

Thelma J. Scanlon

Thelma J. Scanlon

Aug 31, 2014

MOHAWK - Thelma J. Scanlon, age 92, of Michigan St., Mohawk, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2014, at Valley Health Services, Herkimer. She was born on January 5, 1922, in E. Frankfort, the daughter of Wallace and Maude (Gulliaume) Richardson, and attended Ilion schools. On February 26, 1938, she was married to Lawrence B. Scanlon in Herkimer. He...

Marilyn R. Decker

Marilyn R. Decker

Aug 30, 2014

FLORIDA/ILION: Marilyn R. Decker, 50, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2014 at home, with the love and support of her family by her side. She was born in Ilion, NY on November 24, 1963 to Nancy and the late Bruce Decker. She attended special needs classes in several schools and the ARC in Daytona Beach over the years. She...

Kim David Holden

Kim David Holden

Aug 29, 2014

ILION - Kim David Holden, age 59, formerly of Ilion and Minnesota, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014, at Focus Rehabilitation Center, Utica. He was born on April 9, 1955, in Ilion, the son of LaVal and Leona (Trevor) Holden. Kim graduated from Ilion High School in 1973 and SUNY Canton. At one time, he was married to Deborah...

Carmen Hawks

Carmen Hawks

Aug 27, 2014

Carmen Hawks 68 a resident of the Lexington Center 218 Keyser Lake Road Dolgeville, died unexpectedly Wednesday August 27, 2014 at Nathan Littauer Hospital, Gloversville. Carmen was born in Harlem, New York on October 24, 1945 the son of the late Benjamin and Carmen (Burnell) Hawks. He has been a resident at Lexington since 1992. Carmen was a member and...

Adam Spadea

Adam Spadea

Aug 27, 2014

Herkimer- Adam Spadea 87 of Herkimer, NY passed away Wednesday August 27, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was born April 17, 1927 in Gasperina, Italy the son of the late Joseph and Maria Macrina Spadea. He was a graduate of Herkimer High School and lived most of his life in Herkimer....

Shirley A. Sanders

Shirley A. Sanders

Aug 26, 2014

Frankfort- Shirley A. Sanders 79, a long time Frankfort area resident passed away Tuesday August 26, 2014 at the Folts Home with her loving family at her side. She was born March 12, 1935 in Ilion NY, the daughter of the late Claude & Myrtle Hadcox Bunce. Most of her life was spent in Frankfort area as well as Orlando...

Theodore "Ted" Werenczak

Theodore "Ted" Werenczak

Aug 24, 2014

MOHAWK - Theodore "Ted" Werenczak, age 93, of Mason Rd., Mohawk (German Flatts), passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, August 24, 2014, at the Mohawk Valley Health Care Center, Ilion. A lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, Theodore was born on September 17, 1920, and was the eldest son to the late Paul and Mary (Kasperowicz) Werenczak. He was a graduate of...

Stanley P. Wiliczka

Stanley P. Wiliczka

Aug 23, 2014

DUNEDIN, FL — Mr. Stanley P. Wiliczka, age 95, Dunedin, FL. formerly of Mohawk, NY passed away on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014, at Bay Pines V.A. Hospital with the love and support of his family. He was born on June 23, 1919, in Herkimer, NY, son of the late Peter and Karolina (Kristoponis) Wiliczka. He graduated from Herkimer High School...

Margaret R. Stutey

Margaret R. Stutey

Aug 22, 2014

ST. JOHNSVILLE - Margaret R. Stutey, age 77 of St. Johnsville, NY passed away suddenly on Friday, August 22, 2014 at Little Falls Hospital. Born in Manhattan, NY on April 1, 1937, Margaret was the daughter of the late Harold and Ann (Richards) Stutey. She had been attending the Oppenheim Day Program and has been living in the Lexington Home...

Leah Ruth Carter

Leah Ruth Carter

Aug 22, 2014

MOHAWK - Leah Ruth Carter, age 62, of Shoemaker Rd., Mohawk, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2014, at home. She was born on June 1, 1952 in Ilion, the daughter of Attorney Paul N. Carter and Taimi Hanikat Carter. Leah graduated from Mohawk High School class of 1970 and received a B.S. from Springfield College, Springfield, MA in...

John A. Mcgowan

John A. Mcgowan

Aug 21, 2014

HERKIMER: John A. McGowan, 59, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at Little Falls Hospital. Born in Little Falls, NY on September 3, 1954, John was the son of the late Berton J. and Alice (Sweet) McGowan. Raised and educated locally, he continued his education receiving an Associate's Degree in Business. John proudly served his country in the United...