Obituary Listings

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...

Bernice Marleah ""Bunnie"" Flood

Bernice Marleah ""Bunnie"" Flood

Jan 1, 2015

Mrs. Bernice M. "Bunnie"(Darrow) Flood, 89, a lifelong resident of Dolgeville, passed away at home on, Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Bernice was born on July 10, 1926 in Little Falls, the daughter of Dolgeville Police Chief, Daniel Darrow and Leta Hays Darrow. She was a graduate of Dolgeville Central School, class of 1946 and furthered her education by attending SUNY...

Alfred H. "Al" Elthorp

Alfred H. "Al" Elthorp

Jan 1, 2015

HERKIMER - Mr. Alfred H. "Al" Elthorp, age 75, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Al was born on November 7, 1939, in Mohawk, the son of the late Robert and Gertrude (Mosher) Elthorp. Raised locally, he was a graduate of...

David "Dave" A. Gay

David "Dave" A. Gay

Jan 1, 2015

David “Dave” A. Gay, age 62, formerly of Herkimer and Town of Columbia, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 13, 2015, at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown. He was born on March 12, 1953, in Herkimer, the son of Ernest and Doris (Dunham) Gay, and graduated from Richfield Springs High School in 1972. Dave was employed at the Town of Herkimer Highway...

Douglas B. "Papa Doug" Haman, Sr.

Douglas B. "Papa Doug" Haman, Sr.

Jan 1, 2015

FRANKFORT: Mr. Douglas B. “Papa Doug” Haman, Sr., 69, of the Town of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015 with the love and support of his dedicated family by his bedside. Born on March 13, 1946, Doug was the son of the late Arnold W. and Doris C. (Kane) Haman. He was raised and educated in Frankfort, graduating...

Catherine "Kate" M. Amendolare

Catherine "Kate" M. Amendolare

Jan 1, 2015

ILION – Catherine “Kate” M. Amendolare, age 86, of Maple Place, Ilion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 22, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, with her loving family by her side. She was born on August 10, 1929 in Ilion, the daughter of Thomas and Katherine (Crosby) Lubey. “Kate” graduated from Annunciation School and Ilion High School. On...