Obituary Listings

Joseph Zielinski

Joseph Zielinski

May 18, 2014

FRANKFORT/SCHUYLER: Joseph Zielinski, 59, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 18, 2014 with the love and support of his family by his side. Born in New Hartford, NY on January 31, 1955, he was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Biro) Zielinski. Raised and educated locally, he was a graduate of...

Jerome L Zink

Jerome L Zink

May 17, 2014

LITTLE FALLS / HERKIMER - Mr. Jerome L. Zink, age 74, beloved husband of Connie (LaPuma) Zink passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening May 17, 2014 at his home. He was born on May 8, 1940 in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Leonard and Leona (Dumez) Zink and was educated in Drifting, PA schools. On August 30, 1975 Jerome...

Jane L Polley

Jane L Polley

May 16, 2014

ILION - Jane L. Polley, age 94, of Otsego St., Ilion, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014, at Valley Health Services, Herkimer. She was born on September 6, 1919, in Ilion, the daughter of George R. and Minnie (Kade) Gonyea, and attended Ilion High School. On June 8, 1938, she was married to Donald R. Polley at the Church...

William J. "Bill" Dennis

William J. "Bill" Dennis

May 16, 2014

ILION - William "Bill" J. Dennis, age 72, of Ilion Heights, Vosburg St., Ilion, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2014, with his family by his side. He was born on November 1, 1941, in Herkimer, the son of William C. and Leona (Newman) Dennis, and attended Herkimer schools. On April 2, 1971, he was married to Susan "Sue"...

Carol Ann Perry

Carol Ann Perry

May 12, 2014

ILION - Carol Ann Perry, age 62, of W. River St., Ilion, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014, at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. She was born on January 1, 1952, in Herkimer, the daughter of Stewart and Norma (Shepard) Perry. Carol attended Annunciation School and Ilion High School. At one time, she was employed as an assembler at Snyder...

Baby Jude Francis Harrod

Baby Jude Francis Harrod

May 10, 2014

FRANKFORT - Baby Jude Francis Harrod was born on Saturday, May 10, 2014 to parents Mary E. (Manino) and Robert J. Harrod at Rome Memorial Hospital in Rome, NY. The family was blessed with beautiful Jude on Saturday morning and shortly after he joined the angels in his heavenly home. Baby Jude is survived by his beloved family including mom...

Arthur William "Art" Dykeman

Arthur William "Art" Dykeman

May 10, 2014

Arthur William Dykeman 45 of 1482 State Route 29 Little Falls, Town of Salisbury, died unexpectedly Saturday May 10th, 2014 at his residence of natural causes. Art was born in Little Falls, NY on March 26, 1969 the son of Linda (Jaikin) Dykeman and the late David A. Dykeman and attended Dolgeville Schools. Art was a self employed carpenter working...

Carol Ann Bernhardt

Carol Ann Bernhardt

May 9, 2014

Ms. Carol Ann Bernhardt 76 of 760 East Monroe Street Little Falls, former Stratford and Dolgeville resident died Friday May 9th, 2014 at St. Elizabeth's' Medical Center , after a short illness. She was born in Queens, New York on December 11, 1937 the daughter of the late William E. and Mary E. (Williams) Bernhardt and was educated in local...

Jackie Lee Copeland

Jackie Lee Copeland

May 9, 2014

ST. JOHNSVILLE - Mr. Jackie Lee "Jack" Copeland, age 72, a former resident of Main Street in Sharon Springs, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday May 9, 2014 at the Folts Home Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Herkimer, NY. He had been a resident there since November of 2013 and the family is appreciative of the care extended. Jack was...

Ethel L. Rider

Ethel L. Rider

May 9, 2014

ST. JOHNSVILLE - Mrs. Ethel L. (Swartz) Rider, age 85, of Spring Street, St. Johnsville, NY entered into eternal rest peacefully on Friday morning May 9, 2014. At the time of her passing, Ethel was in the comfort of her home surrounded with the support of loved ones. She was born on January 24, 1929 in St. Johnsville, the daughter...

Margaret E. "Marge" Foley

Margaret E. "Marge" Foley

May 7, 2014

LITTLE FALLS - Miss Margaret E. "Marge" Foley, age 70, a longtime resident of Flint Avenue in Little Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday May 7, 2014 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown with her loving family by her side. She was born on August 13, 1943 in Herkimer, a daughter of the late Matthew and Josephine (Bilinski) Foley. Marge...

Vivian E Provorse

Vivian E Provorse

May 5, 2014

LITTLE FALLS/ILION: Vivian E. Provorse, 92, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 5, 2014 at Mohawk Valley Health Care Center with her family by her side. Born in Little Falls, NY on February 5, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Effie (Allen) Provorse. Raised and educated locally, she attended Little...

Anna Holod

Anna Holod

May 3, 2014

LITTLE FALLS - Mrs. Anna Holod, age 90 of Little Falls, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday morning May 3, 2014 at Folts Nursing & Rehabilitation in Herkimer. She had lived on Furnace Street for many years and most recently at the Rockton Plaza. Mrs. Holod was born on November 9, 1923 in Ukraine, a daughter of...

Dorothy Mae "Dottie" Rowland

Dorothy Mae "Dottie" Rowland

May 2, 2014

ILION - Dorothy Mae "Dottie" Rowland, age 77, of Ilion, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday morning May 2, 2014, in Utica. She had been residing at the Mohawk Valley Health Care Center in Ilion. Dorothy was born September 20,1936, in the town of Warren, the daughter of Mae Miller Osborn and Leon Griffin and her step father Donald Osborn,...

Fred W. Anderson

Fred W. Anderson

Apr 30, 2014

RICHFIELD SPRINGS - Fred W. Anderson, age 79, of Hogsback Rd., Richfield Springs, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown. He was born on July 29, 1934, in Erie, PA, the son of Charles and Sarah (Green) Anderson. At one time, he was married to Joan Pollock who died in 1981. Survivors include his daughter;...

Clara L. Digristina

Clara L. Digristina

Apr 30, 2014

SCHUYLER: Clara L. (DiMaggio) Digristina, 87, a lifelong Schuyler resident, passed away peacefully, at her home, after a brief illness on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. She is now in the hands of the Lord. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by the love and support of her family. Born in Frankfort, NY on February 16, 1927, Clara...

Richard D. Mattison

Richard D. Mattison

Apr 26, 2014

ILION - Richard D. Mattison, age 65, of E. North St., Ilion, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2014, at home. He was born on November 10, 1948, in Ilion, the son of Richard and Mary (Sedakow) Mattison, and attended Ilion High School. At one time, he was employed as a machine operator at Homogeneous Metals in Clayville. Survivors include...

Anita M Smith

Anita M Smith

Apr 25, 2014

ST. JOHNSVILLE - Mrs. Anita M. Smith, age 83, of River Road, Fort Plain, NY (Town of Danube), Indian Castle, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, April 25, 2014 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY. She was born on December 12, 1930 in Canajoharie, NY a daughter of the late Floyd and Irene Mitchell. She was a lifelong resident...

John H Mathers

John H Mathers

Apr 25, 2014

LITTLE FALLS: Mr. John H. Mathers, 72, a resident of Little Falls, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2014 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown. John enlisted in the United States Army on July 23, 1971, honorably serving his country with 2 tours in Vietnam. He was last employed as a security guard and was formerly resided in Sauquoit, NY. He...

Olga Zajac

Olga Zajac

Apr 24, 2014

HERKIMER - Mrs. Olga (Sokerka) Zajac, age 90, a longtime resident of Herkimer, NY and beloved wife of Richard Zajac, passed away on Thursday morning, April 24, 2014, at Folts Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation, Herkimer, NY. She was born October 20, 1923 in Little Falls, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Dulna) Sokerka. She was educated in...