Obituary Listings

John Mamrosh

John Mamrosh

Jan 21, 2014

Mr. John Mamrosh 81 of 850 State Route 365 Remsen, a former Town of Oppenheim resident died unexpectedly Thursday January 20, 2005 at St. Elizabeth?s Medical Center Utica, after suffering an apparent heart attack at home. He was born in Herkimer on September 25, 1923 the son of Ignaty A. ?Hnat? and Anna (Ardan) and moved to the Dolgeville area...

Concetta M Francesco

Concetta M Francesco

Jan 20, 2014

LITTLE FALLS - Mrs. Concetta M. Francesco, age 93, of Francesco Road, Town of Little Falls, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday morning January 20, 2014. She was born in Melizzano, Italy; Province of Benevento and came to the United States at a young age. Her loving husband, Charles M. Francesco, Sr. passed away in 1989. They were...

Edward C "Ed" Riesel

Edward C "Ed" Riesel

Jan 19, 2014

HERKIMER - Mr. Edward C. Riesel, age 73, an active community member of the Village of Herkimer and Decorated Vietnam Veteran (United States Army), passed away on Sunday evening, January 19, 2014, in Utica, NY. He was surrounded by loved ones. Ed was born on November 1, 1940 in Ilion, a son of the late Ernest and Florence (Lyon) Riesel....

Kevin P Farrell

Kevin P Farrell

Jan 17, 2014

LITTLE FALLS - Mr. Kevin P. Farrell, age 63, of Cramer Road, Little Falls (Town of Danube) died on Friday evening, January 17, 2014 at his home after a short but tough fight with cancer. He was surrounded with an abundant amount of love offered by family and close friends. He was born on September 30, 1950 in Winchester, Massachusets....

Donald G Marshall

Donald G Marshall

Jan 15, 2014

HERKIMER - Mr. Donald G. Marshall, age 75, of Lake Street, Herkimer, NY, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 15, 2014, at the St. Johnsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, St. Johnsville, NY. He received fantastic care from the loving staff of the Rehabilitation Center. He was born on April 19, 1938 in Herkimer, son of the late George Henry and...

Thomas C. Janes

Thomas C. Janes

Jan 15, 2014

ILION - VIRGINIA - Mr. Thomas C. Janes, age 65, passed away with his loving family by his side on Wednesday January 15, 2014. He was born on September 13, 1948 in Ilion. Thomas was predeceased by two little angels, Justin T. Matthie and Sarah M. O'Connor. He is survived by his four daughters: Elizabeth and Christopher Matthie of Virginia;...

Donald Russell "Don" Vanvalkenburg

Donald Russell "Don" Vanvalkenburg

Jan 15, 2014

ILION - Donald "Don" Russell VanValkenburg, age 78, of Ilion, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at home, after a long illness, with his loving family and closest friends by his side. Born October 14, 1935, to Russell and Clarice (Morgan) VanValkenburg, formerly of Mohawk, NY, it was their influence of the culinary arts that encouraged Donald to become...

Charles J "Chuck" Earl

Charles J "Chuck" Earl

Jan 15, 2014

ILION - Charles "Chuck" J. Earl, age 81, of Ilion, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. He was born on August 28, 1932, in Herkimer, the son of Paul and Jeanette (DesRosiers) Earl, and attended Ilion schools. Chuck was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the US Navy. In May, 1957,...

Mary J Barbuto

Mary J Barbuto

Jan 13, 2014

FRANKFORT - Mrs. Mary J. (Rappa) Barbuto, age 96, a dearly loved resident of Frankfort, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, January 13, 2014 at the Mohawk Valley Health Care Center, Ilion, NY (4th Floor). Mary was born on March 24, 1917 in Frankfort, a daughter of the late Benedetto and Frances (Licari) Rappa. She was educated in Frankfort...

Eric P Karpowich

Eric P Karpowich

Jan 10, 2014

LITTLE FALLS - Mr. Eric P. Karpowich, age 54, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away on Friday January 10, 2014 in Little Falls, NY. Eric was born on January 20, 1959 to Adie and Emma Karpowich, and was predeceased by them. He joined them on Friday, January 10th, 2014, 10 days before his 55th birthday. A lifelong resident of...

Mary Ann Wainwright

Mary Ann Wainwright

Jan 8, 2014

MOHAWK - Mary Ann Wainwright, age 82, of State Route 5S, Mohawk, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at home. She was born on January 26, 1931, in Herkimer, the daughter of Edwin and Alice (Coons) McDonald, and graduated from Mohawk High School. On April 30, 1949, she was married to Maurice "Moe" Wainwright in Mohawk. He died...

Richard A Willoughby

Richard A Willoughby

Jan 7, 2014

FAIRFIELD - Mr. Richard A. Willoughby, age 57, of North Creek Road, Herkimer, NY, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday morning, January 7, 2014. He was born on July 10, 1956, in Little Falls, a son of the late Harold and ILA (Boyer) Willoughby, Sr. Dick was educated in West Canada Valley Central Schools and was...

Irvin W Null

Irvin W Null

Jan 7, 2014

LITTLE FALLS - Mr. Irvin W. Null, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2013, in the Town of Little Falls, NY. He was born on May 15, 1949, in Little Falls, son of the late Alvin and Marion (Gilbo) Null. He attended local schools. He was last employed as a cashier with the thruway restaurant in the town...

David J. Laventure

David J. Laventure

Jan 6, 2014

MOHAWK: David J. "Foxx" LaVenture, 43, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 6, 2014. His arrangements are with The Enea Family Funeral Home, 220 North Washington Street, Herkimer, NY. Funeral Directors Harry & Kevin Enea, 315-866-1011.

Benjamin P Cristman

Benjamin P Cristman

Jan 4, 2014

EAST HERKIMER: Benjamin P. "Dirt" Cristman, 23, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 4, 2014. Born in Ilion, NY on August 4, 1990, Ben was the son of Patrick and Denise (Tarnawa) Cristman. Raised and educated locally, he was a 2008 graduate of Herkimer High School and also graduated with a degree in welding from Herkimer BOCES. Ben was currently...

Scott K "Phez" Ray

Scott K "Phez" Ray

Jan 4, 2014

EAST HERKIMER - Mr. Scott Kenneth Ray, age 56, affectionately known to those dearest and close to him as "Phez," passed away unexpectedly on Saturday January 4, 2014. He was a great man, and was dearly loved by all who were graced with his presence. He was born on June 4, 1957 in Herkimer, NY the son of the late...

Robert R. Santmyer

Robert R. Santmyer

Jan 4, 2014

DOLGEVILLE - Mr. Robert R. "Bob" Santmyer, Sr., 66 of 26 Winton Lane Dolgeville, died Saturday January 4, 2014 at the Mohawk Valley Healthcare Center, Ilion. He was comforted with the love and support of his family at the time of his passing. Bob was born in Herkimer, on May 14, 1947 the son of the late Donald L. Coher...

Dorothy Hazel Whitbeck

Dorothy Hazel Whitbeck

Jan 3, 2014

ILION - Dorothy H. Whitbeck, age 89, of Old Forge Road, Ilion, NY passed away unexpectedly on Friday evening January 3, 2014 at Faxton - St. Luke's Healthcare, Town of New Hartford, NY. Born in Ft. Plain, NY on April 8, 1924, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Everett and Winona (Fisk) Nichols, Sr. She was educated in Ft....

Elaine M Wood

Elaine M Wood

Jan 2, 2014

MOHAWK-HERKIMER - Elaine M. Wood, age 72, of Farber Lane, Herkimer, formerly of Mohawk and Ilion, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, with her family by her side. She was born on January 23, 1941, in Penn Yan, NY, the daughter of Benjamin and Gladys Jean (Mapes) Hovey. Elaine attended Ilion schools and...

Constance Woods "Connie" Rogers

Constance Woods "Connie" Rogers

Jan 2, 2014

LITTLE FALLS: Constance "Connie" Woods Rogers, 57, beloved wife of Robert E. Rogers, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Valley Health Services, Herkimer with the love and support of her family by her side. Born in Oswego, NY on June 15, 1956, Connie was the daughter of the late John J. "Oscar" and Josephine (Burden) Woods, Sr....