Obituary Listings

Paul Bachorik

Paul Bachorik

Jun 7, 2014

ILION: Paul Bachorik, Jr. 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at St. Joseph's Nursing Home, Utica with the love and support of his family by his side. Born in Little Falls on April 3, 1923, Paul was the son of the late Paul and Suzzana (Marton) Bachorik, Sr. He was raised and educated locally and attended Little...

Richard Luke

Richard Luke

Jun 6, 2014

MOHAWK: Richard R. Luke, 90, passed away on Friday evening, June 6, 2014 with the love and support of his family. Born in Bloomingdale, NJ on December 12, 1923, he was the son of the late Richard J. and Evelyn (Tanner) Luke. On July 25, 1943, he married the former Louise Gould; the couple sharing 70 years of love and...

Frederick J. Doyle

Frederick J. Doyle

Jun 3, 2014

Frederick Joseph Doyle, a lifelong resident of Little Falls, passed away Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014. He received wonderful care from the staff of Little Falls Hospital and his family greatly appreciates that. Fred was born in Little Falls on October 29, 1933. He was the son of John and Annie Geraghty Doyle. He was a graduate of St. Mary's Academy....

Albert D. "David" Perry

Albert D. "David" Perry

Jun 2, 2014

HERKIMER - Mr. Albert D. "David" Perry, Jr. age 56, of Herkimer, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday June 2, 2014. David enjoyed living at the Galinsky Apartments in Herkimer. He was born on June 23, 1957 in Ilion, NY a son of the late Gloria (Perkett) Perry. He received education at the Rome State School for the deaf. He...

Marion R. Rhone

Marion R. Rhone

May 29, 2014

ILION - Mrs. Marion R. (Simser) Rhone, age 89, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away in the presence of her loving family on Thursday May 29, 2014 at the Masonic Care Community in Utica, NY. She was born on August 28, 1924 in Lyonsdale, NY a daughter of the late Leon and Edith (Yauger) Simser and was educated in Port...

Bruce Manci

Bruce Manci

May 25, 2014

ILION/MOHAWK: Bruce Manci, 70, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident passed away on Sunday evening, May 25, 2014 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare in New Hartford. He had lived for the past few months at Heritage Health Care in Utica. He was born June 24, 1943 in Utica, a son of the late Anthony and Lena (Palante) Manci. Mr. Manci is being...

Toshya L Jennett-Close

Toshya L Jennett-Close

May 24, 2014

ILION: Toshya L. Jennett-Close, 30, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Born in Herkimer, NY on December 12, 1983, Toshya is the daughter of John M. Jennett and Nina J. Sheffler. Raised and educated locally, she was a graduate of Mohawk High School and Mohawk Valley Community College where she received her degree as a registered nurse. Toshya...

Charles K. Hilts

Charles K. Hilts

May 23, 2014

COLUMBIA CENTER - Mr. Charles K. Hilts, 61, of Richfield Springs, passed away unexpectedly at his home with his beloved wife at his side on May 23, 2014. He is the husband of Ann (Casler) Hilts. They were married on October 3, 1975, a loving union of 38 years. He was born in Ilion, NY on October 8, 1952 a...

Bernard "Bernie" Sagatis

Bernard "Bernie" Sagatis

May 23, 2014

MOHAWK: Bernard (Bernie) Sagatis, 84, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2014 at Little Falls Hospital. Born in Little Falls, NY on November 12, 1929 Bernie was the son of the late Bruno and Blanche (Mazurski) Sagatis. Raised and educated locally, he attended Van Hornesville Schools. On August 22, 1953 he was united in marriage...

Lucy Licari

Lucy Licari

May 22, 2014

Mrs. Lucy Licari of St. Johnsville, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22 at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, NY. She was 91 and was blessed with her family at her side. She was born on December 12, 1922 in Frankfort, NY, the daughter of Carmello and Anna LoRe. Beloved wife of 53 years to Louis Licari, she was the devoted...

Salvatore "Toto" Magro

Salvatore "Toto" Magro

May 22, 2014

FRANKFORT: Salvatore (Toto´) Magro, 98, a Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, May 22, 2014 with the love and support of his family by his side. Born in San Giuseppe Jato PR Palermo, Sicily on January 4, 1916 he was the son of the late Pasquale and Vincenza (Vivirito) Magro. On April 29, 1950 he was united in...

Jeffrey Weeks

Jeffrey Weeks

May 22, 2014

MOHAWK: Jeffrey Kent Weeks, 52, of Mohawk, passed away peacefully after a fierce but short fight with brain cancer on Thursday May 22, 2014 at his home with his family's love and comfort surrounding him. He was born October 7, 1961 in Endicott, N.Y., the son of David and Arlene (Howe) Weeks of Binghamton NY. In 1979 he graduated from...

Herriete E. Feldbrugge

Herriete E. Feldbrugge

May 21, 2014

HERKIMER-ILION - Herriete (Elthorp) E. Feldbrugge, age 76, of Herkimer, formerly of Ilion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford, with her family by her side. She was born on October 4, 1937, in Mohawk, the daughter of Robert and Gertrude (Mosher) Elthorp, and graduated from West Canada School. On November 6, 1976,...

Joseph F. Finkst

Joseph F. Finkst

May 20, 2014

LITTLE FALLS - Mr. Joseph F. Finkst, Sr., age 83, a longtime resident of Little Falls, NY passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at the Samaritan Hospital, in Troy, NY. He was born on April 15, 1931 in Hartwick, NY a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Zupevic) Finkst. He...

Leon R. Smith

Leon R. Smith

May 19, 2014

HERKIMER: Leon R. (Dick) Smith, Jr. 70, beloved husband of M. Marlene (Centra) Smith passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014 after a 4 year battle with multiple myeloma at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. Born on May 30, 1943 in Memphis, Tennessee, Leon was the son of the late Leon R. Smith, Sr. and Jayne (Countermine) Smith. He was...

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...