Obituary Listings

Lee W. Holtz Sr.

Lee W. Holtz Sr.

May 29, 2024

HERKIMER - Mr. Lee W. Holtz, Sr., age 71, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away suddenly on May 29, 2024 at the Wynn Hospital in Utica. Born on July 4, 1952, Lee was the son of the late Mary (Streeter) Holtz. He was raised and educated locally, graduating from Ilion High School and attending the Utica School of Commerce....

Mamie A. (Caiola) Scalise

Mamie A. (Caiola) Scalise

May 28, 2024

FRANKFORT - Mrs. Mamie A. (Caiola) Scalise, age 73, a lifelong Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, May 28, 2024, at the Foltsbrook Center in Herkimer. At the time of her passing she had the love and support of her family by her side. Born on February 7, 1951, Mamie was the daughter of the late Carl and...

John J. Hight

John J. Hight

May 28, 2024

ILION – John J. Hight, age 60, passed away, on May 28, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with Alzheimers and Dementia. John’s passing occurred in the privacy and comfort of his home, surrounded by those he loved most and the cherished memories of his beloved wife, Judy. He was born in Ilion, on February 9, 1964. John is the son...

Joseph E. Ward

Joseph E. Ward

May 25, 2024

MOHAWK – Joseph E. Ward, age 69, passed suddenly, surrounded by family, on May 25, 2024, in his home, Town of Danube. Joe was born on May 23, 1955, in Little Falls, son of the late William F. and Dorothy (Wren) Ward. He was raised and educated in Herkimer. Upon completing his education at Herkimer High School, he went to...

Joan M. Murphy

Joan M. Murphy

May 24, 2024

LITTLE FALLS – Miss Joan M. Murphy, 91, passed away peacefully, on May 24, 2024, with the loving support of her beloved family. Joan was born the first of three daughters, on July 10, 1932, in Little Falls, New York. She was the daughter of the late J. Francis and Ada (Sellman) Murphy. She resided her entire life at the...

Ruth M. (Guido) Laporte

Ruth M. (Guido) Laporte

May 22, 2024

MOHAWK – This obituary is in loving memory of Ruth M. (Guido) LaPorte, of Mohawk, who passed away peacefully, on May 22, 2024, at the Little Falls Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 25, 1949, to Salvatore and Ruth Wentworth Guido. Ruth was a lifelong resident of Mohawk, NY, graduating from Mohawk High...

Lois J. Hill

Lois J. Hill

May 21, 2024

ILION - Mrs. Lois J. Hill, age 78, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, May 21, 2024, at The Grand at Mohawk Valley where she has resided for the past six years. Born in Little Falls on November 9, 1945, Lois was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Emma (Shulenberg) Barney. She was raised...

Patrick J. Denneny (Hameister)

Patrick J. Denneny (Hameister)

May 19, 2024

WATERTOWN-OGDENSBURG - Patrick J. Denneny (Hameister), age 81, of Watertown, N.Y., formerly of Ogdensburg, N.Y., passed away peacefully, on Sunday, May 19, 2024. He was born on May 18, 1943, in Ogdensburg, N.Y., the son of Franklin and Louise (Murphy) Denneny and attended Ogdensburg Schools. Pat also graduated from the Ilion Annunciation Catholic School, where he was appointed the Supreme...

Florence Cummins

Florence Cummins

May 18, 2024

HERKIMER – Florence Cummins, 95 years old, passed away, on May 18, 2024, at Little Falls Hospital, with her family by her side. Florence was born on July 12, 1928, in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of Minnie and Morris Polansky. She was united in marriage to Elliott Cummins, on March 19, 1955. Elliott passed away on December 1, 2016. Florence...

Scott E. Eysaman

Scott E. Eysaman

May 16, 2024

ILION - Scott E. Eysaman, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2024, in the privacy and comfort of his home. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no formal services. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the Enea, Ciaccia & Applegate Funeral Directors.

Thomas William Bradle

Thomas William Bradle

May 13, 2024

ILION – Mr. Thomas William Bradle, age 72, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024, at the Abraham House in Rome, following an illness. At the time of his passing, Tom had the love and support of his family at his bedside. Born in Ilion on October 9, 1951, Thomas was the son of the late Richard W. and Marie...

John Anthony Palmieri

John Anthony Palmieri

May 10, 2024

HERKIMER – Mr. John Anthony Palmieri, age 62, passed away peacefully, on Friday, May 10, 2024, at his home. His family is saddened by his unexpected passing, yet are grateful he is at home in heaven with his loved ones. He was born in Herkimer, on June 3, 1961, a son of John, Jr. and Antoinette (Petucci) Palmieri. He attended...

Elisabeth "Chic" Delgrego (Hitchcock)

Elisabeth "Chic" Delgrego (Hitchcock)

May 10, 2024

ILION – Elisabeth “Chic” DelGrego (Hitchcock) passed away, at home, on Friday, May 10, 2024 at, 85 years young. She was surrounded by her loving family who cared for her until the very end. Elisabeth is survived by her devoted children: her daughter, Tracy (Donna) DelGrego, of Webster, NY; her son, Lawrence (Kim) DelGrego, of Ilion, NY; her grandchildren, Luke...

Freida Dinah Hill

Freida Dinah Hill

May 7, 2024

EAST HERKIMER - Freida Dinah Hill, age 75, of Downey Ave., in East Herkimer, passed away on Tuesday morning, May 7, 2024, at Little Falls Hospital. She was born on July 5, 1948, in New York City. She was the daughter of the late James and Evelyn (Graham) Hill. Freida enjoyed being a part of things, helping out at home...

Linda Kay Halpin

Linda Kay Halpin

May 4, 2024

HERKIMER - Linda Kay Halpin, 81, of Herkimer, NY, passed away, on May 5, 2024. She was born on November 13, 1942, in Herkimer, NY. Linda had a fulfilling career, working at Foster and Adams Stock Exchange, MDS and retiring from Annese & Associates and the Herkimer County Clerk's office. She was a dedicated member of St. Francis de Sales...

Mildred "Millie" Ida Devine

Mildred "Millie" Ida Devine

May 3, 2024

ILION - After 90 years filled with love and joy, Millie joined her loved ones in heaven, on May 3, 2024. Millie was born in Herkimer NY, on January 16, 1934. She was the daughter of Ernest and Luella Gilbert and had two brothers, Edward and Bernard "Barney" Gilbert (all deceased). After graduating from Herkimer High School, she married the...

Alisha Marie Austin-Hogan

Alisha Marie Austin-Hogan

May 1, 2024

On Wednesday May 1, 2024, Alisha Marie Austin-Hogan gained her wings as she peacefully passed away, following a brief illness, with her loving family by her side at Albany Medical Center. Alisha was born on May 23, 1991, in Little Falls, NY to her loving parents, Julie Rockwell and Todd Austin. Alisha attended schools in the Ballston Spa area as...

Norma H. Skinner

Norma H. Skinner

Apr 28, 2024

ILION – Mrs. Norma H. Skinner, age 90, currently of Ilion and formerly of Wallkill, New York, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, April 28, 2024, at The Grand in Ilion. Born in Troy, NY on January 23, 1934, Norma was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Chatfield) Halse. Upon her graduation from high school, Norma was married...

Daniel John Roche, Sr.

Daniel John Roche, Sr.

Apr 25, 2024

UTICA-ILION – Daniel John Roche, Sr., 65, of London Towers, Ilion and formerly of Utica, New York, passed away peacefully, on the afternoon of April 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. His brief illness was that of a two year battle with cancer. He was born in October of 1958, a son of the late Andrew John and Ann...

Doris (Maxine) Palczynski

Doris (Maxine) Palczynski

Apr 25, 2024

HERKIMER - Doris (Maxine) Palczynski, 90 years old, passed away on April 25, 2024, at Albany Medical Center, with her family at her side, as she left this world. She succumbed to injuries received in a motor vehicle accident while turning into her driveway. Maxine was born on June 21, 1933, in Laurel Hill (Scotland County) North Carolina, the daughter...