Obituary Listings
Geraldine E. Walrath
Dec 13, 2024
LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. Geraldine E. Walrath, 89, of 25 Porteus Street, Little Falls, New York, passed away peacefully, on Friday morning, December 13th, 2024, at Little Falls Hospital. She was born on January 20th, 1935, in Middleville, New York, a daughter of the late Gerald A. and Mary E. (Harper) Bronson. She was educated locally and married David F....
Sarah Tompkins (Vaccaro)
Dec 13, 2024
ST. JOHNSVILLE - Sarah Tompkins (Vaccaro) was born June 16, 1962, at Bellview Hospital, in New York City. Sarah faced her leukemia with incredible strength and resilience. She fought a courageous battle until she took her last breath with her loving family by her side, on December 13, 2024. Sarah spent her early life growing up in Brooklyn. She cherished...
Robert G. Bruce
Dec 11, 2024
LITTLE FALLS – Robert Bruce, 65, of Little Falls, New York, passed away on December 11th, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born on December 30th, 1958, in Bangor, Maine. He loved talking about how he traveled as a child with his family when his father was in the Army. Robert often talked about his...
Svetlana Korol
Dec 10, 2024
JORDANVILLE – Svetlana Korol, 57, of Jordanville, New York, passed away on December 10, 2024, in Manhattan, New York after a valiant battle with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (ACC), a very rare type of cancer. Svetlana was born on July 4, 1967, to Valerii and Ludmila Konukhov, in Moscow, Russian Federation. In Moscow she earned a master’s degree. After arriving in...
William C. "Bill" Anderson
Dec 7, 2024
ILION – Mr. William C. “Bill” Anderson, age 82, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, December 7, 2024, with his beloved daughters by his bedside. His passing occurred in the Albany Household of the Masonic Care Community of CNY where he has received excellent care during this final part of his life’s journey. Born on...
Florene D. Masi
Dec 3, 2024
NELLISTON - Florene D. Masi, 102, formerly of Nelliston, New York, passed away on December 3, 2024, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. She was born on September 24, 1922, in the town of Manheim, New York, and was the daughter of the late Erwin and Blanche (Crossman) Avery. She was educated in Fort Plain schools. She was married to Walter...
Edna C. Carter
Dec 2, 2024
ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mrs. Edna C. Carter, age 94, of St. Johnsville, NY, passed away peacefully, on Monday morning, December 2, 2024, at the St. Johnsville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, with her most loving family at her side. She was born Edna Caroline Waufle on July 26, 1930, in Fort Plain, New York. She was the daughter of the late...
John "Jack" M. Kress, Sr.
Nov 29, 2024
ILION-HERKIMER – John “Jack” M. Kress, Sr., age 90, of Herkimer, formerly of 36 High St., Ilion, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Wynn Hospital in Utica, surrounded by his wife, Lillian, and family. He was born on August 23, 1934, in Utica, the son of Leo J. and Helen (Orgel) Kress, and graduated from UFA. Jack...
Grace M. Baxter
Nov 25, 2024
ST. JOHNSVILLE - Mrs. Grace M. Baxter, age 72, currently of St. Johnsville Nursing and Rehab Center and formerly of Albany, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, November 25, 2024. Grace was born in Cohoes, NY on May 24, 1952. She spent her career as a social worker. She shared in a marriage with Mr. David Baxter. There will...
Cherie (Prescott) Williams
Nov 21, 2024
NEW HARTFORD – ILION – Cherie (Prescott) Williams, age 80, of Pearl Street., New Hartford, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, New York. She was born on September 30, 1944, in Ilion, the daughter of Arthur and Mae (Jones) Prescott. Cherie was a Registered Nurse, working for many years, at Upstate Cerebral Palsy,...
Robert Thomas
Nov 21, 2024
ROCKWOOD – Mr. Robert Thomas, age 68, left us all very sad as he passed away, on Thursday morning, November 21, 2024, at Albany Medical Center. This wonderful man spent his last several days surrounded by the love of his Lexington family. Our heartfelt sympathy and immeasurable gratitude go to all who loved and supported our beautiful Robert. Robert was...
Charles F. Blakeman, Sr.
Nov 20, 2024
FRANKFORT – Mr. Charles F. Blakeman, Sr., age 74, of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Wynn Hospital in Utica. Born in Glens Falls on May 9, 1950, Charles was the son of the late George and Mary E. “Sally” (Twiss) Blakeman. He was raised and educated in Hudson Falls, NY and lived most of his...
Lawrence E. Simmons
Nov 20, 2024
LITTLE FALLS - Lawrence (Larry) E. Simmons of Little Falls NY joined his one and only true love Dolores in Heaven on November 20th, 2024. Larry was born on August 15th, 1942, to Harold Simmons and Cora Wildermuth Simmons in Schenectady NY. He was raised on 5th Street in Scotia NY. Larry first displayed his hard work ethic with the...
Raymond W. Swartz, Jr.
Nov 19, 2024
ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mr. Raymond W. Swartz, Jr., age 83, a lifelong Village resident and most recently of 7 Timmerman Avenue, this Village, passed away peacefully, on November 19, 2024. He was born on July 6, 1941, in the Town of Minden, a son of the late Raymond W. Sr., and Beatrice (Bowers) Swartz. He attended St. Johnsville schools. He...
Neva F. (Di Cristina) Volo
Nov 18, 2024
LITTLE FALLS - Mrs. Neva F. (Di Cristina) Volo, age 104, passed away peacefully, with loving family at her side, early Monday morning, November 18, 2024, at the Foltsbrook Care Center, Herkimer, New York. Born in Frankfort, New York, on March 13,1920, Neva was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Guarniere) Di Cristina. She was raised locally and...
Gerald "Bud" Edwards Jr.
Nov 17, 2024
MOHAWK – Gerald “Bud” Edwards, Jr., loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep, due to natural causes, on Sunday, November 17, 2024. He was 50 years old. Born on January 15, 1974, Gerald is the son of Gerald and Geraldine (Kattato) Edwards. He was raised and educated in Frankfort, graduating with...
Richard F. Candella
Nov 16, 2024
MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Richard F. Candella, 76, of 14 Huyck Avenue, passed away Saturday evening, November 16, 2024, peacefully in his home surrounded by loving family. He was born in Little Falls, New York, on February 14, 1948, the son of the late Frank and Rosemary (Vaniglia) Candella and he attended and graduated from Ilion High School, ‘Class of 1966.’...
Marjorie H. Backus
Nov 15, 2024
FRANKFORT – Marjorie H. Backus, age 65, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 15, 2024, in the privacy and comfort of her home. Born on October 29, 1959, Marjorie was the daughter of the late Willard and Gloria (Jarvis) Martin. She was raised and educated in Utica and was a graduate of Utica Free Academy....
Viola E. Pliszek
Nov 15, 2024
ILION - Mrs. Viola E. Pliszek, 75, of 65 Richfield St., passed away Friday morning, November 15, 2024, peacefully, in her home, after a short illness. She was born in Amsterdam, New York, on July 4, 1949, the daughter of the late Guy and Jackie (Drobish) Siegle and she attended and graduated from Fort Plain Schools. Viola went on later...
Jane Gilmartin
Nov 14, 2024
ILION - Jane Catherine Collins Carter Gilmartin’s long and wonderful life came to a close on November 14, 2024, at Valley Health Services, in Herkimer, NY. Jane was born in Frankfort, NY, on January 15, 1928, to Thomas “Harry” Collins and Ellen “Nell” Collins (nee Eiffe), who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her brother, James Francis “Jim” Collins...
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