Obituary Listings

Joseph Valencourt

Joseph Valencourt

Feb 5, 2014

Mr. Joseph Valencourt Jr., age 62, of State Route 5, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Syracuse after a lengthy illness. Born in Utica on June 3, 1951, Joe was the son of the late Joseph and Emiline (Yaghy) Valencourt. He was raised and educated locally, after which he joined the United States Army...

Ida Scialdo Guzzo

Ida Scialdo Guzzo

Feb 5, 2014

Herkimer: Mrs. Ida Scialdo Guzzo, 98, of N. Washington Street, passed away peacefully in Folts Home on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Ida was born on November 7, 1915 in Herkimer, a daughter of the late Claudio and Bettina (Camparone) Scialdo. She was a lifelong Herkimer resident. Ida received her education in Herkimer schools and was a graduate of Utica Business...

Patricia A Hagadorn

Patricia A Hagadorn

Feb 4, 2014

FRANKFORT - Mrs. Patricia A. (Mattison) Hagadorn, age 62, of 147 Edgebrook Estates, Frankfort, NY, passed away after a courageous battle on Tuesday evening, February 4, 2014 at Faxton - St. Luke's Healthcare, Town of New Hartford, NY. She was comforted with the love and support of her family at her side. Patricia was born on July 16, 1951 in...

Evelyn P Volpe

Evelyn P Volpe

Feb 3, 2014

LITTLE FALLS — Mrs. Evelyn P. Volpe, 91, of Suwanee, GA, entered into eternal rest peacefully after a short illness on Monday, February 3, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was born in Amsterdam, NY, on May 4, 1922, the daughter of Albert and Rose (Gisondi) Reno. She graduated from Little Falls High School and was a long-time resident...

Charles B "Charlie" Mccumber

Charles B "Charlie" Mccumber

Feb 2, 2014

LITTLE FALLS, NY - Charles "Charlie" Burton McCumber, 73, of Little Falls, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 2, 2014, with his family by his side after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Little Falls, NY, he was the son of the late George and Anna Mae (Britton) McCumber. He attended Little Falls High School. He worked...

Kenneth R Brown

Kenneth R Brown

Feb 2, 2014

Herkimer: Kenneth R. Brown, 66, of N. Prospect Street, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2014. Kenneth was born on October 15, 1947 in Ilion, a son of the late Richard H. and Eleanor (Austin) Brown. He was a 1965 graduate of Ilion High School and in 1969, graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering. Upon...

Elizabeth A Ferjanec

Elizabeth A Ferjanec

Feb 2, 2014

Little Falls: Mrs. Elizabeth A. Ferjanec, 96, of East John Street, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2014 in Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Little Falls. Mrs. Ferjanec was born on October 1, 1917 in Little Falls, a daughter of the late Casper and Sophie (Michatek) Maruszak. She was a lifelong area resident and was educated in Little Falls schools....

Brayton J "Bray" Rickard

Brayton J "Bray" Rickard

Jan 28, 2014

NEWPORT - Brayton J. Rickard, age 19, of Newport, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, January 28, 2014, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on August 19, 1994, in New Hartford, NY, a son of Dorothy E. (DiFillippo) Bostwick and John N. Rickard, Jr. Bray attended West Canada Valley Schools. He loved...

Richard M. "Dick" Nichols

Richard M. "Dick" Nichols

Jan 28, 2014

ILION - Richard "Dick" M. Nichols, age 68, of Ilion, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford. He was born on June 30, 1945, in Ilion, the son of Ralph and Leona Nichols, and graduated from Ilion High School in 1964. Dick was employed as a machine operator at Remington Arms Co., Ilion,...

Helen Irene Ives

Helen Irene Ives

Jan 28, 2014

Miss Helen Irene Ives 98 of 926 State Rt 29 Salisbury, a retired elementary teacher and local historian, died Tuesday January 28, 2014 at her residence comforted by the love of her family. Miss Ives was born in Little Falls, NY on December 8th, 1915 the daughter of Fred A. and Irene (Sweet) Ives, and attended school in a one-room...

Stephen Hart

Stephen Hart

Jan 25, 2014

Mr. Stephen Orrin Hart 86 of 116 State Rt 29A Salisbury Center, died Saturday morning January 25th, 2014 at Faxton-St. Lukes Hospital, town of New Hartford, after a brief illness. He was born in the town of Oppenheim on June 28, 1927 the son of the late Harold and Christina (Crowell) Hart and was educated in Dolgeville schools. He continued...

John Mamrosh

John Mamrosh

Jan 21, 2014

Mr. John A. Mamrosh 63 of 65 West State Street Dolgeville, died unexpectedly on Tuesday January 21st, 2014 in Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown after a very brief illness. John was born in Little Falls, New York on September 19, 1950 the son of the late John and Fernabelle (Francisco) Mamrosh and was educated in Oppenheim schools. A veteran of the Viet...

Gene Alan Wedemeyer

Gene Alan Wedemeyer

Jan 21, 2014

ILION - Gene Alan Wedemeyer, age 56, of 60 High St., Ilion, died on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at home. He was born on January 22, 1957, in Ilion, the son of John A. and Irma (DeLora) Wedemeyer and graduated from Ilion High School. Gene had been assistant manager of the Smoker Friendly Store in Ilion. He attended Annunciation Church....

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...