Obituary Listings

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....

Patty Mcallister

Patty Mcallister

Jan 2, 2014

Canajoharie: Patty Barnes McAllister, 65, originally from Canajoharie, NY, passed away December 26, 2013 after a short, but valiant battle with cancer. Born April 9, 1948 in Amsterdam, NY, she was predeceased by her parents, Maurice Barnes and Gloria Ambridge Barnes, her son Peter Salamone IV and her late husband Richard McAllister. Patty was a long time employee at the...

Margaret ""Peggy"" North

Margaret ""Peggy"" North

Jan 1, 2014

HERKIMER - Mrs. Margaret "Peggy" North, age 96, a longtime resident of South Washington Street in Herkimer, passed away on Sunday morning June 1, 2014 at the St. Luke's Home, Town of New Hartford, NY. She was born on June 26, 1917 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland a daughter of the late Arthur G. and Jessie (Hird) McArthur. She received her...

Hercules J ""Herk"" Platts

Hercules J ""Herk"" Platts

Jan 1, 2014

MOHAWK - Hercules J. "Herk" Platts, Sr., age 85, of Catherine St., Mohawk, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at home, with his loving family by his side. He was born on September 19, 1928, in Frankfort, the son of Hercules F. and Katherin (Farley) Platts, and attended Mohawk School, Annunciation School and Ilion High School. On April...

Clare Kerzic

Clare Kerzic

Jan 1, 2014

Little Falls: Mrs. Clare Kerzic, 86, of Alexander Street and a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away in the comfort of her daughter's home in Slingerlands, NY on New Year's morning, January 1, 2014. Clare was born on August 20, 1927 in Little Falls, a daughter of the late Dominick and Angelina (Alessandrini) Marocco. She attended Little Falls schools and...

Thomas A. Sarpen

Thomas A. Sarpen

Jan 1, 2014

DOLGEVILLE - Mr. Thomas A. Sarpen, age 56 of Hoertz Road, Little Falls, NY "Keyser Lake" died unexpectedly on New Year's Day January 1, 2014 as a result of injuries sustained in a tragic fire at his home. Tom was born in Little Falls, on August 13, 1957 the son of the late Oscar and Emily (Ortlieb) Sarpen. He attended...

Mildred Ann Lewis

Mildred Ann Lewis

Jan 1, 2014

Little Falls: Mrs. Mildred Ann "Millie" Lewis, 90, lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 in Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown. Millie was born on June 21, 1923 in Little Falls, a daughter of the late Samuel and Stella (Perkov) Cvitan. She attended Saint Mary's Academy in Little Falls and graduated with the class of 1941. Millie was...

Helen B Spoor

Helen B Spoor

Dec 31, 2013

HERKIMER-ILION - Helen B. Spoor, age 97, of McKennan Rd., Herkimer, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at Folts Home, Herkimer, where she had been a recent resident. She was born on July 21, 1916, in Mohawk, the daughter of Harold and Leona (Slawson) Bedworth, and graduated from Ilion High School. On October 2, 1936, she was married to...