Obituary Listings

Theodore R. Schoff

Theodore R. Schoff

Nov 12, 2024

LITTLE FALLS - Theodore R. Schoff, age 72, passed away at home with loving family at his side, on November 12, 2024. Ted was born in Little Falls, New York, on December 18, 1951. He was the son of Elmer and Ruth Van Slyke Schoff. He was the youngest of five brothers. Ted grew up in St. Johnsville, New York,...

Joseph A. Cacciatore

Joseph A. Cacciatore

Nov 12, 2024

FRANKFORT – Mr. Joseph A. Cacciatore, age 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, November 12, 2024, at Wynn Hospital in Utica. At the time of his passing, he had the love and support of his family at his side. Born on March 1, 1944, Joseph was the son of the late James and Rose (Caiola) Cacciatore. He was raised...

Harold R. "Bob" Bailey

Harold R. "Bob" Bailey

Nov 12, 2024

EAST HERKIMER - Harold R. "Bob" Bailey, age 75, of East Herkimer, passed away, on November 12, 2024. Bob was born on December 28, 1948, the son of the late Clinton B. and A. Irene (Smith) Bailey. He was a graduate of Herkimer High School, class of 1967 and attended Cobleskill Ag. and Tech. and Herkimer County Community College. On...

Thomas R. Lawrence

Thomas R. Lawrence

Nov 12, 2024

MOHAWK - Thomas “Tom” Lawrence, age 93, of Hillview Drive in Mohawk, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning November 12, 2024 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. Tom was born on January 21, 1931, in St. Johnsville, NY. He was the son of the late Thomas Lawrence and Angie Capece. He was predeceased by his only sibling, Marie Lawrence. Tom loved...

Floyd E. Chappell

Floyd E. Chappell

Nov 8, 2024

CAROGA LAKE - Mr. Floyd E. Chappell, age 80, a longtime resident of Caroga Lake, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024, at the Foltsbrook Center in Herkimer where he has resided these past few years. Born on June 19, 1944, Floyd was the son of the late Floyd and Florence Chappell. After completion of his schooling, he enlisted with...

Catherine Mckernan

Catherine Mckernan

Nov 6, 2024

HERKIMER – Ms. Catherine McKernan, age 59, of Herkimer, passed away on November 6, 2024 at Albany Medical Center. Born on May 14, 1965, Catherine was the daughter of the late Florence Lloyd. She spent her career in healthcare as a patient care aide at Bassett Medical Center Cooperstown. She is survived by her son, Matthew Campbell of Herkimer; her...

Dorothy Loopman Garnsey

Dorothy Loopman Garnsey

Nov 6, 2024

ILION - Dorothy Loopman Garnsey (affectionately known to friends and family as “Dot”), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Little Falls Hospital, after a brief illness. She was born in Ilion, on March 10, 1930, the daughter of Margaret Dack Loopman and...

Ann R. Paoni

Ann R. Paoni

Nov 4, 2024

ILION – Mrs. Ann R. Paoni, age 92, a lifelong resident of the Ilion area, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, November 4, 2024, at the Presbyterian Home of CNY, where she has resided these past few months. At the time of her passing, Ann had the love and support of her devoted family at her side. In her own...

John Brzyszcz

John Brzyszcz

Nov 4, 2024

ILION – Mr. John Brzyszcz, age 75, currently of Ilion and formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, November 3, 2024, in the privacy and comfort of his home. At the time of his passing he had his beloved, Angelina, and his daughter, Eve, by his side. Born in Philadelphia on September 14, 1949, John was the...

Patrick Nicholas Peko

Patrick Nicholas Peko

Nov 3, 2024

JORDANVILLE - Patrick Nicholas Peko, 24, of Jordanville, New York, tragically passed away on November 3, 2024, in Brooklyn, New York. Patrick was born on May 20, 2000, to Marian and Maria Peko, in Cooperstown, New York. After Patrick graduated from Notre Dame High School in 2018, he went on to study Cybersecurity, at Marist College. After graduating with a...

Livia L. Terricola

Livia L. Terricola

Nov 2, 2024

PALATINE BRIDGE - Livia L. Terricola, age 92, loving mother of two, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, New York. Livia was born in 1932, in Scituate, Massachusetts, and grew up surrounded by her large family. She had two siblings and many cousins, aunts and uncles with whom she lived near...

Edward C. "Eddie" Lawrence, Jr.

Edward C. "Eddie" Lawrence, Jr.

Oct 31, 2024

LITTLE FALLS – Mr. Edward C. “Eddie” Lawrence, Jr., age 74, of West Monroe Street, this city, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with loving family at his side, on the evening of October 31, 2024. He was born on May 18, 1950, in Little Falls, New York, a son of the late Edward C., Sr., and...

Anna May Kazmierski

Anna May Kazmierski

Oct 30, 2024

LITTLE FALLS - Anna May Kazmierski, age 104, a beloved figure of our family and community, left our world, on October 30, 2024, after a life richly lived right to its end. Last week she laughed heartily, as was her way and the next week she passed peacefully in her sleep. We thank all of her friends and relatives and...

William "Bill" Coffin

William "Bill" Coffin

Oct 29, 2024

ILION – Mr. William J. “Bill” Coffin, age 83, a longtime resident of Ilion, passed away on Tuesday evening, October 29, 2024, after a brief illness. His passing occurred at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse with his loving family by his side. Born in Little Falls on April 1, 1941, William was the son of the late Norman and Edna (Willman)...

Evelyn Balder

Evelyn Balder

Oct 28, 2024

ILION – Evelyn Balder passed away peacefully, in October, 2024. She leaves her six children and their spouses and partners; her five grandchildren; her two great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law; and nieces and nephews. A native of NY State, Evelyn was an award-winning fine artist, showing her work regionally and nationally. She was a member of multiple arts organizations throughout her life,...

Albert "Harry" Raux

Albert "Harry" Raux

Oct 26, 2024

WEST WINFIELD – Albert H. Raux, lovingly known as “Harry”, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in the privacy and comfort of his home. He was 65 years old. Born in Herkimer, NY on July 8, 1959, Harry was the son of the late Donald and Jeannette Trask. For many years, Harry was employed by Mark Aloisio as...

James (Jim) E. Dinneen

James (Jim) E. Dinneen

Oct 24, 2024

LITTLE FALLS – James (Jim) E. Dinneen, of Little Falls, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at the Masonic Care Community of NY, in Utica, on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Jim was born August 8, 1932, in Little Falls, the son of the late Edward F. and Katharine (Long) Dinneen. He attended St. Mary's Academy and graduated from Utica College,...

Elsie Mae Depiazza

Elsie Mae Depiazza

Oct 20, 2024

ST. JOHNSVILLE - Elsie Mae DePiazza, age 82, of 104 Comstock Road, Newport, New York, formerly of Oppenheim and St. Johnsville, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 9:28 a.m. Born on February 15, 1942, in the Village of Palatine, Elsie was the daughter of Gladys and Harold Barker. She was married...

Mary Theresa (Christiano) Dygert

Mary Theresa (Christiano) Dygert

Oct 18, 2024

MOHAWK - Mrs. Mary Theresa (Christiano) Dygert, age 99, of Mohawk, New York, went home to the Lord and those she was longing to join, on Friday, October 18, 2024. Her peace filled passing occurred at Little Falls Hospital. She was born at home, on South Washington Street, in Herkimer, New York, on February 10, 1925, to the late Joseph...

Debra Dawn Sobolowski

Debra Dawn Sobolowski

Oct 17, 2024

ILION – It is with great sadness that the family of Debra Dawn Sobolowski, aged 58 years, announce her passing on October 17, 2024. Born on January 29, 1966, in Little Falls Hospital, Debra was the daughter of the late Donald Giarrusso and Janet Crimmins. She was a proud resident of Ilion, New York. She is survived by her brother,...