Obituary Listings

George A. Burch

George A. Burch

Feb 2, 2024

FRANKFORT - George A. Burch, 83, of Frankfort, NY went to Heaven, on Feb. 2, 2024. He grew up in Rome, NY and was educated locally. George entered the US Marine Corps on his 17th birthday. He served from 1957 until 1959. He was a graduate of SUNY Oswego with his Bachelor's Degree in Education and spent his teaching career...

Betty A. Hupchick

Betty A. Hupchick

Feb 2, 2024

Mrs. Betty A. Hupchick, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, February 2, 2024, in the privacy and comfort of her home. Born on December 24, 1935 in Bridgeport, CT, Betty was the daughter of the late John and Louise (Brown) Dignam. She worked for Daniel Green for many years. Betty is survived by her beloved son, Todd Hupchick,...

Richard A. Waite

Richard A. Waite

Jan 30, 2024

Rev. Richard A. Waite, age 72, a lifelong Ilion area resident, passed away suddenly on January 30, 2024 in the privacy and comfort of his home. Born on May 28, 1951, Richard was the son of the late Viola A. (Pfeifer) Waite. He was raised and educated locally. At one time he was married to the former Patricia Skelly. In...

Charles Rheinhard Dittrich

Charles Rheinhard Dittrich

Jan 28, 2024

UTICA, NY- Charles R. Dittrich, 78, of Utica NY, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Sunday, January 28, 2024, under the compassionate care of the doctors and nurses at the Wynn Hospital. Charles was born April 29, 1945, in Queens, New York, to Helen (Ludwig) Dittrich and George P. Dittrich. He was a graduate of Bethpage...

Edson "Ed" G. Schofield

Edson "Ed" G. Schofield

Jan 28, 2024

MOHAWK – Edson “Ed” G. Schofield, age 102, of Mohawk, passed away peacefully, at home, on Sunday, January 28, 2024, with his loving daughter, JoAnne and son, Scott, by his side. He was born on May 12, 1921, in Little Falls, the son of Warren and Blanche (Phillips) Schofield. Ed graduated from Little Falls School, in 1939. He was a...

Bonnie Jones Dennis

Bonnie Jones Dennis

Jan 26, 2024

ILION - Born 10/13/1968 in the Town of New Hartford, New York, to Donald and Lavern Jones, Bonnie left this world unexpectedly on 1/26/2024 at her private residence. Bonnie was loved and will be missed by so many. She spent the majority of her life living in upstate NY with the exception of a few years she spent with her...

Mark J. Bartels

Mark J. Bartels

Jan 26, 2024

Mr. Mark J. Bartels, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2024. Born in Buffalo on October 2, 1965, Mark was the son of William H. and Dorothy (Kettunen) Bartels. He was an intelligent man whose education culminated in a Master's Degree. He was never married but is survived by his brother, David Bartels, and his sisters, Sharon Stone,...

Ricky Duane Merwin

Ricky Duane Merwin

Jan 22, 2024

WEST WINFIELD – Ricky Duane Merwin, 71, of the Village of West Winfield, passed away unexpectedly, on Monday, January 22, 2024. Rick was born Aug. 7, 1952, in Walton, NY, to Jeannette (Puffer) Merwin and Glenn “Bus” Merwin. He was a graduate of the West Winfield High School and then went to work at the Union Fork and Hoe for...

Donald G. Durfee, Iii

Donald G. Durfee, Iii

Jan 19, 2024

MOHAWK - Donald G. Durfee, III, (Donnie, Durf, Dutch), passed away unexpectedly, on Friday, January 19, 2024, at his home in Mohawk, NY at the age of 69. Donn was born January 26, 1954, to Rachel (Spaulding), in Little Falls, NY. He grew up in Fort Plain, NY and attended Fort Plain Central Schools. Donn is survived by his wife,...

Frances R. Mihevc

Frances R. Mihevc

Jan 18, 2024

LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. Frances R. Mihevc, 99, passed away in the comfort of her Little Falls home, on January 18, 2024. She was born on November 19, 1924, in Granville, New York, a daughter of the late Frank and Teresa (Ponda) Dudla and was a graduate of Granville High School. She went on to attend and graduate from St....

Donna C. Veeder

Donna C. Veeder

Jan 16, 2024

LITTLE FALLS – Donna Clark Veeder went to live with her Lord Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, after a short hospitalization. Donna was born in Nashville, TN, on February 7, 1933, to Harry Clark Sr. and Thelma (Black) Clark. She was educated in Nashville where she attended Hume-Fogg Technical High School. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s of...

Melvin L. Phillips

Melvin L. Phillips

Jan 12, 2024

Melvin L. Phillips, age 33, left this world unexpectedly on January 12, 2024. Melvin was the son of Melvin Phillips, Jr. and Kittie DePasquale. He was raised and educated locally. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to the Enea, Ciaccia & Applegate Funeral Directors. Online notes of sympathy may be left at www.eneafamily.com .

Alvin C. Baker

Alvin C. Baker

Jan 12, 2024

ILION – Mr. Alvin C. Baker, age 67, of Ilion, passed away on January 5, 2024, at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born in Rochester, New York and was married to Jacqueline R. Hay, on September 29, 2012. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was last employed as a shop...

Christa V. Kraft

Christa V. Kraft

Jan 10, 2024

ST. JOHNSVILLE - Christa V. Kraft passed away on January 10, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born on November 4, 1940, in Mannheim, Germany, the daughter of the late Wilfred Y. and Anna (Schliessmann) Kraft. Christa was a graduate of St. Johnsville High School, class of 1959, and received her B.A. in Elementary Education from SUNY Cortland...

Michele C. Bowen

Michele C. Bowen

Jan 9, 2024

ILION – Michele C. Bowen, 62, of the Town of Frankfort, New York, passed away unexpectedly, on January 9, 2024. She was born December 10, 1961, in Utica, New York. She was employed as a collection associate with Crouse – Hinds, Eaton. She was predeceased by her mother and father, Elaine (LaSalle) and Donald Bowen. She is survived by her...

Marie D. Ray

Marie D. Ray

Jan 8, 2024

Mrs. Marie D. (White) Ray, age 93, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, January 8, 2024, at the Foltsbrook Center in Herkimer. Born on August 9, 1930, Marie was the last living child of Francis and Bessie (Wilder) White. She was raised and educated in Mohawk, graduating with the Mohawk High School Class of 1949....

Kathleen Marie Bormann

Kathleen Marie Bormann

Jan 6, 2024

LAURENS – Kathleen Marie Bormann, 53, of the Town of Laurens, New York, passed away unexpectedly, on January 6, 2024. She was born May 19, 1970, in Amityville, New York. She was employed as an account manager with United Healthcare. She was predeceased by her mother, Linda Linscott. She is survived by her beloved family: her husband, Eric Bormann; her...

Nancy M. (Ingro) Decker

Nancy M. (Ingro) Decker

Dec 30, 2023

Mrs. Nancy M. (Ingro) Decker, age 99, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023. Born in Ilion on February 18, 1924, Nancy was the daughter of the late Paul and Theresa Ingro. She had four siblings who preceded her in death, Cessaro Ingro, Sam Ingro, Mary Winslow and Mayme Franco. Nancy was married to the late Robert W. Moody in...

Brian L. Nichols

Brian L. Nichols

Dec 29, 2023

DOLGEVILLE – Brian L. Nichols, 64, of 34 Howard Street, Dolgeville, passed away unexpectedly, on December 29, 2023, at his home, as a result of natural causes. He was born on October 7, 1959, in Little Falls, New York, a son of the late Ervin F. and Dorothy Mae (Rasbach) Nichols. Brian was a very curious man and inevitably was...

Thomas P. Mcshane

Thomas P. Mcshane

Dec 26, 2023

Thomas P. McShane, born February 13, 1960, died the very moment his wife died in 2019. In Tom’s own words… I have never understood obituaries. When I was alive, I never read an obituary of someone I did not know. So if you knew me when I was alive, why do you have to read this while I am dead?...