Obituary Listings

Michael J "Mike" Bessette

Michael J "Mike" Bessette

Oct 19, 2011

ILION-Michael J. "Mike" Bessette, age 32 of Orchard Street, passed away suddenly on October 19, 2011 in his home. He was born on May 28, 1979 in Utica, son of Michael Bessette and Candace Collins and graduated with Holland Patent High School, "Class of 1997". He went on to attend New York State Department of Corrections Academy in 2007 and...

Rosalia "Rosemary" Candella

Rosalia "Rosemary" Candella

Oct 19, 2011

Ilion, NY/Zephyr Hills, Florida: Mrs. Rosalia "Rosemary" (Vaniglia) Candella, 95, a former longtime Ilion resident, currently residing in Zephyr Hills, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, in Zephyr Haven Nursing Home. Rosemary also resided in Dolgeville for many years. Mrs. Candella was born in Little Falls on September 13, 1916, a daughter of the late Benedetto and Josephine...

Infant Montana

Infant Montana

Oct 15, 2011

HERKIMER-On October 15th, our beautiful baby girl, Brooke Nicolena Montana, was born to Kimberly Kelly-Walsh and Jeffery C. Montana at St. Lukes Hospital and will now be our Bright Angel in Heaven. A private service will take place at the family's convenience at Calvary Cemetery, Herkimer. The family is being served by the Enea Family Funeral Home, 220 N. Washington...

Lillian Linney

Lillian Linney

Oct 14, 2011

ST. JOHNSVILLE- Mrs. Lillian Marie Keba Linney, 81, of West Main St. entered into eternal rest on Friday October 14, 2011 at Bassett Hosital in Cooerstown. She was born on October 2, 1930 in Hicksville, Long Island, the daughter of the late Joseh and Eva (Moskey) Keba. On June 27, 1953 she was united in marriage with Robert Linney at...

Lillian Linney

Lillian Linney

Oct 14, 2011

ST. JOHNSVILLE- Mrs. Lillian Marie Keba Linney, 81, of West Main St. entered into eternal rest on Friday October 14, 2011 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. She was born on October 2, 1930 in Hicksville, Long Island, the daughter of the late Joseph and Eva (Moskey) Keba. On June 27, 1953 she was united in marriage with Robert Linney at...

Dawn Valent

Dawn Valent

Oct 12, 2011

HERKIMER: Dawn E. Valent, age 64, a longtime Herkimer resident, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at Valley Health Services. She was born on February, 27, 1947 in Lackawanna, NY, the daughter of the late Anthony and Rose Mary (Fierro) Valent. Dawn was a 1965 graduate of Herkimer High School and attended Cazenovia College and Springvale College in Maine....

Charles Whaley

Charles Whaley

Oct 10, 2011

FRANKFORT-ILION - Charles "Chuck" V. Whaley, Jr., age 59, of Pleasant Ave., Frankfort, formerly of Herkimer, Ilion and Mohawk, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 10, 2011, at home, after a long illness, with his wife, Jessie, by his side. He was born on December 11, 1951, in Utica, the son of Charles and Norma (Adams) Whaley, Sr., and attended...

Kenneth Putnam

Kenneth Putnam

Oct 5, 2011

South Carolina: Kenneth A. Putnam, 70, of South Carolina, formerly of Ilion, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 11 am in Armory Hill Cemetery, Ilion, NY. The family is being cared for by Harry, Kevin and Dan Enea, Funeral Directors, Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road...

Cecelia Crowe

Cecelia Crowe

Oct 2, 2011

Mohawk: Mrs. Cecelia A. Crowe, 83, of Church Street, Mohawk, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2011 in Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford. Mrs. Crowe was born on March 15, 1928 in Marcy, a daughter of the late Joseph and Angelina (Gillette) Minosh. She was a graduate of Mohawk School. On June 7, 1947, Cecelia married John V. Crowe in...

Salvatore Carbone

Salvatore Carbone

Sep 29, 2011

HERKIMER: Salvatore (Sal) Carbone, age 85, a lifelong Herkimer resident, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare. He was born on December 28, 1925 in Herkimer, the son of the late Anthony and Maria (Condello) Carbone and was educated in Herkimer schools. On July 30, 1955 he was united in marriage with Hope DeSimone at Mt....

Betty Lonis

Betty Lonis

Sep 28, 2011

ILION - Betty F. Lonis, age 90, of 113 Elm St., Ilion, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2011, at St Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, after a long illness, with her family by her side. She was born on March 9, 1921, in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of Leon C. and Frances (Getman) Frankish, and was a graduate of Ilion...

Francis R "Mickey" Nelson

Francis R "Mickey" Nelson

Sep 27, 2011

Enjoyed fishing. He will be missed by his many friends, especially his fishing buddy, Jerry Griffith.

Virginia Humphreys

Virginia Humphreys

Sep 24, 2011

Mrs. Virginia Mae Humhreys 87 of 562 Binghams Mill Road Stratford, died Saturday Setember 24, 2011 in Little Falls Hosital after a brief illness. She was born in the town of Salisbury on November 5, 1923 the daughter of Arthur and Grace (Arnold) Belcher and was a graduate of Stratford School. Her marriage to Herbert E. Humhreys took lace on...

Infant Balderston

Infant Balderston

Sep 20, 2011

HERKIMER-Infant Taegan Hope Balderston went to be with the Angels on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a graveside service commencing at 12 noon on Saturday, Sept. 24th 2011 at Armory Hill Cemetery, Ilion. Survivors include her parents, Michael Balderston and Amanda Charles of Herkimer; her grandparents, Yuanita Charles and fiance´...

Sophie Johnson

Sophie Johnson

Sep 19, 2011

Sophie H. Johnson, age 90 CEDARVILLE, NY-In the early morning hours of September 19th while Sophie rested peacefully The Lord extended his hand and brought her to his Kingdom. Sophie was truly a remarkable person in many ways. She lived her life as a role model of unconditional love, compassion, practicality and hard work. Life's journey began for Sophie in...

Betty Sorano

Betty Sorano

Sep 19, 2011

Mrs. Betty Jean Sorano 85 of 22 Schuyler Street, Dolgeville a lifelong resident, died Monday September 19, 2011 in St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam, with the love and support of her family at her side. Betty was born in Dolgeville on September 24, 1925 the daughter of Lyndon and Ruth (Pierce) Lyon and was educated in Dolgeville Schools. Her marriage to...

James Hoyle

James Hoyle

Sep 18, 2011

James Henry Hoyle 68 of 171 Inghams Mills Road, Little Falls, died on Sunday evening September 18, 2011 at Faxton- St. Lukes Health Care, New Hartford, New York after an extended illness. Jim was born in Little Falls on March 11, 1943 the son of Henry and Ruth (Smith) Hoyle and attended St. Johnsville Elementary school. He then transferred to...

Marian House

Marian House

Sep 17, 2011

FRANKFORT: Marian Shannon House, our Mom, age 90, entered into the peace of God with the love of her children at her side on September 17th 2011, at Faxton-St. Luke's Hospital. Marian was the fourth born child of the late Felix and Mary (DeLaurier) Juteau. She was born on January 28, 1921 in Newport, NY. Marian was educated at St....

Joan M Dean

Joan M Dean

Sep 16, 2011

LITTLE FALLS: Joan M. Dean, age 81, of 57 Alexander Street, Little Falls passed away on Friday, September 16, 2011 at Valley Health Services. She was born in Peekskill, NY on August 4, 1930, the daughter of the late John M. and Elizabeth (Dugan) Dempsey. Joan was a graduate of Peekskill High School and has lived in Little Falls since...

David Pollard

David Pollard

Sep 11, 2011

MOHAWK-Mr. David R. "Dave" Pollard, age 60, of E. Main St., Mohawk, passed away on September 11, 2011 at his home. He was born on Nov. 11, 1950 in Little Falls, son of the late Robert and Louise (Aires) Pollard and educated in Stratford schools. He was a lifelong area resident and last employed with Don's Ford, Utica. Survivors include...