Obituary Listings
Richard G. Gaydos
Aug 4, 2024
FORT PLAIN - Richard G. Gaydos, of Fort Plain, NY, passed away, on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the age of 85. Richard was born in Mineola, NY, on March 14, 1939. Richard was a U.S. Navy veteran and an avid revolutionary war reenactor. He had a profound appreciation for history and enjoyed sharing his knowledge with others. Survivors include...
Ruth Ellen Piper Gorski
Aug 3, 2024
EAST HERKIMER - Ruth Ellen Piper Gorski, age 95, of East Herkimer, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the Presbyterian Home, New Hartford. Ruth was born on February 9, 1929, in Ithaca, NY, daughter of Merton and Frances Piper. Ruth attended High School in Ilion and was a proud majorette. Her marriage to Paul J Gorski took...
Howard E. Decarr
Aug 2, 2024
SALISBURY – Howard E. DeCarr, age 78, beloved brother and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on Friday morning, August 2, 2024. His passing occurred in the privacy and comfort of his home. Born in Herkimer on June 10, 1946, Howard was the son of the late Roderick T. and Izetta M. (Murphy) DeCarr. He was raised and educated locally and attended...
Kurt H. Florian, Jr.
Aug 2, 2024
LITTLE FALLS – Kurt H. Florian, Jr., 77, passed away in the comfort of his home, Town of Fairfield, New York, on August 2, 2024, with his loving family at his side. He was born on August 21, 1946, in Little Falls, New York, eldest son of the late Kurt H., Sr. and Thelma H. (Miller) Florian. Kurt honorably served...
Ralph David Gigliotti
Aug 1, 2024
UTICA - Ralph David Gigliotti, known affectionately as David, passed away on August 1, 2024, at the age of 73, in his hometown of Utica, New York. Born on August 17, 1950, also in Utica, he was a cherished son, brother, uncle and friend. David led a life marked by kindness, empathy and a deep love for his family. He...
Barbara R. Tomlinson
Jul 30, 2024
Barbara R. Tomlinson, 85, passed away peacefully at home with her family on July 30, 2024. She was born in Malone, NY on December 29, 1938, the daughter of Clarence and Mary Roundy. She graduated from Stockbridge Valley Central Schools. Barbara married her husband, Melvin, on April 20, 1957, and had four daughters (her girls). She worked at Kraft Foods...
Keith "Kotchie" Walter Johns
Jul 28, 2024
LITTLE FALLS - Keith “Kotchie” Walter Johns passed away unexpectedly, on July 28, 2024. He was born on September 5, 1972, in Little Falls, New York, son of Katherine and Barry Johns. He attended Little Falls High School where he was on the wrestling team, the start of the Johns brothers’ presence on the Mountie mats. He graduated in the...
Daniel M. Hickey
Jul 28, 2024
LITTLE FALLS - Daniel M. Hickey, age 90, died July 28, 2024, in Utica, NY, due to complications from a stroke. Dan was born on October 8, 1933, to Daniel and Rosalie Hickey and grew up in the Hungry Hill section of Springfield, MA before graduating from Tech HS class of 1952. After serving in the Army Signal Corps, he...
Joseph L. Duffy
Jul 25, 2024
ILION – Joseph L. Duffy, age 91, of Jefferson St., Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at his home, with his loving family by his side. He is reunited with his wife, Emilie, in their heavenly home. He was born on September 28, 1932, in Utica, the son of George and Gertrude (Garland) Duffy and graduated from...
Joseph Michael Velardi, "Vj"
Jul 19, 2024
FRANKFORT – Joseph Michael Velardi, “VJ”, age 44, passed away, on July 19, 2024, with his beloved family by his side, in Frankfort, New York. He fought the good fight until the last second. A quitter he never was. He was born on October 9, 1979, in the Town of New Hartford, New York, to parents Florence (Velardi) Burton and...
Larry R. Nellis
Jul 18, 2024
FORT PLAIN – Mr. Larry R. Nellis, age 67, of Palatine Church Road, Fort Plain, New York, passed away in the early morning of July 18, 2024, at Little Falls Hospital, after his fight with cancer, with his loving family by his side. Larry Nellis was the son of Daniel and Nihla (Fitzer) Nellis and was born on February 12,...
Nathan Lee Case
Jul 18, 2024
HERKIMER - Nathan Lee Case, 26, of Herkimer, left us for his eternal rest, unexpectedly, on July 18, 2024. Nathan was born on September 24, 1997, in Little Falls, NY, to Brandy (Rice) Edmunds. He grew up in Ilion and later Mohawk with his loving parents and his two little sisters. He attended Mohawk Central School, which became Central Valley...
Margaret J. Taylor
Jul 15, 2024
Margaret J. Taylor (Mrs. Margaret), age 93, a longtime resident of the Ilion area, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, July 15, 2024. Her passing occurred at the Sitrin Health Care Center where she has resided for the past few years. Margaret (Chamberlain) Taylor was born on December 27, 1930 in Buffalo, NY to Howard Chamberlain and Mathilda Reinecker, both...
Sgt. Jerry R. Licari
Jul 13, 2024
FRANKFORT - SGT. Jerry R. Licari, Ret. Village of Frankfort PD, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, July 13, 2024, at the Wynn Hospital in Utica. He was 77 years old. Born in Ilion on December 23, 1946, Jerry was the son of the late Jerry P. Licari and Helen (Bolicki) Licari. He was raised and educated in Frankfort, graduating...
Joseph (Joey) Collins
Jul 13, 2024
HERKIMER - Joseph (Joey) Collins, of Herkimer, passed away, July 13, 2024, after fighting a long illness, with never a complaint and he was always heard saying “there is always someone else worse off than I am." He was born in Utica, on August 16, 1968, to the late Etson and Linda (Keyes) Collins. He was joined in marriage to...
Elizabeth J. Backus
Jul 13, 2024
ILION – Elizabeth J. Backus, age 86, of Ilion, New York, entered into eternal rest with the Lord, on July 13, 2024, at Adirondack Medical, Saranac Lake, New York. Elizabeth was born February 1, 1938, in Herkimer, NY, the daughter of the late Arthur T. and Hazel (Niles) Robotham and was raised and educated in local schools. Her passion for...
Martin Roger Gertz
Jul 12, 2024
We are saddened to announce that Martin Roger “Marty” Gertz, of Herkimer, NY passed away on Friday morning, July 12th, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Marty was born in Oak Ridge, TN on October 17, 1956, the son of the late Donald and Dorothy Gertz. He spent his childhood in Carle Place, NY, and graduated from Carle Place High...
Robert Reid Caister Jr.
Jul 11, 2024
WELL! Mr. Robert R. "Bob" Caister, Jr. age 76, a lifelong area resident, passed away on July 11, 2024 after a brief illness. His passing occurred on HIS time, in HIS way and in the privacy and comfort of HIS own home! Born in Utica on April 28, 1948, Robert was the son of the late Robert R. Caister, Sr....
Mary Lou (Stuber) Martin
Jul 10, 2024
HERKIMER - Mary Lou (Stuber) Martin, age 84, of Herkimer, N.Y., peacefully passed away, at Valley Health Services, on July 10, 2024, after a long and fulfilling life. Mary Lou had the love, encouragement and support of her family at the time of her passing. She will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all those who loved her. Several...
Jill Marie Miller
Jul 9, 2024
ILION – Jill Marie Miller, age 65, a beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024 at the Abraham House in Utica, where she received compassionate care and help in dying with dignity. Born on January 21, 1959, Jill was the daughter of the late Charles and Joan (LaGrand) Rockefeller. On June 3, 1978, Jill was...
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