Obituary Listings
Earle Elwin Berghman
Feb 6, 2024
Earle Elwin Berghman, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on February 6, 2024, in the privacy and comfort of his home. Earle lived a wild ride of a life, with many experiences well before his children came along. He was certainly quite a character! Earle was born on May 2, 1947 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, where he grew up. His father, Nels...
Richard John Newton, Ii
Feb 6, 2024
ILION - Richard John Newton II, 66, of Ilion, New York, played his last game of pool and stood up for the first time in over 30 years after hearing the summons of the universe calling him home on February 6, 2024. He was born on July 31, 1957, in Rome, New York, the youngest of four. Richard, known by...
Ruth R. Miller
Feb 5, 2024
MOHAWK – Ruth R. Miller, 81, of North Street, Mohawk, passed away on February 5, 2024, at Wynn Hospital, with her devoted family at her side. She was born on May 11, 1942, in Herkimer, New York, a daughter of the late Fred and Millie (Stanley) Mix. She was a graduate of Ilion High School, Class of 1960. She was...
Sheilah G. Seymour
Feb 5, 2024
Mrs. Sheilah G. Seymour, a lifelong resident of Orleans County, NY, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2024 at The Grand in Ilion, where she has resided these last few years. Born on June 14, 1939 in Albion, NY, Sheilah was the daughter of the late Arlo and Jean (Tiffany) Wells. She was a beloved wife and aunt. She is...
Terence L. "Terry" Smith
Feb 5, 2024
FRANKFORT - Terence L. "Terry" Smith, age 67, formerly of Amsterdam, NY and currently of Frankfort, NY, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2024, in the privacy and comfort of his home, with his family and canine companions at his side. He will be remembered for his love of his family, dogs, V-8 cars and aircraft. Terry was born on...
Phyllis Prentice (Moss)
Feb 3, 2024
MOHAWK - Phyllis Prentice (Moss) went to be with the Lord, on February 3rd 2024, at Valley Health Services, in Herkimer NY, after a long illness. Phyllis was born in Herkimer, NY, on May 21, 1940, to John and Miriam Goodman. Phyllis was a wonderful mother to four lovely children and an exceptional grandmother to 12 beautiful grandchildren. Phyllis loved...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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