Obituary Listings
Ray K. Jones
Mar 18, 2024
ILION - Mr. Ray K. Jones, 66, of Jordanville Road, Ilion, (Town of Columbia), passed away unexpectedly, on March 18, 2024, upon arrival at Little Falls Hospital. Mr. Jones was born on December 8, 1957, in Ilion, a son of the late Merle K. and Gloria (Bokowski) Jones. Ray attended Mount Markham Schools and was a lifelong Cedarville resident. He...
Gladys J. Rathbun Rice
Mar 17, 2024
LITTLE FALLS – Gladys J. Rathbun Rice, 97, of 72 Church Street, Little Falls, passed away on Sunday evening, March 17, 2024, at Little Falls Hospital, following a brief illness. Gladys was born on January 5, 1927, in Little Falls, the daughter of the late Karen Pedersen Johnson and Walter Johnson and was a Graduate of Little Falls High School,...
William S. Szablak
Mar 17, 2024
ILION – William S. Szablak, age 89, of Spinnerville Gulf Road, passed away at the Wynn Hospital, on Sunday evening, March 17, 2024, with his loving family, by his side. He was born on February 21, 1935, in Utica, New York, the son of the late William and Mary (Yatsky) Szablak. Bill attended Utica schools. He was a Veteran of...
Helen (Lessord) Parr
Mar 17, 2024
Mrs. Helen Parr, age 91, formerly a longtime resident of Canandaigua and currently of Herkimer, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 17, 2024. Born on December 3, 1932, Helen was the daughter of the late Raymond and Corrine (Walsh) Lessord. She spent her years as a doting wife, mother and grandmother, always keeping up her home and focusing...
Patricia L. Alter
Mar 15, 2024
Patricia L. Alter, age 60, ot the Town of Salisbury, passed away suddenly on March 15, 2024, in the privacy and comfort of her home. Born on April 19, 1963, Patricia was the daughter of the late Wayne and Nancy (Ingalls) Alter. She was a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no formal funeral...
Sharon Anne Riddell
Mar 12, 2024
FRANKFORT – Sharon Anne Riddell, age 62, died on March 12, 2024, after succumbing to the effects of a brain aneurysm. Her passing occurred with her dedicated and loving children by her side. Born on September 2, 1961, Sharon is the daughter of Margaret (Carr) Riddell and the late Richard A. Riddell, who welcomed her home to Heaven with open...
Michael D. Garramone
Mar 10, 2024
UTICA – Michael D. Garramone, 53, passed away unexpectedly, on March 10, 2024. He lived his life courageously and loved his family with all of his heart. He was born on January 11,1971, the son of Louis and Nancey (Furney) Garramone. He was educated in Utica. Michael had his struggles and demons in his short life, but he truly loved...
William A. Rego
Mar 9, 2024
Mr. William A. Rego, age 86, of Utica, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2024, in the privacy and comfort of his home. Born on October 11, 1937, William was the son of the late William and Helen (Gildner) Rego. He proudly served in the United Sates Army Reserves. He worked for many years for Upstate Milk Co. where he...
Richard A. Howard
Mar 7, 2024
HERKIMER – Richard A. Howard, 64, of Herkimer, passed away unexpectedly, on March 7, 2024. Funeral services are as follows: calling hour on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 12 noon, at the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Ilion, New York and thence procession to Evergreen Cemetery, Town of Lee, for final interment with...
Michael "Waz" Waseleski
Mar 6, 2024
HERKIMER – Michael “Waz” Waseleski, age 54, of Herkimer, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 6, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 10, 1969, Michael was the son of the late Michael Waseleski and Evelyn (Knewasser) Mower. He was raised and educated locally, graduating from Mohawk High School. Michael, a longtime resident of the...
Karen Emma Saltsman Trumble
Mar 5, 2024
EPHRATAH – Karen Emma (Saltsman) Trumble, age 83, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side, on Tuesday morning, March 5, 2024, in her home, in St. Johnsville, Town of Ephratah. She was born on May 4, 1940, in Ephratah, New York. Karen was predeceased by her husband, William Addison Trumble; her parents, Clifton and Margaret (Polmateer) Saltsman;...
Robert S. Wieliczka Sr.
Mar 4, 2024
ILION – Robert “Bob” Wieliczka, age 81, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, March 4, 2024, at the Foltsbrook Center in Herkimer. Born on October 19, 1942, Robert was the son of the late Stanley and Julia (Slenska) Wieliczka. He was raised and educated locally, graduating from Herkimer High School with the Class of 1961. Shortly thereafter, he enlisted with...
Darryl Nadine Smith Fritts
Mar 2, 2024
HERKIMER - “Darryl” was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend. She passed from this world, on March 2, 2024, at age 85. She was born in Weedsport, New York, to Edna and Harold “Doc” Smith, on November 21,1938. Her ancestors have lived in the Northeast for centuries. She graduated from the University of Albany with a master’s degree in...
Edeltraut E. Salewski
Mar 2, 2024
HERKIMER – Mrs. Edeltraut E. Salewski, 95, passed away peacefully, on March 2, 2024, at Masonic Care Community, Utica, New York. She was born on August 6, 1928, in Danzig, Germany, a daughter of the late Gustav F. and Ida J. (Koschnik) Schroeder. She was married to H. Otto Salewski in 1953. They came to the United States in 1956...
Patricia B. Truax
Mar 2, 2024
SCHUYLER – Mrs. Patricia B. Truax, 69, of Utica, NY, passed away Saturday morning, March 2, 2024, after a brief battle with illness, at the Wynn Hospital, Utica, surrounded with love from her husband and daughters, always by her side. She was born in Herkimer, New York, on April 18,1954, daughter to the late Francis and Doris (Kanaley) Barry. She...
Pamela J. Marshall
Mar 1, 2024
Ms. Pamela J. Marshall, age 73, of the Town of Fairfield, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2024 in the privacy and comfort of her home. Born in Swanton, Vermont on October 29, 1950, Pamela was the daughter of the late James and Rita Scott. Her career was spent with Herkimer County where she worked in Accounting and Child Protective...
Joseph P. "Joe" Licari
Feb 28, 2024
FRANKFORT – Mr. Joseph P. “Joe” Licari, age 72, passed away unexpectedly on February 28, 2024 in the privacy and comfort of his home. Born in Ilion Hospital on September 20, 1951, Joseph was the son of the late Baldassi “Ben” and Gladys (Wood) Licari. He was raised and educated in Frankfort, graduating with the Class of 1970. He then...
Valyrie A. Rhodes
Feb 28, 2024
Ms. Valyrie A. Rhodes, AKA Rita Hayworth, passed away unexpectedly on February 28, 2024 in the privacy and comfort of her home. Born in Rhode Island on January 9, 1957, Valyrie was the daughter of the late Thomas and Bertha (Ash) Rhodes. She was an eclectic person who enjoyed her home and her privacy. There will be no formal funeral...
Gary P. Reinhardt
Feb 23, 2024
FRANKFORT - Mr. Gary P. Reinhardt, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2024 at the Wynn Hospital in Utica, New York. Born on July 15, 1946, Gary, son of the late Albert and Myrtle (Peters) Reinhardt, was the seventh of eight children. A lifelong resident of the Mohawk Valley, Gary was raised and educated in Whitesboro and served...
June Slabe
Feb 23, 2024
MOHAWK - June Slabe, 87, of Mohawk, passed away suddenly, at Wynn Hospital, on Friday, February 23, 2024. June was born June Marie Siver in the Town of Salisbury Center, daughter of the late Clifford “Asa” and Jennie (Bullock) Siver, as one of six children. At a young age, June met the love of her life, Edward Slabe, and married...
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