Obituary Listings

Eugene F. Beirne, III

Eugene F. Beirne, III

Sep 24, 2025

HERKIMER, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24th, 2025

I, Eugene Francis Beirne, III, passed away. I was born in Margaretville, New York on November 15th, 1943. The only child of Alyce and Eugene Beirne, Jr. After my parents separated in 1946, I lived in New York City but spent my summers and holidays on the family farm in Roxbury, New York.

I am...

James Patrick Thomas

James Patrick Thomas

Sep 17, 2025

HERKIMER - James (“Jimmy”) Patrick Thomas, age 79, of Bath New York, passed away on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025.

Jimmy was predeceased by his parents, Anna K. Thomas and James F. Thomas; his sisters, Mary Ann Paterson and Margaret Kearns: and his brother, Thomas E. Thomas.

Jimmy is survived by his sister, Kathleen, and generations of loving cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Jimmy...

Sue C. Campagna

Sue C. Campagna

Sep 17, 2025

HERKIMER - Mrs. Sue Campagna, age 80, and a resident of Herkimer, New York, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 17th, after a long illness.

Born November 5, 1944, Sue was the daughter of Walter and Wanda (Matthews) Snyder. She was raised on a dairy farm in the Town of Norway. Sue was a graduate of West Canada Valley Central School. She...

Joy M. Zientara

Joy M. Zientara

Sep 13, 2025

Joy M. Zientara, of Galinsky apartments, Herkimer passed away at the Little Falls Hospital on September 13th, 2025, at the age of 87 with her daughter by her side.

Joy was born to Ernest and Marion Silvernail of Little Falls, on May 18, 1938. As a young homemaker, Joy was active in her children's lives by participating in PTA, Cub Scouts...

Robin Ann Ruggieri

Robin Ann Ruggieri

Sep 12, 2025

Robin Ann Ruggieri, 70, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, at the Presbyterian Residential Community in New Hartford, NY. Born in Cranston, RI to the late Anthony and Assunta (Sue) Ruggieri, Robin was the second eldest of nine siblings. She later moved with her family to Poughkeepsie, NY, where she spent most of her life. Robin was a student...

Rose M. Vieta

Rose M. Vieta

Sep 11, 2025

Mrs. Rose M. Vieta, age 80, of Herkimer passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, at Wynn Hospital in Utica.

Rose was born on April 3, 1945, in Carthage NY. Daughter of the late Fred and Rachael Carr (Carm). She graduated High School and worked at Remington Arms in Ilion as a cleaner for many years. Rose was united in marriage...

Beverly Kelly Ames

Beverly Kelly Ames

Sep 10, 2025

Beverly Kelly Ames, 84, of Ilion, NY, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, at Upstate Medical University Hospital in Syracuse, NY after a brief illness, and went to be with our Lord and Savior.

Born in Ilion, NY, on May 11, 1941, to Robert Paul Kelly and Helen Marhaver Kelly, she grew up in the Village of Ilion, located in...

John R. Burns

John R. Burns

Sep 10, 2025

John R. Burns, age 67, a lifelong Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, September 10, 2025, at the Abraham House in Rome. Throughout his passing and illness, he had the constant love and support of his family and friends by his side.

Born on October 6, 1957, John is the son of Carmen (Rodriguez) Burns and the late John...

Kim Metzler

Kim Metzler

Sep 9, 2025

Kim Metzler, age 70, of Fort Plain, NY peacefully passed on September 9, 2025, at the Little Falls Hospital.

He was born on September 7, 1955, in Troy, NY to Hariet and Matthew Metzler. Kim grew up in East Nassau. He went to high school in New Lebanon and attended college in Cobleskill. He wore many hats and worked as a...

Gene M. Johnson

Gene M. Johnson

Sep 9, 2025

Gene M. Johnson

MOHAWK – Gene M. Johnson, age 85, of Orchard St., Mohawk, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at Valley Health Services, Herkimer, with his wife Betty by his side.

He was born on May 25, 1940, in Horican NY, the son of Mark and Florence (Barlow) Johnson, and attended Adirondack Brant Lake School, Potterville, NY. Gene was...

Frank J. LaPuma

Frank J. LaPuma

Sep 7, 2025

Frank J. LaPuma, age 93, beloved patriarch of the LaPuma family, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, September 7, 2025, surrounded by the love and support of his family.

Born in Frankfort on June 28, 1932, Frank was the only son of the late Paul and Mary (Dannacchi) LaPuma. His childhood years were spent in Frankfort where he grew up and...

Janet M. DiMartin

Janet M. DiMartin

Sep 5, 2025

FRANKFORT – Mrs. Janet M. DiMartin, age 78, of Frankfort, New York, passed away surrounded by her devoted family in the peace and comfort of her home on September 5th, 2025.

She was born on December 3rd, 1946, in Ilion, New York, a daughter of the late Carl J. and Mary (Geragi) Sgroi. She attended Frankfort-Schuyler Schools. She was married to...

Patricia Ann Petucci

Patricia Ann Petucci

Sep 4, 2025

HERKIMER – Patricia Ann (Lamanna) Petucci, age 81, passed away on Thursday morning, September 4th, 2025, with the love and support of her family at her side.

Born in Herkimer, New York, on April 28th, 1944, Patricia was the daughter of the late Michael and Vera (Valente) Lamanna. Raised and educated locally, she was a Graduate of Herkimer High School, Class...

Solomon Young

Solomon Young

Sep 2, 2025

ST. JOHNSVILLE – A Funeral Service for Solomon Young, shall be held, on Tuesday morning, September 9th, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at The Enea Family Funeral Home, 9 Center Street, in St. Johnsville, New York, with Pastor Michael Torres, officiating. Interment will then take place at St. Johnsville Cemetery. Friends and family are invited and encouraged to join at this...

Anthony Francis Viti

Anthony Francis Viti

Aug 31, 2025

Anthony “Tony” Francis Viti, age 69, of Frankfort, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, August 31, 2025, with his loving family by his side.

Born on December 18, 1955, in Utica, NY, he was the son of the late Frank Sr. and Nancy (Stucchi) Viti. His childhood years were spent in Utica before relocating to Frankfort, where he would go...

Cynthia Diane Lowe

Cynthia Diane Lowe

Aug 30, 2025

Cynthia Diane Lowe (Coyne), age 70, passed away on August 30, 2025, in Frankfort New York.

She was born August 4, 1955, in Utica, New York. Cynthia was the daughter of Emilie Davis and Charles Wallace Coyne. She grew up in the Mohawk Valley and graduated from Whitesboro High School before continuing her education at MVCC where she obtained her associates...

Vivian C. Atutis

Vivian C. Atutis

Aug 30, 2025

LITTLE FALLS - Vivian C. Atutis, age 97, formerly of Little Falls passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

Born April 17,1928, Vivian was the daughter of Gus and Irene Carlson. Vivian was raised on the beloved family homestead on the Carlson Road in Dolgeville. Stricken with polio at the age of 7, Vivian went on to have a complete...

William J. Linneman

William J. Linneman

Aug 30, 2025

William J. Linneman Jr., 83, of Mohawk, NY, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025.

Born on April 30, 1942, in Queens, NY, William (Bill) made Mohawk, NY, his home in 1990. He had a long and successful career in the banking industry, from which he retired over 40 years ago. In his retirement, Bill enjoyed his favorite pastimes—hunting, golfing, fishing...

Roy L. Coffin

Roy L. Coffin

Aug 30, 2025

Frankfort-Schuyler – Roy L. Coffin, age 75, of Millers Grove Rd, Frankfort (Schuyler) NY, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Albany Medical Center, with his wife, Marcia by his side.

He was born on April 12, 1950, in Ilion, the son of Robert and Arlene (Gonyea) Coffin, and attended Frankfort-Schuyler Schools. Roy was married to Marcia Vallecorsa, on...

Philip A. Whynot

Philip A. Whynot

Aug 29, 2025

Mr. Philip A. Whynot, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on August 29,2025 in the Village of Ilion. 

Phil was born in Rumford, Maine on February 24, 1965, the youngest son of Merwyn and Florence Whynot (Andrews). He graduated from Mexico high school in Maine and then went on to serve his country by joining the Army. After his time in the...