Obituary Listings
Tiffany Sarah Varlaro
Jan 12, 2026
In Loving Memory
ILION - Our cherished Tiffany Sarah Varlaro, age 49, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on January 12th, 2026, at her home in Ilion, New York.
Born on August 2nd, 1976, in Herkimer, New York, Tiffany was the beloved daughter of Alfonso J. and Deborah “Debbie” J. (Valentine) Varlaro. She was a 1994 graduate of Herkimer High School and earned...
Peter L. Biando
Jan 12, 2026
FRANKFORT - Mr. Peter L. Biando, age 90, of Brockway Road, town of Frankfort, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Monday morning January 12th, 2026, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family members.
He was born in Malone, New York, on February 3rd, 1935, son of the late Mary (Chapple) White and stepfather Kenneth White. He was...
George Casale
Jan 10, 2026
George Casale, age 86, of Litchfield, NY, passed away on January 10, 2026. He lived his life with purpose, discipline, and a clear sense of right and wrong. Family was at the center of everything he did, and what he accomplished was the result of working together toward shared goals.
George was born on June 10, 1939, in Herkimer, NY, the...
Colleen Belle Bartlett
Jan 10, 2026
IN LOVING MEMORY
ST. JOHNSVILLE - Our remarkable Colleen Belle Bartlett left this world on January 10th, 2026, at 12:29am. She leaves a legacy of love in her adoring family: husband Michael, daughters Ashley and Molly, and granddaughter, Estelle. Colleen was a loving and devoted spouse, and a protective and selfless mother and grandmother. Her girls were her everything, and she...
Lance C. Dygert
Jan 8, 2026
Mr. Lance Christian Dygert, age 59, of Mohawk passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2026, at home.
One of eight children, Lance was born on September 1, 1966, a son of the late Edward and Edna (Ward) Dygert. He graduated from Owen D. Young Central School in 1984.
He was employed at Greens Warehouse, Spohn's Disposal, DeIorio’s, worked as a Foodliner truck driver, and...
Jeffrey P. Gaska
Jan 8, 2026
UTICA – Mr. Jeffrey P. Gaska, 65, a lifelong Utica resident, passed away on Thursday, January 8th, 2026, at his home in Schuyler, New York.
He was born in Utica on March 15th, 1960, the son of the late Joseph J. and Josephine (Urban) Gaska and attended local schools, namely Utica Free Academy. Jeff was employed by several companies throughout the...
Charlotte A. Gokey
Jan 6, 2026
MOHAWK – Charlotte A. Gokey, age 73, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026.
Born in Brooklyn on October 15, 1952, Charlotte was the daughter of the late Osborne and Severine (Christiansen) Sakariasen.
Charlotte was united in marriage to the late John R. Gokey who predeceased her on July 7, 2025. Together, John and Charlotte enjoyed time spent in the Adirondacks and...
Florence L. Steele
Jan 6, 2026
FLORENCE L. “TEENIE” STEELE
MOHAWK - Florence L. “Teenie” Steele, 91, a lifelong resident of Mohawk, passed away with her devoted family at her side just 11 days after the passing of her husband, Richard “Dick” Steele on January 6th, 2026. The pair were inseparable and are now together again.
Teenie was born on September 17th, 1934, the fifth child of Phillip...
Patricia Ann Gizowski
Jan 1, 2026
In Loving Memory
FRANKFORT - Patricia “Pat” Ann Gizowski age 83, of Frankfort, New York, passed away on New Year’s Day January 1st, 2026, in Herkimer, New York.
Pat was born in Ilion, NY to Ivan & Adelaide (Reynolds) Bunce on April 4th, 1942. She went to school at Frankfort-Schuyler Central graduating in 1959 and went on to attend Utica College of...
Constance Lee Becker
Dec 30, 2025
Constance Lee Becker, age 74, of Fort Plain, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2025, at Nathan Littauer Hospital, following a long illness.
Connie was born in Little Falls on June 20, 1951, the daughter of the late Ernest and Elnora Fletcher Becker. She was a graduate of St. Johnsville High School, class of 1970.
Connie was a long time employee of Palatine...
Timothy Lee Johnston, Sr.
Dec 30, 2025
ILION - Timothy Lee Johnston Sr., of Ilion, NY, passed away peacefully on December 30th, 2025. He was born on May 19th, 1952, in Phoenix, Arizona, the son of the late Carl and Katherine (Schuyler) Johnston of Ilion.
Tim was educated in Ilion, where he made his home and raised his family. He proudly served in the United States Navy from...
John A. Lorenzoni
Dec 30, 2025
In Loving Memory
LITTLE FALLS - We are saddened to announce that John (Giovanni) Lorenzoni, son of the late Nello and Cesira "Jennie" (Fenni) Lorenzoni, passed away on December 30th, 2025, at age 99. John was a cherished member of the community, whose warmth, kindness, and generosity touched the lives of everyone who knew him.
Born on August 16th, 1926, in Little...
Philip H. Douglas
Dec 28, 2025
Philip Howard Douglas, age 66, of Mohawk, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on December 28th, 2025. He was known for his mechanical skill, love of building, and unassuming generous nature.
Philip was born in Buffalo on November 2nd, 1959. From a young age, Philip was fascinated by how things worked and spent his life building, fixing, and understanding the...
Calvin F. Rider
Dec 28, 2025
ST. JOHNSVILLE - After over a month-long battle with pneumonia (loving Father & Grandfather), Calvin F. Rider passed away, on December 28th, 2025, at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, New York.
Calvin was born in Little Falls, New York, December 2nd, 1949. A son to Carlton Rider & Catherine (Stever) Rider. He grew up in Saint Johnsville, New York. He then attended...
Richard Henry Steele
Dec 26, 2025
MOHAWK - Richard “Dick” Steele, Sr., age 92, a lifelong resident of Mohawk, NY, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born March 13th, 1933, he was the son of Leslie E. Steele and Lesa M. Morreall of Mohawk, NY. He graduated from Mohawk Central High School in 1951, where he was...
Mary F. Putnam
Dec 24, 2025
ILION - On the morning of December 24th, 2025, Mary F. Putnam of Ilion, New York passed away at the age of 89 at the Siegenthaler Center in New Hartford, NY with her loving family by her side. She was born as an identical twin in Cortland, NY on March 29th, 1936, to Russell and Marian Tinkham. Mary grew up...
Gary F. Mullen Sr.
Dec 20, 2025
Mr. Gary F. Mullen, Sr., age 81, of St. Johnsville, passed away at Albany Medical Center on Saturday, December 20th, 2025.
Gary was born on May 1st, 1944, in Little Falls, NY. Son of the late Harold and Margaret Mullen (Schumacher). He graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Little Falls. Gary was a great athlete and played baseball, he had signed...
Martin J. Connarton
Dec 18, 2025
Martin J. Connarton, age 78, of Dover, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Throughout these last months of illness and during his passing, Marty was surrounded by the love and support of his children and grandchildren.
Born on August 25, 1947, in Exeter, New Hampshire, Marty was the son of the late...
Thomas A. Zuccaro
Dec 16, 2025
Mr. Thomas A. Zuccaro, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Wynn Hospital in Utica, NY.
Tommy was born on September 11, 1952, in Little Falls, NY, the son of Rudolph and Virginia Zuccaro (Kazmierski). He grew up in Little Falls and was a graduate of Little Falls High School.
Thomas lived a life full of dedication as a...
George A. Bottoni
Dec 12, 2025
GEORGE BOTTONI WAS THE OWNER AND OPERATOR OF BOTTONI CONSTRUCTION IN UTICA, NY FOR MANY YEARS, BUILDING CUSTOM HOMES. HE WORKED VERY HARD ALL HIS LIFE AND THOROUGHLY LOVED SPENDING TIME WIITH HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.HE WAS A PARISHIONER AT ST.MARY OF MOUNT CARMEL CHURCH.HIS FAITH, DEVOTION AND LOVE OF GOD WAS A CORNERSTONE IN HIS LIFE.GEORGE WAS A MAN...
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