Obituary Listings

Kendra Fay Story

Kendra Fay Story

Jun 13, 2025

Kendra Fay Story, 36, of Utica, NY, passed away peacefully at her home, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Born in Ilion, NY, to Wendy and Henry Wakefield, Kendra grew up with a deep love for family, a strong spirit, and a heart that never hesitated to give. Kendra’s passion for helping others was evident in...

Joyce A. Casale

Joyce A. Casale

Jun 7, 2025

MOHAWK - Joyce Casale, 90, of Mohawk passed away, at home, on June 7th, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Joyce was born on March 28th, 1935, to Rudolph and Minnie (Schulenberg) Schrader. She attended Herkimer High School, where she met her sweetheart and future husband, Anthony (Tony) Casale. Together, they shared almost 70 years of marriage built...

Brian Andrew Seelbach

Brian Andrew Seelbach

Jun 6, 2025

ILION - Mr. Brian Andrew Seelbach, age 60, of Herkimer, New York, passed away on June 6th, 2025, at Abraham House in Utica, after a brief illness. Born on May 30, 1965, in Ilion, New York, Brian is the son of his parents, the late Robert and Rosalie (Miller) Seelbach. He was raised and educated locally and was employed by...

Jeanine M. Jacquays

Jeanine M. Jacquays

Jun 2, 2025

ILION – Jeanine M. Jacquays, age 74, a longtime resident of Ilion, New York, passed away, Monday morning, June 2nd, 2025, at Wynn Hospital, Utica, after a brief illness with her loving family and friends always by her side. She was born January 31st, 1951, in Herkimer, New York, a daughter of the late Nelson and Virginia (Geer) Jacquays and...

Richard K. Burton

Richard K. Burton

May 31, 2025

ILION - Richard Keith Burton, 64, of Ilion, New York, passed away unexpectedly on May 31st, 2025. Richard was born April 7th, 1961, in Ilion, NY, the son of Norma Burton-Forbes. Richard attended Frankfort-Schuyler Central School. Richard spent many years working at NEP Glass as a glazer. Richard was previously married to Lori Johnson-Burton of Salisbury, NY who he shared...

Clara Marie Fiorentino

Clara Marie Fiorentino

May 24, 2025

HERKIMER – Clara ‘Marie’ Fiorentino, age 90, a lifelong Herkimer resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Foltsbrook Center in Herkimer, where she has resided for the past five years. Born in Herkimer on January 23, 1935, Marie was the daughter of the late Dominick and Angelina (Costentino) Fiorentino. She was raised and educated in Herkimer,...

Joan (Newman) Digristina

Joan (Newman) Digristina

May 18, 2025

SCHUYLER – Mrs. Joan N. (Newman) Digristina, age 76, passed away suddenly and peacefully on May 18, 2025, with her adoring family and friends by her side. Born in Utica on April 22, 1949, Joan was the daughter of the late Harold and Kathyrn (Doyle) Newman. Joan was a graduate of UFA, received a nursing degree from MVCC and worked...

Victoria Ann Bellinger

Victoria Ann Bellinger

May 17, 2025

LITTLE FALLS - Victoria Ann Bellinger, age 89, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away on May 17th, 2025, at Valley Health Services in Herkimer, New York. “I love You, Mom.” She was born July 17th,1935, in Little Falls, New York, a daughter of the late Vincent and Sophie (Chinzinski) Acquasanta and God welcomed her with open arms. She attended...

Bob L. Sitterly

Bob L. Sitterly

May 16, 2025

Robert “Bob” L. Sitterly My name is Robert L. Sitterly, but I have always preferred to be called Bob. I have just recently passed away, on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the age of 88, at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, but where doesn’t matter, what is important is where I’m at now, hopefully at home with my Lord & Savior, Jesus...

Lisa M. Monohan

Lisa M. Monohan

May 16, 2025

ST. JOHNSVILLE - Lisa Mary Knapp Monohan, aged 55, of Saint Johnsville, a beloved mother, daughter of the Earth, passed away May 16th, 2025, with her loved ones by her side as they helped guide her soul onto her next journey. Lisa was born November 19th, 1969, under the watchful gaze of the waxing gibbous moon—a symbol of growth, intuition,...

Nancy S. Mcgowan

Nancy S. Mcgowan

May 12, 2025

FRANKFORT – LITTLE FALLS - Nancy Suzanne Rowland McGowan passed away peacefully on May 12th, 2025, at The Cottages in Cicero, New York. Prior to her current residence, she lived at The Hearth at Greenpoint in Liverpool, NY. Nancy was born August 16th, 1932, in Ilion, NY to the late Chester and Katherine Phillips Russell. She graduated from Ilion High...

Jeanne M. Munger

Jeanne M. Munger

May 10, 2025

LITTLE FALLS - Jeanne M. Munger, 80, of East Monroe Street, Little Falls, New York, passed away Saturday, May 10th, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 20th, 1945, in Ilion, NY, the daughter of the late John McCarthy and Priscilla (Beauchamp) McCarthy. She was educated at St. Mary’s Academy in Little Falls....

Cherilyn A. Levick

Cherilyn A. Levick

May 1, 2025

LITTLE FALLS - Cherilyn A. LeVick, 78, a life-long Little Falls resident, passed away on Thursday, May 1st, 2025, at The Abraham House in Rome, New York. Cherilyn was born in Little Falls on February 18th, 1947, daughter of the late John Carrig and Agnes (Ehlinger) Ashley, and attended Little Falls schools. On September 10, 1966, Cherilyn was united in...

David R. Gay

David R. Gay

Apr 28, 2025

MOHAWK – David R. Gay, (63 years old), of Church Street in Mohawk, New York, passed away suddenly on April 28th, 2025, at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, New York. He was born on May 29th, 1961, in Ilion, New York, a son of the late Gerald R. and Shirley A. (Hilts) Gay. He attended and graduated from local schools and...

Jacqueline L. Morehouse

Jacqueline L. Morehouse

Apr 27, 2025

ILION - Jacqueline Leigh Morehouse (47 years old) of Ilion, New York, passed away peacefully at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, New York, on April 27th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jackie was born on November 7th, 1977, in Watertown, New York to Dale and Patricia (Perry) Janes. She happily joined in marriage on November 24th, 2018, with the...

Kevin P. Cumm

Kevin P. Cumm

Apr 27, 2025

LITTLE FALLS – Mr. Kevin P. Cumm, age 70, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, April 27th, 2025, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, New York. He was born on August 30th, 1954, in Little Falls, son of the late Raymond and Shirley (Eckard) Cumm and he received his education in Little Falls schools. He graduated ‘Class...

Antoinette Hyer

Antoinette Hyer

Apr 25, 2025

ILION - Antoinette Hyer, 84, passed away Friday, April 25th, 2025, at her home in Ilion, NY. She was born on September 19, 1940, in Herkimer, the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Palumbo) Talarico and graduated from Herkimer High School. Antoinette was predeceased by her beloved husband, Richard Hyer, to whom she was married on August 31st, 1963,...

Katherine A. Talarico

Katherine A. Talarico

Apr 24, 2025

GRANDMOTHER OF ELIJAH SNYDER ST. JOHNSVILLE – A beautiful soul, Katherine Talarico, passed away after blessing her family with 61 years of life on April 24th, 2025, at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville, New York. She lived on West Main Street in St. Johnsville, New York. Kathy was born on July 6th, 1963, in Little Falls, New York, to her...

Terrence J. Nicholson

Terrence J. Nicholson

Apr 24, 2025

Terrence J. Nicholson, 92, a longtime resident of Clark Mills and Caroga Lake, passed away, at home, unexpectedly on Thursday morning, April 24, 2025. Terry was born in Utica on August 14, 1932, the son of the late Stephen and Sarah (LaPorte) Nicholson. He proudly served his country in the US Army. He was a graduate of Utica Parochial Schools,...

Edward Chrisman

Edward Chrisman

Apr 23, 2025

DUNEDIN, FLORIDA - Mr. Edward Chrisman, age 66, formerly of Ilion, passed away April 23, 2025, from complications of diabetes. He was born July 24, 1958, in Ilion, NY and was the son of the late Harold Chrisman and Carrie (Humphreys) Chrisman. Eddie graduated from Ilion High School and was a cook for numerous nursing homes in Florida. He was...