Obituary Listings
George J. Amendolare, Sr.
Dec 7, 2023
ILION – Mr. George J. Amendolare, Sr., 77, of 100 West Main Street, Ilion, passed away December 7, 2023, at Wynn Hospital. He was born on November 5, 1946, in Ilion, New York, a son of the late Charles and Angeline (Internicola) Amendolare and attended Frankfort schools. He was married to Judith A. (Mower-Elthorp) Amendolare. He worked as a custodian...
Earl T. Mannion
Dec 7, 2023
HERKIMER – Mr. Earl Thomas Mannion, age 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, December 7, 2023, after a brief illness. His family takes comfort in knowing he is once again reunited with his beloved wife, Barbara. Born on June 18, 1946, Earl was the son of the late James R. Mannion and Jean (Bernhardt) Zonnevylle. He was raised and...
Gordon W. Douglas, Sr.
Dec 5, 2023
LITTLE FALLS - Gordon W. Douglas, Sr. (Gordie), passed away on December 5, 2023, surrounded by his family, in the comfort of his son’s home. Gordon was born on November 3, 1932, to parents Burton Douglas and Julia (Dorothy) Kraus. He was a lifelong resident of Little Falls. He spent most of his youth as a “Southsider” where he attended...
Eduarda G. Pena
Dec 5, 2023
NEWPORT –Eduarda G. Pena went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 5, 2023 at age 89. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at the Town of Norway Church (Norway Historical Society, 1067 Newport Gray Road, Newport, NY) on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 12 noon. She was an adored wife, mother,...
Dennis J. Laraway
Dec 4, 2023
ST. JOHNSVILLE - Dennis J. Laraway, age 73, of St. Johnsville, NY, passed away from sudden heart complications, on Monday, December 4, 2023, at the Wynn Hospital. Dennis was born on August 24, 1950, in Little Falls, NY. He was the son of John “Jack” and Gloria “Georgie” (Corso) Laraway. He attended St. Johnsville High School and graduated with the...
Joseph Vespasiano
Dec 1, 2023
LITTLE FALLS - Mr. Joseph Vespasiano passed away peacefully in his home, in Little Falls, at the age of 98, on December 1, 2023. Joe was born on July 31, 1925, in Little Falls, son of the late Anthony and Josephine (Lamonda) Vespasiano. In his early years, he was a proud resident of the South Side and could give anyone...
Peter M. Deluca
Dec 1, 2023
LITTLE FALLS - Peter M. DeLuca, (Sarge, Poppy), passed away December 1, 2023, at the age of 82, with his family by his side. He was born November 19, 1941, to Joseph and Alice (Adsit) DeLuca, in Dolgeville, NY. He was a graduate of Dolgeville Central School, Class of 1960. He enlisted in the Army immediately after graduation, where he...
Rosemary Elizabeth View
Dec 1, 2023
MOHAWK - In Loving Memory: Rosemary Elizabeth View, of Mohawk, NY, went to join her daughter, Cheryl Oldfield-Jackson, on December 1, 2023. Rosemary was born in Herkimer NY, on March 23, 1949, to Agnes and Herbert Marmet. She attended Mohawk Central School. Rosemary married Edward S. View, Jr. on November 15, of 1980 and together they had a total of...
Barbara A. Brewer
Dec 1, 2023
ILION – Barbara A. Brewer, age 76, of Ilion, NY, passed away peacefully, on Friday, December 1, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Barbara was born on April 29, 1947, in Rome, NY. She was the daughter of Oliver and Mildred (Smith) Thayer. She attended Oriskany Central School and graduated with the class of 1965. She later attended...
Donald B. Crim Sr.
Nov 27, 2023
ILION – Mr. Donald B. Crim, Sr., 79, of Rockwell Drive, Ilion, passed away, at Little Falls Hospital, on November 27, 2023. He was born on November 11, 1944, in Ilion, a son of the late Ogden and Dorothy (Scanlon) Crim. He was educated locally and worked at MDS, Duofold and Auto Zone. He was the truest lover of family,...
Anthony William De Piazza
Nov 26, 2023
LITTLE FALLS – Mr. Anthony William De Piazza, 85, of Greenville, Texas, formerly of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on November 26, 2023, in Greenville, Texas. A Funeral Graveside Service of full military honors will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Herkimer, New York, on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. Enea, Ciaccia & Applegate Funeral...
Robert E. "Bob" Cioch
Nov 25, 2023
ILION – Robert E. “Bob” Cioch, age 82, of Herkimer and a longtime resident of Ilion, passed away on November 25, 2023, at Wynn Hospital. Born on September 3, 1941, in Herkimer, Bob was the son of the late Joseph and Emeline (Finster) Cioch. He was a graduate of Whitesboro School, Class of 1960 and served our country with the...
Nancy M. Eckardt
Nov 22, 2023
FRANKFORT – In Loving Memory: Nancy M. Eckardt, 83, of East Avenue, Frankfort, NY, passed away unexpectedly, in her home, on November 22, 2023. She was born, on March 6, 1940, in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late John and Grace (DeJoseph) Dulka. Surviving family members include, Grace Ann McGill (daughter), Kimberly Johansson (daughter), grandchildren: Victor Fuentes, Jr. (grandson), Jade...
Raymond C. Farber Jr.
Nov 22, 2023
ILION - Raymond C. Farber, Jr., passed away, November 22, 2023, unexpectedly, at home, in Ilion, NY. Ray was born January 4, 1938, in Herkimer, NY, son of the late Raymond Farber, Sr. and Mildred (Evans) Farber. His marriage to the former Kathryn (Kay) Davies took place September 17, 2001, in Las Vegas. They have shared a special loving marriage...
Cynthia J. Cotton
Nov 18, 2023
Cynthia J. Cotton, age 67, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away suddenly, early Saturday morning, November 18, 2023, at the Little Falls Hospital. Born in Ilion on March 30, 1956, Cynthia was the daughter of the late Robert and Florence (Strong) Cotton. She was raised and educated locally and attended Mohawk schools, having graduated from Mohawk High School in...
Ronny D. Lapoint
Nov 18, 2023
MONTGOMERY COUNTY – Ronny D. LaPoint, 65, passed away November 18, 2023, at Wynn Hospital. He was born on April 22, 1958, in Cambridge, New York, a son of the late Rupert and Elinor (Pedersen) LaPoint. He was an expert cobbler/shoe repair specialist, owner of the Shoe God. Ronny was a devoted Nordic Pegan and was loved by everyone he...
Thomas J. Finnegan
Nov 17, 2023
LITTLE FALLS – Mr. Thomas J. Finnegan, 81, of 637 John Street, Little Falls, New York, passed away unexpectedly, on November 17, 2023, after a brief illness, at his home. He was born on December 27, 1941, in Little Falls, a son of the late John F. and Helen (Casey) Finnegan. He was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy and...
Richard W. "Bill" Morris
Nov 15, 2023
ILION – Richard W. Morris, affectionately remembered as “Bill”, an Ilion resident for his entire life, passed away, November 15, 2023, unexpectedly, at his home in Ilion. He was born on October 17, 1954, in Herkimer, New York, a son of the late Richard and Martha (Davala) Morris. He attended Annunciation School and Ilion High School, class of 1972. He...
Paul T. "Pop" Grates
Nov 14, 2023
Paul T. “Paulie” Grates (aka “Pop”), age 73, a lifelong Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, November 14, 2023, at the MVHS Wynn Hospital. Throughout his illness and passing Paulie’s devoted family and friends never left his side. Born on April 24, 1950, Paul was the son of the late Joseph F. Grates, Jr. and Pauline (McFaul) Polizzi....
Elizabeth "Betty" Peruzzi
Nov 14, 2023
ILION-ST. JOHNSVILLE - Elizabeth” Betty” Peruzzi, age 81, of Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the Grand, Ilion. Betty was born on June 2, 1942, in Little Falls, the daughter of Dominick and Viola (Nobili) Peruzzi. She attended school in St. Johnsville and graduated with the class of 1960. She went on to further her education...
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