Obituary Listings

Richard L. Morey

Richard L. Morey

Sep 11, 2023

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Richard L. Morey, passed away September 11th, at age 84, at St. Johnsville RNC. He was predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Harriet Morey; and his wife. He is survived by his children; siblings; nieces; nephews; and cousins. He was born in the Town of Root and attended local schools. A Memorial at West St. Johnsville Cemetery...

Mary Jane (Bugaj) Oleszek

Mary Jane (Bugaj) Oleszek

Sep 7, 2023

Mary Jane (Bugaj) Oleszek, 72, a former Little Falls resident, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on September 7, 2023 at Jacksonville Beach Baptist Hospital. Born in Little Falls on February 16, 1951, Mary Jane was the daughter of the late Theodore and Frances (Swietlikowski) Bugaj. Raised and educated locally, she was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy, Class...

Roderick O. Usher Sr.

Roderick O. Usher Sr.

Sep 6, 2023

Mr. Roderick O. “Rod” Usher, Sr, age 81, of Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, September 6, 2023, in the privacy and comfort of his home. Born in Olmsted Falls, Ohio on May 28, 1942, Roderick was the son of the late Ralph Eugene and Virginia Marie (Ziegler) Usher. He grew up in Milan, Ohio before relocating permanently to...

Charles T. Slabe

Charles T. Slabe

Sep 3, 2023

LITTLE FALLS – Mr. Charles T. Slabe, age 75, passed into the loving arms of the Lord, on September 3, 2023, in Little Falls, New York. He was born on October 20, 1947, in Little Falls, a son of the late Charles T., Sr. and Mary (Snell) Slabe and was a Little Falls High School Graduate, ‘Class of 1966.’ He...

Patrick "Pat" Cirillo

Patrick "Pat" Cirillo

Sep 2, 2023

MOHAWK - Patrick “Pat” Cirillo, 96, formerly of Mohawk, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023. He was a resident of The Grand, in Ilion. Pat fought a long and difficult battle with dementia over his last years, but never gave up that fight! Born on March 23, 1924, at home, in Mohawk, he was the son of the late...

Kathryn M. Moss

Kathryn M. Moss

Sep 2, 2023

ILION - Kathryn M. Moss passed away peacefully, on September 2, 2023, in Little Falls, NY. Kathryn (Kathy) was born on February 24, 1962, in Fitchburg, MA the middle daughter of the late Theordore Raux and Shirley Johnson. She loved being part of such a big family and had so much love for her siblings: Barbara Guy, Ruthie Mazarin, Jackie...

Donald E. Hall

Donald E. Hall

Sep 2, 2023

ILION - It was finally time to leave. After many years of happiness, with much love and some sadness, Donald E. Hall passed away, on September 2, 2023. Don was born in the Town of Frankfort, on September 30, 1927, to the late Arthur Hall and Florence Hall. He leaves his wife, Alice Dayton Hall, of 69 years of marriage;...

Donald R. Jacob

Donald R. Jacob

Aug 31, 2023

ROME – Mr. Donald Jacob, 70, a longtime resident of the Rome area, passed away, August 31, 2023, at the home of his daughter, in Herkimer, New York. He was born on June 28, 1953, in Massena, New York, a son to the late Earl Jacob and Jean (Robar) Jacob. He was an avid pool player and loved to ride...

Terence W. Clark

Terence W. Clark

Aug 30, 2023

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Terence W. Clark, 68, passed away on August 30, 2023, in Utica, New York. He was born on May 28, 1955, in Little Falls, New York a son to the late Leonard J. and Sarah E. (Veeder) Clark and was a graduate of St. Johnsville High School, Class of 1973. He then attended SUNY, New Paltz. He...

Lois "Margie" Decarr

Lois "Margie" Decarr

Aug 30, 2023

Lois Margaret “Margie” DeCarr, age 88, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2023. She was born June 27, 1935, in Little Falls, N.Y. to Donald and Helen (Healey) Borst. Margie was a graduate of Dolgeville Central School, class of 1953. She married Harold on May 15, 1954, at St. Joseph’s Church in Dolgeville, where they lived for over 50 years...

Susanne W. Selwood

Susanne W. Selwood

Aug 30, 2023

UTICA-NEW HARTFORD – Susanne W. Selwood, age 85, of Acacia Village, Utica, formerly of Woodbrooke Road, New Hartford, passed away peacefully, on Aug. 30, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital, New Hartford, NY. She was born on August 26, 1938, in Steyr, Austria, the daughter of Franz and Martha Weibl and attended schools in Austria. On Aug. 4, 1964, Susanne married...

Jennifer L. Hapeman

Jennifer L. Hapeman

Aug 30, 2023

Jennifer L. Hapeman, age 49, passed away on August 30, 2023 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, NY with her family by her side. She was born on October 9, 1973, the daughter of Susan Terns and David Oram. She was a graduate of Mohawk Central Schools. She had been employed at various stores in the Mohawk Valley before relocating...

Elinor E. Barnes

Elinor E. Barnes

Aug 28, 2023

Mrs. Elinor E. Barnes, age 98, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2023 at the Foltsbrook Center in Herkimer, in the privacy and comfort of her own bed. Born in Utica on July 17, 1925, Elinor was the daughter of the late Florence Finhout. She was subsequently adopted and brought up in Herkimer by the late George and Ida Root....

Francis J. Talarico

Francis J. Talarico

Aug 28, 2023

HERKIMER - It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Francis (“Frankie J”) John Talarico, on August 28, 2023. Frank was born on October 9, 1936, to Susan and John F. Talarico. He graduated from Herkimer High School, in 1954. He attended St. Lawrence University but returned home to help build the family business, John Talarico Contracting...

David W. Johnson

David W. Johnson

Aug 23, 2023

ST. JOHNSVILLE – David W. Johnson, Sr., 60, of State Highway 5, passed away August 23rd, 2023, at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Little Falls, New York, a son to the late Robert and Adeline (Stowell) Johnson and was educated in Little Falls schools. He worked at Taylor Made Accessories, in Johnstown. Dave was a great guy who...

Robert Lee Kinville

Robert Lee Kinville

Aug 20, 2023

ILION - Robert Lee Kinville, age 84, of North Street, in Ilion, passed away on Sunday, August 20th with his family by his side. Robert was born on September 10th, 1938, in North Ilion, NY, the son of Edna (Hall) Dickson and William Dickson. He attended Ilion schools and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving as a rifleman...

Geraldine "Gerry" H. Elthorp

Geraldine "Gerry" H. Elthorp

Aug 19, 2023

FRANKFORT – Geraldine “Gerry” H. Elthorp, of Frankfort, formerly of Schuyler, passed away very unexpectedly, of natural causes, on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Gerry was born in Utica, the daughter of Oliver Wendell Gonyea and Eva P. (Rapavi) Gonyea. She graduated from Whitesboro High School, in 1967, and St....

Joseph Sweet Sr.

Joseph Sweet Sr.

Aug 18, 2023

FRANKFORT – Mr. Joseph Sweet, Sr., age 76, a lifelong Frankfort resident, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the MVHS St. Elizabeth Campus. Born on March 1, 1947, Joseph was the son of the late Angelo and Mary (Tripoli) Sweet. He was raised and educated in Frankfort and attended local schools. Joe then went on to honorably serve...

Jean F. Desrochers

Jean F. Desrochers

Aug 18, 2023

SCHUYLER – Jean F. Desrochers, 92, from Schuyler, died August 18, 2023, at the Masonic Care Community. She was born on September 15, 1930, in Lisbon, New Hampshire, daughter to the late Sumner and Marjorie (Thorpe) Moulton. She married Dean Desrochers, in Lisbon, on June 24, 1950 and he predeceased her. She is survived by her daughter, Ardith Poccia and...

Matthew M. Gushue

Matthew M. Gushue

Aug 17, 2023

ILION – Matthew M. Gushue, Sr., age 41, from Ilion, New York, born on July 10th, 1982, passed unexpectedly at his home, on August 17th, 2023. Matthew was the proud son of Michael, Sr. and Patricia “Trish” Gushue and his dear brother Daniel. Matt attended Owen D. Young, Mohawk School and proudly graduated from Pine Grove Academy. Matt wore his...