Obituary Listings

Corey J. Leitz

Corey J. Leitz

Jul 4, 2023

FRANKFORT – Corey J. Leitz, age 52, of Frankfort, NY, passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday, July 4, 2023, at his home. He was born on Saturday, October 10, 1970, at Cooperstown Hospital. He attended the Sauquoit schools and made it through 10th grade before leaving to help full time with the family dairy farm, Highland Farms. He opened Highland Repair...

Lawrence R. Evans

Lawrence R. Evans

Jul 3, 2023

ILION – Lawrence R. Evans, 67, of Ilion, died, on July 3, 2023, in Herkimer, New York. Arrangements have been made in trust of the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, in Ilion, NY. (315) 894-8000. Arrangements are private and cremation will take place. Larry’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Enea, Ciaccia & Applegate Funeral Directors.

William Ernest Herringshaw

William Ernest Herringshaw

Jul 2, 2023

LITTLE FALLS – William Ernest Herringshaw, of Little Falls, passed away July 2, 2023, at his home, with his loved ones by his side. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, who made a long-lasting impression on all he met. He was predeceased by his father, Benjamin; his mother, Judy; and brothers, Randy and Carlton. He is...

Dealy Doe-Eyes Maddux

Dealy Doe-Eyes Maddux

Jul 2, 2023

TOWN OF OPPENHEIM-ST. JOHNSVILLE - Mrs. Dealy-Doe-Eyes Maddux, 74, of Town of Oppenheim, St. Johnsville, passed away peacefully, on Sunday evening, July 2, 2023, in her personal residence. Dealy and her family's care have been placed in trust of the Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 West Monroe Street, in Little Falls, NY. (315) 823-2424. Arrangements are private and cremation will...

Becky Tate

Becky Tate

Jun 27, 2023

DOLGEVILLE - Becky Tate was born May 12, 1957, in Poughkeepsie, NY, to June and Lawrence Tate. Her parents and her sister, Cindy Tate, predeceased her. In January of 2001, Becky came to reside at a home with the Arc Lexington. Becky was a very happy, easy-going, free-spirited woman. She enjoyed time spending with her friends, listening to music, books...

Anna "Ann" E. Leece

Anna "Ann" E. Leece

Jun 26, 2023

ILION – Anna “Ann” E. Leece, age 98, of Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Monday, June 26, 2023, at The Grand, in Ilion. Ann was born on February 17, 1925, in North Collins, NY, the daughter of Rosario and Florence (Elardo) Compisi and graduated from Laurel Hill Academy, Susquehanna, PA. On August 21, 1948, she married John T. Leece, at...

Theodore (Ted) Zawalski

Theodore (Ted) Zawalski

Jun 24, 2023

ILION - Theodore (Ted) Zawalski, age 89, of Ilion, New York, passed away peacefully, in the comfort of his home, with his children, on June 24, 2023, after a heroic three-year battle with pancreatic cancer, doing one of his favorite activities, sleeping through a Yankees game, of which the Yankees finally won not long after. Make of that what you...

Brian D. Miles

Brian D. Miles

Jun 24, 2023

UTICA – Brian D. Miles, 77, passed away after a short illness, on June 24, 2023. He was born in Jefferson City, Mo. to Melvin and Hazel (Hardy) Miles. His parents relocated to the Utica area when he was young and he attended local schools, graduating from UFA and MVCC with a degree in Commercial Art. Brian worked at Bossert...

James Francis Garnsey

James Francis Garnsey

Jun 23, 2023

ILION - James Francis Garnsey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle, passed away peacefully at the age of 92, on Friday, June 23, 2023, in the loving presence of his family, at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Ilion, New York after a brief illness. He was born in Utica on May 6, 1931, the son of Anna...

Daniel "Dancin Dan" Bord

Daniel "Dancin Dan" Bord

Jun 22, 2023

CLARK MILLS – Daniel “Dancin Dan” Bord, of Clark Mills, NY, passed away unexpectedly, on June 22, 2023, at Colombian Presbyterian (NYC), at the age of 56. Daniel truly lived life to the fullest and will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving father, life of the party, distinguished movie impersonator “Frank and Beans”, avid golfer, “Better...

Francis "Frank" Avlja

Francis "Frank" Avlja

Jun 22, 2023

ILION – Francis “Frank” Mravlja, 70, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at The Grand, Ilion, after a brief illness. He was born September 22, 1952, in Oneonta, the son of Frank and Stella Mary (Seniw) Mravlja. He has lived in upstate New York his entire life. There are no services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Enea, Ciaccia &...

Robert L. Farquhar

Robert L. Farquhar

Jun 22, 2023

STRATFORD – Robert L. Farquhar, 78, of Stratford, passed away June 22, 2023, at Foltsbrook Homes. He was born on November 26, 1944, in Gloversville, New York, a son to the late John W. and Edith (Chase) Farquhar and received his MBA from Niagara University. He served in the US Army, 1962-1965. He worked with ACS, Utica, as a corporate...

George A. Bennett, Jr.

George A. Bennett, Jr.

Jun 21, 2023

ILION – George A. Bennett, Jr., 67, of Ilion, passed away June 21, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, New York. He was born September 23, 1955, in Herkimer, New York, a son of the late George A., Sr. and Arthella (Thompson) Bennett. He worked at Helmont Mills in St. Johnsville and volunteered at the Lighthouse in Ilion. Surviving...

Rons L. Pence

Rons L. Pence

Jun 18, 2023

TOWN OF COLUMBIA – Rons L. Pence, age 80, of Spohn Rd., Ilion, passed away peacefully, on June 18, 2023, at The Grand, in Ilion, with his sister, Janis and her husband, Steve by his side. He was born on September 12, 1942, in Nunda, NY, the son of Raymond and Margaret (Sitts) Pence and graduated from Mohawk High School,...

Leon Ward Heselton

Leon Ward Heselton

Jun 15, 2023

SCHUYLER – Leon Ward Heselton, age 90, of Schuyler, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital,New Hartford, NY. He was born on November 10, 1932, in Rutland, VT, the son of Ward and Gladys (Gilman) Heselton. Leon graduated from Woodstock High School in Vermont,University of Mass, in 1964 and Clarkson University, with a Master’s Degree...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Hayes

Jeffrey "Jeff" Hayes

Jun 10, 2023

HERKIMER - Jeffrey “Jeff” Hayes, age 62, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Jeff was born in New Hartford, NY, on December 14, 1960, the son of Wesley and Beverly Hayes (Kress). He was a graduate of Remsen Central School and Hobart College. Jeff wore many “hats” in his lifetime: Son, brother, husband, uncle,...

Mary Nixon

Mary Nixon

Jun 10, 2023

LITTLE FALLS - Mary Nixon, a beloved family member, passed away peacefully, on June 10, 2023, at the age of 93. She was surrounded with love in St. Johnsville, NY, where she was at the Rehab & Nursing Center. Born in Brooklyn, Mary was the daughter of Frank and Ora (Bryant) Davis. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband,...

Mary H. Urich

Mary H. Urich

Jun 9, 2023

Mary H. (Childs) Urich, age 76, a lifelong Mohawk resident, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, June 9, 2023, at The Pines in Utica, where she has been a resident these past few years. Mary was born in the family homestead in Mohawk on December 17, 1946, the youngest of eight children to the late William and Evelyn (Mergenthaler) Childs....

Thomas H. Backus

Thomas H. Backus

Jun 9, 2023

ILION – Mr. Thomas H. Backus, age 57, of Ilion, New York, entered into eternal rest with the Lord, on June 9, 2023, at Little Falls Hospital after being stricken at home. Tommy was born July 4, 1965, in Ilion, NY, the son of his dad, Lynn E. Backus, Sr. (predeceased) and his mom, Elizabeth (Robotham), with whom he lived....

Deborah Ann (Schuyler) Briggs

Deborah Ann (Schuyler) Briggs

Jun 4, 2023

MOHAWK - Deborah Ann (Schuyler) Briggs passed away on June 4, 2023, after enduring long-term health problems with the courage and tenacity of nature itself. She now rests peacefully and is survived by her devoted husband, Steven Briggs; three children: Courtney Briggs, Erica Briggs and Alexandra (Briggs) Ulinski; her sister, Donna Schuyler; and brother, Danny Schuyler. She is also grandmother...