Obituary Listings

Charles Ray

Charles Ray

Jul 2, 2005

Charles A. Ray, 76, of Lynch Road, Fairfield, died Saturday, July 2, 2005, at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford. He was born on June 24, 1929, in South Brookfield, N.Y., the son of Charles W. and Florence (Davis) Ray, and attended Richfield Springs schools. On Oct. 27, 1955, he was married to Mary Fuller in North Brookfield, N.Y. Charles was...

Agnes Deforrest

Agnes Deforrest

Jul 1, 2005

Agnes M. (Carrig) DeForrest, 87, of Country Manor and formerly of West Lake Ave., Herkimer, passed away on July 1, 2005 at Valley Health Services. She was born on May 12, 1918 in Fort Plain, NY, the daughter of the late John and Helen (Small) Carrig. Mrs. DeForrest was educated in Herkimer Schools. Her marriage to James P. DeForrest took...

Russell Ostrander

Russell Ostrander

Jun 30, 2005

Russell E. "Russ" Ostrander, age 88, currently residing at Sherwood Acres, Herkimer, formerly a longtime Mohawk resident passed away Thursday, June 30, 2005. Russ was born June 22, 1917 in the Town of Warren, son of Ivan and Rena (Wiles) Ostrander. He was a graduate of Richfield Springs High School, and completed his education in Banking and Finance through his...

Donald Harris

Donald Harris

Jun 26, 2005

Donald F. "Butch" Harris, 67, of 21 W. Monroe St., passed away on Sunday evening, June 26, 2005 in St. Elizabeth's Medical Center with the loving support of his family at his bedside. He was a lifelong Little Falls resident. On June 24, 1978 he was joined in marriage with the former Barbara MacRorie in the First Baptist Church, Herkimer...

Orilla Youker

Orilla Youker

Jun 25, 2005

Orilla May Remonda (Grandma) Youker, 85 of 1013 Emmonsburg Road, Salisbury Center, entered into eternal rest with her family by her side on Saturday June 25, 2005 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was born March 19, 1920 in Morehouseville, NY the daughter of the late Fred M. & Eva Mae (Hagadorne) Remonda, and was educated in Hoffmeister and Poland High...

Ernest Petkovsek

Ernest Petkovsek

Jun 23, 2005

Mr. Ernest L. Petkovsek, 81 of Little Falls, entered into eternal rest at his home 236 Burwell St., on Thursday June 23, 2005 with the love and support of his family at his side. Ernie was born in Little Falls on January 7, 1924 the son of Angela Grasich and Frank Petkovsek. He was educated at St. Mary's Academy in...

Allan Baker

Allan Baker

Jun 21, 2005

Allan R. "Bake" Baker, age 46, of Piper Rd., Herkimer, was tragically taken on Tuesday , June 21, 2005 on Rt. 5, Herkimer from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident. Bake was returning to his shop after visiting his grandfather who also passed away. Bake was born on December 4, 1958 in New Hartford, a son of Richard L. Baker,...

Eva Mumford

Eva Mumford

Jun 16, 2005

Eva H. Mumford, a long time resident of 40 Marshall Ave. in Mohawk, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2005, at University Medical Center in Syracuse. She was 85. Eva was born Dec. 27, 1919, in Prospect, N.Y., daughter of the late William and Verna (Johnson) Hager. After graduating from Utica schools, she enrolled in the nursing program at the...

Grace Yots

Grace Yots

Jun 14, 2005

Grace C. (Minosh) Yots, formerly of Sherwood Acres, Herkimer, and 51 E. Main St., Mohawk, died Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at the Folts Home, Herkimer, where she had been a resident. She was born in East Frankfort, the daughter of Dominick and Rosalie (Loma) Minosh. On June 4, 1938, Grace was married to Dominick J. Yots in Frankfort. He died...

Mary Dasey

Mary Dasey

Jun 14, 2005

Mary Jo Dasey, 75, a resident of Little Falls, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, June 14, 2005 in St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Utica. She was born on January 16, 1930, in Little Falls a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (O'Hara) Dasey and graduated from St. Mary's Academy. She attended Mt. St. Vincent College. Mary was employed by the...

James Lore

James Lore

Jun 12, 2005

Mr. James S. Lore, age 67, a lifelong Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, June 12, 2005 in HCR Manor Care Nursing Home, Lebanon, Pa. He was born on October 18, 1938 in Frankfort, son of the late Alfonzo and Josephine (Sgroi) Lore and was educated in Frankfort schools. On May 21, 1960, he was united in marriage...

Laura Lubey

Laura Lubey

Jun 11, 2005

Laura M. Lubey, 92, of Acme Road, Ilion, formerly of 968 Warren Road, Mohawk, died Saturday, June 11, 2005, at home. She was born Aug. 25, 1912, in Tupper Lake, the daughter of Arthur and Roseanna (LePage) Brunette. On Feb. 6, 1933, Laura was married to Thomas P. Lubey in Ilion. He died June 15, 1998. She was a member...

Jamie Baum

Jamie Baum

Jun 11, 2005

Jamie B. Baum, age 50, of 34 Columbia St., Mohawk, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 11, 2005, at Little Falls Hospital. Jamie was born July 30, 1954 in Ilion, daughter of Charles and Shirley (Streeter) Forbes. She attended Mohawk Schools, "Class of 1973." On December 18, 1993, she was united in marriage to Arthur G. "Art" Baum. Jamie was employed...

Charles Chapman

Charles Chapman

Jun 9, 2005

Charles E. Chapman, 75 a long time St. Johnsville resident, passed away on Thursday June 9, 2005 at Little Falls Hospital. He was born May 15, 1930 in the Town of Palatine, the son of the late Harry D. & Bessie (Hall) Chapman. Charlie was educated in Fort Plain & Canajoharie schools. His marriage to Beatrice A. Puznowski took place...

John Sauer

John Sauer

Jun 9, 2005

John S. Sauer, age 60, of 6 Church St., Mohawk, passed away unexpectedly at home Thursday evening, June 9, 2005. John was born February 6, 1945 in Herkimer, son of the late Spencer E. and Dallas Pearl (Petrie) Sauer. John attended Mohawk High School and served six years with the US Navy during the Vietnam War. John was united in...

Evelyn Pettengill

Evelyn Pettengill

Jun 8, 2005

Evelyn R. "Snooky" Pettengill, 64 of Salisbury Center and a former Dolgeville resident, passed away on Thursday June 9, 2005 after a long illness. She was born January 6, 1941 in Dolgeville the daughter of the late Harold & Cora (Doxtader) Ellis. Snooky was a graduate of Dolgeville High School, class of 1957. For 29 years Evelyn worked as a...

Clyde Mosher

Clyde Mosher

Jun 8, 2005

Clyde R. Mosher, 78 of 62 N. Division St., St. Johnsville, passed away on Monday December 13, 2004 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, NY. He was born August 30, 1927 in St. Johnsville the Son of the late Clarence and Minnie (Clemons) Mosher and was educated in Nelliston schools. His marriage to Betty Jane Snell took place on February 17,...

Clyde Mosher

Clyde Mosher

Jun 8, 2005

Clyde W. Mosher, 52, of Fuller Rd., town of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, June 8, 2005 at the Abraham House, Utica with the support of his family at his side. He was born on February 8, 1953 in Fairfield, a son of the late Frank and Ruth (Looman) Mosher and was educated in Oppenheim schools. His marriage...

Stuart Balderston

Stuart Balderston

Jun 8, 2005

Mr. Stuart J. "Stu" Balderston, age 83, of Arthur St. Little Falls, passed away on Wednesday evening, June 8, 2005 at the home of his son, Bruce Balderston, in Albany. He was born on May 27, 1922 in Little Falls, a son of the late Stuart and Mary Ann (Donnelly) Balderston and received his education at St. Mary's Academy. On...

Valerie Czarnecki

Valerie Czarnecki

Jun 7, 2005

Mrs. Valerie Czarnecki, age 89, formerly of Rockton Plaza Apts., passed away on Tuesday evening, June 7, 2005. Her passing occurred in Valley Health Services, Herkimer, where she had been receiving exceptional care since August 13, 2004. She was born on February 14, 1916 in Poland Europe, the daughter of the late Francis and Agnes Bierka. She was educated in...