Obituary Listings
Joyce V. Douglas
Mar 30, 2023
LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. Joyce Vivian Darrow Douglas, 81, a resident of Little Falls, passed away unexpectedly, on March 30, 2023. Born in Rural Grove, New York, on June 27, 1941, Joyce was the daughter of the late Birdsley “Bert” and Irene (Sweet) Darrow. Raised and educated there, she was an Oppenheim-Ephratah High School Graduate, Class of 1959. She worked...
Marlene K. Piscitelli
Mar 28, 2023
Marlene K. (Klimek) Piscitelli, age 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Born on November 4, 1942, Marlene was the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Kurgan) Klimek. She spent her career as an educator and lastly worked for the District of Columbia Public Schools system. She is survived by her...
Rosemarie (Thibault) Squire
Mar 24, 2023
ILION – Rosemarie (Thibault) Squire, age 89, formerly of Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Friday, March 24, 2023, at Foltsbrook Center, Herkimer, NY. She was born on November 17, 1933, in Clinton, NY, the daughter of Lucien and Adrienne (Tourigny) Thibault and graduated from Ilion High School. On June 29, 1957, Rosemarie was married to Charles G. Squire, Jr., in...
Paul A. Kidder
Mar 24, 2023
COLUMBIA - Paul A. Kidder passed away peacefully from this earth, on the morning of March 24, 2023. He was born in the Town of Dixfield, Maine, on November 18, 1946, to parents, Wallace and Evelyn Kidder. After graduating from the University of Maine, Paul served in the United States Navy, from 1969 to 1992 and achieved the rank of...
Dolores Zaffarano
Mar 22, 2023
Mrs. Dolores Zaffarano, age 72, of Skiff Avenue in Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday morning, March 22, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse. Born on May 27, 1950, Dolores was a daughter of the late Richard and Evelyn (Blanchard) Davis. She was raised locally and attended Herkimer schools. On June 4, 1977, Dolores was married to Mr. Rocky Zaffarano...
Angela Vella
Mar 21, 2023
HERKIMER – Angela Vella passed away peacefully, at home, on March 21, 2023, with her daughters at her side. She was born on February 3, 1930, in Herkimer, New York, the middle child of Americo and Margaret (Baltico) Risi and graduated from Herkimer High School, in 1948. She worked to support her future husband Anthony while he attended college and...
Debra Lee Morgan
Mar 20, 2023
HERKIMER – Debra Lee Morgan, 67, formerly of Herkimer and currently residing in Orlando, Florida, passed away on March 20, 2023, in Orlando. She was born on August 22, 1955, in Herkimer, NY, a daughter of the late Edmund A. and Marise D. (Wilcox) LaPorte. She graduated from Herkimer High School with the class of 1973. Deb’s marriage of over...
Daniel J. Tripple
Mar 19, 2023
FRANKFORT - Daniel J. Tripple, 47, of Frankfort, NY, passed away unexpectedly, in his home, on March 19, 2023. He was born on February 22, 1976, at Herkimer Hospital, to Charles and Nadine (Sweet) Tripple. He attended and graduated from Mohawk Central School, in 1994. Dan leaves behind his parents; his sister and brother-in-law, Amanda Tripple and David Lloyd; his...
Gary D. Kane
Mar 17, 2023
Gary D. Kane 78, of St. Johnsville, NY passed away on March 17, 2023 (St. Patrick's Day) a special day. Mr. Kane was born on March 26, 1944, the son of the late John and Ellen (O'Packi) Kane Little Falls, NY. Gary was an Army Veteran, a member of the Eighth Army overseas (Korea) in the D M Z and...
Betty J. Miller
Mar 17, 2023
Betty J. Miller August 21, 1924 – March 17, 2023 Sunset on the evening star, One clear call for me, May there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea. ILION - I have always liked this poem by Tennyson. If you are reading it today, I have crossed that bar, and, hopefully, I have reached...
Vanessa J. Colon
Mar 13, 2023
MOHAWK - With greatest sorrow, our family announces the passing of our kind, brave, caring and unimaginably generous wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, Vanessa Jane Colon, on Monday, March 13, 2023. Born in Utica, New York, on April 29, 1984, she was the daughter of Luis and Rebecque (Burch) Colon. Her heroic life journey included full education, graduating from...
Barbara A. Patruska
Mar 13, 2023
ST. JOHNSVILLE – Miss Barbara A. Patruska, 70, currently of the Town of St. Johnsville, passed away unexpectedly, on Monday evening, March 13, 2023, at her private residence. She was born on May 25, 1952, in Little Falls, daughter of the late Anthony A. and Gladys F. (Polinski) Patruska. She was a graduate of St. Johnsville School and went on...
Gay E. Blakeslee
Mar 11, 2023
Gay E. Blakeslee, age 70, of West Street in Ilion, passed away on March 11, 2023 at the MVHS St. Elizabeth Campus. Born on July 15, 1952 in Amsterdam, NY, Gay was the son of the late George and Henrietta Blakeslee. He grew up in Caroga Lake, New York and attended Fort Plain High School, graduating in 1971. He was...
Elizabeth Lyn Roby
Mar 9, 2023
HERKIMER – Elizabeth Lyn Roby, age 33, of Herkimer, New York, passed away Thursday morning, March 9, 2023, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Elizabeth was born in the Town of New Hartford, New York, on November 12, 1989, at St. Luke’s Hospital, the daughter of Douglas and Kathryn Roby. Elizabeth was the...
Mary Hoffmeister
Mar 8, 2023
Mrs. Mary Lavinia Hoffmeister, age 91, a longtime Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the Alpine Rehab & Nursing Center in Little Falls, where she has been a resident these past few months. Born in Virginia on August 13, 1931, Mary was the daughter of the late William and Lavinia (Danson) Dawson. She attended Ilion...
Mary Keba
Mar 5, 2023
Mary Burns Keba, 71, passed away at home in San Francisco after a long illness on March 4, 2023. She was cared for by David Keba, her devoted husband of 37 years. Born in New York City to parents Patrick Burns and Claire Farley, Mary and her four siblings lived in a small apartment on East 20th Street, about which...
Roberto "Robert" Narracci
Mar 4, 2023
Mr. Roberto “Robert” Narracci, age 83, a resident of the Town of Schuyler, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, March 4, 2023, at the MVHS St. Elizabeth Campus. Born in Queens on March 18, 1939, Robert was the son of the late Cosimo and Anna (Carolao) Narracci. He was raised and educated in Queens and as a young man always...
Theresa J. Price
Mar 3, 2023
Theresa Jean Price, age 57, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, March 3, 2023, in the privacy and comfort of her home. Born on June 15, 1965 in Ilion, Theresa was the daughter of the late John and Nancy (Bunce) Price. She was raised and educated locally. Throughout the years, Theresa worked at Walmart, Carpet Brothers and lastly for Dollar...
Matthew J. Kane
Mar 3, 2023
LITTLE FALLS - Mr. Matthew J. Kane, age 51, a longtime Little Falls resident, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at home, in the Town of Fairfield, with the love and support of his family at his side. Matt was born in Little Falls, on June 15, 1971, the son of the late Robert L. and Carolann C. (Dillon)...
Fred D. Staring
Mar 2, 2023
LITTLE FALLS - Fred D Staring, Jr. of Little Falls, NY passed away peacefully with his loved ones at his side on Thursday March 2nd at Basset Hospital in Cooperstown NY, following a brief and courageous battle with throat cancer. He was 71 years old. Fred was born to Elizabeth (Betty) and Fred Staring, also of Little Falls on October...
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