Obituary Listings
Winifred H. Kane
Apr 8, 2023
Winifred (Hight) Kane passed away April 8th, 2023. Winnie was born on December 26, 1928, as the daughter of the late Floyd and Marguerite (Williams) Hight. She was a graduate of Frankfort High School and a longtime resident of Schuyler. She was seventeen when she graduated in 1946. It just so happened that her future husband, Roy Kane, returned from...
Sonya L. Pavia
Apr 7, 2023
FRANKFORT - Our beloved mother, Sonya L. Pavia, of Frankfort, NY, passed away peacefully, on April 7, 2023. She was born on April 19, 1964, in Ilion, New York, a daughter of the late Donald Judson and Theresa (Collette) Larabee. She attended Ilion schools. On November 1, 1986, Sonya married Chuck Pavia, in Utica. “Big Chuck” passed away July 14,...
Patrick M. Derocco
Apr 5, 2023
FRANKFORT - Patrick Michael DeRocco, 47, of Frankfort, passed away at home unexpectedly, on April 5, 2023. He is now reunited with his father, Joseph DeRocco, whom he felt incomplete without. Patrick was born on March 17, 1976, to Regina (McCann) DeRocco-Osley and Joseph DeRocco, in Ilion, NY. Patrick was a native of Frankfort, graduating with the Frankfort-Schuyler Class of...
Ariella Diane Leblanc
Apr 4, 2023
It is with profound sadness that James and Chelsea (Beck) LeBlanc announce the birth and passing of their much-loved daughter, Ariella Diane LeBlanc, who became an angel on April 4, 2023. She will forever live on in the hearts of her parents; her three sisters, Hannah Mae, Brooke Elizabeth and Faith Ann; her grandparents, Diana and James Wulforst, Robert Beck,...
Jean M. Van Leuven
Apr 3, 2023
MOHAWK – Mrs. Jean Marlene (Ramnitz) Van Leuven, age 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Albany Medical Center. Born in North Canaan, Connecticut on January 16, 1934, Jean was the daughter of the late Frank and Frieda (Weinberg) Ramnitz. She was raised and educated in Millbrook, NY and graduated from...
Richard T. Herron, Sr.
Apr 2, 2023
RICHFIELD SPRINGS-COLUMBIA – Richard T. Herron, Sr., age 71, of Hayner Rd., Town of Columbia, Richfield Springs, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday, April 2, 2023. On this very special day as well as so many days of our lives, Richard was surrounded by those who were so dear to him and that he loved so much. He was born on...
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...
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