Obituary Listings

Myra Wilbur

Myra Wilbur

Aug 13, 2004

Myra E. Wilbur, 97, of Claxton Manor, Herkimer, formerly of 20 S. Washington St., Mohawk, died on Friday, August 13, 2004, at Little Falls Hospital. She was born on July 22, 1907 in West Winfield, the daughter of Fred and Mattie (Geer) Huntley. Myra graduated from West Winfield schools and the Utica School of Commerce. On December 24, 1931, she...

Ben Licari

Ben Licari

Aug 12, 2004

Mr. Ben Licari, of Rochester, NY, a former resident of Frankfort, went to the Lord on Thursday August 12, 2004, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 13, 1919 in Frankfort, the son of the late Luigi and Vita (LaForte) Licari and attended local schools. He worked locally for Univac, General Electric, and Mohawk Data Sciences. He...

James Watson

James Watson

Aug 11, 2004

James J. "Jimmer" Watson, III, age 31, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 in his residence on King St. He was born on August 25, 1972 in Little Falls and was educated in the Little Falls City School District. He was an honor student at Herkimer County Community College and was last employed with...

Richard Townsend

Richard Townsend

Aug 10, 2004

Richard R. "Dick" Townsend, age 73, of 10 Spruce St., Ilion, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2004, at Faxton Hospital with his beloved family by his side. Dick was born June 24, 1931 in Mohawk, son of the late H. Roy and Bertha (Beck) Townsend. He attended Ilion schools and graduated with the "class of 1950." Dick was a proud...

Joseph Bandel

Joseph Bandel

Aug 10, 2004

Joseph W. Bandel, 56, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 10, 2004. His family surrounded him at the time of his passing, which occurred in his home on Petrie Street in Little Falls. He was born on March 4, 1948 in Little Falls a son of the late Joseph Bandel and Helen Munk. He was...

Ida Weber

Ida Weber

Aug 9, 2004

Mrs. Ida T. Weber, 82, formerly of Herkimer, entered into eternal rest on Monday afternoon, August 9, 2004 in St. Joseph's Nursing Home, Utica. She was born on October 14, 1921 in Herkimer, daughter of the late Joseph and Theodora Zaleski and was educated in Herkimer schools. She was united in marriage with Zygmunt Weber on February 16, 1952. Mr....

Paul Reed

Paul Reed

Aug 6, 2004

Mr. Paul B. Reed, age 91, a longtime resident of Mohawk, passed away on Friday August 6, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica. He was born on September 7, 1912 in Kirkland, Ny the son of Claude and Maude (Thompson) Reed. Paul joined in marriage with Lucille E. Burton on November 21, 1936 in West Winfield, a loving...

Beverly Mceachern

Beverly Mceachern

Aug 6, 2004

Beverly A. ?Bev? McEachern, 66 a long time Herkimer resident, passed away unexpectedly on Friday August 6, 2004, at her home. She was born November 3, 1937 in Utica, NY the daughter of the late Carl & Bethal (Crow) Falvey. Bev attended Redford Free School, and graduated from Pulaski Academy High School in 1955, and furthered her education at Albany...

Christian Celi

Christian Celi

Aug 6, 2004

Christian M. Celi, 28 years of age, of 19 John St., Ilion, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 6, 2004 at 3:53 a.m. in St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Utica. Chris had the love and comfort of his family by his side at the time of his passing. He was born on September 17, 1975 in Ilion, son of Christian S....

Margaret Estey

Margaret Estey

Aug 3, 2004

Mrs. Margaret M. Estey, 88, of 26 Porteus St., passed away on Tuesday morning, August 3, 2004, peacefully in her home. She was born on December 26, 1915 in Stanley, WI, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Janisewski and was educated in Rome schools. Her marriage to Francis J. Estey, Sr. took place on June 13, 1936 in...

Thelma Stasco

Thelma Stasco

Aug 3, 2004

Thelma E. Stasco, age 92, formerly of 74 N. Fifth Ave., Ilion and Claxton Manor, Herkimer, died at 3:15 a.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2004, at Little Falls Hospital. She had been a recent resident at Folts Home. She was born on October 18, 1911 in Ilion, the daughter of Roy H. and Mabel E. (Clark) Stitt and attended Ilion...

Clark Mosher

Clark Mosher

Aug 2, 2004

Clark F. Mosher, 78, of 203 East German St., Herkimer, formerly of Ilion, died at 11:53 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, at the Mohawk Valley Nursing Home, Ilion. He was born Jan. 4, 1926, in Salisbury, N.Y., the son of Clark W. and Florence (Phelps) Mosher and attended Dolgeville schools. He was a veteran of World War II, serving...

Verna Kasper

Verna Kasper

Jul 28, 2004

Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass in memory of Verna (Martin) Kasper, 46, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, on Friday, Nov. 26, commencing at 4 p.m. at the Church of the Annunciation with Father Anthony Barratt, pastor, officiating. All are cordially invited to join Verna's family at the Ilion Knights of Columbus following Mass....

Richard Palmer

Richard Palmer

Jul 24, 2004

Richard "Allan" Palmer, 64, of 2 Riverside Ave., passed away on Saturday morning, July 24, 2004 at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Albany with his loving family at his side. He was born on January 10, 1940 in Little Falls, a son of the late Walter K. Palmer, Sr. and Alice (Malone) Palmer and graduated with the St....

Odette Orendorf

Odette Orendorf

Jul 24, 2004

Mrs. Odette A. Orendorf, 84, of 3 New York St., Mohawk, entered into eternal rest on Saturday morning, July 24, 2004 in St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford. She had the love and support of her family at her side at the time of her passing. She was born on December 22, 1919 in Cormeilles, France, a daughter of the late...

John Mahoney

John Mahoney

Jul 23, 2004

John "Jack" B. Mahoney, 88, of 147 Brook St., died Friday, July 23, 2004, at Faulkner Hospital, Boston, after a brief illness. He was born on Jan. 10, 1916 in Utica, the son of John and Mary (Schofield) Mahoney, and attended Utica Schools and Clarkson College. At one time he was married to Eleanor Kallies, who passed away in 1982....

Peter Tolfa

Peter Tolfa

Jul 23, 2004

Peter P. Tolfa, 84 a life long St. Johnsville resident, passed away on Friday July 23, 2004 at St. Elizabeth?s Medical Center, Utica, NY. He was born September 9, 1919 in St. Johnsville the son of the late Joseph & Loretta (Coggi) Tolfa. Pete was educated in St. Johnsville schools. His marriage to Ann Bilobrowka took place on April 11,...

Millie Seery

Millie Seery

Jul 21, 2004

Millie (Ferrone) Seery, 91, of 82 W. Main St., Mohawk, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday morning, July 21, 2004 in St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Utica, with her children at her side. She was born on January 14, 1913 in New York City, a daughter of the late Palmo and Mary (Nunno) Ferrone and was educated in New York City...

Ray Wiers

Ray Wiers

Jul 20, 2004

Ray Larkin Wiers, Jr., passed away on Tuesday July 20, 2004. He was 77 years old. Ray was born in Fonda, NY on December 2, 1926, the son of Ray Larkin & Charlotte (Benedict) Wiers. He graduated from Canajoharie Central School. Ray enlisted in the US Army in December of 1946 and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant in...

Davis Vokins

Davis Vokins

Jul 18, 2004

Davis W. Vokins, Jr., 44, of 482 County Highway 151, St. Johnsville, passed away on Sunday July 18, 2004 at Little Falls Hospital. He was born November 27, 1959 in Scotia, the son of Eleanor I. (Jensen) Vokins and the late Davis W. Vokins, Sr. His marriage to Emma LaGrange was on March 5, 1983 at the Dolgeville United Methodist...