Obituary Listings

Ida Parese

Ida Parese

Dec 26, 2003

Mrs. Ida Parese, a longtime resident of Mohawk, formerly of Herkimer, entered into eternal rest, peacefully, on Friday evening, December 26, 2003 at Valley Health Services. She was born on May 1, 1914 in St. Joseph De Orleans, Canada, a daughter of the late Alfred and Arlize (Scanlon) Frechette. She joined in marriage with Fred LaFontaine who predeeased her. Mrs....

Eleanor Yesford

Eleanor Yesford

Dec 24, 2003

Eleanor J. Yesford, 77, of Ocala, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2003. She was born April 13, 1926, in Herkimer, the daughter of the late John and Lila (Comstock) Nabinger and was a graduate of Van Hornesville High School. At one time she lived in Herkimer for 11 years and had been a resident of Florida since 1984....

Vida Leach

Vida Leach

Dec 23, 2003

Mrs. Vida G. (Gregorka) Leach, 91, a longtime Little Falls resident, sister of Leo Gregorka and wife Eve and Mary Vincent, entered into eternal rest on Monday evening, December 23, 2003. She was born on February 24, 1912 in Little Falls, a daughter of the late Frank and Teresa (Cigale) Gregorka and was educated in St. Mary's Academy. She also...

Stanley Kolinski

Stanley Kolinski

Dec 21, 2003

Mr. Stanley M. Kolinski, 87, a lifelong Little Falls resident, entered into eternal rest on Sunday evening, December 21, 2003.He was born in Little Falls on October 14, 1916, a son of the late Frank and Mary (Zawtocki) Kolinski and was a graduate of Little Falls High School. He furthered his education by attending Syracuse University. He married the former...

Milan Klimacek

Milan Klimacek

Dec 15, 2003

Mr. Milan Klimacek, 87, a resident of Little Falls, entered into eternal rest Monday morning, Dec. 15, 2003, in Utica. He was born June 27, 1916, in Clayville, a son of the late George and Anna (Krochan) Klimacek and received his education in Little Falls schools. He married the former Rita Grau on June 5, 1949, in Little Falls. He...

Benjamin Godlewski

Benjamin Godlewski

Dec 15, 2003

Benjamin Godlewski, 76, of Schuyler, passed away Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at Faxton Hospital. He was born Aug. 30, 1927, in Herkimer, the son of the late Karol and Katherine (Paliwoda) Godlewski, and was educated in Herkimer schools. At one time he was married to the late Elizabeth Dodge. Mr. Godlewski was a United States Army veteran, enlisting in 1947,...

Mary Zuccaro

Mary Zuccaro

Dec 10, 2003

Mrs. Mary L. (Litto) Zuccaro, a lifelong resident of Little Falls, wife of the late Harold Zuccaro, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, December 10, 2003. She was born on May 24, 1923 in Little Falls, the daughter of the late Stephen and Josephine (Spine) Litto and graduated with the Little Falls High School, Class of...

Catherine Walsh

Catherine Walsh

Dec 9, 2003

Mrs. Catherine Mary Walsh, 81, a longtime resident of Ilion, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, Dec. 9, 2003, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica. She was born June 10, 1922, in Pittston, Pa., daughter of the late Hubert and Anna (Barlow) Gardner, and was a graduate of St. John's Catholic High School in Pittston. She later attended business...

Carl Waterbury

Carl Waterbury

Dec 8, 2003

Navy veteran of World War II Carl W. Waterbury Sr., 76, of 347 Pleasant Ave., Herkimer, passed away Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown. He was born Feb. 24, 1927, in Herkimer, the son of the late Willard and Edith (Baulig) Waterbury. Carl was a graduate of West Canada High School and lived most of his life in...

Erma Eberlein

Erma Eberlein

Dec 8, 2003

Mrs. Erma M. Eberlein, age 76, of Sandy Lane Rd., Mohawk, entered into eternal rest, peacefully on Monday afternoon, December 8, 2003 at her home with the love, comfort and support of her family by her side. She was born on May 15, 1927 in Little Falls a daughter of the late Burton and Dorothy (Kraus) Douglas and was educated...

Ella Sciarra

Ella Sciarra

Dec 7, 2003

1911-2003 Mrs. Ella H. Sciarra, of 105 Protection Ave., a longtime Herkimer resident, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday afternoon, December 7, 2003 in Valley Health Services, Herkimer. She was born on May 29, 1911 in Vienna, Austria a daughter of the late Joseph and Lena (Schiller) Schimek and was educated in Herkimer schools. In 1934, she was united...

Frances Sprague

Frances Sprague

Dec 4, 2003

Frances R. (Barbuto) Sprague, age 89, a native of Herkimer, most recently residing at Valley Health Services, Herkimer, entered into eternal rest on Thursday morning, December 4, 2003. Frances was born on August 26, 1914 in Herkimer, the daughter of the late Frank and Angelina (Servello) Barbuto. She was employed for many years with the Allegro Shoe Company in Little...

Joan Manno

Joan Manno

Dec 3, 2003

Joan M. (Dougherty) Manno, 47, of the Mohawk Valley Nursing Home, Ilion, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2003, at the nursing home. She was born March 30, 1956, in Herkimer, the daughter of James E. Dougherty Sr. and the late Ann (Goldsmith) Dougherty. Joan was educated in St. Francis de Sales School and graduated from Herkimer High School She also...

David Palmieri

David Palmieri

Nov 30, 2003

David A. Palmieri of Herkimer, beloved son of John and Toni Palmieri, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Sunday afternoon, November 30, 2003 at the age of 32. He had the love and support of his family at his bedside at the time of his passing. He was born on November 16, 1971 in Herkimer a son of...

Harriet Konick

Harriet Konick

Nov 27, 2003

Harriet M. Konick, 87 of 328 Eastern Ave., Herkimer, entered into eternal rest on Thursday November 27, 2003 at Little Falls Hospital. She was born September 19, 1916 in Mohawk, the daughter of the late Elias & Anna (Guyer) Orendorf, and was educated in Mohawk area schools. Harriet moved to the Herkimer area in 1936. She was first married to...

William Pindar

William Pindar

Nov 27, 2003

Mr. William F. "Billy" Pindar, a Dolgeville native, and most recently residing in Herkimer entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 27, 2003. He was born on November 15, 1930 in Dolgeville, a son of the late Oscar W. and Freda (Belcher) Pindar and was educated in Dolgeville schools. He was united in marriage to Santa Giangregorio. Billy proudly served...

Reinhold Senft

Reinhold Senft

Nov 26, 2003

Mr. Reinhold L. "Reiny" Senft, 86, of Little Falls entered into eternal rest on Wednesday morning, Nov. 26, 2003 in his home. He was born on February 9, 1917, a son of the late George and Rose (Becker) Senft and was educated in Little Falls Schools. He joined in marriage with the former Elizabeth "Betty" Peknik in the Trinity Lutheran...

Catherine Lavalley

Catherine Lavalley

Nov 23, 2003

Mrs. Catherine M. LaValley, 77, of East Herkimer, beloved wife of Dean F. LaValley, entered into eternal rest on Sunday afternoon, November 23, 2003. At the time of her passing, she had the love and comfort of her family at her bedside. She was born in Conway, PA., a daughter of the late Ferdinando "Fred" and Catherine M. (Morabito) Adolfo...

Anthony Martin

Anthony Martin

Nov 20, 2003

Mr. Anthony P. "Tony" Martin, 86, of 612 E. John St., entered into eternal rest unexpectedly on Thursday evening, Nov. 20, 2003 in Utica, following a brief illness. He was born on August 2, 1917 in Little Falls a son of the late Anthony Martin, Sr. and Teresa (Valentino) Martin and received his education in Little Falls Schools. He attended...

John Steenburgh

John Steenburgh

Nov 18, 2003

Mr. John L. Steenburgh, a resident of the town of German Flatts, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, November 18, 2003. Throughout his courageous battle and until the time of his passing, he had the love, comfort and support of his family at his bedside. He was born on November 2, 1932 a son of the...