Obituary Listings
Jennifer L. Hapeman
Aug 30, 2023
Jennifer L. Hapeman, age 49, passed away on August 30, 2023 at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, NY with her family by her side. She was born on October 9, 1973, the daughter of Susan Terns and David Oram. She was a graduate of Mohawk Central Schools. She had been employed at various stores in the Mohawk Valley before relocating...
Elinor E. Barnes
Aug 28, 2023
Mrs. Elinor E. Barnes, age 98, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2023 at the Foltsbrook Center in Herkimer, in the privacy and comfort of her own bed. Born in Utica on July 17, 1925, Elinor was the daughter of the late Florence Finhout. She was subsequently adopted and brought up in Herkimer by the late George and Ida Root....
Francis J. Talarico
Aug 28, 2023
HERKIMER - It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Francis (“Frankie J”) John Talarico, on August 28, 2023. Frank was born on October 9, 1936, to Susan and John F. Talarico. He graduated from Herkimer High School, in 1954. He attended St. Lawrence University but returned home to help build the family business, John Talarico Contracting...
David W. Johnson
Aug 23, 2023
ST. JOHNSVILLE – David W. Johnson, Sr., 60, of State Highway 5, passed away August 23rd, 2023, at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Little Falls, New York, a son to the late Robert and Adeline (Stowell) Johnson and was educated in Little Falls schools. He worked at Taylor Made Accessories, in Johnstown. Dave was a great guy who...
Robert Lee Kinville
Aug 20, 2023
ILION - Robert Lee Kinville, age 84, of North Street, in Ilion, passed away on Sunday, August 20th with his family by his side. Robert was born on September 10th, 1938, in North Ilion, NY, the son of Edna (Hall) Dickson and William Dickson. He attended Ilion schools and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving as a rifleman...
Geraldine "Gerry" H. Elthorp
Aug 19, 2023
FRANKFORT – Geraldine “Gerry” H. Elthorp, of Frankfort, formerly of Schuyler, passed away very unexpectedly, of natural causes, on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Gerry was born in Utica, the daughter of Oliver Wendell Gonyea and Eva P. (Rapavi) Gonyea. She graduated from Whitesboro High School, in 1967, and St....
Joseph Sweet Sr.
Aug 18, 2023
FRANKFORT – Mr. Joseph Sweet, Sr., age 76, a lifelong Frankfort resident, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the MVHS St. Elizabeth Campus. Born on March 1, 1947, Joseph was the son of the late Angelo and Mary (Tripoli) Sweet. He was raised and educated in Frankfort and attended local schools. Joe then went on to honorably serve...
Jean F. Desrochers
Aug 18, 2023
SCHUYLER – Jean F. Desrochers, 92, from Schuyler, died August 18, 2023, at the Masonic Care Community. She was born on September 15, 1930, in Lisbon, New Hampshire, daughter to the late Sumner and Marjorie (Thorpe) Moulton. She married Dean Desrochers, in Lisbon, on June 24, 1950 and he predeceased her. She is survived by her daughter, Ardith Poccia and...
Matthew M. Gushue
Aug 17, 2023
ILION – Matthew M. Gushue, Sr., age 41, from Ilion, New York, born on July 10th, 1982, passed unexpectedly at his home, on August 17th, 2023. Matthew was the proud son of Michael, Sr. and Patricia “Trish” Gushue and his dear brother Daniel. Matt attended Owen D. Young, Mohawk School and proudly graduated from Pine Grove Academy. Matt wore his...
Rose M. Zilkowski
Aug 15, 2023
LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. Rose M. Zilkowski, age 100, a lifelong resident of Little Falls, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 15, 2023, at Alpine Rehabilitation, in Little Falls. She was born on July 2, 1923, in Little Falls, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Masle) Sestir and attended St. Mary’s Academy. She worked for over 30 years...
Yvonne Adele Sade
Aug 15, 2023
FREEDOM, PA – Yvonne Adele Sade, of Freedom, PA, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Allegany General Hospital, PA, with her family by her side. She was born on September 17, 1937, to her parents, Charles Guyer and Daisy (Lozo)Furman and attended Ilion schools. She married Frederick Allan Sade, in May of 1963. Yvonne was a very...
Steven A. Connell
Aug 12, 2023
UTICA – Steven “Steve” A. Connell, age 62, of Coventry Ave., Utica, passed away unexpectedly, on Sat., Aug. 12, 2023, with his wife Heather, by his side. He was born on Dec. 15, 1960, in Mansfield, CT, the son of John and Phyllis (Robucci) Connell and graduated from E.O. Storrs High School, in 1978. Steve married Heather Crossett, on May...
The Right Erend Daniel W. Herzog
Aug 4, 2023
SAUQUOIT – Bishop Daniel W. Herzog, age 82, of Sauquoit, formerly of Ogdensburg, NY, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at his home. Bishop Dan was born on July 9, 1941, in Ogdensburg, NY, the son of William and Mary (Martin) Herzog. Dan graduated from St. Mary’s Academy, in 1959. After earning degrees from St. Bonaventure and St. Lawrence...
David J. Montana, Sr.
Aug 4, 2023
HERKIMER – David J. Montana, Sr., of Herkimer, passed away on August 4, 2023, at home. He was born on October 25, 1969, in the City of Little Falls, NY, the son of Lou Sudakow (stepfather) and Lorraine (Hunt) Sudakow . David married his wife, Joann, on July 18, 1998. Surviving family members include his wife, Joann; his daughter, Dakota...
Beverly A. "Bev" Weiss
Jul 30, 2023
TOWN OF HERKIMER – Mrs. Beverly A. “Bev” Weiss, age 86, of the Town of Herkimer, passed away on Sunday afternoon, July 30, 2023, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her devoted family. She was born on June 28, 1937, in Little Falls, New York, a daughter of the late Norman and Edna Coffin. She attended St. Mary’s...
Lillian "Lilly" May Pavelka
Jul 29, 2023
UTICA – Lillian “Lilly” May Pavelka left this world unexpectedly, early Saturday morning, July 29, 2023. Lilly was beloved by friends and family alike, making a bright and shining impact on all that knew her in her 19 years of life. Lilly’s artistic nature, love of animals and fierce loyalty will be long remembered by the people she loved and...
Edward P. Bowman
Jul 29, 2023
HERKIMER – Edward P. Bowman, age 68, a lifelong resident of Herkimer, passed away, on Saturday evening, July 29, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. He was born on November 30, 1954, in Herkimer, a son of the late Maynard and Ann (McCarthy) Bowman. He was educated at Herkimer schools. His marriage to Alba F. Donato took place on...
Andrew S. Newman
Jul 29, 2023
UTICA – Andrew S. Newman, age 31, of Windsor Circle, Utica, passed away unexpectedly, early Saturday morning, July 29, 2023. He was born September 17, 1991, in Utica, New York, a son of Michelle L. (Henry) and David A. Newman, Jr. He attended local schools and worked at Dollar General, in Schuyler. His free spirit and compassion will always generate...
Robert Pittman
Jul 26, 2023
LITTLE FALLS – Robert Pittman, age 68, of Little Falls, passed away at his home, on July 26, 2023. Arrangements to be cremated have been entrusted to Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, Ilion, New York, Enea, Ciaccia & Applegate Funeral Directors.
Scott S. Leon
Jul 23, 2023
ILION - Scott S. Leon, age 62, of Ilion, NY, went to be home with the Lord on Sunday, July 23, 2023. He was born on October 25, 1960, in Little Falls, NY to Charles and Eleanor Leon (Pettengill). In his early years, he resided in Stratford, NY and later moved to Ilion, NY where he graduated from Ilion High...
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