Obituary Listings
Theodore (Ted) Zawalski
Jun 24, 2023
ILION - Theodore (Ted) Zawalski, age 89, of Ilion, New York, passed away peacefully, in the comfort of his home, with his children, on June 24, 2023, after a heroic three-year battle with pancreatic cancer, doing one of his favorite activities, sleeping through a Yankees game, of which the Yankees finally won not long after. Make of that what you...
Brian D. Miles
Jun 24, 2023
UTICA – Brian D. Miles, 77, passed away after a short illness, on June 24, 2023. He was born in Jefferson City, Mo. to Melvin and Hazel (Hardy) Miles. His parents relocated to the Utica area when he was young and he attended local schools, graduating from UFA and MVCC with a degree in Commercial Art. Brian worked at Bossert...
James Francis Garnsey
Jun 23, 2023
ILION - James Francis Garnsey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle, passed away peacefully at the age of 92, on Friday, June 23, 2023, in the loving presence of his family, at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Ilion, New York after a brief illness. He was born in Utica on May 6, 1931, the son of Anna...
Daniel "Dancin Dan" Bord
Jun 22, 2023
CLARK MILLS – Daniel “Dancin Dan” Bord, of Clark Mills, NY, passed away unexpectedly, on June 22, 2023, at Colombian Presbyterian (NYC), at the age of 56. Daniel truly lived life to the fullest and will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving father, life of the party, distinguished movie impersonator “Frank and Beans”, avid golfer, “Better...
Francis "Frank" Avlja
Jun 22, 2023
ILION – Francis “Frank” Mravlja, 70, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at The Grand, Ilion, after a brief illness. He was born September 22, 1952, in Oneonta, the son of Frank and Stella Mary (Seniw) Mravlja. He has lived in upstate New York his entire life. There are no services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Enea, Ciaccia &...
Robert L. Farquhar
Jun 22, 2023
STRATFORD – Robert L. Farquhar, 78, of Stratford, passed away June 22, 2023, at Foltsbrook Homes. He was born on November 26, 1944, in Gloversville, New York, a son to the late John W. and Edith (Chase) Farquhar and received his MBA from Niagara University. He served in the US Army, 1962-1965. He worked with ACS, Utica, as a corporate...
George A. Bennett, Jr.
Jun 21, 2023
ILION – George A. Bennett, Jr., 67, of Ilion, passed away June 21, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, New York. He was born September 23, 1955, in Herkimer, New York, a son of the late George A., Sr. and Arthella (Thompson) Bennett. He worked at Helmont Mills in St. Johnsville and volunteered at the Lighthouse in Ilion. Surviving...
Rons L. Pence
Jun 18, 2023
TOWN OF COLUMBIA – Rons L. Pence, age 80, of Spohn Rd., Ilion, passed away peacefully, on June 18, 2023, at The Grand, in Ilion, with his sister, Janis and her husband, Steve by his side. He was born on September 12, 1942, in Nunda, NY, the son of Raymond and Margaret (Sitts) Pence and graduated from Mohawk High School,...
Leon Ward Heselton
Jun 15, 2023
SCHUYLER – Leon Ward Heselton, age 90, of Schuyler, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital,New Hartford, NY. He was born on November 10, 1932, in Rutland, VT, the son of Ward and Gladys (Gilman) Heselton. Leon graduated from Woodstock High School in Vermont,University of Mass, in 1964 and Clarkson University, with a Master’s Degree...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Hayes
Jun 10, 2023
HERKIMER - Jeffrey “Jeff” Hayes, age 62, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Jeff was born in New Hartford, NY, on December 14, 1960, the son of Wesley and Beverly Hayes (Kress). He was a graduate of Remsen Central School and Hobart College. Jeff wore many “hats” in his lifetime: Son, brother, husband, uncle,...
Mary Nixon
Jun 10, 2023
LITTLE FALLS - Mary Nixon, a beloved family member, passed away peacefully, on June 10, 2023, at the age of 93. She was surrounded with love in St. Johnsville, NY, where she was at the Rehab & Nursing Center. Born in Brooklyn, Mary was the daughter of Frank and Ora (Bryant) Davis. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband,...
Mary H. Urich
Jun 9, 2023
Mary H. (Childs) Urich, age 76, a lifelong Mohawk resident, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, June 9, 2023, at The Pines in Utica, where she has been a resident these past few years. Mary was born in the family homestead in Mohawk on December 17, 1946, the youngest of eight children to the late William and Evelyn (Mergenthaler) Childs....
Thomas H. Backus
Jun 9, 2023
ILION – Mr. Thomas H. Backus, age 57, of Ilion, New York, entered into eternal rest with the Lord, on June 9, 2023, at Little Falls Hospital after being stricken at home. Tommy was born July 4, 1965, in Ilion, NY, the son of his dad, Lynn E. Backus, Sr. (predeceased) and his mom, Elizabeth (Robotham), with whom he lived....
Deborah Ann (Schuyler) Briggs
Jun 4, 2023
MOHAWK - Deborah Ann (Schuyler) Briggs passed away on June 4, 2023, after enduring long-term health problems with the courage and tenacity of nature itself. She now rests peacefully and is survived by her devoted husband, Steven Briggs; three children: Courtney Briggs, Erica Briggs and Alexandra (Briggs) Ulinski; her sister, Donna Schuyler; and brother, Danny Schuyler. She is also grandmother...
Edward J. Hassett
Jun 2, 2023
MOHAWK – Edward J. Hassett, age 89, of Mohawk, passed away peacefully, on Friday, June 2, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. He was born on April 26, 1934, in Mohawk, the son of John and Marie (McDonald) Hassett. Ed graduated from Mohawk High School and attended Ithaca College. Mr. Hassett was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving...
Robert E. Carpenter
Jun 1, 2023
LITTLE FALLS - Robert E. Carpenter, of Little Falls, New York, passed away peacefully, on June 1, 2023, at Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare, surrounded by family after a sudden illness. Robert was born July 28, 1955, at Little Falls Hospital, to Margaret and Robert Thomas. He attended Little Falls High School and graduated with the class of 1975. Robert met...
Harry J. Enea, Iii
May 30, 2023
Hard Rock Harry February 20, 1970 — May 30, 2023 Winter Garden, FL/Little Falls, NY The rock gods have called upon Harry, a devoted father, son, a thoughtful friend and a loving brother. It is with profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mr. Harry J. Enea, III, “Hard Rock Harry”, age 53, of Winter Garden, Florida. Harry, a well-known...
Jane Mary Jacquays
May 23, 2023
ILION - Mrs. Jane Mary Jacquays, age 76, formerly of East North Street, Ilion, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 23, 2023, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, with her two daughters by her side. Jane was born September 14, 1946, in Ilion, daughter of the late Joseph Catalina and Virginia (Boyer) Catalina and was educated within the Mohawk...
Sharon H. Mclaughlin
May 22, 2023
ILION – Sharon H. McLaughlin, age 76, formerly of Ilion and Little Falls, passed away peacefully, on May 22, 2023, at Embrace Hospice House, in Myrtle Beach, SC. She was born on Aug. 12, 1946, in Ilion, the daughter of Paul and Jean (Shoen) Adams and attended Ilion High School. At one time, she was married to Kenneth A. Putnam,...
Margaret Cook
May 21, 2023
Ms. Margaret Cook, age 82, a lifelong resident of Frankfort Center, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2023, in the privacy and comfort of her home. Born on October 11, 1940, Margaret was the youngest daughter of the late Harry and Flora (Williams) Cook. She was raised and educated locally and graduated from Frankfort High School. As a hardworking,...
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