Obituary Listings

Valerie A. Tooley

Valerie A. Tooley

Oct 5, 2022

LITTLE FALLS - Valerie A. Tooley, 94, of Monroe St., Little Falls, New York, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, in Johnson City, NY, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 25, 1927, in Little Falls, the daughter of the late Nello and Cesira “Jennie” (Fenni) Lorenzoni. She graduated from Little...

Nancy J. Spina

Nancy J. Spina

Oct 5, 2022

FRANKFORT – Mrs. Nancy Jean (Sylvester) Spina, age 82, passed away peacefully, early Wednesday morning, October 5, 2022, in the privacy and comfort of her home. At the time of her passing she was surrounded by the love of her family and her husband, John, who gave her unparalleled and exceptional care and never left her side. Born on October...

Joyce V. Ten Eyck

Joyce V. Ten Eyck

Oct 5, 2022

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mrs. Joyce V. Ten Eyck, age 95, a longtime resident of St. Johnsville, New York, passed away Wednesday morning, October 5, 2022, at Nathan Littauer Hospital Hospital, in Gloversville, New York. She was born Joyce Pontius, on January 15, 1927, at home, in Sherburne Four Corners, Town of Plymouth, New York, a daughter of the late Vinton...

Kylie Lynn Trella

Kylie Lynn Trella

Oct 4, 2022

1 Corinthians 7:14 …For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her husband. Otherwise, your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy. CANAJOHARIE – Heaven has gained a beautiful angel, Kylie Lynn Trella, age 33, whose passing had occurred amongst the unwavering support of her devoted...

Donna M. Warner

Donna M. Warner

Oct 3, 2022

ILION – Mrs. Donna M. (Walawender) Warner, age 72, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown. Born in Herkimer on July 4, 1950, Donna is the daughter of Carmella Barbara (Sweet) Walawender and the late Andrew Frank Walawender. She was raised and educated in Herkimer schools. On October 10, 1981,...

Fred E. Stewart

Fred E. Stewart

Oct 2, 2022

FRANKFORT - Fred E. Stewart, 64, passed away peacefully at home, on Oct 2, 2022. Fred was born in Virginia to the late Bertha and Shirley Stewart, Jr. After graduating from High School, Fred joined and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy, where he served on the USS Saipan in the Philippines. He retired as a mechanic from the...

Randy F. Sterling

Randy F. Sterling

Sep 29, 2022

ILION – Randy Francis Sterling, 63, passed away peacefully, at home, on September 29, 2022. Randy was born in Ilion to the late Frederick and Jean (Clark) Sterling. After graduating from Owen D. Young Central School and HCCC, Randy joined and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force, having served for fifteen years. He worked at LaSalle Labs, in...

Timothy A. Dunn

Timothy A. Dunn

Sep 28, 2022

MOHAWK – Mr. Timothy Alan (Bootsie) Dunn, age 79, passed away Wednesday evening, September 28, 2022, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 10, 1942, in Little Falls, New York, the son of the late Timothy F. and Edna M. (Block) Dunn. He graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in the Class of...

Thomas W. Shumway, Sr.

Thomas W. Shumway, Sr.

Sep 26, 2022

COLD BROOK-WHITESBORO – Thomas W. Shumway, age 60, of Whitesboro, formerly of Virginia and Cold Brook, NY, passed away unexpectedly, on Monday, September 26, 2022, at the Pines, in Utica. He was born on March 23, 1962, in New Hartford, NY, the son of Thomas R. and Charlotte (King) Shumway and attended Poland Central School. He was a veteran, serving...

Richard "Dick" Bunce

Richard "Dick" Bunce

Sep 19, 2022

WEST WINFIELD – Mr. Richard “Dick” Bunce, age 85, husband of the late June Bunce, passed away just five months after his beloved wife on Monday evening, September 19, 2022, in the privacy and comfort of his home. Born on February 28, 1937 in Herkimer, Richard was the son of the late Claude and Myrtle (Hadcock) Bunce. He was raised...

Francis Pat Young

Francis Pat Young

Sep 17, 2022

Francis “Pat” Young, age 68, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, September 17, 2022, in the privacy and comfort of his home. Born in Herkimer on August 16, 1954, Francis was the son of the late Francis L. and Daisy M. (Larkin) Young. He was raised in Herkimer and attended local schools. Pat was a...

Raymond Eugene Horner

Raymond Eugene Horner

Sep 11, 2022

Raymond Eugene Horner, Sr., age 70, currently of Ilion and formerly of Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, September 11, 2022, in the privacy and comfort of the Abraham House in Utica. Born in Herkimer on September 23, 1951, Raymond was the son of the late Jesse and Evelyn (Tyson) Horner. He was raised locally and throughout the years...

Elizabeth Ann Mccaw

Elizabeth Ann Mccaw

Sep 9, 2022

LITTLE FALLS – Elizabeth Ann McCaw, 90, passed away Friday evening, September 9, 2022, at her comfortable home, with her loving family at her side. Elizabeth was born on January 7, 1932, in Little Falls, NY, daughter of the late Paul and Anna (Sivacek) Knop, also of Little Falls. She attended Little Falls schools, but with the death of her...

Vannessa Joan Juteau

Vannessa Joan Juteau

Sep 6, 2022

FRANKFORT – Vannessa Joan Juteau, 31, of Frankfort, New York, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, in Rochester, New York, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Little Falls, New York, on May 25, 1991, the daughter of Jason A. and JoAnn (Lonis) Juteau. She attended Frankfort schools and Frankfort High School. She later went on...

Robert E. Sherry

Robert E. Sherry

Sep 1, 2022

TOWN OF NEW HARTFORD - Mr. Robert E. Sherry, age 80, of Lilliana Lane, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, September 1, 2022, in the privacy and comfort of his home. Born in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, on October 24, 1941, Bob was the son of the late Edward and Mary (Chiocca) Sherry. He attended Bridgewater School, then Burdett Jr. College, in Boston....

Joan Marie Raux

Joan Marie Raux

Aug 31, 2022

MOHAWK – Mrs. Joan Marie Raux, age 81, a longtime area resident, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in Utica, New York, with her loving family always by her side. Born February 8, 1941, in North Rose, NY, she was a daughter to the late Ken and Margaret (Bohling) Case and lived a large part of her life in...

David Talman

David Talman

Aug 30, 2022

Mr. David Talman, age 89, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2022 in the privacy and comfort of the Abraham House in Utica. Born in Nyack, NY on January 8, 1933, David was the son of the late Wilfred B. and Charlotte H. (Hinrich) Talman. David was raised in Downstate New York and was educated at Spring Valley High School....

Thomas Dibrango

Thomas Dibrango

Aug 30, 2022

Thomas DiBrango, age 63, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, August 30, 2022, at the Foltsbrook Center in Herkimer. His loving family was by his side during his last moments. Born on February 17, 1959 in Utica, Thomas was the son of the late Anthony “Tony” and Judy Mae (Foley) DiBrango. He also knew the...

Irma M. Jaquish

Irma M. Jaquish

Aug 29, 2022

ILION – Irma M. Jaquish, age 89, formerly of Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Monday, August 29, 2022, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, New Hartford. She was born on May 20, 1933, in Panama and graduated from High School, in Panama. Irma was married to Jack Wedemeyer, who died in 1991. She later married Jerome Jaquish, who died several years ago....

Owen Frederick Parker

Owen Frederick Parker

Aug 29, 2022

ILION – Owen “Junior” Frederick Parker, age 78, of Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Monday, August 29, 2022, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, New Hartford, with his family by his side. He was born on December 31, 1943, in Herkimer, NY, the son of Owen L. and Bernice (Wildey) Parker and attended Ilion High School. Owen was a veteran of the...