Obituary Listings

Dorothy Masle Preston

Dorothy Masle Preston

Aug 23, 2022

HERKIMER - Dorothy Masle Preston, born in Little Falls, NY, on August 25, 1926, to Slovenian immigrant parents, Lawrence Masle and Johanna (Skof), died, at Little Falls Hospital, on August 23, 2022, having been a resident of Valley Residential Services. Dorothy graduated from Little Falls High School, the class of 1944, where she was a member of the Slovenian Hall....

Faith A. "Sissy" Mcfarland

Faith A. "Sissy" Mcfarland

Aug 21, 2022

Faith A. “Sissy” McFarland, age 21, left this world all too soon when she and her beloved, Sean Bracken, were tragically taken on Sunday evening, August 21, 2022, in a motor vehicle accident. Born in Ottumwa, Iowa on August 14, 2001, Faith is the daughter of Edward and Rebecca (Ilowiecki) Koloski. She grew up locally and was a 2019 graduate...

Ryan A. Harrington

Ryan A. Harrington

Aug 21, 2022

LITTLE FALLS – Ryan A. Harrington, age 34, a Little Falls native and beloved daddy, passed away suddenly, on Sunday evening, August 21, 2022. He was born on April 1, 1988, in Little Falls, son of the late Roberta E. (Trumbull) and his dad is Kenneth P. Harrington, Sr. He attended Little Falls schools. Ryan and Jen Cook were together...

Carol Huxtable Collins

Carol Huxtable Collins

Aug 21, 2022

MILLERS MILLS – Carol Huxtable Collins, age 79, of Millers Mills, NY, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at home, with her family by her side. She was born on January 20, 1943, in Ilion, the daughter of Henry B. and Doris (O’Rourke) Huxtable and graduated from West Winfield High School. Carol was married to Richard L. Collins,...

Sean Christopher Bracken

Sean Christopher Bracken

Aug 21, 2022

Sean Christopher Bracken, age 26, left this world all too soon when he and his beloved, Faith McFarland, were tragically taken on Sunday evening, August 21, 2022, in a motor vehicle accident. Born in Little Falls on January 18, 1996, Sean is the son of Edward and Linda Bracken and Jodean (Oldick) and Mark Duquette. He was raised and educated...

Andrew J. Aber

Andrew J. Aber

Aug 19, 2022

Mr. Andrew J. Aber, age 62, of Little Falls Garden Apartments, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, August 19, 2022, in the privacy and comfort of his home. At the time of his passing he had the love and support of his family at his side. Born in Brooklyn on January 23, 1960, Andrew is the son of Rosalie Barba...

Louis R. Gruet

Louis R. Gruet

Aug 17, 2022

MOHAWK – Louis R. Gruet, age 60, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, August 17, 2022, in the privacy and comfort of his home. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by the love of his family at his side. Born in Little Falls on February 19, 1962, Louis was the son of...

David F. Urtz

David F. Urtz

Aug 17, 2022

MOHAWK-ILION – David F. Urtz, age 84, of Catherine St., Mohawk, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. He was born on November 30, 1937, in Ilion, the son of Clarence and Bertha (Shutts) Urtz and attended Ilion schools. On September 1, 1972, he was married to Jane Steele. David worked as an...

Evelyn "Chevy" Matus

Evelyn "Chevy" Matus

Aug 16, 2022

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Evelyn “Chevy” Matus was born on July 23, 1923, in Johnstown, NY, to Nicholas Ouderkirk and Dorothy Van Horne Ouderkirk. The family moved to St. Johnsville when she was 16 and Evelyn lived in the same house until her passing, on Tuesday morning, August 16, 2022, something that was very special to her. On January 21, 1950,...

Gloria A. Ciociola

Gloria A. Ciociola

Aug 16, 2022

LITTLE FALLS – We are truly sorry to share the news that Gloria Ciociola, passed away Tuesday morning, August 16, 2022, at the age of 89, at Sitrin Health Care Center, in New Hartford, New York. She passed away peacefully with the love and support of her family. She was born on June 5, 1933, Gloria Tretola, in St. Johnsville,...

William Elwood Gallagher

William Elwood Gallagher

Aug 12, 2022

MOHAWK – William Elwood Gallagher, age 51, of Mohawk, New York, entered eternal rest, on Friday morning, August 12, 2022, in the privacy of his home, of natural causes. He was born on January 16, 1971, in Ilion, New York, a son of Ervin J. and the late Carlotta (Hilts) Fuller and was educated in local schools. Billy worked with...

Gary Mattison

Gary Mattison

Aug 12, 2022

UTICA – Gary Mattison, age 68, a longtime Ilion resident, and currently of Utica, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at the MVHS St. Luke’s Campus. Born on June 1, 1954, Gary was the son of the late Richard and Mary (Sudakow) Mattison. He was raised in Ilion and received his education there. He is survived by his brother,...

Barbara J. Janis

Barbara J. Janis

Aug 11, 2022

ILION – Barbara J. Janis, age 78, of Silver St., Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, New Hartford, with her family by her side. She was born on November 7, 1943, in Utica, the daughter of Quentin and Gladys (Kennedy) Wasmund and graduated from St. Francis School, Utica. Barbara married James “Jim” Janis,...

Joseph A. Swienton

Joseph A. Swienton

Aug 10, 2022

Mr. Joseph A. “Joe” Swienton, age 87, a longtime resident of Brockway Road in Frankfort, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, August 10, 2022, with his loving wife, Ilene, by his side. Born in Utica on November 16, 1934, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph G. and Sophie A. (Roback) Swienton. He attended St. Stanislaus Elementary School and...

Sandra S. Leon

Sandra S. Leon

Aug 7, 2022

FRANKFORT – Mrs. Sandra S. Leon, 69, of 210 West Main Street, in Frankfort, New York, passed away Sunday morning, August 7, 2022, in the Town of Clarkstown, Rockland County, New York. During this very unexpected time, her husband, Harold “Babe,” made the realization to simply call his friends at the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road...

Carol Noble Lenahan

Carol Noble Lenahan

Aug 7, 2022

LITTLE FALLS - Carol Noble Lenahan, 73, of Morganton, GA, passed away peacefully, on August 7, 2022. Carol was born in Little Falls, NY, on January 11, 1949, the daughter of the late James and Rose Noble. On December 10, 1971, she married Peter B. Lenahan, in Little Falls, NY. She retired from the Electrical Underwriters of New York, where...

Linda Faboskay

Linda Faboskay

Aug 4, 2022

STRATFORD – We are truly sorry to share the news that Linda Faboskay, born September 26, 1950, in Cobleskill, New York, passed away on Thursday morning, August 4, 2022, at the age of 71, at St. Mary’s Healthcare, in Amsterdam, New York. Linda had been being treated for lung cancer and other serious medical conditions. She passed away peacefully with...

Barbara Bluett

Barbara Bluett

Aug 3, 2022

ILION – Mrs. Barbara Bluett, age 89, a lifelong Ilion resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, August 3, 2022, at the MVHS St. Luke’s Campus. Born on February 21, 1933, Barbara was the daughter of the late Joseph and Fanny (Frost) Allen. She was raised and educated locally and graduated from Ilion High School. On May 10, 1952, Barbara...

Richard Joseph Bono

Richard Joseph Bono

Aug 3, 2022

FRANKFORT - It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Richard Joseph Bono,73, of Liverpool, NY, on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022, which occurred in Syracuse, New York. Rick was born in Ilion, NY on April 19th, 1949, the son of the late Santo “Sandy” Bono and Florence “Flo” Palumbo. On December 14, 1974, he married Grace M....

John Mcmorrow

John Mcmorrow

Jul 29, 2022

DOLGEVILLE – A Christian Burial Service for John McMorrow, shall be held, on Thursday morning, August 4, 2022, at 11:30 AM, at Dolgeville Cemetery, with Pastor Michael Torres, officiating. John, born August 25, 1958, passed away at Bassett Medical Center, in Cooperstown, on Friday, July 29, 2022. He had comfortably resided on Keyser Lake Road in Dolgeville for a good...