Obituary Listings

Salvatore Sam Servello

Salvatore Sam Servello

Jul 23, 2022

FRANKFORT - Salvatore (Sam) Servello passed away the morning of July 23, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of the Mohawk Valley and the owner and operator of the Herkimer Chief Supermarket for 35 years, on Main Street, Herkimer. For many years he was a member of the Saint Anthony’s Glee Club and the Crusaders. He was also part of...

Elizabeth "Toni" Mcevoy

Elizabeth "Toni" Mcevoy

Jul 21, 2022

LITTLE FALLS - Elizabeth “Toni” McEvoy, 79, of Little Falls, New York, passed away, on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Toni, the daughter of Charles and Veronica Hobb is survived by her 3 daughters: Christine, Elizabeth and Veronica; her 5 granddaughters: Anna, Mary, Rose, Katherine and Julia; and great-grandson, Charles. She will be interred next to her parents, at Church Street...

Jessica M. Olney

Jessica M. Olney

Jul 19, 2022

ILION – Jessica Maxine Olney ( Jessie ), who recently celebrated her 41st birthday and whose personality was larger than life, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, July 19, 2022 after suffering a cardiac event. Jessica was born on July 14, 1981 in Herkimer, the daughter of Candice (Collard) Boepple and the late Dominick F. Onorato. As a...

Emilie R. Duffy

Emilie R. Duffy

Jul 17, 2022

ILION – Emilie R. Duffy, age 89, of Jefferson St., Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at her home, with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 4, 1932, in Herkimer, the daughter of John and Ruth (Halloway) Yavornitzki and graduated from Ilion Central High School. Emilie was married to Joseph L. Duffy,...

Joan A. Schorer

Joan A. Schorer

Jul 17, 2022

MOHAWK – Joan A. Schorer, age 93, of Marshall Ave., Mohawk, passed away peacefully, at home, on Sunday, July 17, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born on April 30, 1929, in Herkimer, the daughter of John and Ruth Tinkler and graduated from Herkimer High School. Joan was married to Ronald “Ron” W. Schorer for 57 years....

Robert L. Engells

Robert L. Engells

Jul 15, 2022

MOHAWK – Mr. Robert L. “Bob” Engells, age 91, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, July 15, 2022, at Valley Health Services in Herkimer. Born on February 7, 1931, Robert was the son of the late Charles F. and Alberta (Mills) Engells. He was raised and educated locally, graduating from Ilion High School with the...

Mary C. Childs

Mary C. Childs

Jul 14, 2022

MOHAWK – Mrs. Mary C. (Matteson) Childs, age 69, of Devendorf Street, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the MVHS St. Luke’s Campus. Mary was born in Mohawk on March 21, 1953, the daughter of the late Samford and Doris (Tanner) Matteson. She was raised and educated locally. In 1986, Mary was wed to Mr. James C. Childs...

Beverly Sudakow

Beverly Sudakow

Jul 11, 2022

Beverly (Capes) Sudakow, 72, of North Charleston, SC entered into eternal rest unexpectedly on July 11, 2022 at Trident Medical Center with her beloved daughter and son-in-law by her side. Beverly was born on July 6, 1950, to Seth and Gladys (McCoy) Capes in the peaceful valley of Ilion, NY where she was raised and educated along with her siblings...

Ann E. Durller

Ann E. Durller

Jul 7, 2022

FORT PLAIN - Ann Elizabeth Bouton Durller passed away in the comfort of her beautiful home, in Fort Plain, NY, on Thursday, July 7, 2022. She was born May 24, 1932, in Sunset NY, to Madiline Gurdineer Bouton and Harold Napier Bouton. Ann was very close with her siblings: Harold, Richard, Ellen and Madelyn, all who blessed her with seventeen...

Mary Ann Barretta

Mary Ann Barretta

Jun 28, 2022

Mrs. Mary Ann Barretta, age 71, a lifelong Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, June 28, 2022, at the Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Her passing occurred with the love and support of her devoted family at her bedside. Born on February 13, 1951, Mary Ann was the daughter of the late John and Barbara (Cooper) Puleo. She...

Diana T. Countryman

Diana T. Countryman

Jun 27, 2022

MOHAWK – Diana Teresa Countryman, 82, of Walnut Street, in Mohawk, New York, passed away peacefully and completed her life’s journey, on Monday morning, June 27, 2022, in Ilion, New York. She was born on January 3, 1940, a daughter to the late Arthur and Lila (McLean) Edick and had lived her early years toward the Remsen area. She was...

Virginia Nellie Bennett

Virginia Nellie Bennett

Jun 27, 2022

ILION - Mrs. Virginia Nellie Bennett, age 99, of Ilion, fell asleep peacefully in her home on Monday, June 27, 2022. She was born on December 23, 1922, in Ilion, a daughter of the late Stanley and Nellie (Glines) Blaisdell. On December 28, 1940, Virginia was joined in marriage to Robert Bennett, in Syracuse, a loving union of nearly 64...

Paul F. Laveck

Paul F. Laveck

Jun 26, 2022

Mr. Paul F. LaVeck, age 61, a lifelong Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, June 26, 2022, at the Siegenthaler Center in New Hartford. At the time of his passing, Paul had the love and support of his family at his bedside. Born on August 5, 1960, Paul was a son of the late Frederick and Helen (Walsh)...

Robert J. Gushue

Robert J. Gushue

Jun 25, 2022

MOHAWK – Mr. Robert J. Gushue, 78, of Mason Road, Town of German Flatts, passed away peacefully in the privacy of his home, on Saturday afternoon, June 25, 2022. He was born on March 15, 1944, in Ilion, New York and admirably served our country with the United States Army, 1962-65. He had a very diverse working career, having attended...

Lena M. O'Dell

Lena M. O'Dell

Jun 16, 2022

Mrs. Lena Marie O’Dell, age 59, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, June 16, 2022, at the Foltsbrook Center in Herkimer. Born on April 17, 1963, Lena was the daughter of the late Clifford Vincent and Frankie Joan (Romagnolo) Olsen. She was raised in Loch Sheldrake, NY and was a graduate of Tri Valley Central Schools with the Class of...

Marilyn A. Wood

Marilyn A. Wood

Jun 14, 2022

WHITESBORO, NY – Mrs. Marilyn A. “Mimi” Wood, 83, of Whitesboro, New York, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Utica. A native of Little Falls, NY, she was the wife of Harold F. Wood, whom she married, on May 26, 1984, in Connecticut. Mimi was born in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Steve...

William M. Brinski

William M. Brinski

Jun 10, 2022

LITTLE FALLS – Mr. William M. Brinski, 69, of Amsterdam, New York, passed away on Friday morning, June 10, 2022, at Albany Medical Center. A native of Little Falls, NY, he was the husband of Charlene Short Brinski, who passed away on September 21, 2017 and the son of John Brinski and Frances Rusin Brinski, both deceased. He attended West...

Allen M. Schunke

Allen M. Schunke

Jun 10, 2022

Mr. Allen Schunke, age 58, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, June 10, 2022, at the Foltsbrook Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Herkimer. Born on August 18, 1963 in Springville, New York, Allen is the son of Barbara Jean Schunke and the late Ronald Schunke. Life's journey brought Allen to the Frankfort area where he was last employed with...

Kevin T. Hilley

Kevin T. Hilley

Jun 8, 2022

Kevin Thomas Hilley, age 63, of Schuyler, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, after being stricken at his home and rushed to MVHS St. Elizabeth Campus. His passing occurred surrounded by the love and support of his family. Born in Little Falls on March 27, 1959, Kevin was the son of the late William and Dorothy (Dillenbeck) Hilley....

Donald H. Oyer

Donald H. Oyer

Jun 8, 2022

FRANKFORT – Donald H. Oyer, age 89, of W. Main St., Frankfort, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at the Abraham House, in Rome, NY. He was born on April 26, 1933, in Schuyler, the son of Oscar and Emma (Hulser) Oyer and attended Frankfort schools. On May 14, 1954, he was married to Joanne Nicolette, in Frankfort....