Obituary Listings

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....

Earl Richard Casler

Earl Richard Casler

Jun 7, 2022

LITCHFIELD – Earl Richard (Dick) Casler, 86, passed away at his residence, in Herkimer, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Earl was born in Ilion, New York, on June 19, 1935, a son of the late Charles B. and Nellie (Donahoe) Casler. He was educated in Days Corners Schoolhouse, in Litchfield and the West Winfield Central School. He graduated in 1953....

Anthony Luppino

Anthony Luppino

Jun 5, 2022

Anthony Joseph "Chip" Luppino, Jr., 45, of Dawsonville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 24, 2004. From injuries sustained in a vehicular accident in Dawsonville, Ga. He was born September 5, 1958, the son of Tony and Elaine (Adukiewicz) Luppino. Survivors include his wife Chari of Dawsonville, Georgia, his children, Brittany, Breanna Treadwell, A. J., Lindsey and Levi Luppino,...

Anthony J. Luppino

Anthony J. Luppino

Jun 5, 2022

HERKIMER – Mr. Anthony Joseph Luppino, age 87, our beloved husband, father, Papa, brother, and friend, returned to his heavenly Father, on Sunday morning, June 5, 2022. Tony was born on March 2, 1935, in Mohawk, New York, a son to the late Joseph and Eva (Glogowski) Luppino. Tony entered into a blessed union with his wife Elaine (Adukiewicz) of...

Ethel Barbara Verri

Ethel Barbara Verri

Jun 4, 2022

LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. Ethel Barbara Verri, age 94, of Little Falls, New York, passed away peacefully, on Saturday morning, June 4, 2022, at the Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born on December 11, 1927, in Little Falls, New York. She was a daughter of the late Reuben and Lida (Owens) Klock. She attended Little Falls schools and...

Henry A. Zuccaro

Henry A. Zuccaro

Jun 2, 2022

LITTLE FALLS - Henry A. Zuccaro, a well-known Little Falls resident and beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Florida, surrounded by his wife, daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter by his side. Henry was born in Little Falls, NY, on December 4th, 1932, to Henry and Rose Zuccaro. He graduated from Little...

Maurice Francis Vail

Maurice Francis Vail

May 31, 2022

LITTLE FALLS – Maurice Francis Vail, age 96, of Bay Village, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in Ohio. Moe Vail, born February 16, 1926, in Little Falls, New York, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the age of 17. He joined the Pacific Campaign of World War II (Soloman Islands, Guadalcanal, Okinawa). He was a member...

Linda (Luppino) Wood

Linda (Luppino) Wood

May 29, 2022

MOHAWK – Mrs. Linda (Luppino) Wood, age 75, a lifelong area resident, passed away on Sunday morning, May 29, 2022, in Ilion, New York, with her loving family, always by her side. Born May 25, 1947, in Herkimer, NY, she was a daughter to the late John J. and Mary Carmella (DeNinno) Luppino and lived her whole life in Manion...

Verna M. Gydesen

Verna M. Gydesen

May 28, 2022

ILION – Verna M. Gydesen, age 88, formerly of Ilion, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Valley Health Services in Herkimer with her loving daughter, Janet, by her side. She was born on September 19, 1933 to John and Lois (Petrie) Harter. She graduated from Herkimer High School. At one time, Verna was married to Richard James...

John Arthur Wojdan

John Arthur Wojdan

May 27, 2022

LITTLE FALLS – Mr. John Arthur Wojdan, age 74, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away, on Friday, May 27, 2022, in Utica, New York, with his loving family always by his side. He was born in Little Falls, a son to the late Rita (Dorey) and John F Wojdan, on February 27 1948. As a boy he attended St....

Stanton R. Dawley, Sr.

Stanton R. Dawley, Sr.

May 26, 2022

MOHAWK – Stanton “Stan” R. Dawley, Sr., age78, of Columbia St., Mohawk, passed away unexpectantly, on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, New Hartford, NY, with his family by his side. He was born on January 10, 1944, in Syracuse, NY, the son of Raymond and Anna (Lathrop) Dawley. Stan graduated from Mohawk High School, with the class...

Pietrina "Patricia" Lore

Pietrina "Patricia" Lore

May 26, 2022

The family of Mrs. Pietrina “Patricia” LoRe, sadly announces her passing which occurred on Thursday morning, May 26, 2022 at the MVHS St. Elizabeth Campus. She was 87 years old. Born in San Giuseppe Jato, Sicily on April 8, 1935, Pietrina was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Providenza (Tomasino) Marchese. She was raised and educated in Italy and...

Charles Farr

Charles Farr

May 22, 2022

Charles Farr, age 65, a lifelong area resident, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the Foltsbrook Center in Herkimer. Born on June 20, 1956, Charles is the son of Catherine (Beams) Farr and the late Howard Farr. He was raised and educated locally and attended Frankfort schools. Charles was employed with Fermer Precision in Ilion for many years...

Betty Berg

Betty Berg

May 22, 2022

Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Berg, age 96, a lifelong Utica area resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at the MVHS St. Elizabeth Campus. Born in Utica on May 20, 1926, Betty was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary (Taylor) Sykes. She was raised and educated locally and was a high school graduate. Betty was a hard...

Marion M. Pogue

Marion M. Pogue

May 20, 2022

ILION-HARTWICK – Marion M. Pogue, age 89, of E. Clark St., Ilion, formerly of Hartwick, passed away unexpectedly, on Friday, May 20, 2022, at home. She was born on May 13, 1933, in Schenevus, NY, the daughter of Gerald E. and Leta (VanValkenburg) Mulford. Marion was married to George Pogue, on July 12, 1980, in Stamford, NY. He died on...