Obituary Listings

Nancy Cisterna

Nancy Cisterna

May 13, 2022

GLOVERSVILLE - Nancy Cisterna, 48, of Gloversville, NY, passed away peacefully, on Friday, May 13, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her close friends. Nancy was born on November 16, 1973. Although the history of Nancy’s early life is unknown, she became a part of the Lexington ARC family, in March 1995, when she moved to her home in Bacon...

Laura L. Mathisen

Laura L. Mathisen

May 11, 2022

Laura L. Mathisen, age 61, of North Washington Street in Herkimer, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in the privacy and comfort of her home. Born in Utica on September 17, 1960, Laura was the daughter of the late Richard and Joan (DeMott) Mayhew. She was raised and educated locally. On May 12, 2000, Laura was married to...

Hank Brown

Hank Brown

May 9, 2022

Hank Brown, well-known upstate New York radio and television personality, and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on May 9, 2022, in Middlebury Vermont, surrounded by his wife and children, after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Hank was born in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1930 to William and Margaret Brown. He served during the Korean War and then...

Mark F. Entwistle

Mark F. Entwistle

May 5, 2022

HERKIMER – Mr. Mark F. Entwistle, 73, of Steuben Hill Road, Herkimer, passed away on Thursday morning, May 5, 2022, at MVHS, Faxton-St. Luke’s Campus, Town of New Hartford, following a brief illness. Mark was born in Brooklyn, New York, on August 26, 1948, a son of the late Raymond L. and Marie Theresa (Lomenzo) Entwistle. He graduated from Herkimer...

Theresa R. Schofield

Theresa R. Schofield

May 5, 2022

MOHAWK – Theresa R. Schofield, age 99, of Spring St., Mohawk, passed away, on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Bassett Hospital Medical Center, Cooperstown, with her family by her side. She was born on February 25, 1923, in Waddington, NY, the daughter of William and Mary (Kennedy) Reagan. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy, Ogdensburg, at the age of 15....

John F. Mcmahon

John F. Mcmahon

May 3, 2022

HERKIMER – Mr. John F. McMahon, currently of Marcy, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on May 3, 2022, at the age of 76, after a brief illness. John was born in Sayre, PA, on March 1, 1946 and was the second oldest of 7 siblings. He graduated from Sayre High School and later attended Corning Community College....

June A. Read

June A. Read

Apr 30, 2022

LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. June A. Read, 85, of Whitesboro and for many years prior of Little Falls, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, April 30, 2022. She was born in Dolgeville, New York, on January 6, 1937, to Frances and Frank Sterzinar. Her mother passed away when June was an infant and she was adopted by her grandparents, Louis and...

Annabelle Ball

Annabelle Ball

Apr 29, 2022

ILION - Mrs. Annabelle (Knewasser) Ball, “Iyi”, age 96, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 29,2022, at Alpine Rehab & Nursing with family at her side. Annabelle was born in Ilion, on November 29, 1925, to the late Carl and Ruth (Eldred) Knewasser. She was a 1944 graduate of Ilion High School. Ann married the late...

Paul George Kucerak, Sr.

Paul George Kucerak, Sr.

Apr 29, 2022

ROME - Mr. Paul G. Kucerak, Sr., 66, of Rome, New York, passed away suddenly, on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the comfort of his home, with his family always with him. He was a native of Dewey Avenue, Herkimer, New York and had lived for many years on North 5th Ave., in Ilion. He was born in Herkimer, on...

Joseph J. Williamson, Jr.

Joseph J. Williamson, Jr.

Apr 28, 2022

LITTLE FALLS – Joseph J. Williamson, Jr., age 53, of E. Monroe St., Little Falls, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, April 28, 2022, of natural causes, after a courageous battle with cancer, with his family by his side. He was born on April 2, 1969, in Utica, the son of Joseph J. Williamson, Sr. and Linda (Chaires) Williamson. He attended...

Shirley A. Marine

Shirley A. Marine

Apr 27, 2022

HERKIMER – Mrs. Shirley A. Marine, age 89, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, April 27, 2022, at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center. At the time of her passing she had her three special girls at her bedside. Born in Herkimer on January 2, 1933, Shirley was the daughter of the late Robert and Agatha...

June E. Bunce

June E. Bunce

Apr 27, 2022

WEST WINFIELD – Mrs. June E. Bunce, age 82, a lifelong area resident, passed away on Wednesday morning, April 27, 2022, in the privacy and comfort of her home. Born on January 16, 1940 in Herkimer, June was the daughter of the late Leo and Alice (Cioch) Walts. She was raised and educated locally, graduating from Mount Markham High School....

Claudia Ann Brunette

Claudia Ann Brunette

Apr 26, 2022

MILLERS MILLS/WEST WINFIELD – Claudia A. Brunette, age 73, of Millers Mills Rd., West Winfield (Town of Columbia), passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, with her family by her side. She was born on February 26, 1949, in Cooperstown, NY. Her parents were Pauline (Shepard) Griffith and Russell Griffith. She attended Cooperstown area schools....

Betty Ferrusi

Betty Ferrusi

Apr 26, 2022

FRANKFORT – Mrs. Betty J. Ferrusi, age 94, a longtime resident of Ilion and Frankfort, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, April 26, 2022 at Foltsbrook in Herkimer. Betty was born on June 19, 1927 to the late Percy and Nellie (Donahue) Stewart. She was raised and educated in West Winfield schools. On August 10, 1946, Betty was married to...

Richard A. "Dick" Averson

Richard A. "Dick" Averson

Apr 26, 2022

Mr. Richard A. “Dick” Averson, age 92, a lifelong area resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, April 26, 2022 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Born on July 2, 1929, Richard was one of eleven children to the late Pietro and Giovanina (Borachiello) Averson. He was raised and educated first in Herkimer and then in Frankfort where he graduated...

Lucy Marollo

Lucy Marollo

Apr 24, 2022

HERKIMER – Mrs. Lucy Marollo, 94, a lifelong Herkimer resident, whose family lived on Dewey Avenue for many years, passed away on Sunday evening, April 24, 2022, at Little Falls Hospital. She was born on September 27,1927, in Herkimer, daughter of the late Philip and Mary (Buttiglione) Tangorra and was educated in local schools. She was married to Dominick Marollo,...

Lena Patricia Terricola

Lena Patricia Terricola

Apr 22, 2022

ST. JOHNSVILLE - Mrs. Lena Patricia Terricola, 97, of 18 N. Division St., St. Johnsville, NY, passed away on April 22, 2022. She was born on April 21, 1925, in St. Johnsville, the daughter of the late Andrew and Giacomina (Baudone) Barca. Lena graduated from St. Johnsville High School, Class of 1942, serving as Class Treasurer. She participated on the...

Jane T. Collins

Jane T. Collins

Apr 21, 2022

FRANKFORT-CLINTON – Mrs. Jane T. Collins, 89, formerly of Frankfort and Clinton, New York, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Athens, Georgia, with the love and support of her family. Jane was born in Herkimer, New York, on March 19, 1933, to Leslie and Catherine (Brady) Thomas. She was one of seven children, having received her education...

Robert Kurt Rhymestine

Robert Kurt Rhymestine

Apr 20, 2022

HERKIMER – Robert Kurt Rhymestine, age 72, a lifelong Herkimer resident, entered into eternal rest, on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Herkimer, New York. He was born the son of John and Isabel (Smith) Rhymestine, on September 20, 1949, in Utica, NY. He was educated in Herkimer schools and also attended MVCC. Prior to his retirement in 2018, Kurt was...

Bertha Anderson

Bertha Anderson

Apr 19, 2022

Bertha Johnson Anderson, age 62, of Little Falls New York passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 19th, 2022, at Little Falls Hospital. She was born on April 22, 1959, in the borough of Manhattan, New York. She was the youngest of three children born to Alice and James Johnson. She attended August Martin High School in Queens NY. Bertha enjoyed...