Obituary Listings

Irene J. Shillieto

Irene J. Shillieto

Jan 4, 2023

LITTLE FALLS - Irene Svendsen Shillieto, age 94, a lifelong resident of Burlington, NY and Little Falls, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Valley Health Services. Born on March 4, 1928, in Brooklyn, NY, Irene was the daughter of the late Capt. Otto and Bjorg (Retvedt) Svendsen, from 79th Street Brooklyn and Durham, NY. Irene was educated...

James W. Tutty

James W. Tutty

Jan 3, 2023

PALM HARBOR, FL – James W. Tutty, 81, of Palm Harbor, Florida, formerly of Mohawk, New York, passed away January 3, 2023, in Florida. James, fondly known as "Jim,” was born on May 8, 1941 and grew up in Mohawk, NY. He is the son of the late Margaret and Lynn Tutty. Jim graduated from Mohawk High School, in 1959...

Glenis Heiland

Glenis Heiland

Jan 3, 2023

ILION-CEDARVILLE – Glenis Heiland, 83, of Cedarville, passed away, on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She was born on April 12, 1939, in Corinth, NY, the daughter of Glendon Shipman and Ada (Colson) Shipman. She graduated from Ilion High School. On November 12, 1958, she was married to William R. “Bill” Heiland, at the St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Ilion. He died...

Virginia "Ginny" A. Vandawalker

Virginia "Ginny" A. Vandawalker

Jan 1, 2023

ILION – Virginia “Ginny” A. Vandawalker, age 84, of Elm St., Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Friday, March 3, 2023, at The Grand, in Ilion. She was born on January 15, 1939, in Ilion, the daughter of Leon and Marion (Steele) Vandawalker and graduated from Ilion High School. Virginia worked at Marine Midland Bank, later HSBC, for 35 years, as...

Teresa C. Moretti

Teresa C. Moretti

Jan 1, 2023

LITTLE FALLS - Teresa C. Moretti, age 95, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away peacefully, on Sunday morning, January 1, 2023, at the Little Falls Hospital. Born on August 22, 1927, in Little Falls, Teresa was the daughter of the late Angelo and Josephine (Volpe) Lamanna. Raised and educated locally, she was a graduate of Little Falls High School....

Christina "Chris" Dinardo Jackson

Christina "Chris" Dinardo Jackson

Jan 1, 2023

MOHAWK – Christina “Chris” DiNardo Jackson, age 89, formerly of Catherine St., Mohawk, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at St. Luke’s Home, New Hartford. She was born on July 12, 1933, in Glen Cove, NY, the daughter of Fredrick Charles Podevin and Marion Lamond Podevin and graduated from Mohawk schools. Chris was employed as a receptionist, at...

John M. Jennett

John M. Jennett

Jan 1, 2023

MOHAWK – John M. Jennett, age 57, of Marshall Ave., Mohawk, NY, passed away, on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, NY. He was born on April 23, 1965, in Ilion, the son of Albert Jennett and Nancy (Oullette) Jennett and graduated from Mohawk Central School, in 1983. John attended Nuclear Power School and Stratford Career...

Jeanie Crain

Jeanie Crain

Jan 1, 2023

Jeanie Crain, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 1, 2023, in the privacy and comfort of her home. Born in Gloversville on August 26, 1954, Jeanie knew the love and support of the late Mildred and Ivan Gray. She attended the Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville school district. Jeanie was blessed to share in a marriage with the late Richard Crain,...

Joan Joann C. (Mckenna) Joy

Joan Joann C. (Mckenna) Joy

Jan 1, 2023

ILION – Joan “JoAnn” C. (McKenna) Joy, age 88, of Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Valley Health Services, Herkimer, with her family by her side. She was born on February 14, 1934, in Ilion, the daughter of James and Julia (McCoy) McKenna and graduated from Ilion High School, in 1952. JoAnn married Joseph “Joe” Joy,...

Genevieve Smith

Genevieve Smith

Dec 31, 2022

FRANKFORT- Genevieve “Gen” “Genny” (Patti) Smith went home, free of pain, to her beloved Lord at the age of 91 on December 31st, 2022, with her loving, supportive family by her side. Genevieve was born in Rochester on December 29th, 1931, a daughter of the late Thomas Patti and Marion (Sarmie) Patti. She later relocated to Frankfort where she was...

Leann K. Janeczko

Leann K. Janeczko

Dec 30, 2022

LeAnn K. Janeczko, age 53 of Binghamton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 30, 2022. Born on March 20th, 1969, in Little Falls, NY, LeAnn was the daughter of the late Wojciech and Martha Janeczko. She graduated from SUNY Oswego earning a B.S. degree in biology followed by an additional B.S. pharmacy degree at the Albany College of Pharmacy. LeAnn...

John Kolkowski

John Kolkowski

Dec 30, 2022

John Felix Kolkowski, age 72, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, December 30, 2022, at The Grand at Mohawk Valley, where he had been residing for these last few months. Born in Little Falls on November 28, 1950, John was the son of the late Joseph and Aniela (Wojteczak) Kolkowski. He was raised and educated...

Betsy Coffin

Betsy Coffin

Dec 29, 2022

Betsy E. Coffin, age 61, of Palatine Bridge, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the Palatine Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Born on July 22, 1961, Betsy was the daughter of the late William and Thelma Shriver. She was a graduate from Delhi schools. For many years, Betsy worked at Springbrook where she cared for and nurtured...

Tammy Murray

Tammy Murray

Dec 29, 2022

Tammy Murray, age 46, of West Monroe Street, Little Falls, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2022, in the privacy of her home. Tammy's husband, Alden, has entrusted her final arrangements to his neighbors at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 West Monroe Street, Little Falls, NY (315) 823-2424.

John Patrick Stubley, Sr.

John Patrick Stubley, Sr.

Dec 26, 2022

ILION-CAROGA LAKE – John Patrick Stubley,age 60, of Caroga Lake, NY, formerly of Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Monday, December 26, 2022, at home. He was born on November 9, 1962, in Ilion, the son of Herman “Ben” Thomas Stubley and Frances (Damanda) Stubley and attended Ilion schools. John was a self-employed House Painter for many years. In the end,...

Carol Price

Carol Price

Dec 20, 2022

ILION – Mrs. Carol Price, age 78, a longtime Ilion resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, December 20, 2022, at Little Falls Hospital. Born in Windsor, Vermont on June 6, 1944, Carol was the daughter of the late Dean and Geraldine (Hill) Cole. Her childhood was spent in Downsville, NY before relocating with her family to Schenectady where she...

Dorothy L. Stanley

Dorothy L. Stanley

Dec 18, 2022

LITTLE FALLS - Dorothy L. (Youker) Stanley, the youngest and last surviving child of Clarence and Mable (Durrin) Youker passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at age 98, at the Foltsbrook Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, after a 4 month stay. Dorothy was born on January 15, 1924, in Stratford, New York. After marriage to Herman Stanley on July...

Helen Margaret Bluett

Helen Margaret Bluett

Dec 18, 2022

LITTLE FALLS – Helen Margaret Bluett, 83, of Little Falls, NY, formerly of Ilion, passed away peacefully, on December 18, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Utica, NY, after a brief illness. Helen was surrounded by her grandchildren and visited by many of her loved ones. Helen was born October 23, 1939, in Ilion, daughter to the late Harold Wheeler...

Shane C. Buchanan

Shane C. Buchanan

Dec 18, 2022

Shane C. Buchanan, age 65, of Ilion and Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, December 18, 2022, at the MVHS St. Elizabeth Campus. Born in Hamilton on October 30, 1957, Shane was the son of the late Ralph G. and Janet I. (Rice) Buchanan. He was raised and educated in locally, graduating from Waterville High School. On March 1,...

Anna Helen Gray

Anna Helen Gray

Dec 14, 2022

LITTLE FALLS - Anna Helen Gray, 93, departed this life on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in Utica, after a short illness. The elder daughter of Edward and Helen (Yaniec) Wrobel, Ann was born May 16, 1929 and was a lifelong resident of Little Falls. After graduating with the Class of 1948, she met the love of her life at a...