Obituary Listings

Jerlene M. Congdon

Jerlene M. Congdon

Apr 13, 2022

NELLISTON - Mrs. Jerlene M. Congdon, age 72, of Fort Plain, NY, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Ellis Hospital, in Schenectady, New York. She was born on May 29, 1949, in Little Falls, New York. She was a daughter of the late Gertrude (Rood) and Elmer Arndt. She attended St. Johnsville High School. Jerlene enjoyed spending...

Renee M. Bayer

Renee M. Bayer

Apr 10, 2022

ILION - Mrs. Renee M. Bayer, age 51, of Ilion, New York, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday, April 10, 2022, in Utica, New York. She was born on September 14, 1970, in Morristown, Vermont, a daughter of the late Sidney and Rodena (Sauer) Jowett. She was educated in Mohawk schools. Renee touched many lives and was most proud of her...

R. Frederick "Fred" Rowland

R. Frederick "Fred" Rowland

Apr 10, 2022

ILION – R. Frederick “Fred” Rowland, age 85, of Armory Street, Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, with his loving family by his side. Fred was born on June 1, 1936, in Ilion. He was the son of Raymond and Frances (Hammond) Rowland. He was a proud graduate of Ilion Central...

Rosemarie Lamanna

Rosemarie Lamanna

Apr 9, 2022

HERKIMER – Rosemarie Lamanna, 74, went home to be with our Lord, on the morning of Saturday, April 9, 2022. She passed away peacefully at MVHS, Faxton - St. Luke’s Campus, with the support of her loving family at her side. Rosemarie was born October 25, 1947, in Herkimer, the daughter of the late Michael and Vera (Valente) Lamanna. She...

John W. "Jack" Young

John W. "Jack" Young

Apr 8, 2022

WEST WINFIELD – John “Jack” W. Young, age 85, of Richfield Hill Rd., West Winfield, NY, passed away peacefully at home, Friday, April 8, 2022. He was born on January 17, 1937, in Middleville, NY, the son of Edward and Ella (Eckert) Young and graduated from West Winfield High School. On August 24, 1957, Jack was married to Shirley Jones,...

Carlotta Fuller

Carlotta Fuller

Apr 2, 2022

EAST HERKIMER – Mrs. Carlotta Fuller, age 72, of East Herkimer, New York, entered into eternal rest on Saturday morning, April 2, 2022, in Utica, New York, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 2, 1949, in Ilion, New York, a daughter of the late Elwood and Ann (Wardzenski) Hilts and was educated in Mohawk schools....

Joann L. Bliss

Joann L. Bliss

Mar 30, 2022

MOHAWK – JoAnn L. Bliss, age 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, March 30, 2022, at the MVHS St. Elizabeth Campus in Utica. Born on October 20, 1953, JoAnn was the daughter of the late Robert J. Sweeney and Charlotte J. Cuda. She was raised and educated in Ilion, graduating from Ilion High School with the Class of 1972....

Kenneth Clyde Ray

Kenneth Clyde Ray

Mar 29, 2022

HERKIMER – Mr. Kenneth Clyde Ray, 78, a lifelong Herkimer resident, entered into eternal rest, on Tuesday morning, March 29, 2022, in Herkimer, New York. He was born on February 7, 1944, in Herkimer, the son of the late Kenneth C. and Ethel (Chrisman) Ray and was educated in Herkimer schools, having graduated from Herkimer High School. Ken married Hideko...

Guy W. Schaff

Guy W. Schaff

Mar 28, 2022

LITTLE FALLS – Mr. Guy W. Schaff, age 90, “Your Reliable Valley Advertising Consultant from the Daily Press and Observer Dispatch,” passed away peacefully and always surrounded with loving care, on Monday morning, March 28, 2022, at Valley Health Services, Herkimer, New York. Spending time with Guy always offered an opportunity for a trip down memory lane and a chance...

Gerard Allen Wall

Gerard Allen Wall

Mar 28, 2022

Mr. Gerard Allen "Jerry" Wall, age 72, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, March 28, 2022, at the Foltsbrook Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation, where he has received excellent and loving care throughout these last years. Gerard was born on August 30, 1949, the son of the late William and Genevieve (Carr) Wall. He was raised and educated in the...

Thomas G. Wells, Sr.

Thomas G. Wells, Sr.

Mar 25, 2022

ILION – Mr. Thomas G. Wells, Sr., 78, went home to be with our Lord on the morning of Friday, March 25, 2022. He passed from this life unexpectedly, but peacefully, at home. Tom was born on October 8, 1943, in Mechanicville, NY to Ralph and Victoria (Beauvois) Wells. Growing up, he lived in many different places, including Burlington, Vermont,...

Anne Marie Getman

Anne Marie Getman

Mar 24, 2022

BARNEVELD-ILION - The world lost a bright star when Anne Marie Getman passed away peacefully, at her home, in Barneveld, after a brief illness, on March 24, 2022. Born in Ilion, NY, on September 27, 1962, Anne graduated from St. Lawrence University and Cornell Law School. She dedicated her law career to helping families through the Lewis, Herkimer and Oneida...

James N. Cramer

James N. Cramer

Mar 21, 2022

OPPENHEIM - James N. Cramer, age 85, of Oppenheim, NY went home to be with the Lord, on March 21, 2022, at the St. Mary's Hospital, in Amsterdam. He was born at home, on July 19, 1936, in Palatine Bridge, to Paul J. and Anna M. Cramer (Page). He was a 1956 graduate of the Canajoharie Central High School. He...

David M. Cole

David M. Cole

Mar 17, 2022

ILION – David M. Cole, 50, of Ilion, New York, passed away surrounded with the love of his family, on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at MVHS, Faxton-St. Luke’s Campus, in the Town of New Hartford, New York. He was born on April 17, 1971, in Herkimer, New York and attended Mount Markham schools. He was married to his beloved wife,...

Todd Michael Heselton

Todd Michael Heselton

Mar 16, 2022

SCHUYLER – Todd Michael Heselton, age 51 years, 9 months, beloved son of Leon W. and Emlyann Heselton, passed away peacefully in his sleep, from complications of type 2 diabetes, at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at his home, on Shortlots Road, Schuyler. He was born on June 16, 1970, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Leon W....

Donald F. Obreza

Donald F. Obreza

Mar 16, 2022

Obituary of Donald F. Obreza Donald Frank Obreza, age 75, of Herkimer, NY went to be with our Lord on Wednesday evening March 16, 2022 at his residence after a lengthy battle with cancer. Don was born May 7, 1946 in Little Falls, NY to Anthony Obreza and Amelia “Molly” Logar. He grew up on his family's farm in Paines...

Charles Edward Thibault

Charles Edward Thibault

Mar 16, 2022

Charles E. Thibault, 86, of Sarasota, Florida, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch, in Sarasota, Florida. Charles was born January 27, 1936, in Clinton, NY, the son of Lucien and Adrienne Thibault. He attended Annunciation and Ilion Central Schools, graduating in 1953. He attended NYU at Albany, NY after graduation. He was a parishioner at...

Bernice A. (Bernie) Barbuto

Bernice A. (Bernie) Barbuto

Mar 15, 2022

HERKIMER – Bernice A. (Bernie) Barbuto, 78, of Newport, New York, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, in Utica, New York. She was born on September 28, 1943, in Herkimer and Graduated from Herkimer High School with the ‘Class of 1961.’ Bernie worked for Attorney Carl G. Scalise until 2003. She also worked part...

Stephen K. Senft

Stephen K. Senft

Mar 13, 2022

Mr. Stephen Kenneth Senft, age 53, formerly of Little Falls and currently of Germansville, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2022, in the privacy and comfort of his home. Born on August 29, 1968, Stephen was the son of the late Kenneth P. and Elma L. (Kramer) Senft. He relocated with his family to Pennsylvania in his early years...

Rick A. "Ricky" Clapper

Rick A. "Ricky" Clapper

Mar 13, 2022

MOHAWK - Rick "Ricky" Clapper, a life-long resident of Mohawk, NY, died unexpectedly, on March 13, 2022, at the age of 52. Rick was predeceased by both his maternal and paternal grandparents, along with several other beloved relatives and friends. Like his grandfather, Archie McGraw, Rick was a friend to all and had a big smile and even bigger heart....