Obituary Listings

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...

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,...