Obituary Listings

Richard F. "Dick" Gonyea

Richard F. "Dick" Gonyea

Feb 7, 2022

FRANKFORT – Mr. Richard F. “Dick” Gonyea, age 87, a longtime Frankfort resident, passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning, February 7, 2022, with his loving wife, Vita, by his side. Born in Malone, NY on October 31, 1934, Richard was the son of the late Cecil Gonyea and Erma (Marshal) Clookey. His childhood was spent in the Malone area on...

Laura Fiesinger

Laura Fiesinger

Feb 6, 2022

NEWPORT – Laura Fiesinger, age 59, a longtime Newport resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, February 6, 2022, in the privacy and comfort of her home. Born on June 1, 1962, in Syracuse, NY, Laura was the daughter of the late Edward H. and Emma (Pettit) Fiesinger. She loved going on camping trips, spending all night awake under the...

Eric S. Bouck

Eric S. Bouck

Feb 4, 2022

HERKIMER - Eric Scott Bouck, age 55, died on Friday, February 4, 2022, at the MVHS St. Luke's Campus. Born in Herkimer on May 27, 1966, Eric was the son of the late Otis Bouck and Mary (Farber) Hoke. He was raised and educated in Dolgeville. In his spare time, Eric enjoyed computer games, particularly 'World of Warcraft' and 'Dungeons...

Mary A. Edwards

Mary A. Edwards

Feb 4, 2022

HERKIMER-NORWAY – Mary A. Edwards, age 88, of Herkimer, formerly of Norway and Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Valley Health Services, Herkimer, where she has lived for several years. She was born on July 30, 1933, in Utica, the daughter of Robert C. and Gertrude (Mosher) Elthorp and graduated from Owen D. Young High School,...

Joseph J. Paratore

Joseph J. Paratore

Feb 2, 2022

UTICA-ST. JOHNSVILLE - Joseph James “Treen” Paratore (AKA Papa Joe, The Godfather, The King), age 74, of Salisbury NC, formerly of Utica and St. Johnsville NY, passed away, on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, due to complications with congestive heart failure. He was born November 27, 1947, in Utica, NY, to both the late Florence (Paratore) DeGristina and James G. Treen....

John 'Jack' Manore

John 'Jack' Manore

Feb 1, 2022

Mr. John D. “Jack” Manore, age 81, formerly of Frankfort and currently of North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at the Salisbury VA Medical Center. At the time of his passing he head the love and support of his devoted family at his side. Born in Utica, NY on July 25, 1940, John was the son...

Patricia Ann Holland

Patricia Ann Holland

Jan 31, 2022

Mrs. Patricia Ann Holland, age 73, beloved wife of James Holland, passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, January 31, 2022. Her passing occurred in the privacy and comfort of her home, with her loving husband at her side. Born in Hornell, NY, on August 4, 1948, Patricia was the daughter of the late George and Elsie (Dawson) Floyd. She was...

Teresa M. Ostrander

Teresa M. Ostrander

Jan 31, 2022

HERKIMER – Teresa M. Ostrander, age 56, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, January 31, 2022, at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, after many years of prolonged health issues. Born on January 9, 1966 in Ilion, Teresa is the daughter of Richard J. Ostrander and Diane M. (Harvey) Ostrander. She was raised and educated locally, attending Herkimer and Mohawk Schools, before...

Patricia M. Burleigh

Patricia M. Burleigh

Jan 27, 2022

Patricia M. Burleigh, 68, of Herkimer, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022. She was born in Herkimer on April 10, 1953, the daughter of Floyd and Doris Ford. Patricia is survived by her beloved family: daughter, Jolene (Jamie) Matt; sons, Matthew (Evelyn) Burleigh, and Steven Burleigh; and two granddaughters who were her pride and joy, Isabelle Matt and Grace...

Ann Patricia Maloon

Ann Patricia Maloon

Jan 27, 2022

FRANKFORT – Ms. Ann “Patty” MaLoon, age 75, a lifelong Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, January 27, 2022, with her loving and devoted daughter, Jo-Lynn, at her bedside. Her passing occurred at the Masonic Care Community of CNY where she has been a resident. Born on March 21, 1946, Patty was the daughter of the late Guilio...

Jimmy A. Young

Jimmy A. Young

Jan 24, 2022

ILION – Jimmy A. Young, age 78, of Ilion passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 24, 2022. Jimmy was born on May 21, 1943 in Fairfield, N.Y., the son of Edward J. and Ella (Eckert) Young and attended West Winfield High School where he was a stand-out track & field, basketball and football athlete. Jimmy was a...

Catherine "Katie" Accattato

Catherine "Katie" Accattato

Jan 23, 2022

FRANKFORT – Mrs. Catherine Accattato, age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, January 23, 2022, at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Born in Meriden, Connecticut on July 7, 1929, Catherine was the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Tomkievicz) Cashman. She was raised and educated locally and graduated from Ilion High School. As a...

Michael Woodart

Michael Woodart

Jan 23, 2022

CEDARVILLE – Michael “Woody” Woodart, a farmer and lifelong resident of Cedarville NY, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 21, 2022, at the age of 57, in the comfort of his home. Michael was born on February 20, 1964 in Cooperstown New York. He graduated in 1982 from the Mount Markham Central School District. Even though Michael's mother, Doris Woodart, preceded...

Angelina R. Entwistle

Angelina R. Entwistle

Jan 23, 2022

MOHAWK - Mrs. Angelina R. Entwistle, age 91, a longtime Mohawk resident, passed away on Sunday morning, January 23, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, in Utica, with the love and support of her family always at her side. Born in Utica, New York, on September 6, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Vita (Cofano) DeSantis....

Doris W. Ray

Doris W. Ray

Jan 21, 2022

Mrs. Doris W. Ray, 93, a lifelong East Herkimer resident, entered eternal rest on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Valley Health Services. She was born on August 31, 1928, in West Sand Lake, New York, the daughter of the late William and Mary (Trout) Wengert and was educated in Herkimer schools. Doris married her childhood sweetheart, William M. “Bill” Ray...

Penny A. Van Buren

Penny A. Van Buren

Jan 21, 2022

RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Penny A. Van Buren, age 61, a lifelong area resident, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, January 21, 2022, after a valiant battle. Her passing occurred at MVHS, Faxton – St. Luke’s Campus, Town of New Hartford, with her beloved family always at her side. Born on April 5, 1960, in Herkimer, New York, Penny is the...

Albert J. Rotondi

Albert J. Rotondi

Jan 21, 2022

HERKIMER – Mr. Albert J. Rotondi, 97, a lifelong resident of Herkimer, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at Valley Health Services. He was born in Herkimer, New York, on October 28, 1924, a son of the late Lorenzo and Concetta (Pugliese) Rotondi. He was a World War II veteran and retired in 1987 from New York Central Railroad, Penn...

Mildred G. "Milly" Marusic

Mildred G. "Milly" Marusic

Jan 20, 2022

Mildred G. "Milly" Marusic, age 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, January 20, 2022 after a brief illness. Born on August 8, 1925, Mildred was the daughter of the late James and Margaret (Snyder) Charles. She was raised and educated in Herkimer and attended local schools. On March 10, 1945, Mildred was united in marriage to John A. Marusic...

Michael Ivan Plotnick

Michael Ivan Plotnick

Jan 14, 2022

COLORADO – Dr. Michael Ivan Plotnick, age 59, passed away unexpectedly of a cardiac event, on Friday evening, January 14, 2022, while doing what he loved most; spending time snowboarding with his beloved daughter, Anna. Born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania on May 31, 1962, Michael was the son of the late Sam Plotnick and Mary Jane (Lockyer) Regan. He also knew...

Catherine L. "Cathy" Latt

Catherine L. "Cathy" Latt

Jan 14, 2022

ILION – Catherine “Cathy” L. Latt, age 86, of Old Forge Rd., Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Friday, January 14, 2022, at home, with her family by her side. She was born on December 22, 1935, in Etowah, TN, the daughter of Clifford and Margie (Houck) Rowland. Cathy attended E. Frankfort and West Winfield Central Schools. On May 1, 1954,...