Obituary Listings

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,...

Patricia A. Heston

Patricia A. Heston

Jan 13, 2022

MOHAWK – Mrs. Patricia A. Heston, age 80, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Howard Woolverton and Ann (McCarthy) Woolverton, on January 4, 1942, went home to her Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 13, 2022, in Albany, New York. She had entered in a loving union of marriage of 54 years with Elmer J. Heston, who passed away December 10, 2016....

Janice C. Patterson

Janice C. Patterson

Jan 12, 2022

LITTLE FALLS, NY – Janice C. Patterson, 78, of Little Falls, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, January 12, 2022, with her family by her side, after a long and courageous battle, in St. Johnsville, New York. Born September 5, 1943, in Little Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Ruth (Manclow) Patterson. She was educated locally...

Domenica "Minnie" Viscomi

Domenica "Minnie" Viscomi

Jan 11, 2022

Domenica "Minnie" Viscomi passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in St. Charles, Missouri, at the age of 100. She is survived by her son, Gregory Viscomi and wife Diane; grandchildren, Thomas (Christine) Viscomi, Tedra (Jason) Courtis, and Ryan (Jennifer) Viscomi; along with five great-grandchildren, Max Courtis, Ellie Courtis, Makena Viscomi, Mason Viscomi, and Rocco Viscomi. She was preceded...

Joan A. Treen

Joan A. Treen

Jan 11, 2022

HERKIMER-SCHUYLER – Joan (Cioch) A. Treen, age 81, of Herkimer, formerly of Schuyler, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at home. She was born on July 4, 1940, in Ilion, the daughter of Joseph and Emeline (Finster) Cioch. Joan attended Frankfort, Richfield Springs and Whitesboro schools. She was employed in clerical positions at MDS, for 25 years. Later,...

Daniel Bucenec

Daniel Bucenec

Jan 11, 2022

Mr. Daniel Bucenec, age 88, a lifelong Little Falls resident, entered into eternal rest on Monday morning, January 2, 2006 in Folts Homes, Herkimer. He was born on January 1, 1918 in Little Falls the son of the late Paul and Susanna Bucenec and received his education in Little Falls schools. On July 7, 1943, Daniel was united in marriage...

John C. O'Day

John C. O'Day

Jan 11, 2022

ILION/MOHAWK – Mr. John C. O’Day, age 96, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday afternoon, January 11, 2022, with the love and support of his family at his side. His passing occurred at Valley Health Services, in Herkimer, where he has been a resident for the past few years. Born in Malone, NY, on December 3,...

Daniel Steven Bucenec

Daniel Steven Bucenec

Jan 11, 2022

LITTLE FALLS – Daniel Steven Bucenec, age 69, a lifelong resident of Little Falls, New York, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at his home, after a long illness. Dan was born on October 7, 1952, in Little Falls, a son to the late Kristine (Otrupcak) and Daniel Bucenec. He graduated from Little Falls High School in 1970 and...

Terissa Lynn Cosar

Terissa Lynn Cosar

Jan 9, 2022

FRANKFORT – Terissa Lynn Cosar, 39, of Frankfort-Schuyler, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at MVHS, Faxton-St. Luke’s Campus, Town of New Hartford, New York. Her sudden passing occurred as a result of a brief illness, pulmonary issues. She was born July 18, 1982, in Amsterdam, New York, the daughter of Rose (Greco) Nazarian and the late Mustafa...

John R. Des Champs

John R. Des Champs

Jan 8, 2022

ILION – Mr. John R. Des Champs, age 78, a lifelong area resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022, after an extended illness. Born on August 24, 1943, in Herkimer, John was the son of the late Carl and Mary (Long) Des Champs. He was raised and educated locally and was a graduate of Herkimer High School. On...

Robert Brian Davis

Robert Brian Davis

Jan 7, 2022

SALISBURY - R. Brian Davis was born in Little Falls NY, on October 22, 1957, to Robert C. Davis and Dolres E. Shumaker. He was predeceased by both parents and grandparents, Robert William and Elizabeth Davis and maternal grandmother, Ellen Gibbons. He passed away on Friday January 7, 2022, in Albany, New York. He was married on December 24, 1990,...

George R. Price

George R. Price

Jan 6, 2022

WEST WINFIELD – George R. Price, age 83, of Babcock Hill Rd., West Winfield, NY, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the Abraham House, Utica, NY, with his family by his side. He was born on September 16, 1938, in Mohawk, NY, the son of George and Evelyn (Prue) Price and attended Mohawk schools. At one time,...

Hazel J. (Mackenzie) Savage

Hazel J. (Mackenzie) Savage

Jan 5, 2022

ILION – Hazel J. (MacKenzie) Savage, age 93, of Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the Abraham House, Utica, NY. Hazel was born on August 21, 1928, in North Lake Ainslie, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to Janet and Peter MacKinnon and was brought up on the family farm. She was married to Edward MacKenzie, on November...

Ricky O. Prior

Ricky O. Prior

Jan 5, 2022

MOHAWK – Mr. Ricky O’Dell Prior, age 66, currently of Mohawk and formerly of the Watertown area, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, January 5, 2022. His passing occurred in the privacy and comfort of his home with his beloved family at his side. Born on March 2, 1955, in Watertown, NY, Ricky was the son of the late Noah...

Alfred Orion Foster

Alfred Orion Foster

Jan 4, 2022

LITTLE FALLS - Alfred Orion Foster, “Orie”, age 60, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away peacefully, at home, on January 4th, 2022, following a brief illness, with his loving family at his side. The exceptional care given by Renee and Nathan will forever be remembered, especially the past twelve days, as well as the 24 hour a day care...