Obituary Listings

Janis A. Dickens

Janis A. Dickens

Dec 7, 2021

HERKIMER-LIVERPOOL – Janis A. Dickens, age 67, of Protection Ave., Herkimer, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, New Hartford. She was born on January 26, 1954, in Ilion, the daughter of Darrell and Betty (Bassett) Day and graduated from Herkimer High School. After graduation Janis worked at the Allegro Shoe Co., in Little Falls,...

Bonnie L. Smith

Bonnie L. Smith

Dec 7, 2021

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Bonnie L. Smith, age 78, a lifelong St. Johnsville area resident, entered eternal rest, peacefully, on Tuesday morning, December 7, 2021, at St. Johnsville Rehabilitation & Nursing, with the love and support of her family always at her side. The family is grateful for the wonderful care received, especially the ‘B’ Unit. She was born on November...

Roy Howard Green, Jr.

Roy Howard Green, Jr.

Dec 3, 2021

BROOKLYN - Mr. Roy Howard Green, Jr., age 85, passed away on December 3, 2021, in his home. He was born April 5, 1936, in Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn, the Son of Roy H. Green, Sr. and Louise (Metzler) Green. He Joined the United States Marine Corp, in 1953, at 17 years old and served in the Korean war. He has...

Joanne M. Scofield

Joanne M. Scofield

Dec 3, 2021

ILION – Mrs. Joanne (Rieben) Scofield, age 65, of Ilion, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, December 3, 2021, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Her passing occurred in the privacy and comfort of her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Utica on February 7, 1956, Joanne was the daughter of the late Chester and...

Edward P. Mcmahon

Edward P. Mcmahon

Dec 1, 2021

ILION – Mr. Edward Patrick McMahon, born on January 6, 1944, of Ilion, New York, passed away, on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at the Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, New York. Edward was born and raised in Herkimer, NY and spent his adult life as a resident of Ilion, NY. Edward entered the gates of heaven greeted by his parents,...

Terrence A. Oldfield 'Murphy'

Terrence A. Oldfield 'Murphy'

Nov 30, 2021

HERKIMER - Mr. Terrence A. Oldfield, “Murphy”, age 65, of Goodell Avenue, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, in the presence of his family, at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester, New York, after a brief illness. He was born on January 28, 1956, in Herkimer, son of Lois (Brown) and the late Alfred G. Oldfield and graduated from Herkimer...

Judy A. Shields

Judy A. Shields

Nov 30, 2021

HERKIMER – Mrs. Judy A. Shields, age 101, passed away on Tuesday evening, November 30, 2021, in Herkimer, NY. The family is very grateful for the care received at the Valley Health Services. She was born on May 27, 1920, in Elmira, New York, a daughter to the late William & Erna (Hauenstein) Ritter. She was a graduate of Elmira...

Douglas M. Gay

Douglas M. Gay

Nov 30, 2021

ILION – Douglas “Doug” McKenzie Gay, age 62, of Woodland Ave., Ilion, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. He was born on May 7, 1959, in Ilion, the son of Raymond and Alice (Fean) Gay. Doug was a graduate of both Ilion High School and Albany College of Pharmacy and was a proud Eagle Scout. He married Carol...

Mary S. Staffo

Mary S. Staffo

Nov 29, 2021

LITTLE FALLS - Mrs. Mary S. Staffo, 96, a longtime resident of Arthur Street and a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away on Monday morning, November 29, 2021, at Alpine Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Little Falls, surrounded with love. Mary was born on March 5, 1925, in Little Falls, a daughter of the late Luciano and Anna (Yerina) Scarano. She...

James Terrill "Terry" Zillioux

James Terrill "Terry" Zillioux

Nov 25, 2021

ILION - A resident of Ilion, New York, Jim passed away at the age of 82, on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25, 2021, in Utica, New York. He was also formerly of Ormond Beach, Florida. Born in Utica, New York, on February 24, 1939, he was the son of the late Frank G. Zillioux and Helen (Hart). He was educated...

Grace M. Teletnick

Grace M. Teletnick

Nov 25, 2021

MILLERS MILLS – Grace M. Teletnick, age 85, of Depot Rd., Millers Mills, NY, passed away peacefully, on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2021, at home. She was born on April 23, 1936, in Sharon, CT, the daughter of Raymond and Ida (Baker) Brooks. Grace graduated from Richfield Springs High School. On September 25, 1954, she was married to Theodore “Ted”...

Daryle H. Wheelock

Daryle H. Wheelock

Nov 25, 2021

ILION – Daryle H. Wheelock, age 70, of W. Main St., Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Thanksgiving Day, at his home, with his loving wife, Florence, by his side. He was born on September 23, 1951, in Herkimer, the son of Howard and Doris (Crim) Wheelock and attended Ilion High School. On June 27, 1975, he was married to Florence...

Claude Luther Swartz

Claude Luther Swartz

Nov 24, 2021

CANAJOHARIE – Mr. Claude Luther Swartz, age 94, passed away surrounded with love on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at St. Johnsville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. The family is grateful for the care received, especially during this unexpected time. He was born on April 23, 1927, in Sprakers, NY, a son of the late Claude and Nellie (Martin) Swartz. He attended...

Harold Smith

Harold Smith

Nov 23, 2021

FRANKFORT – Mr. Harold Smith, age 92, a longtime Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, November 23, 2021, at Little Falls Hospital. Born in Los Angeles, California on August 11, 1929, Harold was the son of the late George and Helen (Gibson) Smith. He was raised and educated in California. On September 8, 1950, Harold was wed to...

Harold Smith

Harold Smith

Nov 23, 2021

Mr. Harold Clinton Smith ?Smitty? 96 a resident of the Alpine Rehabilitation & Nursing Facility of Little Falls and former resident of 4 Cline Street Dolgeville, died Monday August 17, 2009 in Little Falls Hospital. He was born in Dolgeville, on July 27, 1913 the son of the late William Edward and Harriet (Sterling) Smith and was educated in the...

Arlen 'Jack' Tinkler

Arlen 'Jack' Tinkler

Nov 16, 2021

ILION – Mr. Arlen “Jack” Tinkler, age 80, of South Fifth Avenue, Ilion, New York, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at his home in Ilion. Born in Herkimer, New York, on September 10, 1941, Jack was the son of the late John and Ruth (Ottman) Tinkler. He attended schools in Mohawk and Herkimer. He was a Vietnam Veteran,...

Eric B. Maine

Eric B. Maine

Nov 15, 2021

ILION – Eric B. Maine, age 52, of Scarlet Drive, Ilion, New York, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 15, 2021, with his family always by his side, in Cleveland, Ohio. Eric survived a double lung transplant, in Cleveland, in 2017 after being diagnosed with IPF. Eric fought hard and was blessed with his wife at his side every...

Theresa Mary Tamburrino

Theresa Mary Tamburrino

Nov 14, 2021

HERKIMER – Mrs. Theresa Mary Tamburrino, age 96, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, November 14, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born on June 2, 1925, in Dolgeville, NY, Theresa was the daughter of the late Donato and Mary (Lasesso) Musella. Her childhood years were spent in Dolgeville where she was raised and educated. On...

Agatha Pietropaoli

Agatha Pietropaoli

Nov 13, 2021

LITTLE FALLS - Mrs. Agatha Pietropaoli, age 96, of Flint Ave., Little Falls, New York, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday afternoon, November 13, 2021, at Foltsbrook Center, in Herkimer, New York, following a brief illness. At the time of her passing she had the love of her beloved family, namely, her daughter Marie always at her...

Hollis Bunker

Hollis Bunker

Nov 11, 2021

Hollis G. Bunker, Sr., age 55, of Little Falls, went to be with the Lord, unexpectedly on Saturday morning, March 5, 2005 in Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown. He was born on July 19, 1949 in Amesbury, MA a son of the late Maurice P. and Elsie (Kenerson) Bunker. He was a graduate of Belmont High School, New Hampshire where he held...