Obituary Listings

John F. Mcmahon

John F. Mcmahon

May 3, 2022

HERKIMER – Mr. John F. McMahon, currently of Marcy, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on May 3, 2022, at the age of 76, after a brief illness. John was born in Sayre, PA, on March 1, 1946 and was the second oldest of 7 siblings. He graduated from Sayre High School and later attended Corning Community College....

June A. Read

June A. Read

Apr 30, 2022

LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. June A. Read, 85, of Whitesboro and for many years prior of Little Falls, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, April 30, 2022. She was born in Dolgeville, New York, on January 6, 1937, to Frances and Frank Sterzinar. Her mother passed away when June was an infant and she was adopted by her grandparents, Louis and...

Annabelle Ball

Annabelle Ball

Apr 29, 2022

ILION - Mrs. Annabelle (Knewasser) Ball, “Iyi”, age 96, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 29,2022, at Alpine Rehab & Nursing with family at her side. Annabelle was born in Ilion, on November 29, 1925, to the late Carl and Ruth (Eldred) Knewasser. She was a 1944 graduate of Ilion High School. Ann married the late...

Paul George Kucerak, Sr.

Paul George Kucerak, Sr.

Apr 29, 2022

ROME - Mr. Paul G. Kucerak, Sr., 66, of Rome, New York, passed away suddenly, on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the comfort of his home, with his family always with him. He was a native of Dewey Avenue, Herkimer, New York and had lived for many years on North 5th Ave., in Ilion. He was born in Herkimer, on...

Joseph J. Williamson, Jr.

Joseph J. Williamson, Jr.

Apr 28, 2022

LITTLE FALLS – Joseph J. Williamson, Jr., age 53, of E. Monroe St., Little Falls, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, April 28, 2022, of natural causes, after a courageous battle with cancer, with his family by his side. He was born on April 2, 1969, in Utica, the son of Joseph J. Williamson, Sr. and Linda (Chaires) Williamson. He attended...

Shirley A. Marine

Shirley A. Marine

Apr 27, 2022

HERKIMER – Mrs. Shirley A. Marine, age 89, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, April 27, 2022, at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center. At the time of her passing she had her three special girls at her bedside. Born in Herkimer on January 2, 1933, Shirley was the daughter of the late Robert and Agatha...

June E. Bunce

June E. Bunce

Apr 27, 2022

WEST WINFIELD – Mrs. June E. Bunce, age 82, a lifelong area resident, passed away on Wednesday morning, April 27, 2022, in the privacy and comfort of her home. Born on January 16, 1940 in Herkimer, June was the daughter of the late Leo and Alice (Cioch) Walts. She was raised and educated locally, graduating from Mount Markham High School....

Claudia Ann Brunette

Claudia Ann Brunette

Apr 26, 2022

MILLERS MILLS/WEST WINFIELD – Claudia A. Brunette, age 73, of Millers Mills Rd., West Winfield (Town of Columbia), passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, with her family by her side. She was born on February 26, 1949, in Cooperstown, NY. Her parents were Pauline (Shepard) Griffith and Russell Griffith. She attended Cooperstown area schools....

Betty Ferrusi

Betty Ferrusi

Apr 26, 2022

FRANKFORT – Mrs. Betty J. Ferrusi, age 94, a longtime resident of Ilion and Frankfort, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, April 26, 2022 at Foltsbrook in Herkimer. Betty was born on June 19, 1927 to the late Percy and Nellie (Donahue) Stewart. She was raised and educated in West Winfield schools. On August 10, 1946, Betty was married to...

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,...