Obituary Listings

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...

Hollis Guy Bunker, Jr.

Hollis Guy Bunker, Jr.

Nov 11, 2021

LITTLE FALLS – Hollis Guy Bunker, Jr., age 47, of Herkimer, New York, completed his life’s journey on November 11, 2021. He was born in Laconia, New Hampshire, on August 3, 1974 and was the son of the late Hollis Guy Bunker, Sr., and his mom is Bonita L. (Corriveau) Bunker, of Little Falls. Hollis attended schools there, where his...

Jean L. Lewis

Jean L. Lewis

Nov 10, 2021

‘There are Lilacs in Heaven’…… Dedicated to Jean L. Lewis November 9,2021 to Eternity What a beauty to behold!, I walked on a path made of gold!, The Lilacs were all in full bloom!, Hanging down clumps, of lilac joy! I wanted to pick a bunch like a little girl! The scent of its tender petals, Surrounded the air like...

Elizabeth J. Pryor

Elizabeth J. Pryor

Nov 8, 2021

HERKIMER – Mrs. Elizabeth J. Pryor, age 94, of Herkimer, New York, widow of John E. Pryor, completed her life’s journey on November 8, 2021. She was born in Amsterdam, New York and she was the daughter of the late Robert and Irene (Benjamin) Fraser. Following her graduation from High School, at St. Joseph’s Parochial School and Wilbur H. Lynch...

Beverly M. Kucerak

Beverly M. Kucerak

Nov 7, 2021

EAST HERKIMER – Mrs. Beverly M. Kucerak, age 79, of 5633 State Route 5, East Herkimer, passed away on Sunday morning, November 7, 2021. Her passing occurred at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare in the Town of New Hartford, New York, after a brief illness. Bev was born on May 12, 1942, in Ilion, New York, a daughter of the late Lawrence...

Marion A. Brown

Marion A. Brown

Nov 6, 2021

LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. Marion A. Brown, age 88, of Douglas Street, Little Falls, New York, passed away on November 6, 2021. Marion was born on March 2, 1933, in Little Falls, NY and she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Homovec) Marosek. Following her graduation from High School, at St. Mary’s Academy, Marion continued her education...