Obituary Listings

Brenda J. Countryman

Brenda J. Countryman

Feb 12, 2021

ST. JOHNSVILLE - Mrs. Brenda J. Countryman, 57, of Mechanic Street St., Johnsville, New York, passed away unexpectedly on Friday morning, February 12, 2021, at Albany Medical Center. She will always be in the hearts of her loving family. She was born on March 18, 1963, in Gloversville, New York, the youngest daughter of the late John L. and Eleanore...

Darlene Maryea

Darlene Maryea

Feb 9, 2021

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Darlene Maryea, age 69, a longtime resident of Wohlgemuth Road, St. Johnsville, New York, (Town of Ephratah) peacefully entered eternal rest at Nathan Littauer Hospital, in Gloversville, New York, on Tuesday morning, February 9, 2021, with love and support always at her side. Darlene was born on May 3, 1951, in Schenectady, New York, the daughter of...

Philip O. "Junior" Tangorra

Philip O. "Junior" Tangorra

Feb 9, 2021

FRANKFORT – Philip O. “Junior” Tangorra, age 85, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, February 9, 2021 in the privacy and comfort of his home. At the time of his passing he had the love and support of his beloved family at his bedside. Born on September 5, 1935, Philip was the son of...

Angela P. Swartwout

Angela P. Swartwout

Feb 9, 2021

UTICA – Angela P. “Angie” Swartwout, age 83, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, February 9, 2021 at the MVHS St. Luke’s Campus with her loving daughter, Debbie, at her side. Born on September 12, 1937 in Rome, Angela was the eldest daughter of the late Joseph and Livia (DiMarco) Spado. She spent her childhood years...

Elizabeth A. Darrow

Elizabeth A. Darrow

Feb 7, 2021

MOHAWK – Elizabeth “Betty” A. Darrow, age 78, of Marmet St., Mohawk, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital, New Hartford. She was born on February 9, 1942, in Little Falls, the daughter of Albert G. and Jennie V. (Memrick) Miller and graduated from Mohawk High School. On June 29, 1968, Betty was married to...

Richard F. Perry

Richard F. Perry

Feb 6, 2021

ARIZONA/LITTLE FALLS – Richard F. Perry, age 74, currently of Apache Junction, Arizona and formerly of Little Falls, New York, passed away peacefully on Saturday Morning, February 6, 2021. Born on August 22, 1946, Richard was the son of the late Frank and Marie (Richie) Perry. He was raised and educated locally and was a graduate of Little Falls High...

Ardine F. Southwick

Ardine F. Southwick

Feb 6, 2021

ILION – Ardine Fish Southwick, age 94, formerly of Ilion, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at the Waterville Residential Care Center, Waterville, NY. Ardine was born on March 18, 1926, in South Glens Falls, NY, the daughter of Hazel G. Durrin Fish and Theodore Howland Fish. She graduated from South Glens Falls High School class of 1944....

Charles Thrasher

Charles Thrasher

Feb 4, 2021

HERKIMER – Charles Thrasher, age 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, February 4, 2021, at Little Falls Hospital. Born on June 26, 1942 in Utica, Charles was the son of the late Floyd and Dorothy (Roberts) Thrasher. He spent his childhood growing up with his siblings and most of his adult life was spent amongst his friends and second...

Dolores J. Simmons

Dolores J. Simmons

Feb 4, 2021

TOWN OF MANHEIM – Mrs. Dolores J. Simmons, age 76, of Dockey Road, Little Falls, entered into eternal rest on Thursday afternoon, February 4, 2021, at Albany Medical Center. Dolores passed away peacefully with her children by her side and the love of her life holding her hand. Dolores was born on October 13, 1944, in Amsterdam, New York, a...

Viola M. Lyons

Viola M. Lyons

Feb 4, 2021

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mrs. Viola M. Lyons, age 90, who currently resided at the St. Johnsville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, in St. Johnsville, New York for the past year, and subsequently received tender loving care there, passed away with her loving family at her side at that facility on Thursday evening, February 4, 2021. She was born on December 10,...

Ernest J. Cammarere

Ernest J. Cammarere

Feb 1, 2021

HERKIMER – Mr. Ernest J. “Ernie” Cammarere, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, February 1, 2021 at the Abraham House in Rome. Born on May 14, 1935, Ernest was the son of the late Rocco and Jenny (Messina) Cammarere. He was raised and educated in Gloversville where he graduated from high school. He then went on to continue...

Agnes M. Miller

Agnes M. Miller

Jan 30, 2021

LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. Agnes M. Miller, 96, a lifelong resident of Little Falls, New York, whose family home is on Burwell Street in the City entered into eternal rest on Saturday morning, January 30, 2021, at the Alpine Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Little Falls. Agnes was born on September 1, 1924, in Little Falls, a daughter of the late...

Andrew A. Trask

Andrew A. Trask

Jan 30, 2021

HERKIMER – Mr. Andrew A. “Andy” Trask, age 74, of North Prospect Street, in Herkimer, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, January 30, 2021, at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center, Town of New Hartford. His loving family was always at his side. Born in Herkimer, on December 26, 1946, Andy was the son of the late Albert and Pauline (DeLucia)...

Betty B. Vespi

Betty B. Vespi

Jan 25, 2021

LITTLE FALLS – Betty B. Vespi, age 94, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, January 25, 2021 at Valley Health Services in Herkimer. Born on July 2, 1926, Betty was the daughter of the late Roland and Carrie Melissa (Carnright) Pierce. She was raised and educated locally and upon her graduation from Utica Free Academy...

Bertha J. Thompson

Bertha J. Thompson

Jan 23, 2021

HERKIMER/SCHUYLER – Mrs. Bertha J. Thompson, age 82, formerly of Herkimer and currently residing in Schuyler, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Born on June 19, 1938, in Fort Plain, Bertha was the daughter of the late Augustine and Beatrice (Walts) Stalteri. She was educated in Herkimer schools and over the years, worked for the Mohawk Valley...

James E. Schwerdt

James E. Schwerdt

Jan 22, 2021

FRANKFORT – Mr. James E. “Jim” Schwerdt, age 64, of Harter Ave in Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly on Friday afternoon, January 22, 2021 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center. Born on August 1, 1956, James was the son of the late Paul and Marion (Bruso) Schwerdt. He was raised and educated locally and was a graduate of Frankfort-Schuyler High School....

Deanne K. Krywka

Deanne K. Krywka

Jan 19, 2021

LITTLE FALLS - Deanne K. (Euron) Krywka, age 59, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, January 19, 2021, at the Alpine Rehab & Nursing Center in Little Falls. Born on November 15, 1961, Deanne is the daughter of Frederick and Mardean (Morey) Euron. She was raised and educated locally, graduating from Little Falls High School with the Class of 1979....

Harry Mornelli

Harry Mornelli

Jan 19, 2021

LITTLE FALLS – Harry F. Mornelli, age 93, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, January 19, 2021. Born on July 31, 1927, Harry was the son of the late Angelo and Isola (Forestieri) Mornelli. After his graduation from Little Falls High School with the Class of 1944, Harry enlisted with United States Navy. He proudly...

William B. Hunt, Jr.

William B. Hunt, Jr.

Jan 19, 2021

MOHAWK – William B. Hunt, Jr., age 83, formerly of Johnson Ave., Mohawk, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Foltsbrook, Herkimer. He was born on September 7, 1937, in the Town of German Flatts, the son of William B. Hunt, Sr. and Katherine (Mosher) Hunt and attended Mohawk schools. Bill was a veteran, serving in the US...

Baby Bailey Roe Button

Baby Bailey Roe Button

Jan 19, 2021

It is with profound sadness that Ryan and Christine (Manthei) Button announce the birth and passing of their much-loved daughter, Bailey Roe Button, who became an angel on January 19, 2021. She will forever live on in the hearts of her parents; her identical twin sister, Scotland Ray Button; her maternal grandparents, Mark and Jackie Manthei of Grand Island, NY;...