Obituary Listings
Gail A. Parker
Oct 5, 2021
ILION – Gail A. Parker, age 68, of S. Fourth Ave., Ilion, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. She was born on January 24, 1953, in Little Falls, the daughter of Lester and Dorothy (Bass) Ropeter and attended St. Johnsville and Ilion Schools. On August 7, 1976, she was married to Owen Parker, at the Ilion United Methodist...
David Slotnick, Jr.
Oct 3, 2021
Mr. David Slotnick, Jr., age 73, passed away comfortably in his daughter's arms on October 3, 2021 at the MVHS St. Luke's Campus. Born on May 26, 1948, David was the son of the late David Sr. and Harriet E. (Richardson) Slotnick. He was raised and educated locally and was a graduate of Rome Free Academy. Dave's career was spent...
Mary Jean Hellenack
Sep 30, 2021
HERKIMER – Miss Mary Jean T. Hellenack, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, September 30, 2021, in the privacy and comfort of her home. Born on February 2, 1935, Mary Jean was the daughter of the late Roy J. and Gertrude C. (Bennett) Hellenack. She was raised and educated in Herkimer, graduating from St. Francis de Sales School...
Jane M. Demorest - Dilworth
Sep 27, 2021
HERKIMER – Jane M. Demorest-Dilworth, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, September 27, 2021, at the Mohawk Valley Health Systems St. Luke’s Campus. At the time of her passing she had the love and support of her family at her side. Born on April 7, 1931, Jane was the daughter of the late Carl and Corinne (Yoder) Virkler....
Gertrude V. Douglas
Sep 27, 2021
HERKIMER – Gertrude V. Douglas, age 81, a resident of Galinsky Apartments, at 105 Protection Avenue, in Herkimer, New York, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021, at the home of her daughter, in the Town of Salisbury, New York. After a hard fought battle, Gert was always blest to be in the comforting presence, thoughts and prayers of those she...
Louise M. Siri
Sep 27, 2021
LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. Louise M. Siri, 88, a resident of Rockton Plaza of Little Falls, New York, passed away on Monday evening, September 27, 2021, having received care at Little Falls Hospital. She was born October 6, 1932, in Casasola Fricanco, Italy, the daughter of the late Sante Rosa Tieo & Angelina (Rosa) and received high school level education....
Maria S. "Fina" Austin
Sep 24, 2021
ILION – Maria S. "Fina" (Torres) Austin, age 80, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, September 24, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica. At the time of her passing she was in the hearts of those she loved most. Born on August 26, 1941 in Maunabo, Puerto Rico, Maria was the daughter of the late Daniel and Maria...
Michael J. Perez
Sep 24, 2021
ILION – Michael J. Perez, age 52, a longtime Ilion resident, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, September 24, 2021, at the Mohawk Valley Health System St. Luke’s Campus. His passing occurred after a brief illness with the love and support of his devoted family at his side. Born on February 21, 1969, Michael is the son of Sandra Spina...
Joseph L. Swank
Sep 23, 2021
FORT PLAIN – Mr. Joseph L. Swank, age 74, of Stone Arabia Road, passed away on Thursday evening, September 23, 2021, at St. Mary’s Healthcare, Amsterdam, New York. He was born on January 18, 1947, in Little Falls, New York, a son of the late DeForrest “Bob” and Evelyn (Cotton) Swank and was a graduate of St. Johnsville High School....
Nancy J. Moore
Sep 22, 2021
MOHAWK – Nancy J. Moore, loving mother and grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the age of 94, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, in the Town of New Hartford, NY, after a brief illness. Nancy was born on February 16, 1927, in Ilion, New York and was the daughter of the late Clayton and Ruth (Knight) Waters. She...
Scott A. Striegler
Sep 21, 2021
FRANKFORT - Scott A. Striegler, age 57, of Frankfort, fought a tough battle with cancer and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in Utica, with his family and closest friend by his side. Scott was born on July 28, 1964 in Utica, the son of the late Harold and Shirley Ann (Dowd) Striegler. In addition to his parents,...
Ernest Eugene Rankins
Sep 19, 2021
MOHAWK – Mr. Ernest Eugene “Ernie” Rankins, loving father of Pamela Jouben and Raymond Rankins, passed away suddenly on September 19, 2021 at the age of 81, with his children and grandchildren by his side, at Albany Medical Center, in Albany, NY, after a brief illness. Ernest was born on October 14, 1939, in Ilion, NY and was one of...
Donald C. Young
Sep 17, 2021
ILION – Donald C. Young, age 71, of London Towers, Ilion, NY, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021. He moved on peacefully in his home. He was born on July 10, 1950, in Ilion, NY. He was the son of Clarence W. Young and Frances (Gundy) Young. Don attended Mohawk High School. He worked for 30 years at Union Fork...
Philomena "Fanny" Moretti
Sep 15, 2021
Philomena “Fanny” (Eramo) Moretti passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, September 15, 2021, at Valley Health Services in Herkimer. She was 103 years of age and would have celebrated her 104th birthday on the 25th of October. At the time of her passing she had the love and support of her daughter and best friend, Theresa, at her side. She...
Myron G. Hibbard
Sep 13, 2021
MIDDLEVILLE – Myron G. Hibbard, age 86, formerly of Middleville, NY, passed away peacefully, on Monday, September 13, 2021, after a brief illness. He was born on March 1, 1935, in Utica, the son of Myron H. and Ellen (Jones) Hibbard. Myron graduated from West Winfield High School and was a veteran in the US Navy from 1954 to 1958....
Christopher Weston
Sep 12, 2021
FRANKFORT – Christopher Weston, age 61, passed away on Sunday morning, September 12, 2021 at the Betsy Ross Nursing Center in Rome. Born on March 3, 1960, Christopher was the son of the late Walter and Joan Ann (Boardman) Weston. He was raised and educated locally, graduating from Frankfort-Schuyler High School with the Class of 1978. Survivors include his two...
Daniel L. Desgrosielliers
Sep 11, 2021
TOWN OF COLUMBIA – Daniel L. DesGrosielliers, age 57, of Spohn Rd., Ilion (Town of Columbia), passed away peacefully, on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at home. He was born on January 17, 1964, in Ilion, the son of Louis and Katherine (Rood) DesGrosielliers. Dan attended Mohawk and Mt. Markham Schools. He was employed as a Farmer, at Gilbert Farms, in...
Wayne E. Darling
Sep 11, 2021
ILION – Mr. Wayne E. Darling, age 77, a lifelong Ilion resident, passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2021. He was born to the late Ward and Elizabeth (Fitzer) Darling on October 18, 1943. He attended Ilion schools and graduated from Ilion High School with the Class of 1961. In 1963 he enlisted with the United States Air Force, serving...
Robert J. Fuhs
Sep 5, 2021
FORT PLAIN – Mr. Robert J. Fuhs, 94, a longtime resident of Valley Brook Road, Fort Plain, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, with loving care of his family at his side, at Bassett Healthcare, in Cooperstown, New York, after a brief illness. Robert was born October 13, 1926, in Fort Plain, the son of the late Walter J....
Kathleen Liitt
Sep 1, 2021
HERKIMER - On September 1, 2021, Kathleen Liitt, loving mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 69 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, New York. Kathleen was born on October 17, 1951, in Utica, New York, a daughter of the late Robert and Dora (Litz) Riley. She was educated at Utica Schools. Throughout her life she was fond of...
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