Obituary Listings

Argie M. Viskup

Argie M. Viskup

Feb 25, 2021

LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. Argie M. Viskup, age 100, who resided on East Monroe Street, in Little Falls, New York for many years, passed away with her loving family at her side on Thursday morning, February 25, 2021. She was born on July 31, 1920, in Vittorito, Italy, a daughter of the late Dominick and Adelina (Giannangeli) DiGiambattista. Her marriage...

Leonard F. "Lenny" Cavaretta, Jr.

Leonard F. "Lenny" Cavaretta, Jr.

Feb 25, 2021

FRANKFORT – Leonard F. “Lenny” Cavaretta, Jr., age 73, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday morning, February 25, 2021. His passing occurred at the MVHS St. Elizabeth Campus with his devoted wife, Carol, at his bedside. Born on November 15, 1947, Leonard was the son of the late Leonard F. Cavaretta, Sr....

Leo F. Griffin

Leo F. Griffin

Feb 19, 2021

FRANKFORT – Leo F. Griffin, age 57, a lifelong Ilion and Frankfort resident, passed away after a brief illness on Friday morning, February 19, 2021 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Born on June 17, 1963, Leo was the son of the late Leo F. Griffin, Jr. and Alice (Fink) Griffin. He was raised and educated locally, attending Ilion schools....

Dolores M. Vivacqua

Dolores M. Vivacqua

Feb 17, 2021

FRANKFORT – Mrs. Dolores M. “Dee” Vivacqua, age 89, a lifelong Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the Abraham House in Utica, where she has received compassionate care over the last weeks of her life’s journey. Born on August 9, 1931, Dolores was the daughter of the late Kelly and Nabiha (Havasabian) Thomas. She...

Theresa S. "Sissy" Fusco

Theresa S. "Sissy" Fusco

Feb 17, 2021

The family is requesting that you please DO NOT re-post this obituary to any social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) Thank you for your understanding... Mrs. Theresa “Sissy” Fusco passed away peacefully on February 17, 2021 after 102 memorable years as a loving wife, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. She touched the lives of many people with her gentle kindness...

Peter P. "Pete" Allen

Peter P. "Pete" Allen

Feb 15, 2021

FRANKFORT-ILION – Peter “Pete” P. Allen, age 61, of Litchfield St., Frankfort, formerly of Ilion, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior, on Monday, February 15, 2021, at the Abraham House, Rome, with Sandy by his side. He was born on September 3, 1959, in East Meadow, NY, the son of Clifford George Allen, Sr. and...

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...