Obituary Listings

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

Dec 19, 2020

Mr. Robert E. Smith 83 of 357 County Highway 120, Town of Oppenheim, died Thursday evening May 10, 2007 at his residence after an extended illness. Bob was born in Little Falls on August 4, 1923 the son of John and Edna (Kashuba) Smith and attended Dolgeville Schools. A veteran of World War II he served honorably in the United...

Robert J. Smithson

Robert J. Smithson

Dec 19, 2020

ILION – Robert “Bob” J. Smithson, age 80, of Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital, New Hartford. In keeping with the family’s wishes, there will be no scheduled calling hours or services at this time, due to the current extreme COVID health risks. Anyone wishing to share a memory of Bob, or add...

Beverly A. Doolen

Beverly A. Doolen

Dec 19, 2020

ILION – Beverly A. Doolen, age 88, formerly of London Towers, Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, December 19, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center, Utica. She was born on March 10, 1932, in Utica, the daughter of Richard W. and Marion (Donohue) Williams and attended Ilion schools. She married George E. Doolen, in 1948 and together they had...

Donald Charles O'Connor

Donald Charles O'Connor

Dec 18, 2020

LITTLE FALLS - Donald Charles O’Connor passed away on the morning of December 18, 2020. He was 86. Donald was born and raised in Astoria, Queens, New York and attended St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church. After graduating Bryant High School, Donald served in the US Army as an infantryman and later as a military policeman in the 82nd Airborne Division....

Marie Treen

Marie Treen

Dec 17, 2020

Mrs. Marie G. Treen, age 80, beloved wife of Richard “Dick” Treen, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, December 17, 2020, at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center. Born on April 28, 1940, Marie was the daughter of the late James and Pauline DeFazio. She was raised and educated in Frankfort and was a graduate with the Frankfort High School Class...

Shirley I. Bereza

Shirley I. Bereza

Dec 17, 2020

HERKIMER – Shirley I. Bereza, age 88, a lifelong resident of our area, was reunited in heaven, with her beloved husband, Walter, on December 17, 2020, at Valley Health Services, Herkimer. To the utter dismay of the loss of their mother, all her children rejoice in their loving reunion. Shirley was born on July 19, 1932, the daughter of Eva...

Leslie Giles Brown

Leslie Giles Brown

Dec 16, 2020

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mr. Les Brown, at the spry young age of 82, quietly and peacefully passed away in his home, in the Town of Minden, with his loving wife and son by his side, on Wednesday afternoon, December 16, 2020. He was born on October 6, 1938, in Ilion, New York a son to the late Evan R. and...

Michael Reska

Michael Reska

Dec 16, 2020

SAUQUOIT-ILION – Michael Reska, age 62, of Sauquoit, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, of natural causes, due to Covid 19. He was born on November 16, 1958, in Utica, NY, the son of Walter J. Reska and Viola (Tanner) Reska. He had a special relationship with his brother, Bob and his friends at the Hall House and...

Louis A. Colangelo

Louis A. Colangelo

Dec 14, 2020

LITTLE FALLS – Mr. Louis A. Colangelo, age 81, who resided on Flint Avenue, in Little Falls, New York for many years, passed away under peaceful care at the Little Falls Hospital, on Monday morning, December 14, 2020. He was born on November 23, 1939, in Little Falls, New York, a son of the late Leonardo and Angela (Scarano) Colangelo...

Hastings "Joe" Walsh

Hastings "Joe" Walsh

Dec 13, 2020

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mr. Hastings “Joe” Walsh, age 76, of the Town of St. Johnsville, passed away peacefully, on Sunday morning, December 13, 2020 in the comfort of his home with his loving family at his side. Joe was born June 18, 1944, in Norwalk, Connecticut and enjoyed living in St. Johnsville. He was last employed with Coastwise Service, of...

Cecil C. Bronson

Cecil C. Bronson

Dec 12, 2020

LITTLE FALLS – Mr. Cecil C. Bronson, age 97, who resided on Loomis Street, in Little Falls, New York for many years, passed away with his loving family at his side on Saturday morning, December 12, 2020. He was born on February 26, 1923, in Middleville, New York, a son of the late Cecil C. and Ethel (Hannay) Bronson and...

David W. Flanagan

David W. Flanagan

Dec 11, 2020

CEDARVILLE-WEST WINFIELD – David W. Flanagan, age 73, of Richfield Hill Rd., West Winfield, passed away peacefully with his wife and pets by his side. He was born on March 9, 1947, in Utica, the son of Francis and Cecilia (Rheam) Flanagan and graduated from Utica schools. On August 14, 1993, he was married to Nancy Schaepe, at the Mohawk...

Donald Hoffman

Donald Hoffman

Dec 10, 2020

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Donald E. Hoffman

Donald E. Hoffman

Dec 10, 2020

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mr. Donald E. Hoffman, age 77, of State Highway 67, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, on Thursday afternoon, December 10, 2020, at the Community Hospice of St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany, New York. He was born on August 2, 1943, in Little Falls, New York, a son of the late Harold and Margaret (Nellis)...

Edward C. Aker

Edward C. Aker

Dec 9, 2020

NELLISTON – Mr. Edward C. Aker, 65, of Nellis Street, Nelliston, New York, passed away comfortably, on Wednesday, December 9th, 2020, at Ellis Hospital, in Schenectady, New York. Ed was born August 2nd 1955, in Cobleskill, New York, a son of the late Ray Charles Aker, Jr. and Elizabeth E. (Grant) Aker. He attended and graduated from Sharon Springs High...

James L. Soja

James L. Soja

Dec 8, 2020

HERKIMER – Mr. James L. “Jimmy” Soja, 64, of 322 North Bellinger Street, Herkimer, NY, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, Town of New Hartford, New York, with his loving family by his side. James was born on June 2, 1956, in Utica, NY and attended Utica schools. He enjoyed fishing, movies and...

Dena T. Collis

Dena T. Collis

Dec 3, 2020

LITTLE FALLS – Dena T. Collis went to live with our Lord and her husband, Bob, on Thursday morning, December 3, 2020. She was born in Little Falls, on November 4, 1918 and was united in marriage with Bob on July 20, 1940. They shared 42 years together until he passed away on February 14, 1982. She was predeceased by...

Mark W. Preston

Mark W. Preston

Dec 3, 2020

MOHAWK – Mark W. Preston, age 60, a lifelong area resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, December 3, 2020, after a valiant battle with cancer. His passing occurred in the privacy and comfort of his home with his beloved family at his bedside. Born on October 12, 1960, Mark is the son of Joanne (Knout) Preston and the late...

Roger R. Harper

Roger R. Harper

Dec 3, 2020

ROME – Mr. Roger R. Harper, 93, of Elmer Hill Road, Rome, New York, (Town of Lee) who passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Rome Memorial Hospital, in Rome and was always surrounded with love, has been cared for by the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, in Ilion, New York, all in a private and...

Jane Cook

Jane Cook

Dec 2, 2020

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Jane Cook, 71, of Switzer Hill Road, Canajoharie, New York, (Fonda) who passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Bassett Healthcare, in Cooperstown and was always surrounded with love, has been cared for by the Enea Family Funeral Home, 9 Center Street, in St. Johnsville, New York, all in a private and dignified manner. Her arrangements were...