Obituary Listings

Richard L. Pickens

Richard L. Pickens

Nov 25, 2020

ILION – Mr. Richard L. Pickens, of Ilion, NY, passed away November 25th, 2020, at the age of 88. Born Sept. 8, 1932, he leaves 6 sons; 2 daughters; many grandchildren; and great grandchildren. Our father will be missed dearly by all his children, especially Rick Pickens, his best friend and Matt Pickens, his closest grandson. His surviving sister is...

John A. Bersani, Jr.

John A. Bersani, Jr.

Nov 25, 2020

LITTLE FALLS - Longtime resident John A. Bersani, Jr., was called home to the Lord on November 25th, 2020. He passed unexpectedly at his home, in Little Falls. He leaves behind his Mother, Angelina Fergone; his Father, John Bersani Sr.; His sister, Christine Shultz and husband, Paul Shultz, Sister, Eve Bernier and her pre-deceased husband, John Bernier; his brother, Dominick...

Joseph A. Degristina

Joseph A. Degristina

Nov 21, 2020

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mr. Joseph A. Degristina, a lifelong truck driver and resident of St. Johnsville, went home to be with the Lord early on Saturday morning, November 21, 2020, at the age of 70. Through the years we fondly remember Joe and he carried the nickname “Christy.” He was surrounded with the love and compassion of his family at...

Alexander L. "Alex" Branck

Alexander L. "Alex" Branck

Nov 18, 2020

FRANKFORT – Mr. Alexander L. “Alex” Branck, who graced us all with his charm, wit and contagious smile, left us unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, November 18, 2020. His passing occurred in the privacy and comfort of his home at the young age of 31 years old. Born on August 22, 1989, Alex is the only son of David and Sandra...

Ronald E. Eggan, Sr.

Ronald E. Eggan, Sr.

Nov 16, 2020

ROME – Ronald Evans Eggan, Sr., 73, of Rome, New York, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, Town of New Hartford. He was born on December 7, 1946, in Rome, a son of the late John D., Sr. & Grace (Evans) Eggan. Ron was a graduate of R.F.A., ‘Class of 1964.’ Ron worked at Rome...

Robert F. Boyer

Robert F. Boyer

Nov 15, 2020

DOLGEVILLE – Mr. Robert F. “Bob” Boyer, 69, a longtime resident of the Town of Salisbury, passed away on Sunday morning, November 15, 2020, in Utica, New York. Born on October 4,1951, in Little Falls, Bob was the son of the late Howard & Dorcas (Snell) Boyer. Raised and educated locally he attended Ilion schools. He worked shifts at Burrows...

Mary Ann George

Mary Ann George

Nov 13, 2020

LITTLE FALLS - Mary Ann George, 86, a lifelong resident of Little Falls, loved, known and cherished by so many, entered into eternal rest, on Friday evening, November 13, 2020, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Utica, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Mary Ann was born in Little Falls, on May 21, 1934, the daughter of the...

Eugene Diggs

Eugene Diggs

Nov 11, 2020

EAST HERKIMER - Eugene Diggs, age 79, of Pine Grove Road, in East Herkimer, passed away early Wednesday morning, November 11, 2020, at his home. He was born on March 27, 1941, in North Carolina, the eldest of six children, of the late Eugene Diggs Sr. and Tressie (Miller) Allison. Eugene loved to watch sporting events on television, especially baseball...

Janice Marie Ingersoll

Janice Marie Ingersoll

Oct 31, 2020

ILION – Janice “Jan” Ingersoll, 86, formerly of Ilion, passed away October 31, 2020, in Virginia. Jan was born December 30, 1933, in Elkhart, IN, the daughter of Allen and Bessie (Troyer) Ingersoll and grew up in Ilion, NY. She had one brother, Aldon, who passed away March 8, 2011. After graduating from Ilion High School in 1951, Jan worked...

Daniel P. Marchitelli

Daniel P. Marchitelli

Oct 28, 2020

HERKIMER/UTICA – Mr. Daniel P. “Dan” Marchitelli, age 76, currently a resident of the Masonic Care Community of CNY, and formerly a longtime resident of Herkimer, passed away peacefully, in his sleep, early Wednesday morning, October 28, 2020. Born in Utica on November 26, 1943, Daniel was the son of the late Nicholas F. and Mary Grace (Abuisi) Marchitelli. He...

Rose M. Luppino

Rose M. Luppino

Oct 27, 2020

Herkimer – Mrs. Rose M. Luppino, passed away at the age of 95, on Tuesday morning, October 27, 2020, at Valley Health Services, in Herkimer, where her devoted family was always at her side with the utmost amount of love. Rose was born in Herkimer, New York, on November 26, 1924, the daughter of the late Francesco and Angelina (Servello)...

Marian (Mazgulski) Mcevoy

Marian (Mazgulski) Mcevoy

Oct 26, 2020

LITTLE FALLS - Mrs. Marian (Mazgulski) McEvoy, of 32 Top Notch Drive and formerly of East Gansevoort St, Little Falls, entered into eternal rest, on Monday morning, October 26, 2020, at Alpine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by the love and comfort of her two daughters. She was 89. Marian was born on April 23, 1931, in McAdoo, Pennsylvania, the...

David W. Farber

David W. Farber

Oct 25, 2020

COLD BROOK – Mr. David Walrath Farber, 65, a longtime resident of Cold Brook, passed away on Sunday evening, October 25, 2020, in Ilion, New York. Born on August 31,1955, in Little Falls, David was the son of the late Stewart F. & Lillian W. (Walrath) Farber. Raised and educated locally he attended St. Francis de Sales and Herkimer schools...

Leo A. Digristina

Leo A. Digristina

Oct 25, 2020

SCHUYLER – Mr. Leo A. Digristina, age 94, beloved patriarch of the Digristina family, passed away quietly and peacefully on Sunday morning, October 25, 2020, at the MVHS St. Elizabeth Campus in Utica. Born in Frankfort, NY on May 9, 1926, Leo was one of seven children to the late Vincenzo “James” and Crelia “Florence” (Blandina) Digristina. He was raised...

Madeline Demars

Madeline Demars

Oct 22, 2020

HERKIMER – Mrs. Madeline DeMars, age 99, passed away in the comfort of her home on Thursday, October 22, 2020, with the love and support of her family by her side. She was born November 26, 1920, to John and Jenny Cumm, of Herkimer, New York. She was a graduate of Herkimer High school and a WWII Army Veteran. In...

Albert J. Mlinar

Albert J. Mlinar

Oct 18, 2020

LITTLE FALLS - Albert (Al) J. Mlinar, a lifelong resident of Little Falls, passed away peacefully, at Alpine Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, on October 18, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was 105 years old. Albert was the son of Anthony and Agnes (Yerman) Mlinar. He was predeceased by his siblings Anthony, Bernard and Anna. Albert married Ann Vail, on...

Robert Ezra Sterling, Iii

Robert Ezra Sterling, Iii

Oct 17, 2020

Robert (Bob) Ezra Sterling, III 10/30/31 - 10/17/20 Devoted husband and loving father, hero to many and comedian to all. Bob never met a stranger and was respected, admired and enjoyed by all who knew him. He served in the 5th Air Force in the Korean War and lived at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown the past two years....

Alphonse J. Camardello

Alphonse J. Camardello

Oct 14, 2020

HERKIMER - Mr. Alphonse J. “Al” Camardello, age 97, of Sherwood Acres Drive, Herkimer, New York, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, in the warmth and comfort of his home. At the time of his passing his family was by his side as always. We affectionately remember his vivacious persona as he was the original “Mr. C!” Born in...

Judith "Judi" Amendolare

Judith "Judi" Amendolare

Oct 13, 2020

ILION – Judith “Judi” Amendolare, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2020, in the privacy and comfort of her home. Born on May 14, 1950, in Tacoma, Washington, Judith was the daughter of the late Arthur Clark and Robah Doreen (Robison) Goodwin. She was a graduate of W.F. West High School in Chehalis, WA with the...

Maureen "Renee" (Grieco) Macri

Maureen "Renee" (Grieco) Macri

Oct 12, 2020

ROME – Mrs. Maureen C. “Renee” Macri, age 74, passed away on Monday evening, October 12, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center in Syracuse. She was born on November 7, 1945 in Rome, NY, the beloved first child of the late Louis and Sandra Grieco. She was raised and educated locally, attending the Academy of Holy Names and graduating...