Obituary Listings

Emma (Masle) Hart

Emma (Masle) Hart

Jan 25, 2025

LITTLE FALLS – A life well lived came to a peaceful end on January 25, 2025, with the passing of Mrs. Emma (Masle) Hart. She was 103 years old and a lifelong resident of Little Falls. Emma was born on July 9,1921 to Slovenian immigrant parents Lawrence Masle and Johanna (Skof) Masle. She was reared on the Southside in her...

Orbano Anthony Laporte

Orbano Anthony Laporte

Jan 24, 2025

MOHAWK - In loving memory of Orbano Anthony LaPorte, who passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, with his children and niece by his side. Born on August 9, 1947, to Joseph and Rose LaPorte in Utica, NY, Orbano’s life was a testament to love, dedication, and passion. A graduate of Proctor High School, he went on to earn his...

Mary D. Marley

Mary D. Marley

Jan 22, 2025

ILION – Mrs. Mary D. Marley, age 93, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, January 22, 2025, at the Masonic Care Community of CNY, where she has resided since September of 2023. Her passing occurred in the privacy and comfort of her bed with her beloved family at her side. Born in Herkimer on May...

William "Bill" Raymond Duhaime

William "Bill" Raymond Duhaime

Jan 21, 2025

UTICA - William “Bill” Raymond Duhaime, age 73, of Utica, NY, passed away unexpectedly, at his home, on January 21, 2025. He is survived and missed by his loving wife, Janet (Wedemeyer) Duhaime; and his daughters, Jade Duhaime and Kerry Wedemeyer, both of Utica NY. He is forever cherished and remembered by his four grandchildren, Jayden, Dakota, Alana and Adrian....

Bonnie L. Coffin

Bonnie L. Coffin

Jan 18, 2025

ILION – Bonnie L. Coffin, age 59, of Ilion, passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Born in New Hartford, NY, on December 18, 1965, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Andrew and Beverly (Northrup) Kehoe. She was raised and educated in Ilion and a graduate of Ilion High School and also received a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology,...

Laurie Sue Butler

Laurie Sue Butler

Jan 16, 2025

HERKIMER - Laurie Sue Butler passed away January 16, 2025, in Wynn Hospital, Utica, NY, of COVID and pneumonia. She was 73 years old. Laurie was born on December 20, 1951, the daughter of Doris M. and James M. Butler. Laurie grew up in Herkimer and graduated from Herkimer High School and Austin Beauty School in Albany NY. While Laurie...

Dale Leigh "Birdman" Burton

Dale Leigh "Birdman" Burton

Jan 16, 2025

SAYRE, PA – Dale Leigh Burton, A.K.A. “Birdman,” age 66, of Sayre, Pennsylvania, passed away, on January 16, 2025, at home, with family, in Pennsylvania. He was formerly of Lowman, New York. Dale was born in Ilion, New York, on February 26, 1958. He received his GED in 1975 just previously to going into the United States Navy, 1975-1977. Dale...

Gail Matthews

Gail Matthews

Jan 15, 2025

FRANKFORT - Gail Matthews, of Frankfort, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on January 15, 2025. Gail was born in Utica, NY, to the late Thomas and Shirley Watkins, of New Hartford, NY. Gail was a devoted mother to Derek (Sara) Matthews, Shelby (Mike) Mancuso and Tyler (Christina) Matthews. Her greatest love was being “Gigi” to her...

Carol M. Phillips

Carol M. Phillips

Jan 9, 2025

ST. JOHNSVILLE - Carol M. Phillips, born in Amsterdam, NY, on February 21, 1948, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, at The Nancy Dowd Hospice Home, Mountain Valley Hospice, in Gloversville, New York. Carol was known for her feisty and loving spirit, which left a lasting impression on all who knew her. She is survived by the father of...

Geraldine "Cheeko" Pettengill

Geraldine "Cheeko" Pettengill

Jan 9, 2025

ILION - Geraldine “Cheeko” Elizabeth Pettengill, age 68, of Ilion, New York, passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Her passing occurred in the privacy and comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. Cheeko was born on March 1, 1956, in Ilion, a daughter of the late Gerald and Elizabeth (Binney) Sterling....

Paul R. Restante Jr.

Paul R. Restante Jr.

Jan 7, 2025

LITTLE FALLS – Mr. Paul R. Restante, Jr., age 96, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away peacefully, in his sleep, on Tuesday morning, January 7, 2025. His passing occurred at the Masonic Care Community of CNY where Paul has resided for the past five years. Born in Little Falls on October 29, 1928, Paul was the son of the...

Shirley Munchbach

Shirley Munchbach

Jan 6, 2025

Alberta “Shirley” (Lattanzia) Munchbach, of Little Falls, NY, went to her heavenly home on January 6, 2025. Shirley was born on July 13, 1938 in Baltimore, Maryland to William Lattanzia and Elizabeth Shew. Shirley was a lifelong resident of Little Falls and was an active member in the American Legion, along with her husband, David Munchbach. Shirley was preceded in...

Leslie O. Larsen

Leslie O. Larsen

Jan 6, 2025

ST. JOHNSVILLE - Leslie (Les) Olaf Larsen, age 81 of St. Johnsville, was called home on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Nathan Littauer Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Leslie was born on January 13, 1943, in Staten Island to Arthur Larsen and Ina Larsen (Gebbard). He grew up as a city kid and later joined the Farm Cadets Program...

Charles Sausa Jr.

Charles Sausa Jr.

Jan 4, 2025

JOHNSTOWN - Charles Sausa, Jr., age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, January 4, 2025, in the privacy and comfort of his home. Born in New York, New York on September 2, 1959, Charles was the son of the late Charles and Raquel (Davila) Sausa, Sr. He was raised and educated in Baldwin, NY, graduating from Baldwin High School....

Gary R. Gemmill

Gary R. Gemmill

Jan 3, 2025

SYRACUSE - Syracuse University Emeritus Dr. Gary Gemmill, on January 3rd, 2025; our beloved & devoted dad entered heaven. His faith brought him home to the Lord. Gary struggled with Alzheimer dementia which ended at Crouse Community NH Morrisville at the age of 87. Gary was born in Petoskey MI; son of the late Jess & Eleanor (Schug) Gemmill &...

Rosemary E. Perrino

Rosemary E. Perrino

Jan 1, 2025

LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. Rosemary E. (Maxwell) Perrino, age 88, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, January 1, 2025, at Little Falls Hospital. Born in the town of Newport on August 19, 1936, Rosemary was one of ten children to the late Dennis and Doris (Morey) Maxwell. She was raised on her family farm and...

Alice E. Hall

Alice E. Hall

Dec 24, 2024

ILION - Alice E. Hall peacefully departed this life, on December 24, 2024, reuniting with her beloved husband, Donald, whom she deeply missed. Born on January 20, 1934, in Ilion, NY, Alice was the daughter of the late Warren and Hazel (Backman) Dayton. Alice spent her early years in Ilion, attending Ilion Central School from kindergarten through twelfth grade. On...

Richard L. Hadcock

Richard L. Hadcock

Dec 22, 2024

MOHAWK – Richard L. Hadcock, 100 years old, of Mohawk, New York, passed away on December 22nd, 2024, in Herkimer, NY. He was born on May 14th, 1924, in Ilion, NY, and he was the son of the late Henry L. and Mabel G. (Tibbits) Hadcock. He worked for many years for the New York State Thruway Authority. The funeral...

Victoria Tooma Dye

Victoria Tooma Dye

Dec 19, 2024

VALATIE – Victoria Tooma Dye, age 96, of The Grand Barnwell in Valatie, NY passed away on December 19, 2024. She was born June 10, 1928, in Central Falls, RI, the daughter of Samuel and Mary (Abdelnour) Tooma. She graduated as Salutatorian from Central Falls High School in 1947. She married Douglas Vernon Dye, Sr. on August 25, 1951 at...

Betty J. Herringshaw

Betty J. Herringshaw

Dec 19, 2024

MILLERS MILLS - Betty Herringshaw died December 19th, 2024, at home with her loving family at her side. Having retired from 15 years at Bonnie’s Arts and Crafts, she spent much of her time in yard work, domestic crafts of all sorts, babysitting and projects the family needed done. She remained active as wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother up...