Obituary Listings

Arnold "Buzz" Millar

Arnold "Buzz" Millar

Mar 9, 2025

ILION – Mr. Arnold “Buzz” Millar, of Ilion, New York, passed away on March 9th, 2025, at the age of 89, after a brief illness. He was born in the family home in Mohawk, New York, on June 14, 1935, to the late Hugh and Louella “Polly” (Reinhardt) Millar. He graduated from Mohawk High School in 1952 and received his...

Jeffrey C. Bernier

Jeffrey C. Bernier

Mar 8, 2025

HERKIMER – Mr. Jeffrey C. Bernier, age 55, of Clinton, New York, went home to be with the Lord and his parents on Saturday March 8th, 2025, after a long illness at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, New York. Jeff was born on November 2nd, 1969, to the late Claude and Barbara Eileen (Hutton) Bernier in Herkimer, New York. He...

Ezio J. Vallese

Ezio J. Vallese

Mar 6, 2025

HERKIMER - Ezio Joseph Vallese, a lifelong resident of Herkimer, passed away peacefully in Huntsville AL with family by his side. Known to most as “Papa”, family was most important to him. Ezio was born on October 11, 1924, and attended Herkimer Schools. He was a decorated WWI Veteran wounded in Monte Casino. He was awarded the Bronze Star for...

Linda L. Case

Linda L. Case

Mar 4, 2025

ST. JOHNSVILLE - Mrs. Linda L. Case, age 65, of State Route 5, town of St. Johnsville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, March 4th, 2025, at SUNY Upstate Medical Center accompanied by her family at her bedside. She was born on January 17th, 1960, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Allan and Norma Jean (Van Allen) Edmunds. She graduated from Little...

Alfred Jufiar

Alfred Jufiar

Mar 4, 2025

FRANKFORT - Mr. Alfred Jufiar, age 81, a Frankfort resident, passed away suddenly on March 4, 2025, in the privacy and comfort of his home. Born in Salinas, CA on May 7, 1943, Alfred was the son of the late Filoteo and Josephine Jufiar. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a photographer by...

Timothy M. Lahey

Timothy M. Lahey

Feb 25, 2025

MOHAWK - Tim Lahey, age 79, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, at Wynn Hospital in Utica, New York. Tim was born on March 14, 1945, in Ilion. He graduated from Mohawk Central School in 1964. He attended several reunions through the years and shared laughter and stories with his fellow graduates. Tim was an avid bingo player. He...

Marilyn M. Macri

Marilyn M. Macri

Feb 23, 2025

HERKIMER - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marilyn Macri. She was a loving, caring, proud mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. To know her was to love her, and we will miss her dearly. Surviving are her four children: Lucy Comstock (Burt) Hamburg, NY, Brenda Tubia (John) Herkimer, Deborah Maxwell (Bill) Lakeview, NY,...

Donald A. Piccinini

Donald A. Piccinini

Feb 22, 2025

LITTLE FALLS - Donald Anthony Piccinini died following a short illness on February 22, 2025. Donald was born in Little Falls, NY in 1935 to Domenick Piccinini and Christine (Discenza) Piccinini and spent his life raising his family in Little Falls. Donald leaves behind his childhood sweetheart and wife of 57 years, Shirley (MacCammon) Piccinini, daughter Lisa Fahy and husband...

Charlotte H. Gallucci

Charlotte H. Gallucci

Feb 22, 2025

LITTLE FALLS - Mrs. Charlotte H. (Riexinger) Gallucci, 93, of Little Falls, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, New York with family by her side. Charlotte was born on February 27, 1931 to parents Erwin and Ella (Glasser) Riexinger in New York, NY. She attended Public School 72 in Manhattan, even receiving the Character...

Fred "Tyke" Paschke

Fred "Tyke" Paschke

Feb 19, 2025

Mr. Frederick S. “Tyke” Paschke, age 84, a longtime Schuyler resident and currently of North Utica, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, February 19, 2025, with his loving family at his side. Born in Hartford, CT on September 17, 1940, Fred was the son of the late Frederick C. and Jeanne (Kanarek) Paschke. He was raised and educated locally, graduating...

Michael Paul Yager

Michael Paul Yager

Feb 18, 2025

TOWN OF COLUMBIA – Michael Paul Yager, age 43, a lifelong area resident, passed away unexpectedly of heart complications on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in the privacy and comfort of his home. Born in Cooperstown on July 21, 1981, Michael is the son of Steven D. Yager and the late Cheryl (Bard) Yager. He was raised locally and educated in...

Lucian Anthony Leone

Lucian Anthony Leone

Feb 17, 2025

HERKIMER - Lucian Anthony Leone passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, at the Abraham House in Rome, NY; he was 101 years old. ‘Poppi’, as he was known to family and friends, will be remembered for his love and commitment to his family, his sense of humor and his generosity to friends and community. He was born on March...

Michael J. Root

Michael J. Root

Feb 11, 2025

LITTLE FALLS - Michael Jason Root, 51, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. He most recently lived in Herkimer, New York, and was formerly of Little Falls, New York. Michael was born December 18, 1973, in Cobleskill, NY, to Floyd F. Root Jr. and Elizabeth Root (Sayward). Mike graduated from Little Falls High School in 1992, then went...

Theodore A. Herron

Theodore A. Herron

Feb 11, 2025

FRANKFORT - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Theodore A. Herron of Schuyler NY, who passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital in Utica. Theodore was born on October 17, 1953 in Little Falls NY, the son of Frederick J. Herron Sr. and Genevieve A. Herron. He was a graduate...

Maurice W. Monteau

Maurice W. Monteau

Feb 9, 2025

MOHAWK – Mr. Maurice W. Monteau, age 83, of Mohawk, NY, passed away with his beloved family at his side on February 9, 2025, at Wynn Hospital. He was born on October 6, 1941, in Saranac Lake, New York, a son of the late Maurice D. and Madeline (Dean) Monteau. Maurice was a graduate of Ilion High School, Class of...

Yvonne A. Flagg

Yvonne A. Flagg

Feb 9, 2025

UTICA – Mrs. Yvonne A. (Moses) Flagg, age 85, a lifelong Utica resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, February 9, 2025, surrounded by the constant love and steadfast support of her devoted children at her bedside. Her passing occurred at the Abraham House in Rome, where she received compassionate and heartfelt care throughout the last weeks of her life’s...

James Joseph Woods

James Joseph Woods

Feb 8, 2025

On February 8, 2025, our beloved husband, father, papa and friend, James Joseph Woods, passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Jim was born on February 22, 1947, in Lackawanna, New York, and was adopted into the loving arms and hearts of his mother and father, Rose Mlinar Woods, and Laverne Leo Woods. Jim spent an idyllic childhood...

David R. Bardo

David R. Bardo

Feb 6, 2025

ILION – David R. Bardo, age 79, of Catherine St., Ilion, NY, passed away, on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at home, with his wife, Shirley, the Love of his life, by his side. He was born on July 13, 1945, in Boonville, the son of Spencer and Beulah (Graham) Bardo and attended Marcy schools. David was a Vietnam Veteran, serving...

George W. Lang

George W. Lang

Feb 5, 2025

LITTLE FALLS - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of George W. Lang, a beloved brother, father, and grandfather, who joined his Heavenly Father on February 5, 2025, at the age of 80. George was a lifelong resident of Little Falls, a community he loved dearly, and he passed away at peace surrounded by the love...

William I. Kaples

William I. Kaples

Feb 4, 2025

MOHAWK – Mr. William I. Kaples, age 61, of Mohawk, New York, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday February 4, 2025, at Wynn Hospital. Bill was born in Ilion Hospital on June 26, 1963, to Joyce and William Kaples. He was a lifelong resident of Mohawk and graduated from Mohawk High School in 1983. William Kaples and Christy Janes united in...