Obituary Listings

Julie M. Leonard

Julie M. Leonard

Aug 19, 2020

ILION – Ms. Julie M. Leonard, age 57, a lifelong Ilion resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, August 19, 2020 after an extended illness. Her passing occurred at the Grand at Mohawk Valley, where she received compassionate and heartfelt care during her last months. Born on May 21, 1963, Julie was the daughter of the late Howard and Fay...

Timothy C. Forbes

Timothy C. Forbes

Aug 16, 2020

MOHAWK – Mr. Timothy C. Forbes, age 70, passed away suddenly at his home, on Sunday morning, August 16, 2020. He was born in Rome, New York, on August 1, 1950, a son of the late Charles and Carrie (Percival) Forbes. He graduated in 1968 from Camden High School and then moved to Mohawk to work with his father at...

Sandra Skibinski

Sandra Skibinski

Aug 15, 2020

CRESTONE, CO - Sandra Skibinski, 64, passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday, August 15, 2020, in Crestone, CO. Sandy was born in Little Falls, NY, to Edward and Diane (Murphy) Skibinski, on July 29, 1956. Growing up, Sandy attended St. Mary's Academy and graduated from Little Falls High School, in 1974. She had a great love for Science and attended Geneseo...

Marguerite I. "Maggie" Schorer

Marguerite I. "Maggie" Schorer

Aug 14, 2020

ILION – Marguerite “Maggie” I. Schorer, age 89, of E. River St., Ilion, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born on November 19, 1930, in Canajoharie, NY, the daughter of Kenneth L. Moore, Sr. and Myrtle (Perkins) Moore and graduated from Van Hornesville Central School. Maggie was married to John G. Schorer, on March 13, 1976, in...

Veronica S. Wright

Veronica S. Wright

Aug 10, 2020

LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. Veronica S. “Vera” Wright, 88, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Heathcare, Town of New Hartford. She was born on November 15, 1931, in Little Falls, a daughter to the late Joseph and Mary (Masle) Sestir and attended Little Falls schools, St. Mary’s Academy and graduated from Little Falls High School, ‘Class...

Brenda L. Sabatino

Brenda L. Sabatino

Aug 6, 2020

ILION – Mrs. Brenda L. Sabatino, 58, of 249 East Clark Street, Ilion, New York, who passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020, at the Bassett Healthcare, in Cooperstown and was always surrounded by those she so dearly loved, has been cared for by the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, in Ilion, New York (Town of Frankfort),...

Mathew Fredericks

Mathew Fredericks

Aug 4, 2020

HERKIMER - On Tuesday, August 4th, 2020, Mathew Fredericks, loving husband, son, brother & father of two children, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 43. Mathew was born on July 13th, 1977 in Herkimer, NY to Richard and Alanna (Perrino) Fredericks. He grew up in Dolgeville, NY and graduated from Dolgeville High School in 1995 and then attended Hartwick...

Carmella M. Sweeney

Carmella M. Sweeney

Aug 3, 2020

HERKIMER - We are sad to announce that on Monday, August 3, 2020, Carmella M. Sweeney (Mohawk, New York), age 94, passed away from an unexpected illness. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Carmella M. Sweeney to pay them a last tribute, www.eneafamily.com . You may also there light a candle in honor of...

David Michael Houser

David Michael Houser

Aug 3, 2020

David Michael Houser, age 53, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020. He was born November 30, 1966, in Frankfort, NY to Richard Herbert and Theresa Ann Houser. He worked in quality control for Kegel, LLC for 29 years, a member of the Ridge Coin Club, a member of the St. John United Methodist Church, and has...

Laura M. Brown

Laura M. Brown

Aug 2, 2020

ILION – Ms. Laura M. Brown, 66, of 100 West Main Street, Ilion, New York, who passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020, at the Grand, in Ilion, has been cared for by the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, in Ilion, New York, (Town of Frankfort), all in a private and dignified manner. All arrangements were handled...

Rita M. King

Rita M. King

Aug 2, 2020

ST. JOHNSVILLE - Mrs. Rita M. King, age 86, of St. Johnsville, passed away peacefully, on Sunday morning, August 2, 2020, at the St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, where she received tender loving care. Rita was born on September 26,1933, in Amsterdam, New York. Her marriage to Wayne B. King took place on February 20,1972, at the Fort Plain...

Donna Angelichio

Donna Angelichio

Jul 29, 2020

ILION – Donna Angelichio, age 79, of Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany. She was born on February 1, 1941, in Ilion, the daughter of James and Beatrice (Crandall) Furman and graduated from Ilion High School in 1958. Donna was married to Anthony “Doc” “Tony” Angelichio DMD, on June 28, 1973. He...

Paul P. Matis, Iii

Paul P. Matis, Iii

Jul 28, 2020

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mr. Paul P. Matis, III, 57, formerly of Palatine Bridge, Newport and St. Johnsville, New York, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Herkimer, New York. He was born September 11, 1962, in Little Falls, New York, the son of Paul Matis, Jr. and Dorothy Grose Matis. He was predeceased by both parents; and his sister, Doreen....

Jason C. Sullivan

Jason C. Sullivan

Jul 26, 2020

LITTLE FALLS – Jason C. Sullivan, 33, of Little Falls, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was born on September 25, 1986, in Little Falls and graduated with Little Falls High School ‘Class of 2005.’ He was a mechanic with the City of Little Falls and he could fix anything. He loved to work on vehicles, go...

Nellie L. "Nell" Smith

Nellie L. "Nell" Smith

Jul 25, 2020

HERKIMER - Nellie (Nell) L. Smith passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 25, 2020, two days after her 87th birthday. Nellie was born in Winfield, NY in 1933 – the 8th of 10 children to Franklin and Gladys Mead. She was the first of her family to graduate high school and lived most of her life in the Mohawk Valley...

Keith A. Butler

Keith A. Butler

Jul 25, 2020

HERKIMER – Mr. Keith A. Butler, 69, of 200 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, New York, who passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 25, 2020, at his residence, has been cared for by the Enea Family Funeral Home, 220 North Washington Street, in Herkimer, New York, all in a private and dignified manner. All arrangements were handled by Funeral Directors Harry J....

Jackson W. "Jack" Traut

Jackson W. "Jack" Traut

Jul 25, 2020

FRANKFORT - Mr. Jackson W. “Jack” Traut, 89, a lifelong Town of Frankfort resident, Southside Road, West Frankfort, passed peacefully on Saturday morning, July 25, 2020, in the comfortable surroundings of the Masonic Care Community. He was born in Utica, New York, on September 26, 1930, the son of the late John A. and Lillian (Young) Traut and in 1948...

Victor B. "Vic" Norman

Victor B. "Vic" Norman

Jul 23, 2020

ILION – Victor B. “Vic” Norman, age 93, a longtime Ilion resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica. Born on August 1, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan, Victor was the son of the late Eric Barr and Sarah Teresa (Byers) Norman. On August 18, 1946, Victor was wed to the former Barbara...

Joseph Thomas "Joe" Basi

Joseph Thomas "Joe" Basi

Jul 17, 2020

FRANKFORT – Mr. Joseph Thomas “Joe” Basi, age 74, a longtime resident of West Frankfort, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, July 17, 2020 at the Abraham House in Rome. At the time of his passing he had his devoted wife, Cathy, at his side. Born on February 19, 1946 Joseph was the son of the late Bart Basi and...

Charles A. Varin

Charles A. Varin

Jul 16, 2020

HERKIMER – Mr. Charles A. Varin, age 92, of Galinsky Apartments, 105 Protection Avenue, Herkimer, New York, passed away on Thursday morning, July 16th, 2020, at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, New York. Charlie was born Christmas Day, December 25, 1927, a son to the late Adolph and Sarah (Elthorpe) Varin, in Ilion, New York. Raised in his early years in...