Obituary Listings

Thomas Edward Murphy

Thomas Edward Murphy

Jun 21, 2021

LITTLE FALLS – Mr. Thomas Edward Murphy, age 95, of Little Falls, NY, passed away peacefully of natural causes with his family in attendance on Monday morning, June 21st, 2021, at the Foltsbrook Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Herkimer, New York. Thomas was born in Little Falls, NY, to Patrick and Mary (Welch) Murphy, on August 12th,1925. He attended and...

Frances S. Bailey

Frances S. Bailey

Jun 16, 2021

HERKIMER – Mrs. Frances (Speer) Bailey, age 70, of Herkimer, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, June 16, 2021, at the MVHS St. Luke’s Campus. Born on August 30, 1950, Frances was the daughter of the late Joseph John and Mildred (Murray) Speer. She was raised and educated in Ilion, graduating with the Ilion High School Class of 1968. She...

Florence S. Rohacek

Florence S. Rohacek

Jun 14, 2021

LITTLE FALLS - Florence S. Rohacek, age 93, passed away peacefully, on June 14, 2021, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, in North Carolina. Florence was born on November 22, 1927, in Forest City Pennsylvania and was the daughter of the late John and Jenny (Koghovsek) Shamro. Florence was a proud graduate of Harrick High School, located in...

Linda A. Peters

Linda A. Peters

Jun 13, 2021

NEW HARTFORD - Linda A. Peters, née Thuener, age 67, of Utica, NY, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with brain cancer on Sunday, June 13, 2021, with her loving family by her side and forever in her heart. Linda was born on February 26, 1954, in Niskayuna, NY, the daughter of the late Otto C. Thuener and Susan...

Linda H. Tharp

Linda H. Tharp

Jun 12, 2021

MOHAWK - Linda H. Tharp passed away peacefully on June 12, 2021. She was a proud and loving mom to her children and their spouses, partners, and grandsons. They include Geoff Tharp and Jacqueline Klosner, Lauren and Stephan Weiss, Jonathan, Katrina, and Dylan Tharp, and Will Tharp and Leah Eldred. Linda was born on August 21, 1941, in Utica, New...

Codie J. Brewer

Codie J. Brewer

Jun 12, 2021

ILION - Our most loving dad, son and brother, Codie J. Brewer, of Otsego Street, passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Codie was born on November 5, 1991, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Town of New Hartford, New York and was raised with love and compassion. Codie had a heart of gold and absolutely loved farming. In fact, it...

Karen A. Klimacek

Karen A. Klimacek

Jun 12, 2021

LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. Karen A. Klimacek, age 79, of Flint Avenue Extension, Little Falls, New York, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, June 12, 2021, at Bassett Healthcare, in Cooperstown, New York, her loving family always and forever in her heart and at her side. We would like to take the opportunity to extend our warmest thanks to the...

Lauren J. Hailston, Sr.

Lauren J. Hailston, Sr.

Jun 9, 2021

HERKIMER – Mr. Lauren J. Hailston, Sr., age 71, a resident of Lake Street, in Herkimer, New York, passed away Wednesday morning, June 9, 2021, in Utica, New York. After a hard -fought battle, Lauren was always blest to be in the thoughts and prayers of those he loved the most. He was born in Herkimer, New York, on June...

Danielle Jalowiec

Danielle Jalowiec

Jun 8, 2021

HERKIMER – Mrs. Danielle Jalowiec, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, NY, with her devoted family always at her side. She was born on January 30, 1964, in Auburn, NY a daughter of David and Ellen (Ferguson) Copp. She Graduated from Weedsport High school and SUNY Albany with a Bachelor’s degree in...

Elaine S. Nash

Elaine S. Nash

Jun 1, 2021

HERKIMER - Elaine S. Nash, 92, of Herkimer, NY, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness, on June 1, 2021, at Bassett Healthcare, in Cooperstown, NY, with her daughter by her side. She was born on July 15, 1928, to the late Lester and Alice (Harper) Bombard, in Westborough, MA. Elaine graduated from the Westborough High School and worked as...

Patricia Ann Hoag

Patricia Ann Hoag

May 31, 2021

UTICA – Patricia Ann Hoag, born April 3, 1951, to Elizabeth Marie Breed Hoag and Floyd Wilson Hoag’ in Syracuse, New York, entered the house of the Lord at 7:50 AM, on Monday, May 31, 2021. Pat passed away after a long battle with COPD, diabetes, and lung cancer. She was surrounded by family and loved ones in her final...

Erika M. Leclair

Erika M. Leclair

May 30, 2021

FRANKFORT-ILION – Erika M. LeClair, age 86, formerly of Frankfort and Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at Foltsbrook, Herkimer. She was born on October 6, 1934, in Frankfurt, Germany, the daughter of Johann Karl Trost and Rosalie Luise (Zeigler) Trost and graduated from Frankfurt, Germany schools. On May 1, 1953, she was married to Ronald “Dick”...

Ray H. Thibodeau

Ray H. Thibodeau

May 29, 2021

MOHAWK – Mr. Ray H. Thibodeau, age 88, passed away suddenly on Saturday morning, May 29, 2021 in the privacy and comfort of his home. Born in Schenectady on November 30, 1932, Ray was the son of the late Henry and Mamie (Clumm) Thibodeau. He was raised and educated in Schenectady and also spent time living in both Canajoharie and...

Shirley M. Glaser

Shirley M. Glaser

May 28, 2021

HERKIMER - Shirley M. Glaser, passed away peacefully on May 28th, 2021, at Masonic Care Community, in Utica, New York with the loving support of her family. Shirley was born in the town of Canistota, South Dakota, on January 31, 1930, a daughter of the late John W. Holdren and Delilah Garnjobst Holdren and received her education in Yankton, South...

Sherry G. Sondej

Sherry G. Sondej

May 28, 2021

FRANKFORT – Mrs. Sherry G. Sondej, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on Friday evening, May 28, 2021, in the privacy and comfort of her home. Born on March 7, 1947 in Utica, Sherry was the daughter of the late Beatrice Stacks. She was raised and educated locally, graduating from West Winfield Schools and furthering her education at the Utica School...

Geraldine M. Lefebvre

Geraldine M. Lefebvre

May 27, 2021

HERKIMER - Geraldine M. Lefebvre, 92, formerly of 345 Gray Street, Herkimer, NY, died after a brief illness on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center, in Albany, NY, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Little Falls, New York, on May 15, 1929, the daughter of John T. Foley and Celia C. Foley. Geraldine...

Christian Keith Judson

Christian Keith Judson

May 26, 2021

HERKIMER - Christian Keith Judson, age 51, passed away May 26, 2021, peacefully in his sleep. Born February 17, 1970, Christian is the son of Sue Ellyn (Turner) Judson Barker, of Herkimer and James Franklin Judson, of Oswego. Christian's childhood was spent in Herkimer and Ilion, attending Annunciation School and Bills Middle School then moving to Torrance California, attending Fern...

J. Michael Mclaughlin

J. Michael Mclaughlin

May 25, 2021

HERKIMER - Mr. J. Michael McLaughlin, a lifelong Herkimer resident, passed away on Tuesday morning, May 25, 2021, in Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, following a brief illness. He was 65 and at the time of his hospital stay he had the love and support of his family at his side accompanied by extraordinary kind and compassionate care from the staff of...

Joanne D. Amato

Joanne D. Amato

May 21, 2021

FRANKFORT – Mrs. Joanne (DeNinno) Amato, formerly of Frankfort and most recently of Foltsbrook Center, in Herkimer, New York, passed away peacefully, on Friday, May 21, 2021, at the age of 85, at MVHS, Faxton-St. Luke’s Campus, in the Town of New Hartford, New York. Joanne, the daughter of Daniel and Dolores “Dora” (Laura) DeNinno, was born in Little Falls,...

Brandon W. Thompson

Brandon W. Thompson

May 20, 2021

MOHAWK – Brandon W. Thompson, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2021, after losing his long-fought battle with addiction. Born on July 6, 1985, Brandon is the son of William Thompson and Therese (Platts) Homa. He was also blessed throughout his life to have the loving guidance of his Dad, Lance Sterling. Brandon’s childhood was spent in Mohawk...