Obituary Listings

Anthony J. Leogrande

Anthony J. Leogrande

Jul 14, 2020

FRANKFORT – Mr. Anthony J. “Tony” LeoGrande, age 94, a longtime Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 at the Sitrin Healthcare Center, where he has been a resident for the past six months. At the time of his passing he had the love and support of his devoted family at his bedside. Born in West Winfield...

Jacob M. Hence

Jacob M. Hence

Jul 12, 2020

ILION – Jacob M. Hence, age 31, affectionately known to so many of us as “Jake," age 31, of Ilion, New York, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday, July 12, 2020. Jake was born on October 7, 1988, in Ilion, a son of Colleen Lynne Metz. He lived most of his life in Ilion and attended Ilion High School. Jake is...

Donald W. Stannard

Donald W. Stannard

Jul 10, 2020

ILION – Donald W. Stannard, age 56, of Center St., Ilion, passed away as a result of a tragic accidental drowning while fishing, on Friday, July 10, 2020. He was born on July 21, 1963, in Ilion, the son of Donald G. and Irene F. (Kellogg) Stannard and graduated from Ilion High School. Don was a machine operator at Kwik-Kut...

Doris M. Lyon

Doris M. Lyon

Jul 10, 2020

ILION-BOONVILLE – Doris M. Lyon, age 92, formerly of Ilion and Boonville, passed away peacefully, on Friday, July 10, 2020, at Foltsbrook Center, in Herkimer. She was born on April 17, 1928, in Ilion, daughter of Merl and Esther (Waldo) Lyon. Doris graduated from Ilion High School and Rochester Business Institute. She was employed as a purchaser at Remington Arms...

Anthony Dellamura

Anthony Dellamura

Jul 10, 2020

FRANKFORT – Anthony G. “Tony” Dellamura, age 78, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the MVHS St. Luke’s Campus. At the time of his passing, he had the love and support of his devoted wife, Gay, at his side. Born on July 21, 1941, in Brooklyn, Anthony was the son of the...

Alfred A. Lamanna

Alfred A. Lamanna

Jul 10, 2020

FRANKFORT – Reverend Alfred A. Lamanna, age 98, longtime Pastor of the former St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Frankfort, was called by God to his eternal home on July 10, 2020. Father Lamanna was born on September 5, 1921, in Amsterdam, NY, the son of the late Lawrence and Louise (Delli Veneri) Lamanna. He was raised and educated in...

Henry "Hank" Grabow

Henry "Hank" Grabow

Jul 9, 2020

PETERBOR0-ILION - Henry A. Grabow, 73, entered into eternal rest, on July 9, 2020, in the comfort of his home, with the love and support of his family by his side, after a 3 year brave and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Henry was born in Canastota, NY, on April 29, 1947, the son of Arthur and Olive (Bliss) Grabow....

Robert M. Quackenbush

Robert M. Quackenbush

Jul 2, 2020

ILION – Mr. Robert M. Quackenbush, 85, of 99 Sixth Avenue, Ilion, New York, who passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020, at The Grand Healthcare of Ilion, has been cared for by the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, in Ilion, New York, all in a private and dignified manner. All arrangements were handled by Funeral Directors...

Genevieve A. "Jennie" Herron

Genevieve A. "Jennie" Herron

Jul 1, 2020

MOHAWK-STARK – Genevieve “Jennie” A. Herron, age 92, of Upper Deck Rd., Mohawk (Town of Stark), passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. She was born on November 5, 1927, in the Town of Warren, the daughter of Phylo and Estella (Strait) Walts and attended local schools. Jennie was married to Frederick “Jim”...

Barbara T. Palmer

Barbara T. Palmer

Jun 28, 2020

LITTLE FALLS - Barbara Trotto Palmer, a life-long resident of Little Falls, New York, passed away in her home, on Sunday, June 28, 2020. Barb was born November 7, 1940, to Mike and Nellie (Urgo) Trotto, in Little Falls, New York. She was a Class of ’58’ graduate from Little Falls High School. She was married to Kenneth Palmer, on...

Donald V. White

Donald V. White

Jun 28, 2020

ILION – Donald V. White, age 59, of Hakes Rd., Ilion, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital, New Hartford. He was born on August 10, 1960, in Ilion, the son of Donald “Pete” J. White and Alice (Ingraham) White and attended Ilion schools. Don was employed at Remington Arms Co., Ilion, for 17 years. Surviving...

Doris E. Mcharg

Doris E. Mcharg

Jun 26, 2020

NEW HARTFORD/SARATOGA SPRINGS -¬ Doris E. (Jordan) McHarg, age 86, passed away on June 26, 2020 at the Sitrin Long Term Health Care Center surrounded by her family. A graveside funeral service will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 10:00AM at St. Mary's Cemetery in East Herkimer, NY. Doris was born on June 9, 1934 in Plattsburgh, NY,...

Harold W. Bibik, Jr.

Harold W. Bibik, Jr.

Jun 24, 2020

ILION – Harold W. “Hal” Bibik, Jr., age 63, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at The Grand in Ilion. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by the love of his caregivers and nurses from whom he received wonderful care throughout his stay. Born on October 8, 1956, Harold is...

Heinz S. Fischer

Heinz S. Fischer

Jun 24, 2020

MOHAWK – Mr. Heinz S. Fischer, 81, of Mohawk Homestead, Mohawk, New York, who passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Little Falls Hospital, has been cared for by the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, in Ilion, New York, all in a private and dignified manner. All arrangements were handled by Funeral Directors Harry J. Enea,...

Marion G. Flint

Marion G. Flint

Jun 22, 2020

ILION-COLUMBIA – Marion G. Flint, age 88, of Elizabethtown Rd., Town of Columbia, passed away peacefully, on Monday, June 22, 2020, at Foltsbrook, Herkimer. She was born on June 10, 1932, in Ilion, the daughter of Rev. Roy Flint and Mabel (Haggerty) Flint. Marion graduated from Potsdam High School and Moody Bible Institute. Marion was a homemaker and caregiver to...

Larry M. Morehouse

Larry M. Morehouse

Jun 19, 2020

ILION – Calling hours for Larry M. Morehouse, age 74, of Ilion, New York, will be held Saturday, June 27, 2020, from 10AM until 1:00 PM, at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 220 North Washington Street, in Herkimer, NY. At 1:00 PM we will conclude the calling hours with a brief family prayer. Larry passed away Friday afternoon, June 19,...

Edith Skilbeck Little

Edith Skilbeck Little

Jun 18, 2020

HERKIMER – Mrs. Edith Skilbeck Little, daughter of Lionel Skilbeck and Elizabeth Belshaw Skilbeck. She was born April 3, 1934 and died June 18, 2020. Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, she became a US citizen in 1962. She married Earl Huber, Jr., in 1954 and Fred Little, in 1974. She is predeceased by both. Her sister, Kate Skilbeck, lives...

John Witkowski

John Witkowski

Jun 17, 2020

ARIZONA – Mr. John Witkowski, age 83, a former area resident, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona where he has lived for many years. Born on March 14, 1937 in the Town of Warren, John was the son of the late John and Helen (Malinowski) Witkowski. He was raised and educated locally and graduated from Van...

Mary Sharon Bates

Mary Sharon Bates

Jun 14, 2020

ILION - Mary Sharon Bates, 68, of Ilion, was granted her angel wings on Sunday morning, June 14, 2020, around 7:00 AM. Her final days were spent at the Grand at Mohawk Valley always surrounded by beloved family. Mary was born on June 18, 1951, in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania Army Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Mary Louise...

Lawrence S. "Larry" Miklic

Lawrence S. "Larry" Miklic

Jun 14, 2020

LITTLE FALLS – Mr. Lawrence S. “Larry” Miklic, 67, of 550 John Street, Little Falls, New York, who passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020, at his home, has been cared for by the Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 West Monroe Street, in Little Falls, New York, all in a private and dignified manner convenient to his family. All arrangements were...