Obituary Listings

Donald S. "Pontaloon" Roberts

Donald S. "Pontaloon" Roberts

Jan 7, 2021

FRANKFORT – Donald S. Roberts, age 66, lovingly known throughout our community as “Pontaloon”, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, January 7, 2021, after a brave battle with cancer. His passing occurred at the Siegenthaler Center with his loving family by his side. Born on July 27, 1954, Donald is the son of Mary (Petrell) Roberts and the late Donald...

Roy Leonard

Roy Leonard

Jan 7, 2021

ILION - It is with great sadness that we announce that Roy Leonard passed away peacefully on January 7, 2021, at Albany Medical Center. During his early years, Roy lived with his parents until their passing in 2003. He then moved to the home of his brother and sister-in-law until 2009, at which time he moved to the Little Falls...

Virginia Lee Call

Virginia Lee Call

Jan 6, 2021

SALISBURY CENTER – Virginia Lee Call, age 77, of Case Road, Salisbury Center, New York, passed away at her residence, on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, surrounded by the love of her family. Virginia was born on August 23, 1943, in New Zion, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Jesse Brandenburg and Effie (Flannery). After her graduation from high school, she...

Donna R. Wester

Donna R. Wester

Jan 5, 2021

FRANKFORT – Miss Donna R. Wester, age 59, formerly of the Alder Creek and Boonville area and currently a resident of the Village of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Tuesday evening, January 5, 2021 in the privacy and comfort of her home. In keeping with Donna’s wishes there will be no formal funeral services at this time. Arrangements have been...

Donald E. "Mac" Mcshane

Donald E. "Mac" Mcshane

Jan 1, 2021

FRANKFORT – Mr. Donald E. “Mac” McShane, 87, a longtime Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully at home, on Friday, August 6, 2021, with the love and support of family by his side. Born in Cooperstown, New York, on June 5, 1934, Donald was the son of the late Thomas and Louise (Weirs) McShane. He was educated in Richfield Springs Schools....

Michael P. Robusto

Michael P. Robusto

Dec 30, 2020

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mr. Michael P. Robusto, age 62, of the Town of St. Johnsville, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday afternoon, December 30, 2020 in the comfort of his home, with his loving family at his side. Mike was born December 17, 1958, in Huntington Township, New York and enjoyed living in St. Johnsville for the past 30 years. He...

Patricia Carney

Patricia Carney

Dec 30, 2020

ILION – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Jean Entwistle Carney, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and friend. March 1950 ~ December 2020 Patricia was the first born of Rita Ann (Horn) Entwistle and the late George Patrick Entwistle, Sr. She was raised locally, receiving her education from Ilion High School where she...

Scott Z. Thompson

Scott Z. Thompson

Dec 29, 2020

TO VIEW SCOTT'S VIRTUAL FUNERAL SERVICE AT 3:00PM ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 2ND, PLEASE COPY AND PASTE THE FOLLOWING LINK INTO YOUR URL BAR OR TYPE MEETING ID NUMBER INTO ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88125128586 Meeting ID: 881 2512 8586 HERKIMER – Mr. Scott Z. Thompson, age 58, of North Washington Street in Herkimer, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday afternoon, December 29, 2020....

Grace A. Decker

Grace A. Decker

Dec 29, 2020

HERKIMER-ILION – Funeral services for Grace (Banick) A. Decker, of Willis Ave., Herkimer, will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 15, 2021, at St. Francis de Sales Church, 219 N. Bellinger St., Herkimer, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Mark Cunningham, Pastor. Visitation at the church prior to the service, will be held Saturday, from...

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

Dec 19, 2020

Mr. Robert E. Smith 83 of 357 County Highway 120, Town of Oppenheim, died Thursday evening May 10, 2007 at his residence after an extended illness. Bob was born in Little Falls on August 4, 1923 the son of John and Edna (Kashuba) Smith and attended Dolgeville Schools. A veteran of World War II he served honorably in the United...

Robert J. Smithson

Robert J. Smithson

Dec 19, 2020

ILION – Robert “Bob” J. Smithson, age 80, of Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital, New Hartford. In keeping with the family’s wishes, there will be no scheduled calling hours or services at this time, due to the current extreme COVID health risks. Anyone wishing to share a memory of Bob, or add...

Beverly A. Doolen

Beverly A. Doolen

Dec 19, 2020

ILION – Beverly A. Doolen, age 88, formerly of London Towers, Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, December 19, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center, Utica. She was born on March 10, 1932, in Utica, the daughter of Richard W. and Marion (Donohue) Williams and attended Ilion schools. She married George E. Doolen, in 1948 and together they had...

Donald Charles O'Connor

Donald Charles O'Connor

Dec 18, 2020

LITTLE FALLS - Donald Charles O’Connor passed away on the morning of December 18, 2020. He was 86. Donald was born and raised in Astoria, Queens, New York and attended St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church. After graduating Bryant High School, Donald served in the US Army as an infantryman and later as a military policeman in the 82nd Airborne Division....

Marie Treen

Marie Treen

Dec 17, 2020

Mrs. Marie G. Treen, age 80, beloved wife of Richard “Dick” Treen, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, December 17, 2020, at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center. Born on April 28, 1940, Marie was the daughter of the late James and Pauline DeFazio. She was raised and educated in Frankfort and was a graduate with the Frankfort High School Class...

Shirley I. Bereza

Shirley I. Bereza

Dec 17, 2020

HERKIMER – Shirley I. Bereza, age 88, a lifelong resident of our area, was reunited in heaven, with her beloved husband, Walter, on December 17, 2020, at Valley Health Services, Herkimer. To the utter dismay of the loss of their mother, all her children rejoice in their loving reunion. Shirley was born on July 19, 1932, the daughter of Eva...

Leslie Giles Brown

Leslie Giles Brown

Dec 16, 2020

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mr. Les Brown, at the spry young age of 82, quietly and peacefully passed away in his home, in the Town of Minden, with his loving wife and son by his side, on Wednesday afternoon, December 16, 2020. He was born on October 6, 1938, in Ilion, New York a son to the late Evan R. and...

Michael Reska

Michael Reska

Dec 16, 2020

SAUQUOIT-ILION – Michael Reska, age 62, of Sauquoit, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, of natural causes, due to Covid 19. He was born on November 16, 1958, in Utica, NY, the son of Walter J. Reska and Viola (Tanner) Reska. He had a special relationship with his brother, Bob and his friends at the Hall House and...

Louis A. Colangelo

Louis A. Colangelo

Dec 14, 2020

LITTLE FALLS – Mr. Louis A. Colangelo, age 81, who resided on Flint Avenue, in Little Falls, New York for many years, passed away under peaceful care at the Little Falls Hospital, on Monday morning, December 14, 2020. He was born on November 23, 1939, in Little Falls, New York, a son of the late Leonardo and Angela (Scarano) Colangelo...

Hastings "Joe" Walsh

Hastings "Joe" Walsh

Dec 13, 2020

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mr. Hastings “Joe” Walsh, age 76, of the Town of St. Johnsville, passed away peacefully, on Sunday morning, December 13, 2020 in the comfort of his home with his loving family at his side. Joe was born June 18, 1944, in Norwalk, Connecticut and enjoyed living in St. Johnsville. He was last employed with Coastwise Service, of...

Cecil C. Bronson

Cecil C. Bronson

Dec 12, 2020

LITTLE FALLS – Mr. Cecil C. Bronson, age 97, who resided on Loomis Street, in Little Falls, New York for many years, passed away with his loving family at his side on Saturday morning, December 12, 2020. He was born on February 26, 1923, in Middleville, New York, a son of the late Cecil C. and Ethel (Hannay) Bronson and...