Obituary Listings

Mary O. Feeney

Mary O. Feeney

May 22, 2020

LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. Mary O. Feeney, 85, passed away in the comfort of her home, on Friday morning, May 22, 2020. She was born on July 10, 1934, in Niagara Falls, New York, the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Woodside) O’Shea. She was a graduate of Niagara High School and then Niagara University with a Bachelor’s degree...

Michele A. Holtz

Michele A. Holtz

May 21, 2020

HERKIMER - Michele A. Holtz, affectionately known to so many of us as “Blondie," 56, of Ridgewood Road, Herkimer, passed away unexpectedly, on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, New York. Michele was born on October 15, 1963, in Ilion, a daughter of Helen (Wheeler) Bluett and the late Danford Bluett. She lived most of her...

Roselyn M. Smith

Roselyn M. Smith

May 17, 2020

MOHAWK – Mrs. Roselyn M. Smith, 88, of Bellinger Street, Mohawk, New York, beloved wife, our Mom, our Gramma and our inspiration passed away on Sunday evening, May 17, 2020. She was born on October 30, 1931 in Herkimer, New York, the daughter of the late John and Irene (Mayo) VanNort and was educated in Herkimer schools. She grew up...

Leonard E. Riddell, Sr.

Leonard E. Riddell, Sr.

May 15, 2020

ILION – Leonard E. Riddell, Sr., age 82, of E. River St., Ilion, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. He was born on July 1, 1937, in Ilion, the son of Alexander “Doc” Riddell and Sarah “Sadie” (Staley) Riddell and attended Ilion schools. Leonard was the owner and operator of H&H Mill Supply...

Carol A. Girantino

Carol A. Girantino

May 12, 2020

FRANKFORT – Mrs. Carol Ann “Pinky” Girantino, age 78, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday evening, May 12, 2020. Her passing occurred at Little Falls Hospital where she was at peace in her final days. Born on June 12, 1941, Carol was the daughter of the late Carl Congelo and Rose (Terranova) Migliore. She also knew the love...

Vincent N. Fiorentino

Vincent N. Fiorentino

May 12, 2020

HERKIMER – Mr. Vincent N. Fiorentino, age 90, of Willis Avenue, Herkimer, New York, passed on Tuesday morning, May 12, 2020, in Herkimer, New York. He was born in Herkimer, April 20, 1930, the son of the late Salvatore and Corsignano (Perrino) Fiorentino. He was raised and educated in Herkimer. He graduated from Herkimer High School with the ‘Class of...

Mary Elizabeth Doyle

Mary Elizabeth Doyle

May 10, 2020

LITTLE FALLS – Mary Elizabeth Doyle, 93, died peacefully at home, on Sunday, May 10, 2020. Mary was born in Little Falls, on October 1, 1926, the second child of John and Annie (Geraghty) Doyle. A true Irish lass with red hair and blue eyes, Mary grew up on Hancock Street. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy, in 1945 and...

Donald C. "Cliffy" Ray, Jr.

Donald C. "Cliffy" Ray, Jr.

May 10, 2020

ILION - Mr. Donald C. Ray, Jr., of Benedict Avenue, Ilion, passed on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at the age of 50, after a long courageous battle with cancer. We affectionately remember him as “Cliffy” and he was loved by all of us. He was born on October 17, 1969, in Herkimer, NY, a son of Joyce (Whaley) Ray and...

Richard J. Holmes

Richard J. Holmes

May 8, 2020

ROME – Richard J. Holmes, age 71, of Rome, NY, passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2020 in the privacy and comfort of his home. He was born in Rome on March 23, 1949, the son of Richard K. and Ruth (Kaelin) Holmes. He graduated from UFA in 1967 and soon thereafter entered into the United States Army, serving in...

Thomas "Cookie" Cook

Thomas "Cookie" Cook

May 7, 2020

MOHAWK – Thomas “Cookie” Cook, age 73, of Warren Rd., Mohawk, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Hospital, New Hartford. He was born on April 27, 1947, in Ilion, the son of Douglas and Margaret (Hopkins) Cook. Tom graduated from Mohawk High School, in 1965. He was married to Nancy Lewis, on May 11, 1979. Tom...

Irene E. Krasko

Irene E. Krasko

May 2, 2020

DOLGEVILLE – Mrs. Irene Elizabeth (Daily) Krasko, 97, of 238 County Highway 120, Dolgeville, New York, passed away on Saturday morning May 2, 2020. Irene was born in Trenton, New York, on January 2, 1923 and was the daughter of the late Irving and Livona Catherine (Ivey) Daily. She lived in the Remsen area until moving to Dolgeville, New York...

Gerard Michael "Jerry" Graniero

Gerard Michael "Jerry" Graniero

May 1, 2020

UTICA - Gerard “Jerry” Michael Graniero, of Utica NY, New York City, and Ft. Lauderdale FL, passed away May 1, 2020, at Valley Health Services, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Jerry was born in Utica, NY, on April 2, 1942, son of the late Beniamino and Margaret (Asselta) Graniero. He was a graduate of Utica College and SUNY...

Jennifer R. Harris

Jennifer R. Harris

Apr 30, 2020

ILION – Jennifer R. Harris, 40, of Herkimer, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, April 30, 2020. She was Born to parents Gerald Edwin and Mary Jan (Hardy) Harris, on May 6, 1979, in Stoughton, Massachusetts. She was a graduate of Ilion High School, ‘Class of 1998’. After completing high school, she went on to...

Danielle L. Lawrence

Danielle L. Lawrence

Apr 28, 2020

HERKIMER-ILION – Danielle L. Lawrence, age 48, of S. Washington St., Herkimer, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, New Hartford. She was born on December 14, 1971, in Cooperstown, the daughter of Cheryl (Douglas) Lawrence and Larry Lawrence. Danielle graduated from Ilion High School and attended Albany Pharmacy College. At one time, she worked as...

Charlene Remis

Charlene Remis

Apr 28, 2020

LITTLE FALLS – Charlene Remis, age 50, of Furnace Street in Little Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in the privacy and comfort of her home. Born in Utica on September 22, 1969, Charlene was the daughter of Charles Amadon and the late Agnes (Berthold) Lobdell. She was a lifelong resident of the Mohawk Valley. Charlene was...

Frank S. Kupidlowski

Frank S. Kupidlowski

Apr 27, 2020

STRATFORD – Services for Mr. Frank S. Kupidlowski, 89, of Norwalk, Connecticut, who passed away Monday evening, April 27, 2020, at his family home, in Stratford, New York, were held on Wednesday, April 29th, at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 West Monroe Street, in Little Falls, New York, with Father Rafal Dadello, officiating and we then processed his earthly...

Pamela J. "Gigi" Vedder

Pamela J. "Gigi" Vedder

Apr 25, 2020

STRATFORD – Mrs. Pamela J. Vedder, “Gigi”, age 58, of McClure Road, Town of Salisbury, passed away peacefully late Saturday afternoon, April 25, 2020, in the beautiful and serene surroundings of her home. It was a peaceful and comfortable moment for Pam, with all her loving family at her side. Pam even had the strength to await her family to...

Leon Phillips

Leon Phillips

Apr 23, 2020

HERKIMER - Mr. Leon Phillips, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at the MVHS St. Luke's Campus. Leon was born on April 22, 1936 and spent the majority of his life in the Mohawk Valley. He is survived by his friends at the Herkimer ARC and at the FoltsBrook Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, where Leon...

Irene Dotero

Irene Dotero

Apr 23, 2020

FRANKFORT – Mrs. Irene Dotero, age 90, formerly of Long Island and currently of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, April 23, 2020 at The Grand at Mohawk Valley. Born on September 26, 1929 in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn, Irene was the daughter of the late Joseph and Leocadia (Aprea) Wlodkowski. She received her education in New York...

Joseph J Sciarra

Joseph J Sciarra

Apr 21, 2020

HERKIMER/DELRAY BEACH, FL - Mr. Joseph J. Sciarra, Jr., age 84, entered into eternal rest, peacefully, on April 21, 2020 in Boca Raton, Florida. Joseph was a longstanding parishioner at Saint Thomas Moore Catholic Church in Boynton Beach, FL as well as Sts. Anthony & Joseph Catholic Church in Herkimer, NY. Born on November 24, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY, Joseph...