Obituary Listings

Jane M. Hymas

Jane M. Hymas

Apr 10, 2020

RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Jane M. Hymas, age 78, formerly of Mohawk and Herkimer, went home to be with her Lord, on Good Friday, April 10, 2020. She was born on November 15, 1941, in Herkimer, the daughter of Irving Stewart and Arline Barrett and attended Richfield Springs School. At one time, she was married to Larry Gene Panko, the father...

Mary Lou Anderson

Mary Lou Anderson

Apr 9, 2020

ILION – Mrs. Mary Lou (Day) Anderson, age 77, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, April 9, 2020, in the privacy and comfort of her home. Born on July 28, 1942, Mary Lou was the daughter of the late Wesley and Dorothy (Ladd) Day. She was raised locally and educated in Whitesboro schools. On...

Robert Louis Hall

Robert Louis Hall

Apr 9, 2020

ILION – Robert Louis Hall, age 97, a long time Ilion resident, died peacefully, on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at the Masonic Care Community, Utica. Robert was born on June 18, 1922, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Brodie V. and Josephine A. (Goldblatt) Hall. He received a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 1942, from the University of Kansas...

Barbara Terras

Barbara Terras

Apr 6, 2020

FRANKFORT – Mrs. Barbara A. (Sweet) Terras, age 81, a lifelong Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, April 6, 2020. Her passing occurred in the privacy and comfort of her home, surrounded by the love and support of her devoted family at her side. Born on August 22, 1938, Barbara was the daughter of the late Charles P....

Emmett F. Childs

Emmett F. Childs

Apr 5, 2020

MOHAWK – Mr. Emmett F. Childs, Sr., age 83, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away peacefully, in his sleep, on Sunday morning, April 5, 2020. His passing occurred at the Foltsbrook Center in Herkimer, where Emmett has received amazing care over his time there these last eight years. Born on January 18, 1937, Emmett was the son of the...

Lawrence Francis Dubois

Lawrence Francis Dubois

Apr 5, 2020

HERKIMER – Mr. Lawrence Francis Dubois was born in Utica, New York, on August 13, 1946. He passed away in Herkimer, New York at the age of 73, in the Foltsbrook Center, on Sunday evening, April 5, 2020. He worked on Furnace #8, Special Metals, Inc., in New Hartford. He will be missed. Arrangements have been secured with the Enea...

Vincent J. "Vinnie" Dellechaie

Vincent J. "Vinnie" Dellechaie

Apr 4, 2020

FRANKFORT – Vincent “Vinnie” Dellechaie, age 91, of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at his home. Born in Utica on April 9, 1928, Vinnie was the son of the late Frank and Jennie (Pizzimenti) Dellechaie. On November 25, 1950 he married Marie Baucus. Together they shared in a blessed union of over fifty years. Marie passed...

Robert L. Collins

Robert L. Collins

Apr 4, 2020

MOHAWK - Robert L. Collins, age 88, of Mohawk, passed away April 4, 2020. He was born in Little Falls, September 7, 1931, the son of Harold L. and Hattie (Hoffman) Collins. He graduated from Owen D. Young School, Van Hornesville, where he was named a NY State Wrestling Champion. Bob was employed as a truck driver with Fred’s Express,...

Collin Ross Youker

Collin Ross Youker

Apr 4, 2020

DOLGEVILLE, NY – It is with great sadness that the Youker Family announce the passing of their beloved son and brother, Collin Youker, 29, of N Helmer Ave., Dolgeville, New York. He left us quietly and unexpectedly at his home on the 4th of April 2020. Collin Ross Youker was born on September 10th, 1990, in Little Falls, NY to...

Barbara Jane Knoblauch

Barbara Jane Knoblauch

Apr 1, 2020

HERKIMER – Barbara Jane (Relyea) Knoblauch, age 84, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday morning, April 1, 2020 at the MVHS St. Elizabeth Campus. Born in Sprakers, NY on April 7, 1935, Barbara was the daughter of the late Arthur and Rose (O’Connor) Relyea. She was raised locally and educated in Catholic schools. On June 19, 1965,...

John P. Siembida "Johnny"

John P. Siembida "Johnny"

Mar 31, 2020

LITTLE FALLS – Mr. John P. Siembida "Johnny", of 10 Prospect Street, passed away in a peace filled presence surrounded by those who loved him dearly, on Tuesday evening, March 31, 2020, at his home. He was born July 6, 1963, in Utica, NY. He was Preceded in death by his mother, Josephine (Huninik); and father, John Siembida. He is...

David Michael Domina

David Michael Domina

Mar 31, 2020

FRANKFORT - Mr. David Michael Domina was born on March 7, 1947, to James R. and Jennie M. (Stegich) Domina and passed away after a short illness at the age of 73, on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. He was a native of Schuyler and attended and graduated from Frankfort-Schuyler High School. He attended Cobleskill College and...

Wendell Hopkinson

Wendell Hopkinson

Mar 30, 2020

HERKIMER – Wendell Hopkinson, age 77, of Herkimer, died March 30, 2020. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd., Ilion (Town of Frankfort), Funeral Directors Harry J. & Kevin E. Enea and Martin L. Ciaccia (315-894-8000).

Joseph Lore

Joseph Lore

Mar 30, 2020

FRANKFORT – The family of Mr. Giuseppe “Joseph” LoRe, sadly announces his passing which occurred on Monday evening, March 30, 2020 at the MVHS St. Elizabeth Campus. He was 89 years old. Born in San Giuseppe Jato, Sicily on June 11, 1930, Joseph was the son of the late Pietro and Carmelina (Sorce) LoRe. He was raised and educated in...

Leona M. Johnston

Leona M. Johnston

Mar 29, 2020

ILION – Mrs. Leona M. Johnston, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, March 29, 2020, at the MVHS St. Luke’s Campus. At the time of her passing, she was in the hearts of those who loved her most. Born on December 23, 1959, Leona was a daughter of the late Arthur and Dixie (Feisthamel) Bronson. Her childhood years...

William M. "Bill" Flagg

William M. "Bill" Flagg

Mar 28, 2020

UTICA – Mr. William M. “Bill” Flagg, age 84, a lifelong Utica area resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, March 28, 2020 at the Charles T. Sitrin Health Care Center. William was born on June 8, 1935, the son of the late Jules and Helen (Renwick) Flagg. He was raised and educated locally and attended Whitesboro schools. On January...

Gary A. Beauharnois

Gary A. Beauharnois

Mar 23, 2020

ILION – Gary A. Beauharnois, age 65, of W. Clark St., Ilion, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020, at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, NY. He was born on November 9, 1954, in Islip, England, the son of Elric J. Beauharnois and Leota (Givens) Beauharnois. Gary attended Monroe High School and East High School, Rochester. He was a veteran serving...

Mary Zita Bernos

Mary Zita Bernos

Mar 19, 2020

LITTLE FALLS – Mary Z. Bernos, age 72, passed away March 19, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Remigio (Rey), of Little Falls; loving mother of Rosanna (significant other Gary), of Greenfield Center, New York, Andy (wife Catherine), of Waterford, Ireland, Pete, of Little Falls and Joe (wife Jessica), of Little Falls; grandmother to Patrick, Lochlan, Donovan, Elyssa and...

Glenn H. Smith, "Smitty"

Glenn H. Smith, "Smitty"

Mar 17, 2020

KISSIMMEE, FL – Mr. Glenn H. Smith, “Smitty”, 66, of Kissimmee, FL, a native of our area here in Ilion/Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at his home, following a brief illness. He has resided in Florida for the past 24 years. He was born on August 28, 1953, in Ilion, New York, a son of Harold and Helen...

Daryl D. Conrad

Daryl D. Conrad

Mar 16, 2020

UTICA – Daryl D. Conrad, age 48, beloved father, brother and friend, passed away March 16, 2020. He was Son to Daryl and the late Connie (Barnes) and predeceased by a sister, Amanda. A Small private family gathering was held at the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road (Town of Frankfort) Ilion, NY 13357 and interment will...