Obituary Listings

David W. Flanagan

David W. Flanagan

Dec 11, 2020

CEDARVILLE-WEST WINFIELD – David W. Flanagan, age 73, of Richfield Hill Rd., West Winfield, passed away peacefully with his wife and pets by his side. He was born on March 9, 1947, in Utica, the son of Francis and Cecilia (Rheam) Flanagan and graduated from Utica schools. On August 14, 1993, he was married to Nancy Schaepe, at the Mohawk...

Donald Hoffman

Donald Hoffman

Dec 10, 2020

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mr. Donald E. Hoffman, age 77, of State Highway 67, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, on Thursday afternoon, December 10, 2020, at the Community Hospice of St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany, New York. He was born on August 2, 1943, in Little Falls, New York, a son of the late Harold and Margaret (Nellis)...

Donald E. Hoffman

Donald E. Hoffman

Dec 10, 2020

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mr. Donald E. Hoffman, age 77, of State Highway 67, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, on Thursday afternoon, December 10, 2020, at the Community Hospice of St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany, New York. He was born on August 2, 1943, in Little Falls, New York, a son of the late Harold and Margaret (Nellis)...

Edward C. Aker

Edward C. Aker

Dec 9, 2020

NELLISTON – Mr. Edward C. Aker, 65, of Nellis Street, Nelliston, New York, passed away comfortably, on Wednesday, December 9th, 2020, at Ellis Hospital, in Schenectady, New York. Ed was born August 2nd 1955, in Cobleskill, New York, a son of the late Ray Charles Aker, Jr. and Elizabeth E. (Grant) Aker. He attended and graduated from Sharon Springs High...

James L. Soja

James L. Soja

Dec 8, 2020

HERKIMER – Mr. James L. “Jimmy” Soja, 64, of 322 North Bellinger Street, Herkimer, NY, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, Town of New Hartford, New York, with his loving family by his side. James was born on June 2, 1956, in Utica, NY and attended Utica schools. He enjoyed fishing, movies and...

Dena T. Collis

Dena T. Collis

Dec 3, 2020

LITTLE FALLS – Dena T. Collis went to live with our Lord and her husband, Bob, on Thursday morning, December 3, 2020. She was born in Little Falls, on November 4, 1918 and was united in marriage with Bob on July 20, 1940. They shared 42 years together until he passed away on February 14, 1982. She was predeceased by...

Mark W. Preston

Mark W. Preston

Dec 3, 2020

MOHAWK – Mark W. Preston, age 60, a lifelong area resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, December 3, 2020, after a valiant battle with cancer. His passing occurred in the privacy and comfort of his home with his beloved family at his bedside. Born on October 12, 1960, Mark is the son of Joanne (Knout) Preston and the late...

Roger R. Harper

Roger R. Harper

Dec 3, 2020

ROME – Mr. Roger R. Harper, 93, of Elmer Hill Road, Rome, New York, (Town of Lee) who passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Rome Memorial Hospital, in Rome and was always surrounded with love, has been cared for by the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, in Ilion, New York, all in a private and...

Jane Cook

Jane Cook

Dec 2, 2020

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Jane Cook, 71, of Switzer Hill Road, Canajoharie, New York, (Fonda) who passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Bassett Healthcare, in Cooperstown and was always surrounded with love, has been cared for by the Enea Family Funeral Home, 9 Center Street, in St. Johnsville, New York, all in a private and dignified manner. Her arrangements were...

Richard L. Pickens

Richard L. Pickens

Nov 25, 2020

ILION – Mr. Richard L. Pickens, of Ilion, NY, passed away November 25th, 2020, at the age of 88. Born Sept. 8, 1932, he leaves 6 sons; 2 daughters; many grandchildren; and great grandchildren. Our father will be missed dearly by all his children, especially Rick Pickens, his best friend and Matt Pickens, his closest grandson. His surviving sister is...

John A. Bersani, Jr.

John A. Bersani, Jr.

Nov 25, 2020

LITTLE FALLS - Longtime resident John A. Bersani, Jr., was called home to the Lord on November 25th, 2020. He passed unexpectedly at his home, in Little Falls. He leaves behind his Mother, Angelina Fergone; his Father, John Bersani Sr.; His sister, Christine Shultz and husband, Paul Shultz, Sister, Eve Bernier and her pre-deceased husband, John Bernier; his brother, Dominick...

Joseph A. Degristina

Joseph A. Degristina

Nov 21, 2020

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mr. Joseph A. Degristina, a lifelong truck driver and resident of St. Johnsville, went home to be with the Lord early on Saturday morning, November 21, 2020, at the age of 70. Through the years we fondly remember Joe and he carried the nickname “Christy.” He was surrounded with the love and compassion of his family at...

Alexander L. "Alex" Branck

Alexander L. "Alex" Branck

Nov 18, 2020

FRANKFORT – Mr. Alexander L. “Alex” Branck, who graced us all with his charm, wit and contagious smile, left us unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, November 18, 2020. His passing occurred in the privacy and comfort of his home at the young age of 31 years old. Born on August 22, 1989, Alex is the only son of David and Sandra...

Ronald E. Eggan, Sr.

Ronald E. Eggan, Sr.

Nov 16, 2020

ROME – Ronald Evans Eggan, Sr., 73, of Rome, New York, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, Town of New Hartford. He was born on December 7, 1946, in Rome, a son of the late John D., Sr. & Grace (Evans) Eggan. Ron was a graduate of R.F.A., ‘Class of 1964.’ Ron worked at Rome...

Robert F. Boyer

Robert F. Boyer

Nov 15, 2020

DOLGEVILLE – Mr. Robert F. “Bob” Boyer, 69, a longtime resident of the Town of Salisbury, passed away on Sunday morning, November 15, 2020, in Utica, New York. Born on October 4,1951, in Little Falls, Bob was the son of the late Howard & Dorcas (Snell) Boyer. Raised and educated locally he attended Ilion schools. He worked shifts at Burrows...

Mary Ann George

Mary Ann George

Nov 13, 2020

LITTLE FALLS - Mary Ann George, 86, a lifelong resident of Little Falls, loved, known and cherished by so many, entered into eternal rest, on Friday evening, November 13, 2020, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Utica, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Mary Ann was born in Little Falls, on May 21, 1934, the daughter of the...

Eugene Diggs

Eugene Diggs

Nov 11, 2020

EAST HERKIMER - Eugene Diggs, age 79, of Pine Grove Road, in East Herkimer, passed away early Wednesday morning, November 11, 2020, at his home. He was born on March 27, 1941, in North Carolina, the eldest of six children, of the late Eugene Diggs Sr. and Tressie (Miller) Allison. Eugene loved to watch sporting events on television, especially baseball...

Janice Marie Ingersoll

Janice Marie Ingersoll

Oct 31, 2020

ILION – Janice “Jan” Ingersoll, 86, formerly of Ilion, passed away October 31, 2020, in Virginia. Jan was born December 30, 1933, in Elkhart, IN, the daughter of Allen and Bessie (Troyer) Ingersoll and grew up in Ilion, NY. She had one brother, Aldon, who passed away March 8, 2011. After graduating from Ilion High School in 1951, Jan worked...

Daniel P. Marchitelli

Daniel P. Marchitelli

Oct 28, 2020

HERKIMER/UTICA – Mr. Daniel P. “Dan” Marchitelli, age 76, currently a resident of the Masonic Care Community of CNY, and formerly a longtime resident of Herkimer, passed away peacefully, in his sleep, early Wednesday morning, October 28, 2020. Born in Utica on November 26, 1943, Daniel was the son of the late Nicholas F. and Mary Grace (Abuisi) Marchitelli. He...

Rose M. Luppino

Rose M. Luppino

Oct 27, 2020

Herkimer – Mrs. Rose M. Luppino, passed away at the age of 95, on Tuesday morning, October 27, 2020, at Valley Health Services, in Herkimer, where her devoted family was always at her side with the utmost amount of love. Rose was born in Herkimer, New York, on November 26, 1924, the daughter of the late Francesco and Angelina (Servello)...