Obituary Listings

Roberta S. Sportello

Roberta S. Sportello

Feb 4, 2020

FRANKFORT – Mrs. Roberta S. Sportello, age 96, passed away peacefully, in her sleep, on Tuesday morning, February 4, 2020, at the Foltsbrook Center, in Herkimer, where she had received excellent care these last few months. Born on March 5, 1923, in Lyons Falls, NY, Roberta was the daughter of the late Harry and Carrie (Cornell) Smith. She was raised...

Clarence L. Masle

Clarence L. Masle

Jan 29, 2020

LITTLE FALLS – Mr. Clarence L. Masle, 90, of Murphy Road, in the Town of Manheim, passed away in peace filled surroundings in the comfort of his home, on Wednesday morning, January 29, 2020, with beloved family always at his side. Born May 31, 1929, in Little Falls, New York, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Jennie...

Caroline (Franchi) Salarpi

Caroline (Franchi) Salarpi

Jan 26, 2020

LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. Caroline (Franchi) Salarpi, 97, of Little Falls, died the evening of Sunday, January 26, 2020, in the comfort of her home, following a lengthy illness. Born on February 2, 1922, she lived her entire life in Little Falls. She was the widow of Lido Salarpi, to whom she was married for 63 years. She was the...

Raymond E. Anne

Raymond E. Anne

Jan 23, 2020

HERKIMER - Mr. Raymond E. Anne, 78, of East Herkimer, passed away in the comfort of his home, on Thursday morning, January 23, 2020. He was born on December 30, 1941, in Rochester, New York, a son of the late Omer and Anna (Wandtke) Anne. He was a graduate of John Marshall High School and Erie County Tech. He retired...

Steven J. Frederick

Steven J. Frederick

Jan 23, 2020

FRANKFORT – Mr. Steven J. Frederick, age 71, a lifelong Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, January 23, 2020, at the Abraham House in Utica. At the time of his passing, Steve was surrounded by the love and support of his devoted family at his bedside. Born on April 13, 1948, Steven was the son of the late...

Theresa Ann Houser

Theresa Ann Houser

Jan 21, 2020

FRANKFORT/SEBRING, FL - Mrs. Theresa Ann Houser, age 80, of Sebring FL, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. She was born on February 13, 1939 in Herkimer, NY, to Albert and Thelma Hugick. Theresa was a Registered Nurse and has been a resident of Florida since 1984, coming from Frankfort, NY. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law,...

Pearl A. Overacker

Pearl A. Overacker

Jan 19, 2020

ILION – Pearl A. Overacker, age 88, formerly of Ilion, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at Ledgewood Rehab & Skilled Nursing, Beverly, MA. She was born on August 25, 1931, in Lebanon, PA, the daughter of Herman and Idabelle (Eldred) Kahrs. Pearl attended Ilion High School. On May 30, 1951, Pearl was married to Harold Overacker, at the...

Sheila Lynn Dingman

Sheila Lynn Dingman

Jan 16, 2020

MOHAWK – Sheila Lynn Dingman, age 59, of Heath Road, Mohawk, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. She was born on April 18, 1960, in Sidney, NY, the daughter of Norman Anskar Harrington and Jennie (Powers) Harrington. On December 2, 2000, she was married to Wade R. Dingman, Jr., at the family home,...

Richard M. "Dick" Geraty

Richard M. "Dick" Geraty

Jan 16, 2020

LITTLE FALLS – Mr. Richard (Dick) Michael Geraty, age 67, of Little Falls, passed away, on Thursday morning, January 16, 2020 and his family was always at his side. He was born on March 26, 1952, in Herkimer, New York, a son of Edward and Dorothy Geraty and was educated in Dolgeville schools. He went on to graduate from Oneonta...

Anna Eufemia Mcmahon

Anna Eufemia Mcmahon

Jan 15, 2020

Anna Eufemia McMahon, 72, of Little Falls NY, passed away on January 15th, 2020 in Montgomery Ohio. The celebration of life for Anna McMahon will be from 12:00pm - 2:00pm on Saturday January 18th at Crestview Presbyterian Church in West Chester Ohio. Any memorial donations, arrangements or flowers can be sent to 1057 Brant Place, South Lebanon Ohio 45065. Anna...

Paul M. Schultz, Sr.

Paul M. Schultz, Sr.

Jan 15, 2020

TOWN OF STARK - Paul M. Schultz, Sr., 69, of Travis Road, passed away peacefully, at home, with his family, on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Paul leaves his wife of 48 years, Donna Tienhaara Schultz; his son, Paul Schultz, Jr. and his wife Rhonda, of Summerville, SC; his daughter, Emily Mayton and husband, David, of Starkville; his three grandchildren, Joshua...

Vernon C. Estey, Sr.

Vernon C. Estey, Sr.

Jan 13, 2020

LITTLE FALLS – Mr. Vernon C. Estey, Sr., 93, of Porteus Street, Little Falls, New York, passed away Monday morning, January 13, 2020, at Alpine Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Little Falls, NY. His family was by his side and they would like to thank the Alpine for their care. He was born on August 10, 1926, in Little Falls, NY,...

Marlene (Metott) Spacapan

Marlene (Metott) Spacapan

Jan 13, 2020

MOHAWK- Mrs. Marlene (Metott) Spacapan, age 87, of Mohawk, NY passed away suddenly but peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2020. Marlene was born on February 9, 1932, in Little Falls, a daughter of the late Samuel & Margarette (Callahan) Metott. On June 2, 1951, she was married to Frank R. Spacapan, in St. Mary’s Parish House, Little Falls, and together...

Ralph E. Pye

Ralph E. Pye

Jan 11, 2020

LITCHFIELD – Mr. Ralph E. Pye, 96, of Maryland, New York and formerly a resident of the Mohawk Valley, passed away at the Oxford NYS Veteran’s Home, where he received outstanding care, on Saturday January 11, 2020, with his devoted family at his side. He was born March 29, 1923, in Dolgeville, New York the son of the late Charles...

Charles L. Wheeler

Charles L. Wheeler

Jan 10, 2020

DOLGEVILLE – Mr. Charles L. Wheeler, age 86, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, New York. Being in the presence of Charlie was truly an honor. He reached all of us in a deep and positive way. Charlie’s loving family at Lexington, friends, relatives and others whose lives he touched are invited to his Bacon...

Charles A. Amendolare, Sr.

Charles A. Amendolare, Sr.

Jan 9, 2020

ILION – Charles A. “Chuck” Amendolare, Sr., age 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, January 9, 2020, at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center. At the time of his passing, he had the love and support of his devoted family at his side. Born on March 10, 1948, Charles was the son of the late Charles S. and Angeline M....

Mark M. Mattison

Mark M. Mattison

Jan 5, 2020

ILION – Mark M. “ Honker” Mattison, age 69, a lifelong Ilion resident, passed away on Sunday evening, January 5, 2020 in the privacy and comfort of his home. Born on October 10, 1950, Mark was the son of the late Richard and Mary (Sudakow) Mattison. He was raised in Ilion and received his education there. For many years, Mark...

Kathleen "Kathy" Moynihan

Kathleen "Kathy" Moynihan

Jan 4, 2020

LITTLE FALLS – Kathleen “Kathy” Moynihan, 80, of East Gansevoort Street, Little Falls, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020, at her residence, with loving family at her side. She was born on July 10, 1939, in Little Falls, the daughter of the late Alan and Anne (Callahan) Griffith. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy, ‘Class of 1958’ and...

Richard R. "Doc" Doxstader

Richard R. "Doc" Doxstader

Jan 1, 2020

Palm Harbor, FL – Richard R. “Doc” Doxstader, age 84, passed away on March 6, 2020, after a brief bout with cancer. Richard was born July 1, 1935, in Herkimer, NY, the son of Harry and Edith (Lynch) Doxstader. He resided most of his life in the Dolgeville area until a move brought the family to Middleville. He graduated from...

Anthony J. "Tony" Derosa

Anthony J. "Tony" Derosa

Jan 1, 2020

LITTLE FALLS – Services for Mr. Anthony J. “Tony” DeRosa, 74, of Little Falls, New York, who passed away Monday morning, May 18, 2020, will be held on Thursday, May 21st, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the Town of Herkimer, New York, where his earthly remains will be brought and interment will take place. He was the son of Anthony...