Obituary Listings
Richard P. "Rich" Monahan
Jun 5, 2020
MOHAWK – Mr. Richard P. “Rich” Monahan, USMC, 70, of Mohawk, passed away surrounded by his devoted loving family in the privacy of his Catherine Street home, on Friday June 5, 2020. Born in Ilion, NY, February 23, 1950, he was the son of the late Paul and Vivian (Benedict) Monahan and was educated in Mohawk schools. He graduated from...
Patricia Ann Hectus
Jun 4, 2020
ILION – Mrs. Patricia Ann Hectus, 69, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, New York, with her loving husband and daughter by her side. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Joe Hectus; her daughter, Missy Webb and her children, Josh and Sarah; siblings, Leland R. “Spike” Smith and Linda, of...
Kurt H. Zakrzewski
Jun 2, 2020
FRANKFORT – With deepest sorrow we announce that Kurt H. Zakrzewski, age 49, our most beloved son, brother, nephew and cousin, passed on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Hospital. Born on May 8, 1971, in Ilion, Kurt is the beloved son of Florence (Farouche) Zakrzewski and Henry and Ida Zakrzewski. Kurt graduated from Frankfort-Schuyler High School in 1989...
Betty R. (Legrand) Foster
Jun 1, 2020
LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. Betty R. (LeGrand) Foster, Age 91, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing, Little Falls, following a brief illness. At the time of her passing, she had her loving family at her side. Betty was born on January 11, 1929, in Little Falls, the youngest...
Helen J. Beauchamp
May 31, 2020
MOHAWK – Mrs. Helen J. Beauchamp, age 94, of Catherine Street, Mohawk, New York, passed away on Sunday afternoon, May 31, 2020, in the comfort of her home, with her loving family prayerfully at her side. She was born on September 16, 1925, in Herkimer, New York, a daughter of the late Albert and Antonie (Dlouha) Tresohlavy. She was educated...
Thomas Nelson "Tom" Geer
May 29, 2020
Mr. Thomas Nelson “Tom” Geer, age 62, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many, ended his watch on Friday afternoon, May 29, 2020 in the privacy and comfort of his home. Born on December 12, 1957, Thomas was the son of the late Nelson and Florence (Bennett) Geer. He was raised and educated locally and graduated from...
Patricia Dawn (Joynt) Foss
May 28, 2020
HERKIMER – Mrs. Patricia “Tricia” Dawn (Joynt) Foss, age 56, passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Thursday morning, May 28, 2020, in the privacy and comfort of her home. At the time of her passing, she had the love and support of her devoted family at her side. She will be profoundly missed by her...
Randall E. "Randy" Bagley
May 28, 2020
LITTLE FALLS – Mr. Randall E. “Randy” Bagley, 69, a native of Little Falls, New York, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, New York. He was born on April 29, 1951, in Oakland, California, a son of the late Erwin and Ann (Marucci) Bagley and graduated from Little Falls High School. He went on to...
Martin W. Zippin
May 26, 2020
NEW HARTFORD – Mr. Martin W. Zippin, 66, passed peacefully at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. His beloved family was at his side. He was born in Troy, New York, to Joseph and Shirley (Levine) Zippin. He was educated in Schenectady. Martin always had a passion for golf, Jazz music, cooking and playing the drums. He is...
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
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