Obituary Listings

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...

Elide Tripolone

Elide Tripolone

Mar 12, 2020

LITTLE FALLS - Mrs. Elide Tripolone, age 85, a longtime resident of Little Falls, NY, went peacefully home to our Lord, on Thursday morning, March 12, 2020, in the privacy of her comfortable home. Close family and friends are invited to attend Elide’s Memorial Mass, at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church,...

Suzanne M. (Tripp) Pratt

Suzanne M. (Tripp) Pratt

Mar 12, 2020

JOHNSTOWN - Born March 2nd, 1970 in Herkimer, New York, Suzanne M. (Tripp) Pratt, age 50, passed away in peace filled surroundings on Thursday March 12th, 2020 at St. Mary’s Healthcare, Maria Hall, in Amsterdam, New York with the love and support of her devoted family at her side. Sue graduated from Herkimer High School in 1988. She obtained her...

Charmaine Kissner

Charmaine Kissner

Mar 9, 2020

HERKIMER – Charmaine Kissner, 63, a resident of North Bellinger Street, Herkimer, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, March 9, 2020, in St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. She was born on May 4, 1956, in New York City, daughter of the late Charles and Marguerite (Kane) Kissner and was educated in Little Falls schools. She also attended St. Elizabeth’s School...

Joyce E. (Moshier) Laventure

Joyce E. (Moshier) Laventure

Mar 9, 2020

LITTLE FALLS – Joyce E. (Moshier) Laventure, 79, a longtime resident of 609 Albany Street, Little Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, March 9, 2020, at the Valley Health Services, in Herkimer, NY. She was born September 22, 1940, in Little Falls, the daughter of the late Fred and Florence (Avery) Moshier and was educated in Little Falls...

Michael J. Fiorentino

Michael J. Fiorentino

Mar 8, 2020

FRANKFORT – Mr. Michael J. Fiorentino, age 92, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, March 8, 2020, at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born on April 3, 1927, Michael was the son of the late Dominick and Lucia (Girgenti) Fiorentino. His childhood years were spent in Herkimer until his call to duty on July...

Ferne Allen Tisi

Ferne Allen Tisi

Mar 4, 2020

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mrs. Ferne Allen Tisi, age 88, of 7 Timmerman Ave., St. Johnsville, passed away on Wednesday morning, March 4, 2020, at St. Mary’s Healthcare, Maria Hall, Amsterdam, New York with the love and support of her family always at her side. She was born on October 23, 1931, in Vernon, New York, the daughter of the late...