Obituary Listings
Gerald "Bud" Edwards Jr.
Nov 17, 2024
MOHAWK – Gerald “Bud” Edwards, Jr., loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep, due to natural causes, on Sunday, November 17, 2024. He was 50 years old. Born on January 15, 1974, Gerald is the son of Gerald and Geraldine (Kattato) Edwards. He was raised and educated in Frankfort, graduating with...
Richard F. Candella
Nov 16, 2024
MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Richard F. Candella, 76, of 14 Huyck Avenue, passed away Saturday evening, November 16, 2024, peacefully in his home surrounded by loving family. He was born in Little Falls, New York, on February 14, 1948, the son of the late Frank and Rosemary (Vaniglia) Candella and he attended and graduated from Ilion High School, ‘Class of 1966.’...
Marjorie H. Backus
Nov 15, 2024
FRANKFORT – Marjorie H. Backus, age 65, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 15, 2024, in the privacy and comfort of her home. Born on October 29, 1959, Marjorie was the daughter of the late Willard and Gloria (Jarvis) Martin. She was raised and educated in Utica and was a graduate of Utica Free Academy....
Viola E. Pliszek
Nov 15, 2024
ILION - Mrs. Viola E. Pliszek, 75, of 65 Richfield St., passed away Friday morning, November 15, 2024, peacefully, in her home, after a short illness. She was born in Amsterdam, New York, on July 4, 1949, the daughter of the late Guy and Jackie (Drobish) Siegle and she attended and graduated from Fort Plain Schools. Viola went on later...
Jane Gilmartin
Nov 14, 2024
ILION - Jane Catherine Collins Carter Gilmartin’s long and wonderful life came to a close on November 14, 2024, at Valley Health Services, in Herkimer, NY. Jane was born in Frankfort, NY, on January 15, 1928, to Thomas “Harry” Collins and Ellen “Nell” Collins (nee Eiffe), who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her brother, James Francis “Jim” Collins...
Theodore R. Schoff
Nov 12, 2024
LITTLE FALLS - Theodore R. Schoff, age 72, passed away at home with loving family at his side, on November 12, 2024. Ted was born in Little Falls, New York, on December 18, 1951. He was the son of Elmer and Ruth Van Slyke Schoff. He was the youngest of five brothers. Ted grew up in St. Johnsville, New York,...
Joseph A. Cacciatore
Nov 12, 2024
FRANKFORT – Mr. Joseph A. Cacciatore, age 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, November 12, 2024, at Wynn Hospital in Utica. At the time of his passing, he had the love and support of his family at his side. Born on March 1, 1944, Joseph was the son of the late James and Rose (Caiola) Cacciatore. He was raised...
Harold R. "Bob" Bailey
Nov 12, 2024
EAST HERKIMER - Harold R. "Bob" Bailey, age 75, of East Herkimer, passed away, on November 12, 2024. Bob was born on December 28, 1948, the son of the late Clinton B. and A. Irene (Smith) Bailey. He was a graduate of Herkimer High School, class of 1967 and attended Cobleskill Ag. and Tech. and Herkimer County Community College. On...
Thomas R. Lawrence
Nov 12, 2024
MOHAWK - Thomas “Tom” Lawrence, age 93, of Hillview Drive in Mohawk, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning November 12, 2024 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. Tom was born on January 21, 1931, in St. Johnsville, NY. He was the son of the late Thomas Lawrence and Angie Capece. He was predeceased by his only sibling, Marie Lawrence. Tom loved...
Floyd E. Chappell
Nov 8, 2024
CAROGA LAKE - Mr. Floyd E. Chappell, age 80, a longtime resident of Caroga Lake, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024, at the Foltsbrook Center in Herkimer where he has resided these past few years. Born on June 19, 1944, Floyd was the son of the late Floyd and Florence Chappell. After completion of his schooling, he enlisted with...
Catherine Mckernan
Nov 6, 2024
HERKIMER – Ms. Catherine McKernan, age 59, of Herkimer, passed away on November 6, 2024 at Albany Medical Center. Born on May 14, 1965, Catherine was the daughter of the late Florence Lloyd. She spent her career in healthcare as a patient care aide at Bassett Medical Center Cooperstown. She is survived by her son, Matthew Campbell of Herkimer; her...
Dorothy Loopman Garnsey
Nov 6, 2024
ILION - Dorothy Loopman Garnsey (affectionately known to friends and family as “Dot”), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Little Falls Hospital, after a brief illness. She was born in Ilion, on March 10, 1930, the daughter of Margaret Dack Loopman and...
Ann R. Paoni
Nov 4, 2024
ILION – Mrs. Ann R. Paoni, age 92, a lifelong resident of the Ilion area, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, November 4, 2024, at the Presbyterian Home of CNY, where she has resided these past few months. At the time of her passing, Ann had the love and support of her devoted family at her side. In her own...
John Brzyszcz
Nov 4, 2024
ILION – Mr. John Brzyszcz, age 75, currently of Ilion and formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, November 3, 2024, in the privacy and comfort of his home. At the time of his passing he had his beloved, Angelina, and his daughter, Eve, by his side. Born in Philadelphia on September 14, 1949, John was the...
Patrick Nicholas Peko
Nov 3, 2024
JORDANVILLE - Patrick Nicholas Peko, 24, of Jordanville, New York, tragically passed away on November 3, 2024, in Brooklyn, New York. Patrick was born on May 20, 2000, to Marian and Maria Peko, in Cooperstown, New York. After Patrick graduated from Notre Dame High School in 2018, he went on to study Cybersecurity, at Marist College. After graduating with a...
Livia L. Terricola
Nov 2, 2024
PALATINE BRIDGE - Livia L. Terricola, age 92, loving mother of two, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, New York. Livia was born in 1932, in Scituate, Massachusetts, and grew up surrounded by her large family. She had two siblings and many cousins, aunts and uncles with whom she lived near...
Edward C. "Eddie" Lawrence, Jr.
Oct 31, 2024
LITTLE FALLS – Mr. Edward C. “Eddie” Lawrence, Jr., age 74, of West Monroe Street, this city, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with loving family at his side, on the evening of October 31, 2024. He was born on May 18, 1950, in Little Falls, New York, a son of the late Edward C., Sr., and...
Anna May Kazmierski
Oct 30, 2024
LITTLE FALLS - Anna May Kazmierski, age 104, a beloved figure of our family and community, left our world, on October 30, 2024, after a life richly lived right to its end. Last week she laughed heartily, as was her way and the next week she passed peacefully in her sleep. We thank all of her friends and relatives and...
William "Bill" Coffin
Oct 29, 2024
ILION – Mr. William J. “Bill” Coffin, age 83, a longtime resident of Ilion, passed away on Tuesday evening, October 29, 2024, after a brief illness. His passing occurred at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse with his loving family by his side. Born in Little Falls on April 1, 1941, William was the son of the late Norman and Edna (Willman)...
Evelyn Balder
Oct 28, 2024
ILION – Evelyn Balder passed away peacefully, in October, 2024. She leaves her six children and their spouses and partners; her five grandchildren; her two great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law; and nieces and nephews. A native of NY State, Evelyn was an award-winning fine artist, showing her work regionally and nationally. She was a member of multiple arts organizations throughout her life,...
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