Obituary Listings

Mar 24, 2019

ILION – Tyler Michael Hunt, age 37, of Ilion, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday morning, March 24, 2019.

Born on March 16, 1982 in Herkimer, NY, Tyler is the son of Daureen (Rourke) Hunt and the late Edward J. Hunt. He received his education in Richfield Springs schools....

Mar 22, 2019

LITTLE FALLS – Frances (Rusin) Brinski, age 94, a longtime resident of Little Falls, NY and who in 2006 moved to Amsterdam, NY to reside with her daughter, passed away with her family at her side, on Friday afternoon, March 22, 2019, at Wilkinson Nursing Home of St. Mary’s Healthcare, Amsterdam, New York. She received commendable...

Mar 22, 2019

MOHAWK – Mr. Keith D. Kolar, 59, of 3 Church Street, Mohawk, NY, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, on Friday evening, March 22, 2019, in Mohawk, NY.

He was born on August 11, 1959, in Utica , NY , the son of John W. and Barbara (Brockway) Kolar. He has...

Mar 20, 2019

HERKIMER – Mr. Joseph A. “Joe” Lambert, 78, of 105 Protection Avenue , passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in the comfort of Alpine Rehabilitation & Nursing, Little Falls, surrounded by his devoted family. They wish to express their warmest thanks to the Alpine for the excellent care extended.

He...

Mar 18, 2019

ILION – Amanda M. Barretta, 33, passed away unexpectedly, on March 18, 2019.

She was a beloved mother of Brielle Pearl and Ava Seymour; devoted daughter of Michael Barretta and the late Jerri Lee (Hess) Barretta; loving family member to brother, Todd Barretta; aunts and uncles, Kathy Barretta, Carol Hazzard, Louie...

Mar 17, 2019

ILION – Eleanor J. Bly Serow, age 94, formerly of Ilion and Dolgeville, passed away on Sunday, St. Patrick’s Day, 2019, at Folts Home, Herkimer.

She was born on September 6, 1924, in Ilion, the daughter of Earl David LeClair and Marion L. (Williams) LeClair and graduated from Ilion High School...

Mar 17, 2019

ILION – Ryan Mikol Donato, age 26, left this world early Sunday morning, March 17, 2019, after a brief but determined battle with cancer. At the time of his passing, Ryan had the love and support of his family at his side.

Born on August 24, 1992, Ryan is the son...

Mar 14, 2019

ILION – Mr. Clinton E. Geer, affectionately known to us as “Clint,” passed away at the age of 71, on Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Ilion , NY . It is a comfort to us to know that Clint is at peace and he received wonderful care at The Grand in Ilion , where the...

Mar 13, 2019

HERKIMER – Miss Rose Giachetti, a longtime resident of Herkimer and the last surviving sibling of the Giachetti family, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, March 13, 2019 at the age of 96.

Born on June 21, 1922, Rose was one of ten children of the late Vincenzo and Mary (Donadio)...

Mar 13, 2019

ILION – Susan E. Buchanan, age 58, of Ilion and Frankfort , passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at home, after a long illness, with her family by her side.

She was born on January 9, 1961, in Paso Robles, CA, the daughter of John H. Vaughan and Jean...

Mar 12, 2019

HERKIMER – Mrs. Rosann “Ro” (Paratore) Scialdone, age 62, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, March 12, 2019 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica.

Born on December 5, 1956, Rosann was the daughter of the late Frank and Stella (Klys) Paratore. She was raised...

Mar 11, 2019

HERKIMER – Mr. Eric G. Perry, 75, of Herkimer , NY , passed away with his loving family by his side, on Monday, March 11, 2019, in Herkimer , NY .

He was born on September 17, 1943, in Ilion , NY , the son of the late W.W. and Clara...

Mar 9, 2019

Herkimer-Mohawk – Betty J. Smith, age 83, formerly of Sherwood Acres, Herkimer, and Mohawk, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Folts Home, Herkimer.

She was born on July 24, 1935, in Mohawk, the daughter of William and Katherine (Moshier) Hunt and graduated from Mohawk High School .  Betty was...

Mar 7, 2019

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Lorraine M. “Lorie” Terranova, 70, of 105 Protection Avenue, Herkimer, formerly of St. Johnsville, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Faxton – St. Luke’s Healthcare, Town of New Hartford.

She was born July 19, 1948, in Amsterdam , NY , a daughter of the late Stanley...

Mar 7, 2019

TOWN OF HERKIMER – Mr. Richard L. “Rick” Weiss, 68, passed away on Thursday March 7, 2019 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his devoted family.

He was born on October 15, 1950 in Havertown , Pennsylvania , a son of the late Edward and Louise (Lee) Weiss. He...

Mar 6, 2019

LITTLE FALLS - William Minarchi, Jr.,  86, passed away after a brief illness, on March 6, 2019.

He was a beloved husband of Rose Minarchi; devoted father of Antoinette Minarchi, William (Tamara) Minarchi III, and Christine (Vincent) Ferraro; and  loving grandfather of Nicolas, Alexandra, and William C. Minarchi.

Mar 6, 2019

UTICA - Mr. Thomas A. "Tom" Dupont, age 69, currently of Utica and formerly a longtime Herkimer resident, passed away on Wednesday evening, March 6, 2019 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica.

Born on December 15, 1949, Thomas was the son of the late Ernest Alonso Dupont and Virginia "Joyce" (Beach) VanAlstine. He was raised...

Mar 5, 2019

ILION – Laura Harris, age 88, formerly of Prindle Apts., Ilion, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at the Grand Nursing Home, Ilion , with her family by her side.

She was born on June 5, 1930, in Ilion , the daughter of Arthur Bahr and Madeline (Currier) Bahr. ...

Feb 26, 2019

BOULDER , CO - Dr. John James DeLuisi beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away February 26, 2019.  He was 88.

He is survived by his five children, John Jr., Barb, Rebecca, Nan and Michael; nine grandchildren; sister, Vincenza Maruszak; sister-in-law, Sandra Furlo; seven nieces; five nephews;...

Feb 26, 2019

ST. JOHNSVILLE - Romelia “Molly” Battisti, 98, passed away peacefully, on February 26, surrounded by her loving family.

She was a lifelong resident of St. Johnsville who was a devoted wife, mother of four, and friend to more people than can be listed here. Molly was a dedicated member of the...