Obituary Listings

May 1, 2019

WILSONVILLE , OR -LITTLE FALLS - Ernest William Leskovec, 88, of Wilsonville , OR , formerly of Little Falls, passed away on May 1, 2019, at Daniel’s Adult Care in Lake Oswego , OR .

Ernie was born in Little Falls, NY, son of Frank and Elizabeth Turk Leskovec.  He was...

May 1, 2019

ILION - Joseph (Joe) T. DePalma, 76, of Ilion , NY , passed away peacefully in the early hours of Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

Joe was born on February 20, 1943, to Louis and Angelina (Casale) DePalma, in Herkimer , NY .  He was a graduate of Herkimer High School in...

Apr 29, 2019

LITTLE FALLS - John “Jack” Hughes sadly died on April 29, 2019 following complications related to cancer. He was 84 years old.

Jack was born on May 18,1934, in Little Falls NY, to parents John and Matilda Hughes. He graduated from Little Falls High School in 1952 and served in the United States Marine Corp from 1952-1955...

Apr 26, 2019

HERKIMER – Mrs. Carol A. (Ainsworth) LeFave, age 71, a longtime resident of Dolgeville and Herkimer, passed away on Friday afternoon, April 26, 2019 at the Little Falls Hospital. At the time of her passing she was embraced in the love and support of her devoted family at her side.

Born...

Apr 24, 2019

ILION – Joyce A. Gage, age 86, of Ilion , loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

She was born on October 9, 1932, in Ilion , to Guy Rank and Ruth Hathaway (Riddell).  She was educated and graduated from Ilion schools.

Apr 22, 2019

Thomas ?Tom? Vail, 52 of Bull Hill Road, Cold Brook, passed away on Sunday February 19, 2006 at the Abraham House in Utica, NY. He was born October 7, 1953 in Poughkeepsie, NY the son of Patricia (Sheehan) Vail and the late Lawrence Vail, and was a graduate of Pawling High School. His marriage to Cheryl Paugh took place on...

Apr 22, 2019

ILION – Mr. Roger R. Jablonski, age 69, passed from this world following a brief illness on Monday morning, April 22, 2019, in Herkimer, New York with the love and support of his beautiful wife and confidant, Joanne and his dedicated daughter Joanna always at his side to encourage and support him and maintain the highest...

Apr 22, 2019

LITTLE FALLS – The Rev. Thomas J. Vail, went home to his Lord and Savior at the age of 92, on Monday morning, April 22, 2019, just after the Easter Holiday in Little Falls, New York , with the love and support of his family at his bedside. A most sincere and special thank you is...

Apr 22, 2019

MOHAWK – Beatrice A. (Herringshaw) Snyder, age 60, whose family resides on Oregon Road , passed away unexpectedly at her home in Cicero , New York , on Monday, April 22, 2019.

Beatrice was born on November 26, 1958, in Little Falls, New York , a daughter to the late Fredrick...

Apr 21, 2019

ILION – Mr. Richard Charles Hall, 76, of Ilion , New York , passed away peacefully at home on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019 with his family by his side.

He was born on September 8, 1942, in Frankfort , New York , the youngest son of Charles and Mildred Hall....

Apr 21, 2019

ILION – Marion M. Huyck, age 82, of E. Clark St., Ilion, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019 (Easter Sunday), at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica.

She was born on September 2, 1936, in Town of Litchfield , NY , the daughter of Edwin F. Holmes and Mildred (Hadley) Holmes...

Apr 20, 2019

FRANKFORT – Dorothy B. Entwistle, age 86, a lifelong Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, April 20, 2019 at the Foltsbrook Center in Herkimer.

Born in West Frankfort on April 22, 1932, Dorothy was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Gurney) Homer. She was raised and educated...

Apr 19, 2019

LITTLE FALLS – Cathy D. Bellinger, 64, of Little Falls, NY, passed away suddenly and peacefully at Cooperstown Center Rehabilitation, with her loving family always by her side, on Friday, April 19, 2019. Her family is grateful for the care she received.

She was born on March 4, 1955, in Frankfort,...

Apr 19, 2019

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mr. Thomas B. Miles, 79, of Lassellsville, passed away suddenly at his home, with his loving family always by his side, on Friday, April 19, 2019. He received the utmost professional care from emergency personnel and his family is grateful.

He was born on August 29, 1939, in...

Apr 13, 2019

MOHAWK – Mrs. Irene B. (Johnson) Sweet, age 71, a native of Sauquoit and longtime Village of Mohawk resident, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening, April 13, 2019. Her loss will leave a void in the Mohawk community of which she was such an integral part of.

Born on April 27,...

Apr 12, 2019

LITTLE FALLS – Helen B. Korol, 95, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019, at Alpine Rehabilitation & Nursing, Little Falls, New York . A very special thank you is extended to the Alpine caregivers.

She was born in Orient, New York , January 13, 1924, a daughter of the late Valentine...

Apr 11, 2019

MOHAWK – Mr. Richard A. Waffle, age 55, passed away unexpectedly of heart complications on Thursday, April 11, 2019.

Born on August 5, 1963, Richard is the son of Barbara (Rosemyer) Saleh and the late Richard M. Waffle. With strong ties to the Mohawk Valley, he was proud to have been...

Apr 11, 2019

FORT PLAIN – Richard G. “Ziggy” Roberts, 70, of Stone Arabia Road , passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019, at St. Mary’s Healthcare, Amsterdam , New York . A very special thank you is extended to St. Mary’s 4 th Floor and to Hospice.

He was born in Lowell , Massachusetts...

Apr 10, 2019

LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. Frances J. Prestopnik, age 89, a lifelong resident of the Little Falls community, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning April 10, 2019 at the Presbyterian Home of CNY, where she was blessed with the love and support of her family at her side. The Elm Unit staff...

Apr 9, 2019

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Jean Maida, 87, of 17 North Division Street , in St. Johnsville, passed away in the comfort of her home on Tuesday morning, April 9, 2019. She shared her beautiful home with her loving husband, Gene Boniberger.

She was born on August 31, 1931, in Bronx , New...