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Richard J. Burroughs

Richard J. Burroughs

Apr 8, 2019

MOHAWK – Mr. Richard J. Burroughs, 93, of Mohawk, NY, passed away upon arrival in Utica , NY , with his loving family always by his side, on Monday, April 8, 2019. He received the utmost professional care from the staff of MOVAC and his family is grateful. The doctors, nurses and staff at St. Elizabeth...

Ruth I. Herringshaw

Ruth I. Herringshaw

Apr 8, 2019

LITTLE FALLS – Ruth I. Herringshaw, 92, of Little Falls, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019, at Little Falls Hospital. She had resided at Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center , Little Falls.

She was born on August 23,1926, in Salisbury , daughter of the late Floyd and Carrie (Curtis) Johnson....

Sharon A. Seymour

Sharon A. Seymour

Apr 4, 2019

HERKIMER – Sharon A. “Sherry” Seymour, age 75, a true woman of faith and family, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, April 4, 2019, in the privacy and comfort of her home. At the time of her passing she was surrounded by the love and support of her devoted family at her bedside.

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Anne H. Kirkpatrick

Anne H. Kirkpatrick

Apr 3, 2019

HERKIMER – Funeral services for Anne H. Kirkpatrick, 82, a lifelong resident of Herkimer, New York, who passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Herkimer, will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Francis de Sales Church, in Herkimer, consisting of a Mass of Christian Burial, celebrated by Rev. Mark...

Kathleen C. "Kathy" Soja

Kathleen C. "Kathy" Soja

Apr 1, 2019

HERKIMER – Mrs. Kathleen C. "Kathy" Soja, 65, of Herkimer , NY , passed away with her loving family and friends by her side, on Monday, April 1, 2019, in Herkimer , NY . She was born on January 27, 1954, in Utica , NY , the daughter of the late Chuck Doris, Sr. and Ruth (Linebeck) Files. She was...

Catherine -Anne "Cathy" Sefchick

Catherine -Anne "Cathy" Sefchick

Apr 1, 2019

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Catherine-Anne "Cathy" Sefchick, 71, of St. Johnsville, New York , passed away Monday evening, April 1, 2019, at Bassett Medical Center , Cooperstown , NY . Her loving family was at her side. She was born on April 30, 1947, in Newark, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Louis J. and Eileen (Lynch) Deis. She earned...

Patricia Ann Heath

Patricia Ann Heath

Mar 31, 2019

LITTLE FALLS – Patricia Ann Heath, 80, of Albany Street , Little Falls, New York , passed away Sunday evening, March 31, 2019, at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Center , Ilion , NY . Her family was by her side and they would like to thank The Grand for their care, especially the 3 rd...

Dianne A. Wright

Dianne A. Wright

Mar 30, 2019

DOLGEVILLE – Dianne A. Wright, age 77, of E. Timmerman St . , Dolgeville, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Amsterdam , NY .

She was born on October 27, 1941, in Salisbury , NY , the daughter of Harry Humphrey and Mary (Darling) Humphrey and...

Charles F. Allen

Charles F. Allen

Mar 29, 2019

MOHAWK - Charles “Charlie or Chuck” Frank Allen, Jr. passed away at Albany Medical Center on Friday, March 29, 2019, at the age of 68.

Charlie was born on December 18, 1950, in New Hartford, NY, to Charles Sr. and Philomena “Fay” (Julian) Allen. He attended Ilion Central Schools, where he...

Doris M. Gay

Doris M. Gay

Mar 29, 2019

COLUMBIA-RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Doris M. Gay, age 88, formerly of the Town of Columbia, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019, at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, NY.

She was born on April 28,1930, in Ilion, the daughter of Dawes J. Dunham and Winifred (Scouten) Dunham and attended Ilion High School . ...

Ida C. Bell

Ida C. Bell

Mar 26, 2019

HERKIMER – Ida Carmella Bell, 100, of Foltsbrook Center , Nursing & Rehabiliation, and a longtime resident of Delrose Lane, East Herkimer, passed away on Tuesday March 26, 2019, in Herkimer.

Mrs. Bell was born on May 27, 1918, in Herkimer , NY to parents Umberto and Adele (Bisceglia) Pietropaoli and...

Claire A. Estey

Claire A. Estey

Mar 26, 2019

LITTLE FALLS – Claire A. Estey, 95, of Porteus Street , Little Falls, New York , passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Bassett Medical Center , Cooperstown , NY . Her family was by her side and they would like to thank the hospital for their care.

She was born...

Tyler Michael Hunt

Tyler Michael Hunt

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....

Frances (Rusin) Brinski

Frances (Rusin) Brinski

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...

Keith D. Kolar

Keith D. Kolar

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...

Joseph A. Lambert

Joseph A. Lambert

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...

Amanda M. Barretta

Amanda M. Barretta

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...

Eleanor J. Bly Serow

Eleanor J. Bly Serow

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...

Ryan M. Donato

Ryan M. Donato

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...

Clinton E. Geer

Clinton E. Geer

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...