Obituary Listings
Viola "Vi" M. Reska
Jul 3, 2025
MOHAWK – SCHUYLER – Viola “Vi” M. Reska, age 93, formerly of Mohawk and Schuyler, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Little Falls Hospital. She was born on February 8, 1932, in Utica, the daughter of Leslie and Ella Tanner, and attended UFA. Viola was married to Walter Reska, on August 22, 1953, in Delason, NY. He...
Christina L. Sedivec
Jul 3, 2025
ILION – Christina L. Sedivec, age 64, retired United States Air Force Master Sergeant, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital in Utica, after a brief illness. Born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 2, 1960, Christina was the daughter of the late Arnold Louis and Janice Sue (Behler) Denter. After receiving her formal education and upon...
Paul R. Klock
Jul 3, 2025
LITTLE FALLS - Paul Richard Klock of Little Falls, NY passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2025. Paul was born in Little Falls, NY on August 24th, 1938, the son of D. Richard and Alice (Munger) Klock. He graduated from Dolgeville Central School District, Class of 1957. He attended Cornell University before serving in the United States Army from 1959-1962....
John R. Gokey
Jul 2, 2025
MOHAWK – John R. Gokey, born August 9, 1945, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at the age of 79. He was a big-hearted man that loved to make people laugh with his rare sense of humor. He was very outgoing, enjoyed time with his family and chatting it up with his friends over a hot one. He had...
Robert T. Boepple
Jun 30, 2025
LITTLE FALLS - Mr. Robert T. Boepple, 87, of Little Falls, New York, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, June 30th, 2025, at Valley Health Services, Herkimer. He was always surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on July 30th, 1937, a son of the late Burton W. and Mella R. (Folts) Boepple and he received his...
James R. Collins
Jun 30, 2025
MILLERS MILLS, NY - Mr. James R. Collins, age 91, a longtime Millers Mills resident, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, June 30th, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital, always surrounded with the loving presence of his entire family. He was born on February 19th, 1934, in Troy, New York, a son of the late William H. and Jessie (Start) Collins....
Stanley W. "Stan" Sapinski
Jun 29, 2025
ILION – Mr. Stanley W. “Stan” Sapinski, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 29, 2025. At the time of his passing he had the love and support of his beloved, Jillian, at his side. Born in Passaic, New Jersey, on August 13, 1974, Stanley is the son of Alice (Haggerty) Tepper and Stanislaw Sapinski. He was raised and...
Lucille D. Shepardson
Jun 27, 2025
LITTLE FALLS – On Friday, June 27th, 2025, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, Lucille D. Shepardson, died peacefully with her son and caregiver, Walter R. Shepardson, Jr., by her side. Lucille was born on October 16th, 1937, in Little Falls, New York, to Stella E. and John O. Dempster. Lucille began her working career as a...
Jan S. Dingman
Jun 24, 2025
FORT PLAIN - It is with great sadness that the family of Jan S. Dingman announce his passing on June 24th, 2025, in Palatine Bridge, New York. Jan was 83 years old. Born in Little Falls, NY on November 13th, 1941. Jan was the son of the late Stanley and Stephanie (Bialock) Dingman. He was raised in St. Johnsville, New...
Sheryll D. Townsend
Jun 24, 2025
ILION - In Loving Memory - It is with great sadness that the family of Sheryll D.Townsend, announce her passing on June 24th, 2025, in Syracuse, New York, surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 86. Born in Ilion, New York, on January 21st, 1939, Sheryll was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary (Brooker) O’Connell. She...
Elyanna Marie Lagrange
Jun 24, 2025
LITTLE FALLS-Elyanna Marie LaGrange was born as a beautiful angel on June 24th, 2025, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY to her parents Chelsey Frasier and Joseph LaGrange. Elyanna is survived by her parents as well as her loving big sister Jordyn. She is also survived by her Grandparents, Victoria Frasier, Judy Chrisman & Harold (Butch) LaGrange (Tammie). As...
James F. Small
Jun 22, 2025
EAST HERKIMER – James F. Small, age 87, of East Herkimer, passed away Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, at Folts-Brook Center, where he had resided. He was born on September 18th, 1937, in Utica, New York, the son of the late John Hans and Dorothy (Washburn) Small and graduated from Ilion Central High School. His educational journey began in Utica, went...
James M. Kowalczik
Jun 18, 2025
ILION - It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of James (Jamie) M. Kowalczik, age 43, who died in a car accident on June 18, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Born in Utica on May 10, 1982, Jamie was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished friend, and all-around...
Christine (Joy) Vanhatten
Jun 17, 2025
ILION - Christine (Joy) VanHatten, 76, of Ilion, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at The Grand, in Ilion. She was born on February 8, 1949, in Ilion, NY, the daughter of the late Lewis and Lucy (Urtz) Joy. She was a 1967 graduate of Ilion High School. On February 6, 1970, at the Annunciation Church in Ilion,...
Kendra Fay Story
Jun 13, 2025
Kendra Fay Story, 36, of Utica, NY, passed away peacefully at her home, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Born in Ilion, NY, to Wendy and Henry Wakefield, Kendra grew up with a deep love for family, a strong spirit, and a heart that never hesitated to give. Kendra’s passion for helping others was evident in...
Joyce A. Casale
Jun 7, 2025
MOHAWK - Joyce Casale, 90, of Mohawk passed away, at home, on June 7th, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Joyce was born on March 28th, 1935, to Rudolph and Minnie (Schulenberg) Schrader. She attended Herkimer High School, where she met her sweetheart and future husband, Anthony (Tony) Casale. Together, they shared almost 70 years of marriage built...
Brian Andrew Seelbach
Jun 6, 2025
ILION - Mr. Brian Andrew Seelbach, age 60, of Herkimer, New York, passed away on June 6th, 2025, at Abraham House in Utica, after a brief illness. Born on May 30, 1965, in Ilion, New York, Brian is the son of his parents, the late Robert and Rosalie (Miller) Seelbach. He was raised and educated locally and was employed by...
Jeanine M. Jacquays
Jun 2, 2025
ILION – Jeanine M. Jacquays, age 74, a longtime resident of Ilion, New York, passed away, Monday morning, June 2nd, 2025, at Wynn Hospital, Utica, after a brief illness with her loving family and friends always by her side. She was born January 31st, 1951, in Herkimer, New York, a daughter of the late Nelson and Virginia (Geer) Jacquays and...
Richard K. Burton
May 31, 2025
ILION - Richard Keith Burton, 64, of Ilion, New York, passed away unexpectedly on May 31st, 2025. Richard was born April 7th, 1961, in Ilion, NY, the son of Norma Burton-Forbes. Richard attended Frankfort-Schuyler Central School. Richard spent many years working at NEP Glass as a glazer. Richard was previously married to Lori Johnson-Burton of Salisbury, NY who he shared...
Clara Marie Fiorentino
May 24, 2025
HERKIMER – Clara ‘Marie’ Fiorentino, age 90, a lifelong Herkimer resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Foltsbrook Center in Herkimer, where she has resided for the past five years. Born in Herkimer on January 23, 1935, Marie was the daughter of the late Dominick and Angelina (Costentino) Fiorentino. She was raised and educated in Herkimer,...
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