Obituary Listings

Carol Marie Pryor

Carol Marie Pryor

Aug 13, 2018

HERKIMER – Mrs. Carol Marie Pryor, age 71, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, August 13, 2018, in the privacy and comfort of her home.

Born on April 10, 1947, Carol was the daughter of the late Anthony & Jennie (Mallozzi) Costello. She was raised and educated locally, graduating with the...

Ann I. Recchio

Ann I. Recchio

Aug 10, 2018

FRANKFORT – Mrs. Ann (Datena) Recchio, age 90, a lifelong Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, August 10, 2018, in the privacy and comfort of her son’s home. She was comforted with the love and support of her family by her bedside, as they let her know it was safe to leave them.

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Rose Zaccaria

Rose Zaccaria

Aug 7, 2018

HERKIMER/SYRACUSE – Mrs. Rose Zaccaria, age 95, a longtime Herkimer resident, and currently of the Syracuse area, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, August 7, 2018.

Born on August 27, 1922, in Ropolla, Italy, Rose was the daughter of the late Michael and Valentina (Marchitello) Cocolicchio. As a...

Leroy L. (Jake) Frasier

Leroy L. (Jake) Frasier

Aug 6, 2018

MOHAWK – Leroy L. Frasier (Jake) from the womb to the tomb, 91 yrs. 3 mo. 15 days. Born, as most would say, to be a farmer, all of his life.

Blessed with a wife and seven children in his youth. His loving wife of 62 yrs. being...

John K. Mcharg

John K. Mcharg

Aug 4, 2018

Mr. John K. McHarg, age 82, currently of Vernon and formerly of Rome and Ilion, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, August 4, 2018, in the privacy and comfort of his home.

Born on May 11, 1936, in Ilion, John was the son of the late Charles G. and Katherine (King) McHarg. He grew...

Allen "Al" Robert Cotton

Allen "Al" Robert Cotton

Aug 4, 2018

COLUMBIA CENTER – Allen Robert Cotton, age 78, of Cana, VA, formerly of Columbia Center, NY, passed away on August 4, 2018, at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home, in Dobson, NC. He was born on January 31, 1940, in Herkimer, the son of Robert and Florence (Strong) Cotton. Surviving family members include his daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and...

Tiffany Amber Williams

Tiffany Amber Williams

Aug 2, 2018

ILION – Tiffany Amber Williams, age 22, joined the Angel’s in Heaven on August 2, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital , Rochester , NY with her loving family at her side.

She...

Rebecca "Becky" L. Samsel

Rebecca "Becky" L. Samsel

Aug 1, 2018

ILION – Rebecca “Becky” L. Samsel, age 55, of Prindle Apts., Ilion, passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at home, of natural causes.

She was born on May 12, 1963, in Utica , the daughter of Egbert “Dutch” Ray and...

Francis "Chant" T. O'Connor

Francis "Chant" T. O'Connor

Aug 1, 2018

ILION – Francis "Chant" T. O'Connor, age 96, of Park St . , Ilion, formerly of Frankfort , passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at home. He was born on March 11, 1922, in Frankfort , the son of Thomas and Nellie (McCarthy) O'Connor and attended Frankfort schools. On September 21, 1946, he was married to Anne Hannrety, at...

Carol A. Barr

Carol A. Barr

Jul 31, 2018

FRANKFORT – Mrs. Carol Ann (Cattat) Barr, age 77, a lifelong Frankfort resident, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday afternoon, July 31, 2018, at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica.

Born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1940, Carol was the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Rossow) Cattat. She was...

James R. Macvilla

James R. Macvilla

Jul 28, 2018

ST. JOHNSVILLE – James R. MacVilla, 67, of St. Johnsville, peacefully transitioned into spirit on July 28, 2018 at the St. Johnsville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center with the love and support of his daughters and his former wife Rev. Jeanne Carey at his side.

He was born on...

Brian F. Laporte

Brian F. Laporte

Jul 26, 2018

HERKIMER – Brian Francis LaPorte, 58, formerly of Herkimer and currently residing in Rome , NY passed away on July 26, 2018 in Syracuse , NY .

He was born on September...

Daniel J. Herkel

Daniel J. Herkel

Jul 25, 2018

ILION – Daniel J. Herkel, age 58, of Rockwell Dr. , Ilion, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Westchester Medical Center , Valhalla , NY .

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Thomas N. "Tom" Betti

Thomas N. "Tom" Betti

Jul 25, 2018

FRANKFORT – Mr. Thomas N. "Tom" Betti, age 64, a lifelong Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, July 25, 2018. His passing occurred in the privacy and comfort of his home with his family by his bedside. Born on June 10, 1954, in Scranton, PA, Thomas is the son of Sylvia Goyne and the late Angelo Betti. He...

Sarah J. Howard

Sarah J. Howard

Jul 21, 2018

HERKIMER – Sarah J. Howard, 95, of Folts Street , Herkimer, passed away on July 21, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center , Utica .

She was born on December 29, 1922 in ...

Anthony C. "Tony" Scaparo

Anthony C. "Tony" Scaparo

Jul 20, 2018

LITTLE FALLS: Anthony C. "Tony" Scaparo, age 75, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 in the comfort of his home. At the time of his peaceful passing, he was surrounded by the love and support of his family. Born in Mohawk on January 13, 1943, Tony was the son of the late Pauline (Zoller) and Anthony Scaparo. A graduate...

Jean D. Hart

Jean D. Hart

Jul 15, 2018

ILION – Jean D. Hart, age 89, a longtime Ilion resident, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Valley Health Services, Herkimer.

She was born on June 17, 1929, in Herkimer, the daughter of Clarence and Glenora (Butts) De Lavergne and graduated from...

Walter Bereza

Walter Bereza

Jul 15, 2018

Herkimer:  Walter Bereza, Jr., age 88, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away the evening of July 15 at Valley Health Services, surrounded by the love and support of his family.

He was born in Herkimer on October 22, 1929, the son of Walter J. and Michelina...

Howard Alson "Al" Mowers

Howard Alson "Al" Mowers

Jul 15, 2018

FRANKFORT – Howard Alson Mowers "Al", 86, passed away at home in Frankfort on July 15, 2018. He was born on November 21, 1931 in Watervliet, New York. He was the son of Harold Leander Mowers and Marguerite G. Klomp. Howard was raised by his mom and step-dad Raymond Hayes. He was a graduate of Corry High School in PA....

Justin Dean "J.D." Dager

Justin Dean "J.D." Dager

Jul 14, 2018

SCOTIA – A true champion. “J.D.” Justin Dean Dager joined his loved ones in heaven in a peaceful manner on July 14, 2018. He was blessed with those so very special to him at his side.

He was born in Amsterdam ,...