Obituary Listings

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 ,...

Mitchell D. Kraft

Mitchell D. Kraft

Jul 11, 2018

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mitchell “Mitch” Kraft passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2018 at St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing where he has been residing for the past two years.

Mitch was born April 7, 1958 in New Hartford, NY to parents LaPier Kraft and Dianne (March). Mitch grew...

Lois S. Kast

Lois S. Kast

Jul 11, 2018

HERKIMER – Lois Kast, 87, passed away suddenly on July 11, 2018. She was born September 11, 1930 in Jermyn, Pennsylvania, a daughter to the late William and Helen (Morcom) Sohns.

She was a graduate of Herkimer High School. She was married to Robert “Scotty” Kast and he...

Herbert A. Brown

Herbert A. Brown

Jul 11, 2018

MOHAWK – Herbert “Herb” A. Brown, age 78, of Walnut St . , Mohawk, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at Bassett Medical Center , Cooperstown .

He...

Mary (Hopper) Sterling

Mary (Hopper) Sterling

Jul 6, 2018

MASON, OH, - Mary (Hopper) Sterling, age 84, of Mason, OH, formerly of Milford, OH, Herkimer, NY, and Mohawk, NY passed away Friday, July 6, 2018.

She was the beloved wife of 64 years to Robert Sterling; devoted mother of Tracy ( ...

George J. Swieton

George J. Swieton

Jul 5, 2018

HERKIMER – George J. Swieton, age 50, a longtime Herkimer resident, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, July 5, 2018, at the VA Medical Center in Syracuse.

Born on February 18, 1968, George is the son of George R. Swieton and Madeline (Lewis) Hunter. After graduating from Herkimer High...

Robert E. Kelly

Robert E. Kelly

Jul 1, 2018

LITTLE FALLS – Robert E. Kelly, of Ward Street , passed away at the age of 81, on July 1, 2018 in Herkimer , NY .

He was born on May 28, 1937 in ...

Marilyn Trask

Marilyn Trask

Jun 28, 2018

HERKIMER – Marilyn Trask, 84, of North Washington Street , Herkimer , New York , passed away quietly at her home on Thursday, June 28 th, 2018 after a long illness.

Marilyn was born on April...

Frances Magdalene Jackson

Frances Magdalene Jackson

Jun 25, 2018

HERKIMER - Frances Magdalene Jackson, age 74, of Herkimer NY , passed away peacefully on June 25, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Utica NY .  She was born in Plymouth N.C. on November 26, 1943, to...