Obituary Listings

Feb 5, 2018

HERKIMER – Mr. Richard C. “Rick” Hartman, age 63, entered eternal rest on Monday afternoon February 5, 2018 in the privacy of his home. His peaceful passing was graced and comforted by the presence of his loving family at his side.

Rick was born on February 6, 1954 in Herkimer ,...

Feb 1, 2018

HERKIMER – Mr. Vito Losito, Jr., age 88, a lifelong Herkimer resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 1, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica , NY . Vito was surrounded by the love and support of his family.

Vito was born on August 25, 1929 in Herkimer , NY...

Jan 31, 2018

HERKIMER - Mrs. Irene Wiers, 85, of Herkimer, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2018 at the Presbyterian Home of Central New York . She received compassionate care at that facility and the family is very grateful.

Irene was born in Canajoharie , NY on September 12, 1932, the daughter of...

Jan 31, 2018

LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. Dolores E. Doyle, age 94, a resident of Little Falls, NY, passed away on Wednesday January 31, 2018 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown , NY .

She was born on November 9, 1923 in Little Falls, a daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Loughlin) Carter. She attended...

Jan 30, 2018

ILION – Virginia "Jean" R. Madigan, age 93, formerly of 5 W. Prospect St., Ilion, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, with her grandson, Kyle by her side. She was born on March 12, 1924, in Herkimer, the daughter of Dominick and Theresa (Porchetta) Fiore and graduated from Herkimer High School . On October 6, 1951, she was...

Jan 29, 2018

HERKIMER – Mrs. AnnaMay (Shumway) Hill, age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, January 29, 2018, at Homelife at Folts in Herkimer.

Born on March 12, 1935, AnnaMay was the daughter of the late Ferris and Grace (Kyle) Shumway. She was raised and educated in Tupper Lake and was a...

Jan 29, 2018

Ilion/Lancaster CA – Mr. Melvin Dwight Raney, age 69 of Ilion, passed away Monday Jan. 29, 2018 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown .

He was born in Bessemer , Alabama the son of the late Melvin and Gladys “Frances” (Talcott) Raney. He served with the United States Navy, Vietnam Era. He...

Jan 28, 2018

HERKIMER – Amelia Ann Lolio Wood "Mimi" passed away peacefully on Sunday evening January 28, 2018 in her home in Herkimer with her granddaughter Shelby who was caring for her. She was born January 5, 1943 in Herkimer , NY a daughter of the late Anthony and Genevieve (Durant) Lolio. She graduated from Frankfort – Schuyler Central School , Class...

Jan 26, 2018

MOHAWK – Dennis Patrick Korce, passed away suddenly at the age of 67 on Friday January 26, 2018. Denny’s true love other than his family was his beloved farm where he passed away. He devoted his life to its care and he was the happiest there when spending long hours working.

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Jan 25, 2018

LITTLE FALLS – Mr. Alfredo "Al" Pescatore, age 94, of Little Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday January 25, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica , NY with devoted family at his side. He was born in Naples , Italy on October 6, 1923, son of the late Amadeo and Anna (Ceiro) Pescatore. He came to the United States...

Jan 21, 2018

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Jan 17, 2018

ILION -Peggy Ann Hughes, age 85, of 80 East North Street in Ilion, passed away on Wednesday January 17, 2018 at Faxton – St. Luke’s Healthcare in the town of New Hartford , NY.

Peggy Ann will be sadly missed by her daughter and son-in-law, Deb and Robert Snell of Ilion...

Jan 13, 2018

EPHRATAH - Helena L. Smolik, age 92, of Ephratah , New York passed away Saturday January 13th at Wells Nursing Home in Johnstown , New York surrounded by love with her daughter at her side. She was born September 4 th , 1925 on the family farm in Ephratah to John Y. Edwards and Loretta Johnson...

Jan 12, 2018

LITTLE FALLS - Mr. Michael A. Liscio, age 90 of Little Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 12, 2018. He was born on August 14, 1927 in Little Falls, NY to the late Nichola and Assunda (Lamanna) Liscio. At the age of 16, Mike enlisted in the United States Navy...

Jan 11, 2018

HERKIMER – Mrs. Katherine A. (Sullivan) Hugick, age 84, of Herkimer, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 11, 2018 at Heritage Healthcare, Utica , NY . Katherine was blessed to have her daughters, Cindy and Terry at her side. Katherine received outstanding compassionate care at the Heritage Healthcare and her family is very grateful for what...

Jan 9, 2018

ILION – Leona I. Comes, age 73, of Rockwell Dr . , Ilion, passed away, peacefully, on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica , after a brief illness.

She was born on May 2, 1944, in Mohawk, the daughter of Gerald and Isabelle (Blair) Barrett and attended...

Jan 9, 2018

LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. Olga (Kopek) Urich, age 96, a longtime Little Falls resident, passed away on Tuesday evening January 9, 2018 in Myrtle Beach , South Carolina .

Olga was born December 18, 1921 in Little Falls, NY; daughter to parents Maksym and Anna (Belniew) Kopek. Olga graduated from Little...

Jan 4, 2018

TOWN OF COLUMBIA - Urilla Gazda, 87, of Northport Florida died January 4, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born June 4, 1930 in Columbia, NY, she was a daughter of Robert and Olive (Reid) Chrisman. After high school she moved to Buffalo, NY where she...