Obituary Listings

Sep 21, 2017

MOHAWK - Mrs. Doris E. Collis, age 95, a longtime resident of Mohawk, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, September 21, 2017, in the privacy and comfort of her home.

Born in Buffalo on August 5, 1922, Doris was the daughter of the late Cecil E. and Lois (Winchell) Storey. She was a graduate of Bennett High...

Sep 21, 2017

Burlington, NC – Mrs. Charlene Short Brinski, 67, of Burlington, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Peak Resources in Graham, NC.

A native of Dolgeville, NY, she was the wife of William Brinski, who survives, and the daughter of Melvin Short and Jane Ortlieb Short, both deceased.  She was a retired bookkeeper and...

Sep 20, 2017

LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. Mary (Tisi) Raiello passed away at the age of 90 on Wednesday September 20, 2017 at Faxton – St. Luke’s Healthcare, town of New Hartford, NY. Mary’s devoted family have always been with her and she had their love and comfort at her side on the morning of her passing.

She was born...

Sep 16, 2017

LITTLE FALLS- Laura A. Lamanna, age 95, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, September 16, 2017 at The Alpine in Little Falls.  At the time of her passing, she had the love and support of her sister, Teresa, at her bedside.

Born on November 1, 1921 in Little Falls, Laura was the...

Sep 14, 2017

LITTLE FALLS – Mrs. Barbara Ann (Stefula) Gilbo, passed away at the age of 69 on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Little Falls Hospital following a courageous battle with lung cancer.

She was born on November 6, 1947 in Little Falls, a daughter of the late John “Eddie” and Elizabeth (Mizerak) Stefula. She was a graduate of...

Sep 14, 2017

FRANKFORT - Mrs. Josephine M. "Peppy" Ruffalo, age 92, a lifelong Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Thursday morning, September 14, 2017, at Valley Health Services in Herkimer. Born on December 16, 1924, Josephine was the daughter of the late Philip and Concetta (Feduccia) Tuzzolino. She was raised and educated in Frankfort and continued her education at...

Sep 11, 2017

ILION - Mrs. Laura J. Papa, beloved wife of Vito Papa, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, September 11, 2017, in the privacy and comfort of her home. She was 70 years old.

Born on November 14, 1946, Laura was the daughter of the late Gilbert J. and Martha M. (Cruikshank) Moore. She was raised in...

Sep 11, 2017

ILION – Mr. Ervin E. Newberry, Sr., age 84, a longtime Mohawk Valley resident, passed away on Monday afternoon, September 11, 2017. At the time of his passing he was surrounded by the love of his devoted family.

Born on April 26, 1933, Ervin was the son of the late Jacob and Frances (Hogoboom) Newberry. He also...

Sep 11, 2017

ILION:  Patricia A. Sullivan, “Patti” age 76, beloved wife of Charles Sullivan, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, September 11, 2017 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown.

She was born on May 30, 1941 in Little Falls, NY, a daughter of the late Myles and Catherine (Chomiak) Bronson. She proudly attended West Canada Valley schools and was a...

Sep 10, 2017

MOHAWK – Mrs. Catherine E. (Dutcher) Wells, who lived a long and beautiful life of 98 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2017, at the Alpine of Little Falls, where she has been a resident for the past four months.

Born on August 2, 1919, Catherine was the daughter of the late Linos and Grace...

Sep 9, 2017

HERKIMER:  Barbara J. Amendolare passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Valley Health Services, Herkimer with her family by her side.

Barbara was born on November 19, 1938 in Hibbing, MN.  In 1974, Barbara married George J. Amendolare, Sr.  During her employment years Barbara worked as an X-ray technician at Hibbing General Hospital in Minnesota...

Sep 9, 2017

ILION – Mr. Donald C. Ray, Sr. passed away on Saturday morning September 9, 2017 at the age of 83 at Mohawk Valley Healthcare in Ilion, NY. The family is grateful for the care received from the 4th floor staff at the Healthcare Center.

He was born on April 25, 1934 in Herkimer, NY, a son of...

Sep 8, 2017

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mrs. Jeannette L. Bundyk passed away at the age of 97 on Friday evening September 8, 2017 at home surrounded by loving family and special friends.

She was born on June 10, 1920 in St. Johnsville, a daughter of the late Wallace and Maude (Ruller) Rider and was a graduate of St. Johnsville High...

Sep 7, 2017

NEW YORK CITY- Dr. James S. Jantosciak, age 75, passed away on September 7, 2017, at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City.

Born on February 20, 1942, in Little Falls, NY, James was the son of the late Samuel and Betty (Kling) Jantosciak. After graduating from Little Falls High School, he continued his education at Clarkson...

Sep 3, 2017

JORDANVILLE – Edna L. Dygert, age 80, formerly of Kingdom Rd., Jordanville, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2017, at Valley Health Services, Herkimer, with her family by her side.

She was born on February 22, 1937 in the Town of German Flatts, NY, the daughter of Leon and Mary (Waldron) Ward and attended Ilion...

Sep 2, 2017

**SERVICES FOR WENDY ARE POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE**

Ms. Wendy Sue Aney, age 52, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away on Saturday evening, September 2, 2017, at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica.

Born on May 20, 1965, Wendy was the daughter of the late William J. Dennis and Judith E. (Bowman) Bartron....

Sep 1, 2017

ILION – Pauline M. Martin, age 86, of Barringer Rd., Ilion, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 1, 2017, at the Sitrin Home, New Hartford.

She was born on June 26, 1931, the daughter of Antonio and Ida (VanDusen) Mastrogiacomo.  Pauline grew up in Chaumont, NY and graduated from Lyme Central School in 1950.  Pauline was one...

Aug 30, 2017

HERKIMER – Mrs. Josephine (Pacchiarotti) Cammarere, age 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, August 30, 2017, in the privacy and comfort of her son’s home. At the time of her passing she was surrounded by the love and support of her devoted family at her bedside.

Born on March 15, 1932, Josephine was the daughter of...

Aug 29, 2017

HERKIMER – Mr. Douglas A. Tracey, age 75, who spent the greater part of his life in Herkimer, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, August 29, 2017, in the privacy and comfort of his home.

Born in Norwich, NY on August 23, 1942, Douglas was the son of the late Merton and Lois (Thompson) Tracey. He was a...

Aug 22, 2017

LITTLE FALLS:  Mr. Herbert E. Johnson, age 93, a resident of Little Falls, NY, died on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Alpine Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.

He was born on June 10, 1924 in Young America, Minnesota, the son of the late Walter Christian and Karen Marie Johnson.  Herbert attended school in Little Falls, attaining his G.E.D...