Obituaries
Bernard A. Knopka
Jan 29, 2023
Bernard A. "Butch" Knopka, age 66, a longtime resident of Lock Street, Frankfort, passed away on Sunday evening, January 29, 2023, at his home with his wife, Anna M. (DeLeonardo) Knopka, at his side. Butch was born on July 26, 1956, in Utica, son of the late Bernard and Shirley (Smith) Knopka and was employed as a mechanic in the...
James G. Beacraft
Jan 25, 2023
James Gerald "Jim" Beacraft, USAF, age 42, a Little Falls native, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 in his home, in the Town of Newport. He was born in Little Falls on Aug. 27, 1980, son of Daniel Beacraft, III of Little Falls and the late Cynthia (Wren) Beacraft. He received his education in...
Lester E. Gallt, Jr.
Jan 22, 2023
Lester E. Gallt, Jr. 53, of a longtime resident of Fort Plain, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023, following a long illness, at home, surrounded by the love of his family.
Lester was born December 3, 1969 at Little Falls Hospital, son of the late Lester Gallt Sr and Cathy (Loucks) Gallt. He was united in marriage to the...
Billy George Bumgarner
Jan 21, 2023
Billy George "Will" Bumgarner of Rome, N.Y. passed away on January 21, 2023.
He was born on February 28, 1980 in Centralia, Illinois. He was the son of Paul Bumgarner and Kimberly Rowcliff Williams. Billy was a hard worker and went above and beyond what was asked of him. Billy as an adult finished his high school education and...
Robert Streeter
Jan 18, 2023
Mr. Robert "Bob" Streeter, age 67, of Ilion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at The Grand Nursing and Rehab, Ilion.
A complete tribute to his life will appear soon under the direction and care of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, between Little Falls and St. Johnsville, 315-508-5131.
Timothy "Tim" Noffer
Jan 18, 2023
Timothy J. "Tim" Noffer, age 55, of Avery Road, Ilion, loving husband of Christie (Blaise) Noffer, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, January 18, 2023 in the peace and comfort of his home. At the time of his passing, he had the love and support of his family, at his side, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.
He...
Rose M. Hubiak
Jan 17, 2023
Mrs. Rose M. (Adamko) Hubiak, age 91, formerly of State Route 80, Van Hornesville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, January 17, 2023, at Foltsbrook Center for Nursing and Rehab, Herkimer.
Rose was born on June 14, 1931 and was united in marriage with Joseph Hubiak on May 12, 1949, who preceded her in death on Feb. 6, 2012. For...
Jacob Benjamin Leon
Jan 14, 2023
Jacob B. Leon, age 35, a native of Little Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 in Oneonta, NY.
He was born on May 28, 1987, son of Dayton Leon, Jr.(Virginia) and Candace Walrath (Boonville) and he was educated in Little Falls schools. Jacob loved every moment spent with his beloved family and children. He enjoyed fishing and...
Jan Lee Dager
Jan 9, 2023
Mr. Jan Lee Dager, age 58, of Salisbury (Heller Rd), a lifelong Dolgeville area resident, passed away unexpectedly on January 9th, 2023. Born in Little Falls on August 11, 1964 to Andrew F. and Lena (Nelson) Dager Jr. , Jan was a lifelong resident of the Dolgeville area. He attended local schools and worked at Daniel Greens and was last employed...
Robert D. "Bob" Klein
Jan 9, 2023
Ilion, New York-Robert D. "Bob" Klein, age 61, an Ilion resident, passed away on Monday afternoon, January 9, 2022 at MVHS, New Hartford Campus, following a courageous battle with kidney disease. He was surrounded by his family, at the time of his passing.
Bob was born on March 5, 1961 in Utica, son of the late Robert F. Klein...
Frederick L. Wagner
Jan 8, 2023
St. Johnsville, New York-Mr. Frederick L. Wagner, age 97, a lifelong resident of St. Johnsville, husband of the late Alice (Klock) Wagner, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, January 8, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica.
A lifelong St. Johnsville resident, Frederick was a self-employed logger and area mason. He was born and raised in St. Johnsville and served...
Gary P. Flansburg
Jan 3, 2023
Frankfort, New York-Gary P. Flansburg, 68, of Frankfort, NY, passed away on January 3, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, with his loving family by his side.
Gary was born on June 27, 1954 in Herkimer NY, a son of the late Philip and Betty Jane (Broadbent) Flansburg. He attended West Canada Valley Schools and later graduated from Ogdensburg Free...
David C. Dunning
Dec 18, 2022
Ilion, New York-David C. Dunning, 79, of Otsego Street, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Sunday Dec. 18, 2022 at Little Falls Hospital.
He was born Aug. 22, 1943, in Little Falls, son of the late Mary Margaret Block of Ilion and Howard Dunning, Sr., of Dolgeville. He was educated in Ilion schools and attended MVCC...
Earl Joseph David
Dec 16, 2022
Bridgewater, New York-Earl J. David, a lifelong resident of Bridgewater NY, completed his final journey home on December 16, 2022, with his family by his side. His parents Aurele and Catherine David welcome Earl on December 15, 1952. He was the youngest of four children.
Earl married his beloved wife Dawn, on January 1, 1984 and they enjoyed a union...
Gerald Anderson
Dec 14, 2022
Little Falls, New York-Mr. Gerald Anderson, age 80, of East Monroe St., passed away on Wednesday evening, December 14, 2022 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown with the support of his son, Jamie Anderson and his wife, Elizabeth, by his side.
He was born on Sept. 24, 1942 son of the late Benjamin "Elmer" and Myrtle Isabella (Spoar) Anderson and educated in...
Martha Maria Staring
Dec 9, 2022
Little Falls, New York-Martha Maria Staring, age 30, a lifelong Little Falls resident, was tragically and suddenly taken from her cherished family and friends. Her passing occurred on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, New York. When her untimely passing occurred, she had the support of those who loved her, at her bedside.
Martha was born...
Bernard "Bernie" John Wren
Dec 7, 2022
East Herkimer, New York-Bernard John Wren "Bernie" passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2022. He was a long-time resident of Main Road in East Herkimer. He was 62 years old.
Bernie was born on the Fourth of July 1960 and to say he was a firecracker would be an understatement. He graduated from Herkimer High School in 1980 and spent...
Christopher John Tesi
Dec 3, 2022
Stratford, New York-Christopher John Tesi, age 65, of Piseco Road, Stratford, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 at North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY.
He was born in the Bronx, on February 28, 1957, son of the late Raymond G. and Rose (Occhipinti) Tesi and received his education in NYC schools. He was united in marriage to Helen...
Barry Johns
Dec 3, 2022
Little Falls, New York-Barry W. Johns, 81, a longtime resident of Little Falls, passed away on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022.
He was born on October 12, 1941 in Little Falls, NY, son of the late Walter and Catherine (Reardon) Johns. Barry attended Ilion schools, graduated in 1959, and served in the US Army from 1959-1962. After being discharged from...
William J. Grady
Dec 2, 2022
Little Falls, New York-William J. Grady, age, 68, passed away on Friday morning, December 2, 2022 in Alpine Nursing and Rehab, Little Falls. William was born on January 7, 1954 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Grady. He attended and graduated from St. Agnes Cathedral High School in Rockville Centre, NY in 1972 where he...
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