Obituaries
Donna Lee (Perry) Wellington
Jul 9, 2022
Donna Lee (Perry) Wellington Mohawk, New York Donna Lee (Perry) Wellington, age 73, of State Route 5s, Mohawk, passed away on Sunday morning, July 10th, 2022, at Foltsbrook Center for Nursing and Rehab, Herkimer. Donna was born in 1948, the daughter of the late Fern B. and Donald Ward Perry. She was united in marriage with the late Thomas J....
Margaret (Durse) "Marge" Rella
Jul 6, 2022
Margaret (Durse) “Marge” Rella Frankfort, New York On Wednesday evening, July 6, 2022, in the presence of those she loved, the Lord took Margaret (Durse) “Marge” Rella (a lifelong Frankfort resident) home to heaven to be with her beloved Anthony "Tony" Rella in Shakopee, MN, where she had been residing with family. Margaret was born on April 14, 1923 in...
Confesor Lebron Galarza
Jul 4, 2022
Confesor Lebron Galarza, Herkimer, New York Confesor Lebron Galarza, age 67, of East German Street, Herkimer, passed away on Monday morning, July 4th, 2022, at Little Falls Hospital, following a brief illness. Services will take place in his home country of Puerto Rico, at the convenience of the family. Arrangements to return Confesor to his home country are under the...
Norma E. (Dye) Van Pelt
Jul 3, 2022
Mrs. Norma E. Van Pelt Herkimer, New York Mrs. Norma E. Van Pelt, age 75, of Shells Bush Road, Town of Herkimer, passed away on Sunday, July 3rd, 2022, at Albany Medical Center. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by those she loved. She was born in Bridgewater, NY on September 24, 1946, daughter of the late...
Josephine L. Herringshaw
Jul 2, 2022
Josephine L. Herringshaw Herkimer, New York Mrs. Josephine L. Herringshaw, age 80, of East Steele Street, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, July 2, 2022, in the comfort of her home. She was born on January 13, 1942, daughter of the late Raymond Gorski and Leona Matthews and educated in Herkimer schools. She was united in marriage with Donald Herringshaw...
Charles Homer Millender
Jun 29, 2022
Charles Homer Millender, Clay, New York Mr. Charles Homer Millender, age 83, of Morgan Road, Clay, New York, passed away on Wednesday, June 29th, 2022 at the Syracuse VA Hospital. He was a proud US Army Veteran. Services will take place in Calverton National Cemetery, at the convenience of his family. Local arrangements are under the direction and care of...
Roy Lee Biechy
Jun 25, 2022
Mr. Roy Biechy St. Johnsville, New York Mr. Roy L. Biechy, age 64, a longtime resident of Thumb Road, St. Johnsville, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Albany Medical Center. Roy was born on December 1, 1957 in Bethlehem, PA son of the late Lester and Margaret (Frantz) Biechy. He was united in marriage with Marguerite Davis on...
Brian Maurice Walsh
Jun 23, 2022
Brian Maurice Walsh Little Falls, New York Brian Maurice Walsh, age 67, of Little Falls, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, June 23rd, 2022 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, New York, after a short illness. He was born on March 4, 1955, in Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn, New York son of the late Edward and Isabelle (McGuire) Walsh and educated in Brooklyn...
Claude O. Horning
Jun 15, 2022
Claude Horning Sr. Utica, New York Claude Horning,Sr., of Conkling Ave., Utica, passed away on June 15th 2022 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, leaving behind his lovely fiance Marion Richards, of 30 years. He also leaves behind eight children, eighteen grandkids, and two great grandkids. Claude grew up in the Mohawk Valley. He loved to travel country sites. Claude...
Della Mae Whisman
Jun 11, 2022
Mrs. Della Mae Whisman, West Winfield, New York Mrs. Della Mae Whisman, age 84, a longtime resident of West Winfield, beloved wife of Albert R. Whisman, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, June 11th, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, NY. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements for cremation are under the direction and...
Richard M. Leon
Jun 6, 2022
Richard M. Leon Ilion, New York Richard M. Leon, age 52, of East North Street, Ilion, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 6, 2022, at his residence. He was born on April 3, 1970 in Little Falls, son of Alan and Mary Leon. Richard received most of his education in Little Falls schools. Leon married his wife, Brenda Grossel in...
Cheryl A. Vallecorsa Crimmins DiCesare
Jun 5, 2022
Cheryl Ann (Vallecorsa) Crimmins DiCesare, Lifelong Little Falls Resident Former City of Little Falls Clerk Cheryl Ann (Vallecorsa) Crimmins DiCesare, age 73, a lifelong Little Falls resident passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, June 5, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. At the time of her passing she was surrounded with the love and support of her children. She was...
Baby Zarya Joyce Strobeck-Helmer
Jun 3, 2022
Baby Zarya Joyce Strobeck-Helmer Ilion, New York Baby Zarya Joyce Strobeck-Helmer, of Ilion, went to be with the Angels on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Crouse Irving Hospital, Syracuse. The lord has taken our Angel in the palm of his hands 16 hours after she was born and lost her hard fought battle. The lord wrapped his loving arms around...
Dayton B. Leon Sr.
Jun 2, 2022
Dayton B. Leon, Sr. Little Falls, New York Mr. Dayton B. Leon, Sr., age 91, a lifelong Little Falls resident (Flint Ave., Ext.), passed away early Thursday morning, June 2nd, 2022 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, with the love and support of his family at his bedside. Dayton was born on Feb. 11, 1931 in Dolgeville, son of the late Charles...
Charles William "Chuck" Devereese
May 29, 2022
Mr. Charles William "Chuck" Devereese, 76, of Winchester, Virginia, formerly of the Mohawk Valley, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, in the Winchester Medical Center. Mr. Devereese was born December 2, 1945 in Little Falls, New York son of the late Clifton A. Devereese and Vivian Beryl Bronson Devereese. He had worked as a funeral assistant in the Ilion/Mohawk...
Clinton L. "Clint" Daley
May 24, 2022
Clinton L "Clint" Daley Little Falls, New York (Town of Fairfield) Mr. Clinton L. "Clint" Daley, age 80, of Davis Road, Little Falls (Town of Fairfield), passed away on Tuesday morning, May 24th, 2022, at the St. Luke's Campus of MVHS, New Hartford surrounded by the ones he loved. Clinton was born on July 5, 1941 in Little Falls, son...
Kathryn (Abeling) Frasier Sanders
May 20, 2022
Kathryn (Abeling) Frasier Sanders Nelliston/Canajoharie/Palatine Bridge, New York Mrs. Kathryn (Abeling) Frasier Sanders, age 93, of School Street, Nelliston, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, May 20th, 2022 in the comfort of her home, in the presence of her beloved husband, Lee W. Sanders, Sr. Kathryn, known by all as Kathy, attended Canajoharie schools. She married Miles Frasier, Jr. in...
Gordon "Gordie" Randall Bennett
May 13, 2022
Gordon "Gordie" R. Bennett New Hartford, New York Gordon "Gordie" R. Bennett, age 81, of Oxford Town Court Apartments, Town of New Hartford, formerly of Burlington Flats, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13th, 2022, at the Waterville Residential Care Center, with his family by his side. He was born June 24, 1940, son of Randall and Wilma Rose Bennett...
Deanna B. "De" Shaver
May 12, 2022
Deanna B. Shaver, Little Falls, New York Deanna B. Shaver, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away on Thursday evening, May 12, 2022. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded with the love and support of her family at her bedside. She was born in Little Falls, daughter of the late William and Genevieve (Drabent) Dunn and graduated...
David W. Bennett
May 11, 2022
David W. Bennett Jordanville, New York Mr. David W. Bennett, age 72, of Jordanville, passed away on Wednesday, May 11th, 2022, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown. There will be no services. Funeral arrangements are under the direction and care of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, Little Falls (corner of Bidleman Road), 315-508-5131.
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