Obituaries

Jerome J. "Jerry" Griffith

Jerome J. "Jerry" Griffith

Feb 20, 2025

Mr. Jerome J. “Jerry” Griffith, age 78, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away on Thursday evening, February 20, 2025, at Little Falls Hospital. He was born in Little Falls on October 29, 1946, son of the late Alan and Anne (Callahan) Griffith and educated in Little Falls schools. He was united in marriage with the former Susan Tetreault on...

John "J. Coyote" Scarano

John "J. Coyote" Scarano

Feb 19, 2025

Mr. John J. Scarano "J. Coyote", age 76, a lifelong Little Falls resident (Woodside Ave.) devoted son, father and brother, adored grandfather and caring uncle, passed away suddenly at his home, due to heart complications. John was born in Little Falls on December 22, 1948, son of the late Frank and Rosina (Casullo) Scarano and educated at Benton Hall Academy,...

Eleanor M. Virkler

Eleanor M. Virkler

Feb 18, 2025

Mrs. Eleanor M. Virkler, age 91, of West Winfield/llion, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, at The Grand Nursing Home in llion. Eleanor was born in Lowville, NY on July 31, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Victoria (Matuzczak) Bandych. Eleanor was raised in Lowville and was a graduate of Lowville Academy. On June 19,...

Anne E. Dupont

Anne E. Dupont

Feb 17, 2025

Mrs. Anne E. Dupont, age 99, of Castle Road, Newport passed away peacefully on Monday morning, February 17, 2025, at Alpine Nursing and Rehab, Little Falls. She was born on March 28, 1925, in Remsen, NY daughter of the late John and Katherine (Lozinska) Senchyna (who came from Ukraine) and educated in Remsen school houses. Anne was raised in a...

Marion Louise Schmock

Marion Louise Schmock

Feb 15, 2025

Mrs. Marion Louise Schmock, age 92, a lifelong Frankfort/Ilion resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, February 15, 2025, at Valley Health Services, Herkimer. She was born on Sept. 20, 1932, in Ilion, daughter of the late Fred and Bertha (Ferguson) Fay and educated locally. She was united in marriage with Robert Schmock, Sr., who preceded her in death. Marion...

Raeellen L. Austin

Raeellen L. Austin

Feb 13, 2025

RaeEllen Louise Austin, of Philadelphia, NY, born January 17, 1956 in Watertown, NY, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Gregory V. Austin and a devoted mother to her only child, Ashley R. Austin. An incredibly loving grandmother, she cherished her three grandchildren, Dominik, Mila, and Cullen, more than anything in this world. RaeEllen...

Rocco D. "Squirrel" Scarano

Rocco D. "Squirrel" Scarano

Feb 6, 2025

Mr. Rocco D. "Squirrel" Scarano, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away suddenly on Thursday morning, February 6, 2025, at Little Falls Hospital at the age of 74, of natural causes. Rocco was born on August 15th, 1950 to Frank and Rosina (Casullo) Scarano in Little Falls. After graduating from Little Falls High School in 1968, he went on to...

Donald Raymond Smith

Donald Raymond Smith

Feb 4, 2025

Mr. Donald R. Smith, 75, of Mohawk (Town of Danube), passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, February 4, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born the son of the late William and Jane (Vrooman) Smith on February 28, 1949 in Cortland, NY and graduated from Mohawk High School. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in...

Nicole Leah "Nicky" Goller

Nicole Leah "Nicky" Goller

Jan 31, 2025

Nicole “Nicky” Leah (Laurencelle) Goller, age 54, passed away peacefully in her home on January 31, 2025, after a courageous five-year battle with Leiomyosarcoma. She was born on August 10th, 1970, in Plattsburgh, NY and resided for several years in Keeseville, NY, before her family eventually settled in East Berkshire, VT. After high school, Nicky moved to the Burlington area...

Phillip A. "Phil" Clark

Phillip A. "Phil" Clark

Jan 30, 2025

Mr. Phillip Andrew “Phil” Clark, 78, of Riverview Lane (Town of Deerfield), beloved husband of Violet L. Clark, a United States Veteran, passed away suddenly of natural causes on Thursday morning, January 30, 2025, in his home. Phil was born on September 29, 1946, in Utica, son of the late Oliver and Jane (Gray) Clark and educated in local schools....

Judy S. Hyde

Judy S. Hyde

Jan 29, 2025

Mrs. Judy S. Hyde, 78, of Boepple Road, Little Falls (Town of Danube), wife of Richard C. Hyde, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Little Falls Hospital. In keeping with her wishes, Mrs. Hyde's funeral arrangements are private and placed in the care of Daniel J. Enea-Director of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, between...

Betty J. Phelps-Sterling

Betty J. Phelps-Sterling

Jan 28, 2025

Mrs. Betty J. Phelps-Sterling, age 78, of Mohawk, an Ilion native, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Wynn Hospital, Utica with the love and support of her husband, Lee "Peanut" Sterling and family by her side. She was born on May 11, 1946, in Ilion, daughter of the late William and Emily (Ward) VanSickle and educated in Ilion...

Toni Lovina (Née Lyon) Klch

Toni Lovina (Née Lyon) Klch

Jan 27, 2025

Toni Lovina Klch (née Lyon), of Remsen, NY, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, at home, surrounded by the love of her daughters Bonni and Vicki. Born on June 6, 1939, in Syracuse, NY, Toni was the eldest of eight children of Carl and Lovina Lyon. From an early age, she took on the role of caregiver, helping to...

Kathryn A. (Bleaking) Piper

Kathryn A. (Bleaking) Piper

Jan 19, 2025

Mrs. Kathryn A. "Kay" (Breaking) Piper, age 86, of Little Falls (Town of Manheim), passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, January 19, 2025, at Wynn Hospital, Utica. Kathryn was born on December 9, 1938, in Mohawk, NY. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Edith Bleaking. Kathryn was a graduate of Van Hornesville School, “Class of 1956”. She...

Brian Edward Mazzacua

Brian Edward Mazzacua

Jan 18, 2025

Brian Edward Mazzacua, 72, of Mohawk, passed away on Saturday morning, January 18, 2025, at Wynn Hospital in Utica after a long battle of chronic kidney disease. Born on February 22,1952, in Utica, NY, Brian was the son of the late Mary and Joseph Mazzacua of Syracuse, NY. Brian was a graduate of Utica Free Academy. He was a veteran...

Steven R. "Steve" Bernier

Steven R. "Steve" Bernier

Jan 17, 2025

Steven R. "Steve" Bernier, 65, a native of Herkimer, most recently of Ilion, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, January 17, 2025, at Alpine Nursing and Rehab, Little Falls following a battle with cancer. Steve was born on June 5, 1959, in Rome and was the son of the late Claude and Barbara (Hutton) Bernier. He was educated in Herkimer...

Clare H. Rosenberger

Clare H. Rosenberger

Jan 15, 2025

Mrs. Clare Haygood Rosenberger, age 89, a longtime Stratford resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, following a brief illness. Clare was born on November 21, 1935, in Louisville, KY, the daughter of the late Dr.Tyler F. & Leah C. Haygood. She received her education at various schools in Alexandria & Buena Vista, VA....

William Joseph "Bill" Polnak

William Joseph "Bill" Polnak

Jan 15, 2025

William Joseph “Bill” Polnak, age 80, of Little Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the Abraham House in Rome after a short battle with cancer. Born February 20,1944 in Troy, NY son of the late William Polnak and Charlette Ovitt. He lived in Watervliet until coming to live in Newville as a young boy to be...

Peter J. "Pete" Moynihan

Peter J. "Pete" Moynihan

Jan 12, 2025

Mr. Peter J "Pete" Moynihan, a lifelong Little Falls resident, went home to be with the Lord rejoining his dear wife Kathy in heaven on Sunday evening, January 12, 2025, at Little Falls Hospital, following a short illness. He was 84. Pete was born in Little Falls on March 31, 1940, son of the late John and Mary (Jones) Moynihan...

Angeline T. "Angie" (Enea) Strail

Angeline T. "Angie" (Enea) Strail

Jan 11, 2025

Mrs. Angeline T. "Angie" (Enea) Strail, age 83, a long-time Ilion resident, entered into Heaven on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Wynn Hospital, Utica, following a brief illness. At the time of her passing, Angie had her devoted son, Erik Strail, at her side, offering his love and support. Angie was born in Herkimer, on July 17, 1941, daughter of...