Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Elizabeth C. Heath
Jan 10, 2025
Elizabeth C. Heath, 72, a lifelong Utica resident, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends. A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Elizabeth brought warmth and love to everyone who knew her. She is survived by her devoted husband, Edwin; her children, Krista, Alicia (James) and Matthew; her sisters, Josephine Ambrose and Irena Puleo; and...
Nancy L. Monohan
Jan 6, 2025
Nancy L. Monohan, 88, of Ilion, NY, peacefully entered eternal rest on Monday, January 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on December 5, 1936, in Herkimer, NY, Nancy was the cherished daughter of the late James Frederick “Fred” and Leah (Brunett) Bower. She spent her formative years in Ilion, NY, where she cultivated a love for...
Christine L. "Chris" Egan
Jan 4, 2025
Christine Lee Egan (Burton) affectionately known as Chris (71) of Salisbury Center, New York passed away peacefully at home as were her wishes on Saturday January 4th, 2025, with loving family by her side. Chris was born on July 2, 1953, in Little Falls, daughter of the late Arden “Bucky” Burton and Alice Burton (Plato). She was educated in Dolgeville...
Sharon A. (Bullock) Tucci
Jan 3, 2025
Sharon A. (Bullock) Tucci, age 63, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, January 3, 2025, in the comfort of her home after a long illness. She had the love and support of her husband, Matthew, and her family at her side, when her passing occurred. Sharon was born in Little Falls, daughter of Harry Bullock...
Eric Vaughn Klein
Dec 31, 2024
Eric Vaughn Klein, age 56, a native of Herkimer, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 31, 2024, at Florida Medical Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, following a brief illness. He had the love and support of his loved ones at his side, when his passing occurred. Born to the late Jean L. (Dawley) Ouimette and Robert F. Klein on September 18th,...
Harry Patrick "Pat" Ford
Dec 29, 2024
Mr. Harry Patrick "Pat" Ford, age 68, a longtime Herkimer resident, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2024, in his Herkimer home. He was born on March 13, 1956 in Ilion, son of the late Donald and Leona (Cornish) Ford and educated in local schools, graduating from Mohawk High School, "Class of 1974". He served our country with the US...
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