Obituaries

Barbara J. Brown

Barbara J. Brown

Feb 24, 2022

Barbara J. Brown Ilion, New York On Thursday evening, February 24th 2022, Barbara J. Brown, of Ilion, went home to heaven to be with her beloved parents and sister that preceded her in death. Barbara is survived by the love of her life, Stephen L Brown, her first born, Frank (Rusty) Brown (Lisha Brown), her beautiful daughters, Tracy Brown, Georgia...

Kenneth "Bruce" Whitcomb

Kenneth "Bruce" Whitcomb

Feb 23, 2022

Kenneth “Bruce” Whitcomb Little Falls, New York (Town of Manheim) Mr. Kenneth “Bruce” Whitcomb, 75, of Ashe Road, Little Falls, NY (town of Manheim), passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, Feb. 23, 2022, in the peace and comfort of his home. Bruce was born on October 26, 1946 in Little Falls, son of the late James H. and Nancy (Clingen)...

Stella C. (Franchi) Gamberdella

Stella C. (Franchi) Gamberdella

Feb 19, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Stella Cecilia (Franchi) Gamberdella, of 44 Hancock Street in Little Falls, NY, who passed from this life on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the age of 101. Stella was born on May 20, 1920 in Vagli Sopra, Italy and immigrated to the United States on a month long boat...

Richard Norman Butler Jr.

Richard Norman Butler Jr.

Feb 17, 2022

Richard Norman Butler, Jr. Herkimer, New York Richard Norman Butler, Jr., age 58, of Herkimer, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, February 17th, 2022 at Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Little Falls. He is survived by his daughter, Amelia Butler, mother, Sherily, stepfather, Joe from Georgia, a sister, Helen, a very special friend Kathy, and his church family at First...

Donna May Bailey

Donna May Bailey

Feb 12, 2022

Donna May Bailey Ilion, New York Donna May Bailey, age 72, of West Main Street, Ilion, left this world peacefully on Saturday morning, February 12th, 2022 at the St. Luke's Campus of the Mohawk Valley Health System, New Hartford, after a long battle with COPD. She was a fighter, fighting right to the very end. She was born on December...

Mark E. Wood III

Mark E. Wood III

Feb 8, 2022

Mark E. Wood Johnstown, New York Mark E. Wood III, age 69, of Johnstown, NY, passed away Tuesday February 8, 2022 following a long illness, at Saratoga Hospital with his loving son Mark at his bedside for support. He was born on Jan. 27, 1953, in Endicott, NY, son of the late James and Gloria (Rice) Wood. Mark graduated from...

Richard R. Leonard

Richard R. Leonard

Feb 6, 2022

Richard R. Leonard Herkimer, New York Richard R. Leonard, age 81, of Herkimer, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, February 6th, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, with the love and support of those he loved, at his side. Richie was born on July 19, 1940 in Boston, MA, son of the late Wilson Leonard and Lillian (Keller) Leonard....

Lynn Paul Darrow

Lynn Paul Darrow

Feb 6, 2022

Lynn Paul Darrow Town of Danube, New York (Little Falls) Mr. Lynn Paul Darrow, 87, of the town of Danube (Little Falls), passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening, February 6, 2022 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown. He was born on Aug. 31, 1934, son of the late Maurice and Lillian (Miller) Darrow. On July 2, 1955 he was united in marriage...

Gail Ann Ollen

Gail Ann Ollen

Feb 5, 2022

Gail Ann Ollen Dolgeville, New York Gail Ann Ollen, age 65, a longtime resident of State Route 29, Dolgeville, passed away on Saturday, February 5th, 2022, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, NY. Gail and her family's care has been placed in the trust of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, Little Falls (corner of Bidleman Road), 315-508-5131. In...

Susan Marie Jones

Susan Marie Jones

Feb 5, 2022

Susan Marie (Wart) Jones New Hartford, New York Susan Marie (Wart) Jones, age 68, of Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, wife of the late Richard "Dick" Jones, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, February 5th, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, New York, due to complications from open heart surgery. Susan was born Dec. 27, 1953, at St. Elizabeth's...

Ruth Emily Meacham

Ruth Emily Meacham

Feb 1, 2022

Ruth Emily Meacham Cortland, New York Mrs. Ruth Emily Meacham, age 98, of Cortland, passed away on Tuesday morning, February 1st, 2022, at Valley Health Services, Herkimer. In keeping with her wishes, there are no services scheduled and cremation will take place. Ruth and her family's care has been placed in the trust of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507...

Lillian Jane Gaherty

Lillian Jane Gaherty

Jan 27, 2022

Mrs. Lillian Jane Gaherty, age 92, of Mohawk, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, Jan. 27, 2022 at Valley Health Services, Herkimer. She was born on June 1, 1929, daughter of the late Clifford and Alice (Bacher) Barger and educated in Ilion schools, graduating with the Ilion High School, "Class of 1946". She was joined in marriage with John "Bud"...

Carolyn C. Gay

Carolyn C. Gay

Jan 27, 2022

Mrs. Carolyn C. Gay Mohawk, New York Mrs. Carolyn C. Gay, age 79, a longtime resident of Robinson Road, Mohawk (Town of German Flatts), passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, January 27th, 2022 at Valley Health Services, Herkimer. She was born in Schenectady on Feb. 13, 1942, daughter of the late John and Marion (Ostrander) Arnow. She was united in...

George William Gibilaro

George William Gibilaro

Jan 26, 2022

George William Gibilaro Ilion, New York George William Gibilaro, age 54, of Armory St. Ilion, beloved husband of Lisa M. Gibilaro, passed away suddenly on Wednesday morning, January 26th, 2022, at his home. He was born on October 30, 1967 and grew up in North Utica under the loving care of his parents, Joseph Gibilaro and Cheryl (John) Freleigh. He...

William Robert "Bill" McEvoy

William Robert "Bill" McEvoy

Jan 21, 2022

William Robert "Bill" McEvoy Little Falls, New York Mr. William Robert McEvoy, age 82, known to many in the Little Falls community as "Bill" McEvoy, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Friday morning, January 21st, 2022, at his home. He is survived by his life partner, Christine Pooler and his three daughters, Christine, Elizabeth and Veronica. Although Bill's passing...

John A. Hall

John A. Hall

Jan 18, 2022

John A. Hall Mohawk, New York John A. Hall, age 41, a lifelong resident of Mohawk, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022, in his home. He was born on Dec. 29, 1980 in Herkimer and educated in Mohawk schools. He was predeceased by his grandparents Frank and Florence Harter; a sister, Angela (Hall) Zeigler; his stepfather, Charles Smith;...

Wilfred T. Forman

Wilfred T. Forman

Jan 15, 2022

Wilford T. Forman Holland Patent, New York Mr. Wilfred T. Forman, age 68, of Holland Patent, passed away on Saturday evening, January 15th, 2022 at Faxton/St. Luke's Healthcare. Wilfred and his family's care has placed in the trust of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, Little Falls (corner of Bidleman Road), 315-508-5131. Cremation will take place and...

Dianna J. Grundy

Dianna J. Grundy

Jan 14, 2022

Dianna J. Grundy Yorkville, New York Dianna Grundy, age 80, a longtime Yorkville resident, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, January 14th, 2022 in her home, surrounded by her loved ones. In keeping with her wishes, services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Dianna and her family's care has been placed in the trust of Mohawk...

Randy Edward Spoon

Randy Edward Spoon

Jan 14, 2022

Randy Edward Spoon Rome, New York Randy Spoon, age 68, a long time resident of Rome, passed away on Friday, January 14th, 2022 at St. Luke's Campus of MVHS, town of New Hartford. Randy and his family's care has been placed in the trust of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, Little Falls (corner of Bidleman Road),...

Virginia (Chrystie) "Ginny" Scott

Virginia (Chrystie) "Ginny" Scott

Jan 11, 2022

Virginia (Chrystie) Scott, Utica, New York (Town of Schuyler) Virginia (Chrystie) Scott, age 80, of Utica (Town of Schuyler), wife of the late Roy Scott, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 at The Grand Nursing and Rehab, Ilion, New York. Viginia leaves her cherished family; four children, Carl, Renee, Randy and Kevin, a daughter in law, Nancy, five...