Obituaries

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...

Lademier John "Lad" Nuborazek

Lademier John "Lad" Nuborazek

Jan 7, 2022

Lademier John "Lad" Nuborazek Little Falls Lademier John "Lad" Nuborazek, age 59, of Furnace Street, Little Falls, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 7th, 2022, at his home. Lad was born on February 27, 1962 in Little Falls, NY, son of the late Gaylene Nuborazek, who passed away on Nov. 10, 2016. He graduated from Little Falls High School with...

Ernest H Ward

Ernest H Ward

Jan 7, 2022

Ernest H. Ward Frankfort, New York Mr. Ernest H. Ward, age 73, of Spruce Drive, Frankfort, passed away on Friday afternoon, January 7th, 2022 in his home. Ernest 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), 315-508-5131.

John Jerome "Dude" Stanley Sr.

John Jerome "Dude" Stanley Sr.

Jan 3, 2022

John Jerome Stanley Sr. (Dude) Ilion, New York On Jan 3, 2022, John Jerome Stanley Sr., known to all as Dude, passed away at age 83 in his home in Ilion, NY, surrounded by family. John was born on Jan. 29, 1938, in Herkimer, NY, to Jerome and Gertrude (Weakley) Stanley, John was the oldest of three children. His brothers,...

Jeanne Mary Goldstein (Reinhardt)

Jeanne Mary Goldstein (Reinhardt)

Jan 2, 2022

Jeanne M Goldstein Mohawk, New York Mrs. Jeanne M. Goldstein, age 83, of State Route 5s Mohawk, went home to heaven on Sunday January 2nd 2022, in her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Jeanne was born February 26, 1938 in Herkimer N.Y. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Delina Reinhardt. She graduated from Mohawk...

Carol Elizabeth (Ward) Wren

Carol Elizabeth (Ward) Wren

Dec 30, 2021

Carol Elizabeth (Ward) Wren East Herkimer, New York Mrs. Carol Elizabeth (Ward) Wren, age 91, a longtime resident of Main Road, East Herkimer, passed into Heaven on Thursday morning, December 30, 2021, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. She was 91 years old. Carol was born into the family of William and Cecelia Ward on May 29, 1930. She...

James Arthur "Jim" Richard

James Arthur "Jim" Richard

Dec 29, 2021

James A. "Jim" Richard Little Falls, New York Mr. James A. "Jim" Richard, age 79, of Little Falls, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 29, 2021 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown with the love and support of his family by his side, following a brief illness. Jim was born on Feb. 5, 1942 in Torrington, CT son of the late Norman and...

Fred M. Case

Fred M. Case

Dec 27, 2021

Fred M. Case, St. Johnsville, New York Mr. Fred M. Case, age 72, of State Route 5, town of St. Johnsville, passed away on Monday afternoon, Dec. 27, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Amsterdam with the love and support of his family, at his bedside. He was born on April 10, 1949, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Milo...

David G. Wright

David G. Wright

Dec 26, 2021

David G. Wright Little Falls, New York David G. Wright, age 67, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away on Sunday morning, December 26th, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. He was born in Little Falls, son of the late Donald J. and Veronica (Sestir) Wright and was educated in Little Falls schools. His last professional employment was at...

Elizabeth Jo "Beth" Winchell

Elizabeth Jo "Beth" Winchell

Dec 25, 2021

Elizabeth Jo "Beth" Winchell St Johnsville, New York Elizabeth Jo "Beth" Winchell, age 62, of Timmerman Ave., St. Johnsville, passed away early Christmas morning, December 25th, 2021 at St. Johnsville Nursing and Rehab Center. Beth 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...

David John Smith

David John Smith

Dec 22, 2021

David John Smith Oppenheim/Dolgeville, New York Mr. David John Smith, age 70 of Barker Road, Dolgeville (town of Oppenheim), passed away on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 22, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam. David was born in Little Falls on October 4, 1951, son of the late David and Eleanora (Pearl) Smith and educated at Owen D. Young Central School where...

Kathleen J. Ward

Kathleen J. Ward

Dec 22, 2021

Kathleen J. (Murphy) Ward Utica, New York Kathleen J. (Murphy) Ward age 77, born in Utica NY on January 24, 1944 passed away with her family by her side on December 22, 2021 at the Alpine Rehab and Nursing Home, Little Falls, NY. She enjoyed classic country music, the oldies, western movies, playing pitch and loved John Wayne. Kathleen always...