Obituaries

Lucy Ann Helmer

Lucy Ann Helmer

Jul 25, 2021

Lucy Ann (Palkowski) Helmer, Little Falls, New York Lucy Ann (Palkowski) Helmer, 69, of Loomis Street, Little Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Utica. At the time of her passing, she had the love and support of family at her side. She was born on June 11, 1952 in Little Falls daughter of...

Michael M. Corvo

Michael M. Corvo

Jul 23, 2021

Michael M. Corvo, Mohawk, New York Mr. Michael M. Corvo, age 81, of West Center Street, a US Navy Veteran, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 in his home. He was a self-employed realtor in Key West, FL for many years. A private graveside service will take at Gerald B. H. Solomon National Cemetery, Saratoga. Cremation will take place....

Lynn Arnold James

Lynn Arnold James

Jul 22, 2021

Lynn A. James Burlington Flats, New York Mr. Lynn A. James, age 89, a longtime resident of Burlington Flats, most recently a resident of Folts Brook Center in Herkimer, passed away on Thursday morning, July 22, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. He was born on December 17, 1931, in Burlington Flats, son of the late Arnold D. and...

Maxine E. (Smith) "Max" Callahan

Maxine E. (Smith) "Max" Callahan

Jul 15, 2021

Maxine Evelyn (Smith) Callahan, age 89, a long-time resident of Mohawk, passed away Thursday morning July 15, 2021 at Alpine Nursing and Rehab, Little Falls. At the time of her passing, she had the love and support of her family by her side. Maxine was born on May 5, 1932 in Fort Plain, NY the daughter of the late Everett...

Robert A. "Ratman" Walrath

Robert A. "Ratman" Walrath

Jul 13, 2021

Mr. Robert A. “Ratman” Walrath Little Falls, New York Robert A. “Bob” Walrath, 68, of Dockey Road, town of Manheim, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, July 13, 2021 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing in Utica. Bob was born in Little Falls, on November 1, 1952, son of the late Robert and Edith (Kraft) Walrath and graduated from Little...

Richard "Skip" Charles Colwell Jr.

Richard "Skip" Charles Colwell Jr.

Jul 10, 2021

Richard C. "Skip" Colwell, Jr. Herkimer, New York Mr. Richard C. "Skip" Colwell, Jr., 61, of N. Prospect St., Herkimer, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. He was born October 15, 1959 in Sackets Harbor, NY, son of the late Richard and Shirley (Johnson) Colwell. Skip graduated "Class of 1977" at Sackets...

Susan "Sue" Marie Randazzo (Brock)

Susan "Sue" Marie Randazzo (Brock)

Jul 10, 2021

Susan "Sue" M. (Brock) Randazzo, Little Falls, New York Susan "Sue" M. (Brock) Randazzo, 62, a well known and loved Little Falls resident (North Ann Street), passed away suddenly on Saturday evening, July 10, 2021 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, following a brief battle with cancer. Sue was born in Rochester on Feb. 2, 1959, daughter of George and Mary Ellen...

Martin Pentasuglia

Martin Pentasuglia

Jul 5, 2021

Martin Pentasuglia Utica Mr. Martin Pentasuglia, age 93, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021. Born in Tams, WV, on October 28, 1927, Martin was the son of the late Quirico and Incornata (DeAngelo) Pentasuglia. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and subsequently employed by Ryan-McRafferty Construction as a Labor Foreman, until his retirement. An East Utican,...

Todd Andrew Rasmussen

Todd Andrew Rasmussen

Jul 4, 2021

Todd A. Rasmussen, Ilion, New York Todd A. Rasmussen, age 55, of High Street, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, July 4, 2021. He was born on September 25, 1965, in Ilion son of Andrew and Sandra (Fresco) Rasmussen and graduated from Ilion High School. He furthered his education attending SUNY Polytechnic Institute and graduated with a bachelors...

Susan Michele (Senft) "Sue" Crimmins

Susan Michele (Senft) "Sue" Crimmins

Jun 26, 2021

Susan Michele (Senft) "Sue" Crimmins Little Falls, New York Mrs. Susan Michele (Senft) "Sue" Crimmins, 65, of Little Falls, passed away peacefully, joining her beloved husband Chuck Crimmins in heaven, on Saturday evening, June 26, 2021 at the St. Johnsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, following an extended illness. Sue was born in Albany, on May 3, 1956, daughter of the...

Isabella R. "Bella" Ackler

Isabella R. "Bella" Ackler

Jun 23, 2021

Isabella R. Ackler Dolgeville, New York Beloved daughter, sister, niece, and granddaughter, Isabella R. "Bella" Ackler, 17, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Isabella was a happy and loving child who was cared for by her mother, Danielle Jeck (Patrick), her father, Jason Ackler, her stepfather, Jeremy Jeck, and after the passing of her mother,...

Daniel David Nellis Jr.

Daniel David Nellis Jr.

Jun 21, 2021

Daniel D. Nellis St. Johnsville Daniel “Dan” Nellis, Jr. 82, of St. Johnsville, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 21, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Dan was born on January 17, 1939 in Little Falls, to the late Daniel and Nihla (Fitzer) Nellis. A lifelong resident of the area, Dan grew up on the Nellis Family Farm...

Donald H. "Donnie" Wedemeyer

Donald H. "Donnie" Wedemeyer

Jun 17, 2021

Donald H. Wedemeyer Mohawk Mr. Donald H. "Donnie" Wedemeyer, age 75, of Greenwood Terrace, Mohawk, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 17th, 2021, at his home. Donald was born on January 1, 1946 in Ilion, a son of the late Mack and Hazel McCauley. Donald was educated in Ilion Schools and went to join the United States Army at the...

Donald Robert Murray

Donald Robert Murray

Jun 11, 2021

Donald Robert Murray Little Falls, New York Mr. Donald Robert Murray, age 66, of Furnace Street, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 11, 2021. He was last employed as a correctional officer at Marcy State Correctional Facility. In keeping with his wishes, cremation will take place and all services are private. Donald and his family's care has been entrusted to...

Patricia Ann (Elsholz) Ann Kaler

Patricia Ann (Elsholz) Ann Kaler

Jun 11, 2021

Patricia Ann (Elsholz) Kaler New Hartford, New York Mrs. Patricia Ann (Elsholz) Kaler, 79, of New Hartford, widow of Karlton Sheldon Kaler, passed away on Friday morning, June 11, 2021, in the comfort of her home. Patricia and her family's care has been placed in the trust of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5 (corner of Bidleman...

Richard Rothgarn

Richard Rothgarn

Jun 10, 2021

Richard Rothgarn Town of Cedarville, New York Richard Rothgarn, 79, of Silver Street, town of Cedarville/Ilion, NY, passed away on Thursday afternoon, June 10, 2021 in the presence of his wife, Sharyn Ada Rothgarn. He was a US Navy veteran. Richard and his family's care has been placed in the trust of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route...

Ralph Harold Farrington Jr.

Ralph Harold Farrington Jr.

Jun 9, 2021

Ralph H. Farrington Jr. Middleville Ralph Harold Farrington Jr., 85, of Middleville, beloved husband of Carol Ann (Mosher) Farrington passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at St. Luke’s Campus of the Mohawk Valley Health System, Utica, surrounded with the love of family at his bedside. Ralph was born on June 27, 1935 in Middleville, son of the late...

Michael Anton Aubrey

Michael Anton Aubrey

May 30, 2021

Michael A. Aubrey Cumberland, Maryland/Mohawk, New York Mr. Michael A. Aubrey, age 76, of Cumberland, MD, formerly of Mohawk, New York, passed away in Maryland. Michael and his family's care has been placed in the trust of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5 (corner of Bidleman Road), Little Falls, 315-508-5131. A service will take place at the...

Marilyn Anne Neely

Marilyn Anne Neely

May 28, 2021

Marilyn Anne (Lucas) Neely Stratford, New York STRATFORD – Marilyn Anne Neely, 64, of 6172 State Route 29A, Stratford, NY, died Friday, May 28, 2021, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, ending over a two-year battle with cancer with family members at her side. Born Sept. 4, 1956, in Portsmouth, N.H., the daughter of the late Vernon B. and the...

Lisa Noel Klock

Lisa Noel Klock

May 25, 2021

Lisa Noel Klock Herkimer, New York Lisa Noel "Squaw" Klock, age 61, of Eatonville Road, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, May 25, 2021 in the comfort of her home, in the presence of her cherished loved ones. Her passing followed a long, courageous battle with her illness. She was born in Connecticut, on Christmas Day, 1959, daughter of the...