Obituaries

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...

Chester J. Seeman

Chester J. Seeman

May 18, 2021

Chester J. Seeman Mohawk, New York Chester J. Seeman, age 79, of Mohawk (town of German Flatts), passed away on Tuesday evening, May 18, 2021 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford as the result of complications with his heart. He was born on August 9, 1941 in Little Falls. He proudly served our country with the US Navy during the...

David Joseph Heller

David Joseph Heller

May 12, 2021

David J. Heller, Ilion, New York David J. Heller, 58, formerly of Ilion, NY, passed away on May 12, 2021, at The Abraham House of Utica, with his loving family by side. He was born on January 24, 1963 in Hudson, New York, the second son of Robert and Patricia (Riley) Heller. He was a proud graduate of the Mohawk...

Shirley A. Colegrove

Shirley A. Colegrove

May 9, 2021

Shirley A. Colegrove Ames/Canajoharie, New York Ames/Canajoharie, NY-Mrs. Shirley A. Colegrove, 83, of 4215 State Route 5s, Fultonville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning, May 9, 2021 at St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, with the love and support of the devoted aides at St. Johnsville Nursing, at her bedside along with the support of her son,...

David T. Crouth

David T. Crouth

May 8, 2021

David T. Crouth Richfield Springs/Rome, NY David T. Crouth entered his eternal rest on May 8, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Utica. David grew up in Rome and proudly served four years in the Air Force. He and wife, Roberta raised their family and spent their remaining years in Richfield Springs. He was an exemplary employee spanning over forty years...

Retired Asst. Fire Chief , LFFD-Charles J. "Chuck" Crimmins, III

Retired Asst. Fire Chief , LFFD-Charles J. "Chuck" Crimmins, III

May 6, 2021

Charles James "Chuck" Crimmins, III Lifelong resident of Little Falls, New York Mr. Charles J. "Chuck" Crimmins, age 69, of Church Street, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Thursday evening, May 6, 2021 at St. Johnsville Nursing and Rehabilitation, following an extended illness. He had the love, support and assurance of his family at his bedside, when his passing occurred....

Barbara Ann Barnes (Willoughby)

Barbara Ann Barnes (Willoughby)

May 4, 2021

Barbara Ann (Willoughby) Barnes Ames, New York Barbara A. (Willoughby) Barnes, age 84, formerly of Ames, beloved wife of the late Ivan A. Barnes, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, May 4, 2021 at Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center, with her loving family by her side. She was born on October 28th, 1936 in Long Beach, California. She was the...