Obituaries

Richard James Hall

Richard James Hall

Mar 29, 2021

Richard J. Hall Newport, New York Richard J. Hall, age 60, of Castle Road, passed away on Monday evening, March 29, 2021 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford, following a brief illness. At the time of his passing, he had the love and support of his loved ones, at his side. Cremation will take place, services are private and will...

Donald James Avery Sr.

Donald James Avery Sr.

Mar 28, 2021

Donald J. Avery Sr. Ilion, New York Mr. Donald J. Avery Sr., age 74, of Ilion, passed away on Sunday, March 28th, 2021 at Faxton - St. Lukes Healthcare in New Hartford, New York. Donald was born on September 18th, 1946 in Little Falls, the son of the late Leland and Jean (Bullard) Avery and educated in local schools. Donald...

Brenda Lee Bowman

Brenda Lee Bowman

Mar 28, 2021

Brenda Lee Bowman Ilion, New York Brenda Lee Bowman, age 61, of Hakes Road, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, March 28th, 2021 following a very long and courageous battle with cancer. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by her loving husband Tim and her children. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no services. She...

James H. "Jamie" "Whit" Whitcomb

James H. "Jamie" "Whit" Whitcomb

Mar 25, 2021

James H. "Jamie" "Whit" Whitcomb Little Falls, New York James H. "Jamie" "Whit" Whitcomb, age 61, of Ashe Road, town of Manheim, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, March 25, 2021 at Little Falls Hospital. His passing followed a 12-year courageous battle with cancer with the love and support of his nieces, by his bedside....

Dora Ann Czernecki

Dora Ann Czernecki

Mar 25, 2021

Dora Ann Czernecki Little Falls, New York Mrs. Dora Ann Czernecki, age 86, of Valley Brook Drive, beloved wife of the late Lud Czernecki, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, March 25, 2021 at the Abraham House, Rome, New York. She was a lifelong Little Falls resident. In keeping with her wishes there will be no services. Dora and her...

Donna Rae Hamer Harrington

Donna Rae Hamer Harrington

Mar 14, 2021

Donna Rae Hamer Harrington Palatine Bridge, New York Safe in Gods Embrace Mrs. Donna Rae Hamer Harrington, 83, of Dygert Road, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, March 14, 2021 at her residence with the love and support of her family by her side. She was a 1955 graduate of Nyack High School, and over the course of her life,...

Donald George Congdon

Donald George Congdon

Mar 11, 2021

Donald G. Congdon Little Falls, New York Donald G. Congdon, age 85, of Flint Ave., Little Falls, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2021 due to complications of pneumonia at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown. He was born on March 10th,1936 in Canajoharie, NY and was the son of the late Clarence and Lillian Congdon and educated in local schools. On July...

Nellie Mae Chadeayne

Nellie Mae Chadeayne

Mar 10, 2021

Nellie Mae Chadeayne Ilion, New York Nellie Mae Chadeayne, age 49 of Hoefler Ave., passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday evening, March 10, 2021 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare. She was born on April 22, 1971 in Ilion, daughter of the late Robert Phillips and Pearl Brownell of Little Falls and Nellie was educated in Little...

Roger J. Skinner-It's a beautiful Day in the Mohawk Valley

Roger J. Skinner-It's a beautiful Day in the Mohawk Valley

Mar 9, 2021

Roger Jay Skinner Herkimer, New York Roger Jay Skinner, 72, of Whitesboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. The Skinner Family lost their hero peacefully and yet unexpectedly at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY. Roger was born on March 28, 1948 in Herkimer, son of the late Hiram J. and Leanor (Helmer) Skinner. Roger was joyfully united in...

Daniel J. Farrington

Daniel J. Farrington

Mar 8, 2021

Daniel J. Farrington Herkimer Herkimer- Daniel John Farrington, age 42, of South Washington Street, Herkimer passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, following a brief but heroic battle with cancer. Dan was born on April 27, 1978 in Herkimer, he was the son of Ralph and Carol (Mosher) Farrington of Middleville and graduated from West Canada...

David A. Lindberg

David A. Lindberg

Mar 6, 2021

David A. Lindberg Milford, New York Mr. David A. Lindberg, age 72, of State Highway 23, beloved husband of Penelope May (Chase) Lindberg, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, March 6, 2021 at Alpine Rehab and Nursing Center, Little Falls. Services will be private and at the convenience of his family. David and his family's care has been entrusted to...

Regina M. (Battista) Leonard

Regina M. (Battista) Leonard

Feb 27, 2021

Regina M. Leonard Utica, New York Mrs. Regina M. (Battista) Leonard, 64, of North Utica, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, February 27, 2021 in the comfort of her home. At the time of her passing, she had the love and support of her husband, Francis Leonard, and her children, Jason and Nicole and family, by her side. She was...

Raymond Edward Austin

Raymond Edward Austin

Feb 26, 2021

Raymond Edward Austin Dolgeville, New York Raymond Edward Austin, 51, a lifelong Dolgeville resident, passed away on Friday evening, February 26, 2021 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. His passing followed a battle with cancer. He was born on March 29, 1969, son of the late John and Dolores (Peet) Austin, Sr., and educated locally....

Brian George Cavoly

Brian George Cavoly

Feb 23, 2021

Brian G. Cavoly New York Mills, New York Brian G. Cavoly, age 65, of Pulaski Street, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford. There are no services. Brian's cremations arrangements have been placed in the trust of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5 (corner of Bidelman Road), Little Falls, 315-508-5131.

Nadine M. Zielinski-Carney (Zielinski)

Nadine M. Zielinski-Carney (Zielinski)

Feb 22, 2021

Nadine M. Zielinski-Carney, Utica, New York Nadine M. Zielinski-Carney, age 65, of Schuyler Street, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford, with the love and support of her son, Justin Zielinski, by her side. Besides her son, Justin, Nadine is survived by her brothers, Stephen and Scott Zielinski and their families. A graveside service...

Daniel W. Dunham, Sr.

Daniel W. Dunham, Sr.

Feb 22, 2021

Daniel W. Dunham, Sr., Ilion, New York Mr. Daniel W. Dunham, Sr., age 75, of East Clark Street, beloved husband of Connie (Gay) Dunham, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford. Dan was born on January 20, 1946 in Ilion, the son of the late Dawes and Winifred (Scouten) Dunham. He is a two-time...

John C. Shaw

John C. Shaw

Feb 21, 2021

John C. Shaw, Town of New Hartford, New York Mr. John C. Shaw, 85, of Patricia Drive, passed away on Sunday afternoon, February 21, 2021 in the comfort of his home with his devoted wife, Monica L. Stutz, by his side. John and his family's care has been entrusted to Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5 (corner...

Victor R. Whalen

Victor R. Whalen

Feb 17, 2021

Victor R. Whalen Mohawk, New York Mr. Victor R. Whalen, age 88, of Warren Road (town of German Flatts), beloved husband of Alice (Best) Whalen, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford, following an extended illness. He had the love and support of his family by his side at the time of his passing....

Cindy L. McCaw

Cindy L. McCaw

Feb 10, 2021

Cindy L. McCaw Ilion, New York Cindy L. McCaw, age 64, of Shull St., passed away early Wednesday morning, February 10, 2021 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, following a long illness. She was born in Herkimer, on Jan. 13, 1957, daughter of the late John and Flora (McGraw) Roberts and educated in Mohawk Central School. Cindy worked for various employers before...

Lauretta Ruth Phillips

Lauretta Ruth Phillips

Feb 9, 2021

Lauretta Ruth Phillips Herkimer, New York Lauretta Ruth Babcock Phillips, 80, of Herkimer, passed away peacefully at the FoltsBrook Center in Herkimer, NY, on February 9, 2021. Lauretta ‘Ruthie’ was born August 6, 1940 in Brandywine, Maryland, the daughter of the late Seldon and Etta Babcock. Lauretta graduated from Syracuse University, earning her degree in nursing and went on to...