Obituaries

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...

Debi Marie Gonyea

Debi Marie Gonyea

Feb 8, 2021

Debi M. Gonyea Utica Debi M. Gonyea, age 62, of Maynard Ave, Utica passed away peacefully on Monday, February 8th, 2021 after a long courageous battle with cancer, with her loved ones by her side. Debi was born June 19th, 1958 in South Glens Falls, NY. She was the daughter of the late Armand Gonyea and Lupe (Wilkins) Gonyea. Debi...

Joe Louis Lofton

Joe Louis Lofton

Feb 7, 2021

Joe L. Lofton Utica Joe L. Lofton, age 84, of Dudley Ave, Utica, passed away on Sunday February 7th, 2021 at Faxton/St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford. He was born July 31st, 1936, in Vaiden, Mississippi and was the son of the late Cottrel Lofton and Earlean Haslett. Joe is survived by his daughter, JoAnn Morrison of Utica. Joe and his...

Robert Charles "Bob" Chrisman

Robert Charles "Bob" Chrisman

Feb 6, 2021

Robert C. Chrisman Ilion Robert C. "Bob" Chrisman, age 63, of London Towers, Ilion, passed away Saturday February 6th, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born on April 6, 1957 in Ilion, and was the son of the late Harold and Carrie (Humphreys) Chrisman. Bob graduated from Ilion High School. He was a United States Army Veteran,...

Carl L. Kalem

Carl L. Kalem

Feb 6, 2021

Carl L. Kalem Mohawk / Herkimer Mr. Carl L. Kalem, age 77, of Mason Road, Mohawk, beloved husband of Carol (Dinehart) Kalem, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, February 6th, 2021 at FoltsBrook Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation following a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Carl was born on February 13, 1943 in Amsterdam, he was the son of the...

Galina Tsarevski

Galina Tsarevski

Feb 3, 2021

Galina Tsarevski Bronx, New York Galina Tsarevski, age 74, of Bronx, New York, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Montefiore Hospital, Bronx, NY. She leaves her son, Ilia, in Russia. Galina and her family's care has been entrusted to Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5 (corner of Bidelman Road), Little Falls, 315-508-5131. In honoring her...

Leslie N. Crichton Jr.

Leslie N. Crichton Jr.

Feb 1, 2021

Leslie N. Crichton, Jr., Herkimer, New York Mr. Leslie N. Crichton, Jr., of Prospect Street, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, Feb. 1, 2021 in the peace and comfort of his home and in the loving care of Hospice. He was born in Orange, NJ on February 10, 1938, son of the late Leslie N. and Ruth M. Crichton, Sr.,...

Denise Como

Denise Como

Jan 29, 2021

Denise Como Fort Plain, New York Denise Como, age 69, of Elwood Road, beloved wife of Richard John Whritenour, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown with the love and support of her family by her side. Born April 16, 1951, Lodi, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Paul Como and Josephine Alvaro Como....

John Joseph Janicki

John Joseph Janicki

Jan 28, 2021

John J. Janicki Ilion, New York In the very early morning hours of January 28, 2021 my Dad's soul slipped the cord that bound him to Earth and took flight for home. Reaching his destination, he was, no doubt, joyously reunited with loved ones who were anxiously awaiting his arrival. Born in 1925 in Bridgewater, NY, John was the eighth...

Harold Norman Youngelson

Harold Norman Youngelson

Jan 28, 2021

Harold Norman Youngelson Herkimer, New York Mr. Harold Norman Youngelson, 74, a resident of Galinsky Apartments, passed away on Thursday afternoon, January 28, 2021, due to complications from COVID-19 at Albany Medical Center. Harold and his family's care has been entrusted to Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5 (corner of Bidleman Road), Little Falls, 315-508-5131. Cremation arrangements...

Marie E. (Raiello) Volo

Marie E. (Raiello) Volo

Jan 27, 2021

Marie E. (Raiello) Volo Little Falls, New York Marie Estelle (Raiello) Volo passed away from COVID-19 on Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 at Alpine Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Little Falls, NY, where she was tenderly cared for by staff during her long battle with early-onset Parkinson’s. Marie, 73, is survived by her son, Kevin Volo and his wife Judy Wolf;...

Beatrice "Toni" Antoinette Swartz

Beatrice "Toni" Antoinette Swartz

Jan 24, 2021

Beatrice A. Swartz Little Falls, New york Mrs. Beatrice A. "Toni" Swartz, 84, of West Main St., Little Falls, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Foltsbrook Nursing and Rehab Center, Herkimer. She was born on November 19, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Glendon and Amy (Davison) Wilbur. She was educated in New York schools. In...