Obituaries

Walter H. "W.H" Babcock

Walter H. "W.H" Babcock

Jan 23, 2021

Walter H. "W.H" Babcock Herkimer, New York Mr. Walter H. "W.H" Babcock age 78, a resident of the Midtown Apartments in Herkimer, a U.S Air Force veteran, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 23rd, 2021 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown as the result of complications with COVID-19. He was born on January 9, 1943, in Herkimer, son of the late Walter...

Beverley Stapleton Sullivan

Beverley Stapleton Sullivan

Jan 21, 2021

Beverley Stapleton Sullivan Utica, New York Beverley Stapleton Sullivan passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the Masonic Care Facility in Utica at the age of 99. She was born on January 28th, 1921 in Cortland, New York and was the daughter of the late Michael and Violetta Stapleton. Beverley and her parents ran Beverley’s Gift Shop and Cafeteria in...

Robert Paul Hudson Jr.

Robert Paul Hudson Jr.

Jan 20, 2021

Robert Paul Hudson Manheim/ Little Falls Robert Paul Hudson Jr, age 63, of Little Falls, beloved husband of Cindy Ann (Boepple) Hudson, passed away following an illness, on Wednesday afternoon, January 20, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital, with his loving family by his side. Robert was born November 13, 1957, to the late Robert P. Hudson Sr. and his wife,...

Kim M Cheney

Kim M Cheney

Jan 17, 2021

Kim M. Cheney St. Johnsville (Town of Oppenheim) Mrs. Kim M. Cheney, age 63, of County Highway 108, passed away peacefully in her sleep, in the comfort of her home on Sunday, January 17, 2021, of natural causes. She was born on Jan. 23, 1957 in Syracuse, daughter of the late Leonard and Joan (Moshier) Spoar and educated in Little...

Constantine Buteniew

Constantine Buteniew

Jan 14, 2021

Constantine Buteniew Jordanville, New York Mr. Constantine Buteniew, age 82, who resided at the Holy Trinity Monastery, passed away on January 14, 2021, in Cooperstown. Services were held on January 15, 2021 at the Monastery. Constantine and his family's care were entrusted to Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5 (corner of Bidelman Road), Little Falls, 315-508-5131.

Indigo Koebel

Indigo Koebel

Jan 13, 2021

Indigo Koebel Little Falls, New York Indigo Koebel, age 52, of Academy Apartments, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2021 in his home. Indigo was predeceased by his beloved partner of 24 years, Gilbert Turchin. He is survived by his and Gil’s “special blessing” Jerae Dawson. Indigo is also survived by his parents, Larry and Laura Koebel, his brother and...

Lou Ann (Williams) Day

Lou Ann (Williams) Day

Jan 13, 2021

Lou Ann (Williams) Day Stratford, New York Lou Ann (Williams) Day, 66, of Stratford, New York, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, January 13, 2021 at Faxton/St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford, NY. At the time of her passing, she had the love and support of her loved ones by her side which followed a courageous hard fought battle with cancer....

Gerald J. "Jerry" Robellard

Gerald J. "Jerry" Robellard

Jan 11, 2021

Gerald J. "Jerry" Robellard Mohawk, New York Mr. Gerald Joseph "Jerry" Robellard, age 89, a longtime Mohawk resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 11th, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital, New Hartford. Jerry was born on August 15, 1931 in New York Mills, NY. He is the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Robellard. Jerry was raised in Schuyler,...

Tonya M. (Nill) Miller

Tonya M. (Nill) Miller

Jan 9, 2021

Tonya M. (Nill) Miller Liverpool/Little Falls, New York Tonya M. (Nill) Miller, 48, a Little Falls native, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at her home in Liverpool, New York, due to heart complications. Tonya was born on December 21, 1972 in Rome, NY the daughter of Carmelita Aiello of Little Falls and the late Robert Smith. She...

The Rev. Richard Lee Lawrence

The Rev. Richard Lee Lawrence

Jan 7, 2021

The Rev. Richard L. Lawrence Springfield, MA/Herkimer, New York The Rev. Richard L. Lawrence, age 74, of Springfield, MA and a former Herkimer resident, loving husband of the Rev. Patricia "Patti" (Hadcock) Lawrence, died at the Jewish Geriatric Lifecare Center in Longmeadow, MA early Thursday morning, January 7, 2021. His peaceful passing was the result of many years of decline...

Anthony P. Thomas

Anthony P. Thomas

Jan 3, 2021

Anthony P. Thomas Clark Mills, New York Mr. Anthony P. Thomas, age 75, currently of Clark Mills, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Faxton/St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford. He was born in Ilion on December 18, 1945, son of the late Kreecor and Nabhia (Havasabian) Thomas and graduated from Frankfort High School. He proudly served our country with...

Carl F. Matthie

Carl F. Matthie

Jan 2, 2021

Carl F. Matthie Mohawk, New York Mr. Carl F. Matthie, 79, of Bellinger Street, beloved husband of Carol L. (Forbes) Matthie, a retired teacher at Herkimer County BOCES, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, January 2, 2021 in the peace and comfort of his home. At the time of his passing, he had the love and support of his cherished...

Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones

Jan 2, 2021

Rachel Jones Rochester/Herkimer, New York Rachel Jones, age 65, a resident at Foltsbrook Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, passed away suddenly on Saturday evening, January 2, 2021, at that facility. A graveside service at Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, will take place in the spring of 2021 at a time to be announced. Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route...

Frank J. Harris Jr.

Frank J. Harris Jr.

Dec 31, 2020

Frank J. Harris, Jr. Herkimer, New York Mr. Frank J. Harris, Jr., age 76, of Herkimer, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, following a battle with COPD. Frank was born on January 22, 1944 in Little Falls son of the late Frank J. Harris. He received his education at St. Mary's Academy, Little...

Rudolf "Rudy" R. Albini

Rudolf "Rudy" R. Albini

Dec 29, 2020

Mr. Rudolf "Rudy" R. Albini Town of Danube, Fort Plain, NY Rudy R. Albini, 63, of Fords Bush Road, Town of Danube, Fort Plain, passed away peacefully, at his home on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 following a lengthy illness. He was born on May 15, 1957, in Weehawken, NJ, the son of the late Dr. Mario Albini. Raised in Weehawken,...

Mary Georgia Smith

Mary Georgia Smith

Dec 26, 2020

Mary Georgia Smith Ilion, New York Mrs. Mary Georgia Smith, age 76, a resident of The Grand Nursing and Rehab Center, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford. At the time of her passing, she had the love and support of her son, Richard Irving Deming, III at her side. Mary and her...

Michael T. Perrone

Michael T. Perrone

Dec 21, 2020

Michael T. Perrone Ilion/Herkimer, NY Mr. Michael T. Perrone, age 63, passed away at his home. He was born on Nov. 24, 1957 in Herkimer, son of the late Augustine and Marilyn Perrone. He attended Herkimer schools. Survivors include his brother, Patrick Perrone of Constableville, NY and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be private and the...

Robert J. Huber

Robert J. Huber

Dec 16, 2020

Robert J. Huber Herkimer, NY Robert J. Huber, age 78, of Herkimer, beloved husband of Karen Huber, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, early Wednesday morning, December 16, 2020. At the time of his passing, he had his loving family at his bedside and was under the loving care of our Hospice nurses. His 1966 427 Corvette...

Mark W. Caldwell

Mark W. Caldwell

Dec 13, 2020

Mark W. Caldwell Frankfort, New York Mr. Mark Caldwell, age 67, of Mary Street, beloved husband of Susan Caldwell, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Valley Health Services, Herkimer. He was born on April 4, 1953, in Utica, the son of the late, George and Dorothy Kiernoczek Caldwell. Mark started his education in the Utica school district,...

Shirley Ann (Messmer) Urich-Engelbrecht

Shirley Ann (Messmer) Urich-Engelbrecht

Dec 12, 2020

Shirley Ann (Messmer) Engelbrecht Frankfort/Little Falls, New York Mrs. Shirley Ann (Messmer) Urich-Engelbrecht, age 82, a former Little Falls resident, currently of Avery Road, town of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, December 12, 2020 at The Grand Nursing and Rehabilitation, Ilion, New York. She was born in Little Falls on July 9, 1938, daughter of the late James...