Obituaries

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...

Michael James Barry

Michael James Barry

Dec 12, 2020

Michael James Barry Herkimer, New York Mr. Michael James Barry, of Rock Hill Road, town of German Flatts, a Herkimer native, passed away suddenly on Saturday evening, December 12, 2020 in his home, at the age of 44. His untimely passing was the result of a natural cardiovascular related event. He was born in Ilion on August 4, 1976, son...

Artimus Joukowsky

Artimus Joukowsky

Dec 11, 2020

Artimus Joukowsky Providence, Rhode Island Mr. Artimus Joukowsky, age 89, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away on December 11, 2020 at his home in Rhode Island. Artimus and his family's care has been placed in the trust of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5 (corner of Bidelman Road), Little Falls, 315-508-5131. Services will take place at Holy...

Linda M. Miller

Linda M. Miller

Dec 9, 2020

Mrs. Linda M. Miller Ilion Linda M. Miller, 81, of Ilion, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, December 9, 2020, in the Alpine Rehab and Nursing Center, Little Falls, following an illness. She was born May 23, 1939, in Otselic, NY, the daughter of the late William and Nellie Salisbury Swartfiguer. In 1958, Linda married Donald J. Miller. Linda’s greatest joy...

John D. Vickery, Sr.

John D. Vickery, Sr.

Dec 8, 2020

Little Falls, NY/Wilmington, NC-Mr. John D. Vickery, Sr., passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, December 8, 2020 in the peace and comfort of his home in Wilmington, NC, after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease, at the age of 76. Mr. Vickery was born to George Frederick and Harriet “Lois” (Dennison) Vickery on February 26, 1944 in Little Falls, NY and...

John C. Jeffers

John C. Jeffers

Dec 6, 2020

John C. Jeffers Rome, New York John Christopher Jeffers of N. Washington St., Rome, was called to the Lord at age 69 in the early morning hours of December 6, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born in Albany, son of the late Christopher and Rosemary Jeffers and educated in Albany. He received a Master’s of Art from SUNY,...

David Allen Adams Jr.

David Allen Adams Jr.

Nov 30, 2020

David Allen Adams, Jr., Utica, New York David Allen Adams, Jr., age 59, of Utica, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020. He was born October 24, 1961 and was the son of late David Allen Adams Sr. and Rose Marie Decker. David had a good work ethic, and loved being a handyman helping others. David is survived by his Aunt...

Bruce Alan Bailey Sr.

Bruce Alan Bailey Sr.

Nov 26, 2020

Bruce Alan Bailey, Sr., Herkimer, New York Bruce Alan Bailey, Sr., age 59, a beloved resident at Prospect Inn Apartments, passed away in his home on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Bruce and his 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. There will be no services....

William B. Acquasanta

William B. Acquasanta

Nov 23, 2020

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Robert G. Havranek, Jr.

Robert G. Havranek, Jr.

Nov 20, 2020

Mr. Robert G. Havranek, Jr., Ilion, New York Mr. Robert G. Havranek, Jr., age 75, of Fourth Street, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 20, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. At the time of his passing, he had the love and support of his wife, Diana and his daughter, Karista, at his bedside. He was born in Columbus...