Obituaries

Jane Sofia Rood

Jane Sofia Rood

Jul 24, 2020

Little Falls, New York Mrs. Jane Sofia Rood, 98, of Rockton Plaza Apartments, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, July 24, 2020, at Faxton/St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford. Jane was born on on September 17, 1921 in Poland daughter of the late Stanislaw K. and Sofia Krawczyk and educated in Amsterdam, NY. Jane learned how to fly planes at Marcy...

Lynda A. (Heintz) A. Edwards

Lynda A. (Heintz) A. Edwards

Jul 9, 2020

Lynda A. (Heintz) Edwards Vernon Lynda A. (Heintz) Edwards, 71, of Vernon, passed away peaceful, Thursday, July 9, 2020, at her home with her family by her side following a long illness. Lynda and her family's care have been placed in the trust of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, Little Falls, at the corner of Bidleman...

Ronald S. Hayes

Ronald S. Hayes

Jul 9, 2020

Little Falls, NY Mr. Ronald S. Hayes, age 87, of State Route 169, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, July 9,2020 in the peace and comfort of his home in the presence of his loved ones. He was born on January 4, 1933 in Fort Plain and raised in Oppenheim.  He has lived in Little Falls for the majority of...

Dennis Young

Dennis Young

Jul 6, 2020

Little Falls, NY Dennis G. Young, age 75, of Monroe Street, Little Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6th, 2020 at the Abraham House, Rome, NY. At the time of his passing, he had the support of his loving daughter, Megan Barnes, by his side. Dennis enjoyed making people laugh and was someone who would give the shirt off...

Cornelia M. "Connie" Rohacek

Cornelia M. "Connie" Rohacek

Jul 4, 2020

Little Falls, New York Cornelia M. "Connie" Rohacek, age 93, of Monroe Street, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing, Little Falls. Connie was born on March 15, 1927 in Kingston, NY, daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Haponski and was united in marriage with John Rohacek who preceded her in death in...

Christian Michael D'Avolio

Christian Michael D'Avolio

Jun 16, 2020

Frankfort, NY-Christian Michael D'Avolio, age 50, of South Frankfort Street, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, in New Hartford, NY due to a cause that was natural. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 20, 1970, son of the late Michael and Sarah Jane (Harder) D'Avolio. On January 26, 2020 Christian was united in marriage with Michelle...

John S. Maddux

John S. Maddux

Jun 15, 2020

Mr. John S. Maddux Town of Oppenheim, St. Johnsville Mr. John S. Maddux, 82, of Town of Oppenheim, passed away peacefully, on Monday evening , June 15, 2020, in Albany Medical Center, following an illness. John and his family's care have been placed in trust of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, Town of Manheim, between Little...

Timothy "Tim" A. Leon

Timothy "Tim" A. Leon

Jun 12, 2020

Mr. Timothy A. Leon Ilion Timothy “Tim” A. Leon, 60, lifelong resident of Ilion, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020, in the loving comfort of his home with his family by his side, following indomitable battle with an illness from birth. Tim was born February 16, 1960, in Ilion, the son of the late Harold and June McNinney Leon. He...

James W. "Jim" Eckler

James W. "Jim" Eckler

Jun 10, 2020

Mr. James W. Eckler Little Falls James “Jim” Eckler, 57, of Little Falls, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, June 10, 2020, at his residence, following a brief illness. Jim was born on October 8, 1962, in Boynton Beach, FL, the son of the late Robert C. and Mary J. Petrie Eckler, Sr. His family settled in St. Johnsville, where he...

Robert R. Ashley

Robert R. Ashley

Jun 10, 2020

Mohawk, NY-Mr. Robert R. Ashley, age 72, of Warren Road, passed away in the peace and solitude of his home in the presence of his loving wife, Evelyn (Tripple) Ashley on Wednesday evening, June 10, 2020. Robert and his family's care has been placed in the trust of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, Little Falls (town...

Anthony "Tony" Ferrone

Anthony "Tony" Ferrone

Jun 7, 2020

East Utica/Marcy, NY-Mr. Anthony "Tony" Ferrone, age 65, of Cavanaugh Road, Marcy, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Faxton/St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford. Tony was born on June 8, 1954 in Utica, son of the late Raymond Ferrone and Rose Marie (Calabrese) Bord. He received his education in Utica schools, graduating from Proctor High School. He went...

Atanas Marinow

Atanas Marinow

Jun 4, 2020

Seal Beach, CA-Atanas Marinow, 95, of Seal Beach, CA passed away on June 4, 2020. Services were held in California. She will be laid to rest in Holy Trinity Monastery, Jordanville, NY. Atanas' and her family's care have been placed in the trust of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremation, 7507 State Route 5, between Little Falls and St. Johnsville, 315-508-5131.

John L. "Leoney" Leone III

John L. "Leoney" Leone III

May 29, 2020

Utica/Herkimer, NY - John L. "Leoney" Leone, III age 41, a Herkimer native, formerly of Ilion and most recently residing on Herkimer Road, Utica, entered into the loving arms of our Lord suddenly on Friday afternoon, May 29, 2020 at Faxton/St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford. When his passing occurred, he had the comfort, love and support of his family members...

David J. Roydhouse

David J. Roydhouse

May 28, 2020

David J. Roydhouse Canastota David J. Roydhouse, 70, of Canastota, passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in UR Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, with his loving daughter at his side, following a brief illness. David was born on December 2, 1949, in Salina, Kansas, the son of the late Rodman and Grace Starbird Roydhouse. He served in the United State...

James Louis Ruggerio

James Louis Ruggerio

May 28, 2020

Herkimer/Northport, Florida-James Louis Ruggerio, age 47, a Herkimer native, formerly of Little Falls and most recently residing in Northport, Florida, entered the loving arms of our Lord unexpectedly on Thursday morning, May 28, 2020 at his home in Florida. He was born September 6, 1972 in Little Falls, son of Louis and Phyliss (Filipczuk) Ruggerio. He received his education at...

Mary A. Edgett (Hool)

Mary A. Edgett (Hool)

May 26, 2020

Mrs. Mary A. Edgett Ilion Mrs. Mary A. Edgett, 85, lifelong resident of the Mohawk Valley, passed away peacefully, May 26, 2020, in The Grand of Mohawk Valley, Ilion, following an illness. She was born on January 10, 1935, in Utica, the daughter of the late William and Rose Caldwell Hool. Mary was a graduate of Mohawk High School. She...

William Foster All

William Foster All

May 21, 2020

Amsterdam, NY-William F. All, beloved father and grandfather, of Cobleskill, New York, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the age of 75. William was born on June 14, 1944 in Cobleskill NY to Ersilia M. Ferri and Clyde E. All. As a boy he grew up loving the countryside and its simple way of life. As a...

Sgt. James S. "Jim" Mastriano, Airman, 1st Class

Sgt. James S. "Jim" Mastriano, Airman, 1st Class

May 15, 2020

Herkimer, NY-Sgt. James S. "Jim" Mastriano, Airman-1st Class (US Air Force), age 89, a lifelong Herkimer resident, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, May 15, 2020 at Foltsbrook Center for Rehabilitation, Herkimer. Jim was born on April 3, 1931, in Herkimer, son of the late Salvatore and Nellie Szlopka and attended Herkimer Schools, before entering the US Air Force in...

Ronald Charles Loyche

Ronald Charles Loyche

May 8, 2020

St. Johnsville/Ephratah-Mr. Ronald C. "Ron" Loyche, age 75, of State Route 119, St. Johnsville (town of Ephratah), a United States Veteran, passed away on Friday evening, May 8, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam, due to complications with cancer. Ron, son of Charles and Monica Loyche of Fort Plain was born in Little Falls, NY on September 13,1944. He married...

Edwin F. "Ed" Gillen

Edwin F. "Ed" Gillen

May 7, 2020

Little Falls, NY-Mr. Edwin F. "Ed" Gillen, age 65, a longtime Little Falls resident, passed away on Thursday evening, May 7, 2020 at Rochester General Hospital following an illness. Edwin worked for Grace Farm in Little Falls. He also did logging and was a very hard worker. Edwin is survived by his beloved companion, Catherine E. Travis of Little Falls....