Obituaries

John Edward Lancette

John Edward Lancette

Jan 28, 2020

Syracuse, NY-John "Jack" Edward Lancette, departed this life on January 28th 2020, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Jack was born June 20, 1944 in Syracuse, NY.  He was predeceased by his father Richard and his mother Mary (English) Lancette as well as two of his brothers, Richard and Dean. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 54 years,...

Thomas S. Stolarcyk

Thomas S. Stolarcyk

Jan 26, 2020

Thomas S. Stolarcyk - Dolgeville Thomas S. Stolarcyk, 69, of Irish Settlement Road, passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 26, 2020, at his home he built, with his adoring family by his side. He was born on June 19, 1950, in Binghamton, the son of the late Wallace and Martina (Dot) Connolly Stolarcyk and graduated at Greene Central Schools, Greene, NY. Tom...

Raymond Platto

Raymond Platto

Jan 25, 2020

Raymond Platto - Utica and Brooklyn Raymond Platt, 72, of Utica and Brooklyn, passed away, Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the Masonic Care Community. He was born on July 13, 1947, in the Bronx, the son of the late Samuel and Evette "Yetta" Littman Platto and was educated in New York City schools.  Ray was a proud and dedicated officer...

John P. Clark

John P. Clark

Jan 21, 2020

Holland Patent, NY-John P. Clark, 78, of Main Street, Holland Patent, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, at his home, with his loving family by his side. He was born on June 30, 1941, in Utica, the son of late Gordon and Cecelia Goodwin Clark and attended Whitesboro Central School District. John proudly served in the United States Navy from 1959...

Mark A. Raymonda

Mark A. Raymonda

Jan 20, 2020

Mark A. Raymonda-Herkimer Mark A. Raymonda, 59, of Herkimer, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020, in Bassett Healthcare Center, Cooperstown.  In keep Mark's wishes, all funeral services and burial are private. Mark and his family's care have been entrusted to Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, Little Falls.

Robert L. Reynolds Pelzer

Robert L. Reynolds Pelzer

Jan 19, 2020

Solvay/Little Falls, NY-Robert “Reynolds” Pelzer, 68, of Solvay, NY and a Little Falls native, passed away unexpectedly on January 19th, 2020 at his home due to heart complications. He was born in Little Falls on April 9, 1951, a son of Henry and Dorothy (Stallman) Pelzer. Bob attended Little Falls schools and was proud to say he graduated with the...

Kenneth Alan Newman

Kenneth Alan Newman

Jan 19, 2020

Johnstown, NY-Kenneth Alan Newman, of 105 North Perry Street, Johnstown, died on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the St. Johnsville Rehabilitation Center and Nursing Home, St. Johnsville, New York.  Ken was born in Flushing, New York on April 24, 1948. He had lived in Johnstown since 1989, and had previously lived in Albany; in Freeport, Long Island; and in Queens...

Mary K. Rathbun (Kaufman)

Mary K. Rathbun (Kaufman)

Jan 18, 2020

Little Falls, NY-Mary K. (Kaufman) Rathbun, age 58, of Fish and Game Road (town of Salisbury), entered into eternal rest peacefully on Saturday morning, January 18, 2020 in the peace and comfort of her home, following a courageous battle with cancer.  At the time of her passing she was in the loving comfort of her family. Mary was born in...

Timothy D. Nimmer Regan

Timothy D. Nimmer Regan

Jan 7, 2020

LITTLE FALLS: Mr. Timothy D. “Nimmer” Regan of Little Falls passed away on Tuesday January 7, 2019. He was born on July 19, 1959 in Little Falls, NY a son of the late James H. and Mary L. (Dorcy) Regan. Tim was a proud alumnus of St. Mary's Academy and a member of the Little Falls High School Class of...

Joe Anthony Gonzalez

Joe Anthony Gonzalez

Jan 5, 2020

Joe Anthony Gonzalez - Herkimer Joe Anthony Gonzalez, 60, of Herkimer, passed away peacefully, Sunday morning , January 5, 2020, at his home with his loving family by his side, following a long illness.  Joe and his family's care have been placed in the trust of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7505 State Route 5, between Little Falls and St....

Jr. George J. Rosenberger

Jr. George J. Rosenberger

Jan 1, 2020

George J. Rosenberger, Jr. - Stratford, NY     George J. Rosenberger, Jr., 89, of Stratford, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at the Utica Abraham House with his loving family by his side, following a long illness. He was born on May 6, 1930, in Queens, NY, the son of the late George J. and Lillian Maguire...

Gregory H. Greg Hunter

Gregory H. Greg Hunter

Dec 26, 2019

Herkimer, NY-Mr. Gregory H. "Greg" Hunter, age 55, of Shells Bush Rd., passed away on Thursday evening, December 26, 2019 in the comfort of his home, following a brief battle with cancer.  At the time of his passing, he was in the comfort of his loving family. He was born on November 15, 1964 in Little Falls, son of James...

Mrs. Lucille M. (Forbes) Perrone

Mrs. Lucille M. (Forbes) Perrone

Dec 16, 2019

Ilion, NY-Mrs. Lucille M. (Forbes) Perrone, age 78, a Mohawk Valley resident and also a resident of Florida, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, following an illness.  She was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing. She was born on August 23, 1941 in Jay, New York, daughter of the late Hubert...

Carl Dale Wood

Carl Dale Wood

Dec 15, 2019

Jordanville, NY-Carl Dale Wood, age 63, of Kingdom Road (town of Warren), passed away unexpectedly at his residence, due to heart complications. Carl and his family's care has been entrusted to Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, between Little Falls and St. Johnsville, 315-508-5131.  There are no services.

Mary (Lesjka) Proni

Mary (Lesjka) Proni

Dec 12, 2019

Mary Proni - Utica Mary Proni, 95, of Utica, passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 12, 2019, in St. Elizabeth Medical Center, with her loving family by her side, following a brief illness. She was born Decmeber 10, 1924, in Lviv, Ukraine, the daughter of the late Theodore and Polly Lesjka. During World War II, Mary was made to work on...

Michael Anthony Proni

Michael Anthony Proni

Dec 11, 2019

Michael “Mikey” A. Proni - Utica Michael Anthony Proni, 62, of Utica, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at his residence.He was born on May 7, 1957, the son of Mary Lesjka Proni and the late William Proni, Sr. Mikey enjoyed spending his time in the work shop at the ARC, Oneida Lewis Chapter and with his friends at...

Thomas Vincent Checke

Thomas Vincent Checke

Dec 7, 2019

Herkimer, NY-Mr. Thomas Vincent Checke, 73, of Herkimer, passed away on Saturday December 7th, 2019, after a long battle with heart disease. Although Tom was never married, he made several friends everywhere he went and was loved by many. Tom was born in Staten Island, NY on June 26, 1946 and graduated from Port Richmond Schools in New Jersey. Tom worked...

Kathleen Bridget (Gavagan) Gosine

Kathleen Bridget (Gavagan) Gosine

Dec 3, 2019

Herkimer, NY – Kathleen “Bridget” (Gavagan) Gosine, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at her home in Davenport, FL at the age of 63. A proud native of Herkimer, Bridget graduated from Herkimer High School in 1974.  After high school, she entered the Culinary Institute in Hyde Park, NY.  She was employed in the food industry for the next...

Nancy Kathleen Malley

Nancy Kathleen Malley

Dec 3, 2019

Frankfort, NY-Mrs. Nancy Kathleen Malley, 75, of South Frankfort St.,  passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning Dec. 3, 2019 at Little Falls Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.  At the time of her passing she had the love and support of her family by her side. She was born on April 20, 1944 in Decatur, Illinois, daughter of the...

Russell J. Small

Russell J. Small

Nov 19, 2019

Fairfield, NY-Russell J. Small, 64, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday evening, November 19, 2019, at home with his loving family by his side.  He was born on September 16, 1955, in Ilion, the son of the late Robert I. and Mary Yates Small. Russ was a graduate of Ilion Central School and Herkimer County Community College, where he...