Obituaries

II Jerry L. Jed Ladlee

II Jerry L. Jed Ladlee

Nov 15, 2019

Plainfield, NY-Jerry L. "Jed" Ladlee, II, age 48, of the town of Plainfield, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, on Friday evening, November 15, 2019, in the comfort of his home. Jerry was born on August 28, 1971 in Cooperstown, NY, son of the late Jerry L. Ladlee and...

Myra Beverly (Klein) Forman

Myra Beverly (Klein) Forman

Nov 14, 2019

Schenectady, NY-Myra Beverly (Klein) Forman passed away peacefully on November 14, 2019 after a long battle with dementia. She was born June 9, 1934 in Pittsfield General Hospital to Jacob and Lilian Klein. She grew up in Pittsfield with her older sister Elaine and her younger brother Charles (Chuck). She graduated Pittsfield High School in June of 1952. She was...

Joseph R. Scotty Scotignello

Joseph R. Scotty Scotignello

Nov 10, 2019

Little Falls, New York-Mr. Joseph R. "Scotty" Scotignello, age 73, of Ward Street, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, November 10, 2019 at Alpine Nursing and Rehabilitation, Little Falls. He was born on December 20th, 1945 in Brooklyn, son of the late Joseph J. and Jean (Vitale) Scotignello and educated in New York City schools.  At the age of 18...

Baby Dayton Joseph Jones

Baby Dayton Joseph Jones

Nov 8, 2019

Little Falls, NY-Dayton Joseph Jones, entered eternal rest on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, NY. He is survived by his parents, Amber Jones and Dean Bruce of Little Falls; his brothers and sisters, Lynn Bruce, Barbara Bruce, Olivia Jones, Leroy Jones and Jaxon Jones; grandmothers, Debbie Jones and Connie Wilcox; aunts, uncles and many cousins.  There are no services.  Mohawk Valley Funerals...

Francis Joe M. Gressel

Francis Joe M. Gressel

Oct 27, 2019

Mohawk, NY-Francis Minch Gressel, 88, of Mohawk, affectionately known as “Joe”, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, October 27, 2019 in St. Luke’s Medical Center. He spent his final days surrounded by his loving family telling jokes over, and over, and over again.  Besides his knack for telling “really good” jokes, Joe will be remembered for his flamingo hunts, countless pranks,...

Roxanne Lynn Shipman-Hull

Roxanne Lynn Shipman-Hull

Oct 27, 2019

West Winfield, NY-Roxanne Lynn Shipman-Hull, age 48, a lifelong West Winfield resident, passed away peacefully with her canine companion, Penelope, at her side in the town of Plainfield, NY. Roxanne is survived by her two sons, Cody James Hull (Schylar) of West Winfield and Jeremiah Bernard Hull (Erika Parker) of Utica. Her Parents, Bernard & Kathleen Shipman of West Exeter, Brothers Richard...

Richard L. Wolfe

Richard L. Wolfe

Oct 24, 2019

Richard L. Wolfe, 86, of Whitesboro, passed away peacefully, on October 24, 2019 in St. Luke's Medical Center. He was born on December 24, 1932, in the Utica, the son of the late Myron and Tina Levitt Wolfe. Richard married the former Birdye Jane Wineburgh. He has been a lifelong resident of the area and was a well know lawyer...

Victor Robert Vic Jasewicz

Victor Robert Vic Jasewicz

Oct 10, 2019

Little Falls, NY-Victor Robert "Vic" Jasewicz II, a lifelong Little Falls resident, went home to be with the Lord Thursday evening, October 10, 2019 at Little Falls Hospital, with his loving family by his side. Vic was born on November 9, 1934, in Little Falls, son of Victor and Elsie (Piszkin) Jasewicz. Vic attended Little Falls schools and worked hard...

Sr. Harold William Dewhurst

Sr. Harold William Dewhurst

Oct 10, 2019

Sauquoit, New York-Mr. Harold William Dewhurst Sr., age 80, of Higby Road, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, October 10th, 2019. He was born on March 12, 1939 in New Hartford, NY, son of the late Albert and Alice (Cress) Dewhurst and was educated in New Hartford schools.  Mr. Dewhurst was a lifelong heavy equipment operator being last...

Mrs. Mary L. (Locash) Simonelli

Mrs. Mary L. (Locash) Simonelli

Oct 7, 2019

Frankfort, NY-Mrs. Mary L. (Locash) Simonelli, age 98, of Edgebrook Estates, a lifelong Frankfort resident, went home to be with the Lord early Monday morning, October 7, 2019 at the Presbyterian Home, New Hartford. Mary was born on May 2, 1921, in Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Amelia (Soriano) Locash.  She was united in marriage with Carl Simonelli...

Joseph Michael Joe Leon

Joseph Michael Joe Leon

Oct 1, 2019

Little Falls-Joseph M. "Joe" Leon, age 55, of Flint Ave., Ext., passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, October 1, 2019 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown in the presence of his loving family members, who were always at his side.  He fought a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 30, 1964, in Little Falls son of Dayton Leon and...

Rudolph D. Rudy Lopez

Rudolph D. Rudy Lopez

Sep 28, 2019

Mohawk, NY-On September 28th, 2019, Rudolph "Rudy" Lopez, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, met God with open arms at the age of 85, while surrounded by his loved ones. Rudy was born in Manhattan, NY, on August 14th, 1934. He was predeceased by his mother, Lena Katche, his father, Herbert Allan Lloyd Lopez and his brother, Herbert Allan Lopez, Jr....

Silas Edward Tompkins

Silas Edward Tompkins

Sep 25, 2019

St. Johnsville, NY-Silas Edward "Sie" Tompkins, age 56, of John Street, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in his home. Sie was born on May 6, 1963 in Amsterdam, son of the late William Patrick and Diane Thelma (Dingman) Tompkins and he was educated in Fort Plain schools.  He always enjoyed being in the company of family and...

David W. Dave Collis

David W. Dave Collis

Sep 19, 2019

Dolgeville, NY-On the 19th day of September, 2019, David Collis, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 71, surrounded by his loved ones. David was born in Schenectady, New York on September 30th, 1947. He was predeceased by his mother Dorothy and his step-father George Soposki. David was educated in the Herkimer school system and...

Lisa Ann McRedmond

Lisa Ann McRedmond

Sep 16, 2019

Herkimer, NY-Lisa Ann McRedmond, 56, of Herkimer, passed away, Monday, September 16,2019, at her residence, following an illness.  She was born on December 26, 1962, in Little Falls, the daughter of the late Karen Olsen Fisher and was a graduated of Dolgeville High School. At one time, Lisa was a teacher’s aide at Benton Hall Academy, Little Falls.  Lisa’s greatest...

Baby Lorenzo St. Louis

Baby Lorenzo St. Louis

Aug 27, 2019

Little Falls, NY-Baby Lorenzo St. Louis, the beloved son of Jeffrey St. Louis and Angela Dellafave, became an angel on Tuesday evening, August 27, 2019 in Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, with his loving parents at his side. Angela and Jeff are extremely grateful to those who stood by them during their most difficult time, with special thanks to their work family at Cooper Kia...

Ludmila Popow

Ludmila Popow

Aug 23, 2019

Jordanville, NY-Mrs. Ludmila Popow, age 93, of State Route 167, Jordanville, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2019, at Valley Health Services, Herkimer. Private services were held at the Holy Trinity Monastery, Jordanville, where burial also took place.  Ludmila was the mother of Elena Lochmatow (Herkimer, NY) who is the wife of Protodeacon Victor Lochmatow.  Her family's care was entrusted to Mohawk...

Charles Matthew Charlie Cook

Charles Matthew Charlie Cook

Aug 17, 2019

Town of Danube, NY-Mr. Charles Matthew "Charlie" Cook, age 87, formerly of Fiery Hill Road, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, August 17, 2019 at Masonic Home, Utica. He was born on September 5, 1931 in Little Falls, son of the late Charles William and Emily Elizabeth (Folts) Cook and educated in Little Falls schools.  Mr. Cook was joined in...

Brian Dean Webb

Brian Dean Webb

Aug 12, 2019

Richfield Springs, NY-Brian Dean Webb, age 73, of E. James St., passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2019, at Foltsbrook Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Herkimer.  Born February 5th, 1946 in Norwich, NY, he was the son of the late Raymond W. and Vera J. (Stratton) Webb.  Brian graduated from New Berlin High School in 1964. Later, he attended...

Suzanne J. Randazzo

Suzanne J. Randazzo

Aug 7, 2019

Jordanville/Herkimer, NY-Suzanne J. Randazzo, age 66, formerly of Jordanville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, August 7, 2019 in her home on North Washington Street, Herkimer. Suzanne and her family's care has been entrusted to Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5 (town of Manheim), 315-508-5131.  The family gathered privately to say goodbye at MVFC.  Please add to...