Obituaries

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...

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...