Obituaries

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...

Joseph J. Aiello

Joseph J. Aiello

Aug 6, 2019

Town of Schuyler, NY-Joseph J. Aiello, III, 67, of Schuyler, passed away peacefully, Monday night, August 5, 2019, at his home, with his loving family by his side, following an illness.  He was born on July 27, 1952, in Utica, the son of the late Joseph J. and Virginia Napoli Aiello, Jr. and was a graduate of Whitesboro High School....

David A. Staring

David A. Staring

Jul 28, 2019

David A. Staring Little Falls, New York Mr. David A. Staring, age 67, a lifelong Little Falls resident, beloved husband of Victoria (Rank) Staring, passed peacefully on July 28th, 2019 at 6:15 am, with his family by his side. There are no services. He was born October 31, 1951 to the late George and Theresa Staring. There’s no words to express the...

Marie Saez

Marie Saez

Jul 23, 2019

Stratford, NY (Fulton County)-Mrs. Marie Saez, 81, of Stratford and formerly of New York City, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in her home, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late ConcepcionViera and Virginia Rosario Banos. On September 6, 1958, Marie married Michael Saez in New York...

William Ernest Bill Jacobs

William Ernest Bill Jacobs

Jul 21, 2019

Little Falls, New York-Mr. William Ernest "Bill" Jacobs, age 71, of 46 Diamond Street, Little Falls, a Queens, NY jazz vibraphonist legend and musician, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, July 21, 2019 in his home.   Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5 (town of Manheim), between Little Falls and St. Johnsville, 315-508-5131, has been entrusted with arrangements for cremation. ...

Gail Colleen (Politylo) Molchen

Gail Colleen (Politylo) Molchen

Jul 20, 2019

Herkimer, NY-Gail Colleen (Politylo) Molchen, age 68, a lifelong Herkimer resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Siegenthaler Center, New Hartford. Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, between Little Falls and St. Johnsville, 315-508-5131, has been entrusted with Gail's funeral arrangements.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a memorial mass celebrating Gail's life...

Guido Albert Sonny DeLuisi

Guido Albert Sonny DeLuisi

Jul 9, 2019

Little Falls, NY-With sadness in our hearts, we announce that our beloved “Sonny” DeLuisi, age 86, a lifelong Little Falls resident, adored 44-year husband of Harriet (Amarosa) DeLuisi, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, July 9, 2019. Sonny passed away in his home, following a six-year battle with cancer. He went to heaven in the arms of his loving wife. Sonny...

Patricia Marie Pat Boepple

Patricia Marie Pat Boepple

Jul 8, 2019

Town of Danube, NY-Mrs. Patricia Marie “Pat” Boepple, age 78, of Johnnycake Rd, Little Falls, beloved wife of Larry Boepple, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, July 8, 2019 at Alpine Nursing Home and Rehab, Little Falls.  She was surrounded with the love and support of her family, at the time of her passing.   She was born October 10, 1940,...

Saghera Djae Shirley

Saghera Djae Shirley

Jul 7, 2019

Fort Plain, New York-Saghera Djae Shirley, age 24, of Kellogg Street, the beloved daughter of Denise Empie and Stanford Shirley, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 7, 2019, in Pattonsburg, MO.  She was a loving mother to her two beautiful children, age 8 and 1.   A talented artist Saghera loved to write and draw and she had a beautiful singing...

Jeannette Gaskin

Jeannette Gaskin

Jul 7, 2019

Utica, NY-Mrs. Jeannette Gaskin, age 98, a resident of the Masonic Home, Utica, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at that facility. In respecting her wishes, there are no services and cremation will take place under the guidance of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5 (town of Manheim), 315-508-5131. Please click above to add to...