Obituaries

Ryan Mark Bladek

Ryan Mark Bladek

Jan 7, 2018

Dolgeville/Danube, NY-Ryan Mark Bladek, age 37, currently of Dolgeville, a lifelong Little Falls (Danube) resident, passed away on Sunday evening, January 7, 2018, in his home. He was born on April 24, 1980 in Wyoming, son of Mark and Linda Bladek of Little Falls.  He graduated with Little Falls High School, “Class of 1998”.  Ryan was an avid outdoors man. ...

Nicholas Peter Nick Del Rossi

Nicholas Peter Nick Del Rossi

Jan 6, 2018

Ilion, NY-Mr. Nicholas Peter "Nick" Del Rossi, age 72, of Colonial Circle, passed away on Saturday morning, January 6, 2018 at Faxton/St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford. Daniel J. Enea Funeral and Cremation Care, 5860 State Route 5 (near St. Mary's Cemetery), between Herkimer and Little Falls, 315-508-5250, has been entrusted with cremation arrangements for Mr. Del Rossi.   He was predeceased...

Vander R. Buck Westcott

Vander R. Buck Westcott

Dec 30, 2017

Cold Brook, NY-Mr. Vander R. "Buck" Westcott, age 69, of Black Creek Road, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford. Daniel J. Enea Funeral and Cremation Care, 5860 State Route 5 (near St. Mary's Cemetery), between Herkimer and Little Falls, 315-508-5250, has been entrusted with Mr. Westcott's funeral arrangements.  There are no services.  You...

Ronald M. Ron Colegrove

Ronald M. Ron Colegrove

Dec 27, 2017

Fultonville, NY-Mr. Ronald M. "Ron" Colegrove, age 83, of 4215 State Route 5s, Fultonville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at St. Johnsville Rehab and Nursing Center, Inc. He was born on November 12, 1934 on the family farm in Freysbush, NY and was the son of the late Morris and Marjorie Colegrove and educated in...

Richard D. Ortlieb

Richard D. Ortlieb

Dec 26, 2017

Dolgeville, NY-Mr. Richard D. Ortlieb, age 79, of Hopson Road, a United States Veteran, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, December 26, 2017 in the comfort of his home.  He was in the presence of his loving wife, Monica Ann (Mocko) Ortlieb, at the time of his passing. He was born on Jan. 15, 1938, son of the late Alice...

Virgina (Nelson) Hoage

Virgina (Nelson) Hoage

Dec 23, 2017

Frankfort, NY-Mrs. Virginia (Nelson) Hoage, age 87, of Berberick Road, Frankfort, wife of the late Lewis Danforth Hoage, Sr., passed away peacefully in the comfort of her beloved family on Saturday morning, December 23, 2017.  Her passing occurred at Valley Health Services, Herkimer. Survivors include his devoted family; daughter, Roberta Stockigt and husband Pete, daughter, Louise Stockigt and husband Butch;...

Walter Potter

Walter Potter

Dec 23, 2017

Utica, NY/Little Falls, NY-Mr. Walter Potter, age 68, of Utica, formerly of W. Main St., Little Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, December 23, 2017.  His passing occurred at the St. Luke's Home, New Hartford.   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 Mr....

III Thomas F. Hyla

III Thomas F. Hyla

Dec 22, 2017

Little Falls, NY-Thomas F. "Tom" Hyla, III, age 40, of the town of Manheim, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 22, 2017, in Mohawk, NY.   He was born December 8, 1977, in Little Falls, son of Thomas F. (Beverly) Hyla of Ilion and Audrey Murray and husband George of Little Falls.  He received his education...

Victor L. Bowman

Victor L. Bowman

Dec 17, 2017

Schuyler, NY-Mr. Victor L. Bowman, age 57, of Bush Road, beloved husband of Keitha J. (Wood) Bowman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford, after a courageous battle with cancer. Daniel J. Enea Funeral and Cremation Care, 5860 State Route 5 (near St. Mary's Cemetery), between Herkimer and Little Falls, 315-508-5250, has been entrusted...

John Matthew Lawrence Albrecht

John Matthew Lawrence Albrecht

Dec 14, 2017

“He who marches out of step hears another drum.” Ken Kesey, One Who Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest John Matthew Lawrence Albrecht (1979-2017) was born into this world as he lived, in a blaze of light and love. He instantly became the best friend and treasured son of his parents and sisters as they traipsed the knolls and valleys of...

George Julian Rymko

George Julian Rymko

Dec 11, 2017

Jordanville, NY-The family of George Julian Rymko (son of Myra Rymko of Herkimer) will lay his earthly remains to rest in a private burial service to be held at the Holy Trinity Monastery, Jordanville.  George was missing since January, 2011.   Daniel J. Enea Funeral and Cremation Care, 5860 State Route 5 (near St. Mary's Cemetery), between Herkimer and Little Falls, 315-508-5250, has...

William James Bill Miller

William James Bill Miller

Dec 6, 2017

Little Falls, NY-William James "Bill" Miller, age 48, of Flint Avenue, Ext., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, in the town of Manheim. Born on December 15, 1968, William was the son of the late James “Racetrack” and Gladys “Mitzi” (Petkovsek) Miller.  He was raised and educated locally, attending Little Falls schools and graduated with the "Class of...

Jr. James Charles Jimmy Hoffman

Jr. James Charles Jimmy Hoffman

Dec 5, 2017

Ilion, NY-James Charles "Jimmy" Hoffman, age 58, of East Main Street, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse.  At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his loving sisters.   Daniel J. Enea Funeral and Cremation Care, 5860 State Route 5 (near St. Mary's Cemetery), between Herkimer and Little Falls, 315-508-5250, has been entrusted...

Dorothy E. (Rej) VanValkenburg

Dorothy E. (Rej) VanValkenburg

Nov 30, 2017

Ilion/Herkimer, NY-Mrs. Dorothy E. (Rej) VanValkenburg, 93, of Herkimer, formerly of Ilion, widow of William F. VanValkenburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, November 30, 2017 at Folts Homes, Herkimer. She was born on April 29, 1924 in Jersey City, NJ daughter of the late John and Frances (Pietkewicz) Rej and educated in Herkimer schools. On April 27, 1946, she was united...

Paula D. (Baylis) Baron

Paula D. (Baylis) Baron

Nov 25, 2017

Mohawk NY-Mrs. Paula D. (Baylis) Baron, age 79, of Devendorf Street, wife of George Q. Baron, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford, with her family by her side. She was born on Sept. 28, 1938 in Herkimer, daughter of the late Marshall and Pauline (Brunette) Baylis and received her education in Herkimer and...

Jennie Mae (Abeline) Pettengill

Jennie Mae (Abeline) Pettengill

Nov 20, 2017

Ilion-Jennie M. (Abeline) Pettengill, age 90, of Ilion, widow of Raymond Pettengill, Jr., passed away peacefully on Monday, November 20, 2017 at Valley Health Services, Herkimer, surrounded with the love and support of her family. She was born on Sept. 17, 1927 in Herkimer, daughter of the late Charles and Cora (Parker) Abeline.  On April 14, 1951, she was united in marriage with...

Mary Jean Bowman

Mary Jean Bowman

Nov 14, 2017

Herkimer, NY-Mrs. Mary Jean Bowman, age 82, of Galinsky Apts., passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, Nov. 14, 2017 at Valley Health Services, Herkimer. She was born on March 21, 1935 in Plainfield, NY, daughter of the late Davis and Hazel Miller.  Mrs. Bowman was united in marriage with Alfred Bowman, a union of many years until his passing in November...

Donna Mae (Blaney) Neely

Donna Mae (Blaney) Neely

Nov 6, 2017

ST. JOHNSVILLE, N.Y. -- Donna Mae (Blaney) Neely, 92, of St. Johnsville passed away peacefully on Monday evening, Nov. 6, 2017 at St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center where she had resided for the last three years. Born Feb. 4, 1925, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, she was the daughter of Webster F. and Francis H. Blaney. She grew up in...

Joan E. Sitsy (Lebert) Farrar

Joan E. Sitsy (Lebert) Farrar

Nov 5, 2017

Frankfort, NY-Miss Joanie "Sitsy" Lebert-Farrar, 76, of Frankfort, passed away on November 5, 2017 in the loving arms of family, at Mohawk Valley Health Care Center in Ilion. Joanie was born on June 23, 1941 in Utica, NY, daughter of the late Della Locash and granddaughter of the late Joseph and Amelia (Soriano) Locash.  She lived in Syracuse for many...

Beverly P. Davis

Beverly P. Davis

Oct 23, 2017

Dolgeville, NY-Mrs. Beverly P. Davis, age 94, a longtime insurance agent and resident of Dolgeville, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, October 23, 2017.  Her passing occurred in the Sitrin Rehabilitation Center, Utica. Beverly was born in Amsterdam, NY, the daughter of Isaac Adelbert (Bert) Pooler and Pearl McCammon Pooler. She grew up in Perth, and graduated from Perth High School....

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