Obituaries

Ruth (Bath) Roman

Ruth (Bath) Roman

Feb 11, 2019

DEERFIELD, NY-Ruth Bath Roman, 91, of Deerfield, passed away peacefully, Monday evening, February 11, 2019 at her residence, with her family by her side. She was born October 23, 1927 in Plains, PA, the daughter of the late, John and Clare Osborn Bath. Ruth grew up in Kingston and Wilkes-Barre, PA, where she attended Wyoming Seminary, a college prep school....

Ryan David Ortlieb

Ryan David Ortlieb

Jan 20, 2019

Oppenheim, NY-Ryan David Ortlieb, age 46, of Sweet Hill Road, town of Oppenheim, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford, New York. At the time of his passing he was surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Little Falls on October 20th, 1972, son of the late Richard Ortlieb who passed...

Caroline F. Carol (Hertz) Mann

Caroline F. Carol (Hertz) Mann

Jan 20, 2019

Richfield Springs, NY-Mrs. Caroline F. "Carol" (Hertz) Mann, age 80, of Springer Road (town of Warren), passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 20, 2019 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown with her loving daughters, by her side.  Our hearts are broken.  She is predeceased by her parents Joseph and Agnes Hertz and her brother Joseph Hertz Jr.  Carol was an extraordinary...

John J. Preiss

John J. Preiss

Jan 19, 2019

Ilion, NY-Mr. John J. Preiss, age 90. of Forge Hill Dr., joined the Angel's in heaven peacefully on Saturday morning, January 19, 2019 at The Grand Nursing and Rehab, Ilion. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts and moved to the Ilion area in the 1970’s.  He is preceded in death by his wife Evelyn J. and also by Tiffany Amber Williams, who...

Elizabeth M. Betty (Webb) Cole

Elizabeth M. Betty (Webb) Cole

Jan 17, 2019

Elizabeth “Betty” M. Cole of Herkimer, NY, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2019 at Foltsbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Betty was born on October 6, 1935 in Norwich, a daughter of Francis and Bertha Webb. She was a graduate of Oxford High School in 1954. On October 9, 1954, Betty married Kenneth Cole. Betty was a daycare provider out...

Maurice Carr

Maurice Carr

Jan 17, 2019

Utica, NY-Maurice Carr, age 48, of Utica, was called home to rest in heaven peacefully on Thursday morning, January 17, 2019 at The Pines at Utica. He leaves behind Cora Carr (mother), his father predeceased him, Billy Wolfe.  Survivors also include Julia Carr (sister), Sharlon Carr (sister), Marlon Carr (brother), Keisha Stock who is his deceased sister, Kevin stock (brother-in-law), Marynell Wolfe (sister), Timothy...

Jennifer Lynn Potts

Jennifer Lynn Potts

Jan 15, 2019

Herkimer, NY-Jennifer Lynn Potts, age 52, of 5571 State Route 5, passed away suddenly, on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 in her home with her beloved boyfriend, Bob Warn, at her side. Jennifer's surviving family include her beloved mother, Jacqulyn Potts of Oneonta, cherished daughter, Ashleigh Bonifaze and husband Aaron, four brothers, Jason Potts and wife Heather, Jeremiah Baker and wife Kerb,...

David Paul Rice

David Paul Rice

Jan 11, 2019

Little Falls, NY-David Paul Rice, age 62, of Little Falls, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse with his family at his side. He was born in Little Falls on June 10, 1956, son of the late Donald James Rice, Sr., and Shirley Ann Grose.  David was a US Army Veteran, serving from 1975-1979. Survivors...

Michael T. Grant

Michael T. Grant

Jan 7, 2019

Blossvale, New York-Michael T. Grant, age 53, of Cook Road, passed away in his sleep on Monday morning, January 7, 2019 at his home, with his loving wife at his side. He was born on July 11, 1965 in Fayetville, North Carolina, son of Robert Grant and Georgia Colangelo Isereau.  Michael was educated in Little Falls schools and graduated with...

Sr. Ernest Elwood Stone

Sr. Ernest Elwood Stone

Jan 3, 2019

Mohawk, NY-Ernest Elwood Stone, Sr., Ernie to his family and friends, 56, of Mohawk, NY passed away on January 3, 2019. He was born in Baltimore, MD on July 12, 1962 to the late Hazel and Ernest Stone, Sr. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and was a die hard Ravens fan who never missed watching a game in his favorite...

Christopher Lee Chris Wood

Christopher Lee Chris Wood

Dec 31, 2018

Daytona Beach, FL-Mr. Christopher Lee "Chris" Wood, age 68, of Daytona Beach, FL, a United States Navy Veteran, passed away suddenly on New Years Eve, 2018 in Florida, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.  He had fought a courageous battle with terminal cancer.   Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, between Little Falls and St. Johnsville,...

Mrs. Florence G. Flo (Volo) Aloisio

Mrs. Florence G. Flo (Volo) Aloisio

Dec 28, 2018

Mohawk, NY-Mrs. Florence G. "Flo" Aloisio, age 78, of S. Washington St., Mohawk, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, December 28, 2018 at Albany Medical Center.  At the time of her passing she was surrounded by the love and support of her family. She was born on January 25th, 1940 in Herkimer, daughter of the late Joseph and Winnie (Barse) Volo...

Marvin L. Failing

Marvin L. Failing

Dec 27, 2018

Little Falls/Mohawk, NY-Mr. Marvin L. Failing, age 68, of State Route 169, town of Little Falls, a former longtime Mohawk resident passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, Dec. 27, 2018 at Little Falls Hospital.  At the time of his passing, he had the love and support of his loved ones at his bedside.   He was born in Fort Plain on...

Mr. Ludwick Lud Czernecki

Mr. Ludwick Lud Czernecki

Dec 1, 2018

Little Falls, NY-Mr. Ludwick "Lud" Czernecki, age 88, of Valley Brook Drive, husband of Dora Czernecki, passed away on Saturday morning, December 1, 2018, at Alpine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Little Falls.  Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5 (corner of Bidelman Road), between Little Falls and St. Johnsville, 315-50-5131 has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.  There will...

Merrill V. Holtz

Merrill V. Holtz

Nov 30, 2018

Ilion, NY-Mr. Merrill V. Holtz, age 87, of Ilion, a Korean War Veteran, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, Nov. 30, 2018 at The Grand Nursing and Rehab, Ilion. Many will remember Merrill as the Yette's delivery man and from his work with Servello's Produce, Herkimer.   Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5 (corner of Bidelman Road), between...

Philip Carl Phil Vallese

Philip Carl Phil Vallese

Nov 28, 2018

Herkimer NY – Philip Carl Vallese, age 81, born in Herkimer NY and beloved husband of Dawn (Stone) Vallese entered into eternal life, on Wednesday morning November 28th 2018, following a long battle with cancer and heart disease. He was surrounded by family in his home on Exchange Street as he passed peacefully. Mr. Vallese was a United States Air...

Ann Marie E. Knapp

Ann Marie E. Knapp

Nov 27, 2018

Little Falls, NY-Mrs. Ann Marie E. Knapp, age 63, of State Route 5 (town of Manheim), loving wife of David P. Knapp, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, November 27, 2018 at Alpine Nursing and Rehabilitation, Little Falls, following a brief illness.  At the time of her passing, her husband was at her bedside. Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507...

Grace A. (Ingalls) Palmer

Grace A. (Ingalls) Palmer

Nov 26, 2018

Richfield Springs, NY-Mrs. Grace A. Palmer, a longtime Richfield Springs resident, wife of the late Merton O. Palmer, entered into the arms of her Lord on Monday morning, November 26, 2018 in Albany. Grace was a long time resident of Richfield Springs NY and a short time resident of Little Falls.  Grace was predeceased by her husband, Merton O. Palmer and...

John L. Eaton

John L. Eaton

Nov 18, 2018

Mohawk, NY-Mr. John L. Eaton, age 74, of Mountainview Lane, currently a resident at the Grand Nursing and Rehab, Ilion, passed away in the presence of his son, on Sunday evening, November 18, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. He was born on October 22nd, 1944 in Utica, son of the late Raymond F. and Arlene L. (Cassaw) Eaton...

Betty Corrina (Ray) Woolheater

Betty Corrina (Ray) Woolheater

Nov 10, 2018

Little Falls, NY-Betty Corrina (Ray) Woolheater, age 44, of Furnace St., passed away suddenly early Saturday morning, November 10, 2018 in the peace and comfort of her home and in the presence of her loving wife, Sophie Woolheater, following a courageous battle with aggressive cancer. She was born on June 6, 1974 in Dothan, Alabama, daughter of the late James Edward...