Obituaries

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...

Donna Gail Sami Pulver

Donna Gail Sami Pulver

Nov 8, 2018

Herkimer, NY-Donna Gail "Sami" Pulver, age 74, of Galinsky Apts., formerly of E. Herkimer and Folts Homes, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, Nov. 8, 2018 at the Siegenthaler Center, town of Kirkland. She was born on June 19, 1944 in Connecticut, daughter of the late Eldridge and Lillian (Hawkes) Pulver and raised in Dutches County.  She attended the Smithfield Presbyterian...

Russell Fayette Allen

Russell Fayette Allen

Nov 7, 2018

Frankfort, NY-Mr. Russell Fayette Allen, age 92, of Fifth Ave., Ext., a United States Veteran, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, November 7, 2018 at Alpine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Little Falls. Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations (A Veteran and Family Care Exclusive Provider), 7507 State Route 5, Little Falls, 315-508-5131 has been entrusted with arrangements for cremation.  A complete...

Tammy Lynn Congdon

Tammy Lynn Congdon

Nov 6, 2018

Little Falls, NY-Tammy Lynn Congdon, age 52, of Little Falls, beloved daughter of Donald and Joan Congdon, passed away on Tuesday morning, Nov. 6, 2018, following a valiant battle with breast cancer.  At the time of her passing, which occurred at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, she was in the comfort and care of her loved ones. Tammy was born on October...

Darlene S. (Brown) Collins

Darlene S. (Brown) Collins

Nov 5, 2018

Millers Mills, NY-Mrs. Darlene S. (Brown) Collins, a lifelong Millers Mills resident, beloved wife of James Collins, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, November 5, 2018 in the peace and comfort of her home and in the loving presence of her entire family. She was born on May 17th, 1936 in Mohawk, daughter of the late George Firman and Helen Munch...

Joan Beverly Snell Feesche

Joan Beverly Snell Feesche

Nov 1, 2018

Clinton, NY-Mrs. Joan Beverly Snell Feesche, age 80, of Clinton, beloved wife of Hans-Peter Paul Hugo Feesche, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, November 1, 2018 at the Lutheran Home, Clinton. Joan Beverly Snell Feesche was born in LaFargeville, NY on February 27, 1938 to Lawrence Walrath Snell and Bernice Wetterhahn. She was the youngest of three daughters. Joan married Hans-Peter...

Roger H. MacCasland

Roger H. MacCasland

Oct 17, 2018

New Hartford, NY-Mr. Roger MacCasland passed away peacefully at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, on Wednesday October 17th, with his sister Sandra by his side. Roger was born on October 8, 1953 at St. Luke’s Hospital, the son of Barbara Fern Whittredge, a Doctor of Psychology, and Willis Eugene MacCasland, a Dental Surgeon. Roger grew up in New York and Arizona, and he...

Margaret Ann (Gedart) Maltby

Margaret Ann (Gedart) Maltby

Oct 14, 2018

Mohawk, NY-Margaret Ann Maltby (nee Gedart), 73, of Mohawk, NY, passed away at The Grand Nursing and Rehab in Ilion, NY, on Sunday, October 14th, 2018. Born three days before Christmas in Rockville Center, NY to Janos Gedart and Sadie “Sally” Herman, Margaret was raised on a family farm in Cherry Valley, NY before graduating from Cherry Valley Central School in...

Woodrow R. Roy Winston

Woodrow R. Roy Winston

Sep 21, 2018

Dolgeville, NY – Woodrow “Roy” Winston, 81, of Beaver Street, a US Navy Veteran, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, September 14, 2018 at St. Johnsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility.   Roy was born on June 28, 1937 in Geneva, NY the son of the late Martin V. and Bette L. (Franklin) Winston.  Roy honorably served in the US Navy, becoming...

Catherine Brault

Catherine Brault

Sep 12, 2018

Ilion, NY-Catherine Brault, age 80, of London Towers Apt., passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford. Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5 (corner of Bidleman Road), between Little Falls and St. Johnsville, 315-508-5131 has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.  A full tribute to her life will follow.