Obituaries

Dorothy "Dotty" Mosher

Dorothy "Dotty" Mosher

Dec 11, 2024

Mrs. Dorothy B. "Dotty" Mosher, age 77, of Race Street, Ilion (Town of Frankfort), passed away peacefully at her home. She was born in Gilboa, NY on September 5, 1947, daughter of the late Anton and Ruby (Rockwell) Osen and educated in Berne schools. She was united in marriage with Donald A. Mosher on Oct. 1, 1966, in Herkimer. Dottie...

Joann K. Higgins

Joann K. Higgins

Nov 29, 2024

Mrs. Joann K. Higgins, age 86, formerly of Dolgeville, most recently of Stratford, beloved wife of Robert L. "Bob" Higgins, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown. The family will hold private services at Daniel J. Enea's Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, Little Falls (Town of Manheim), 315-508-5131. In respecting her wishes,...

Susan Lee (Harris) Thuener

Susan Lee (Harris) Thuener

Nov 29, 2024

Susan Lee (Harris) Thuener, age 90, of Mohawk, passed away on November 29, 2024, in Lake Placid, FL. Susan was born on March 19, 1934, in Schenectady, daughter of the late Harold Harris and M. Lucille (Rowe) Vrooman. Her stepfather was Foster Vrooman. She was united in marriage with Otto C. Thuener who predeceased her. Susan was last employed as...

Janet L. (Suits) Tompson

Janet L. (Suits) Tompson

Nov 28, 2024

A lifelong St. Johnsville resident, Janet L. (Suits) Tompson, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving evening, November 28, 2024, at Mountain Valley Hospice, Gloversville. She was born on July 18, 1939, in Little Falls, daughter of the late George and Hazel (Nagele) Suits and graduated from St. Johnsville Central School. In her early years, she was employed at Palatine...

John M. Simpson

John M. Simpson

Nov 26, 2024

Mr. John M. Simpson, age 84, a Little Falls native and currently of Dover, FL, beloved husband of Joan (Pawluk) Simpson, passed away after a sudden medical episode on Tuesday evening, November 26, 2024, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, FL. He was surrounded by his grandchildren and other family members when his passing occurred. He was the son of...

Allan R. Steenburg Sr.

Allan R. Steenburg Sr.

Nov 25, 2024

Mr. Allan R. Steenburg, Sr., age 88, of Jordanville, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, Nov. 25, 2024, at Foltsbrook Center for Nursing and Rehab, Herkimer. He was born on May 17, 1936 in East Springfield, NY son of the late Ralph and Blanche (Moyer) Steenburg and educated in schools in Springfield. Allan went to work for his parents and...

Carole C. Olsen

Carole C. Olsen

Nov 21, 2024

Mrs. Carole C. Olsen, age 85, St. Johnsville (Town of Oppenheim), passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, November 21, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones, at her home. Carole was a beloved wife, sister, aunt and friend that will be sorely missed by all those she knew. She was especially proud of her many missions as a Jehovah Witness and...

Theresa M. (Papa) Dolan

Theresa M. (Papa) Dolan

Nov 16, 2024

Mrs. Theresa M. (Papa) Dolan, age 102, a lifelong resident of the Village of St. Johnsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, Nov. 16, 2024, at St. Johnsville Nursing and Rehab Center. Theresa M. Papa was born the daughter to the late Samuel and late Madeline Papa on March 29, 1922, in Fonda, NY. She was raised and educated in...

Allen K. Green

Allen K. Green

Nov 16, 2024

Allen K. Green, age 59, a native of Schenectady, passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2024, in his home. He was born in Schenectady on October 25, 1965, to John and Karen Green (Wiley) and employed as a carpenter. Allen was predeceased by both of his parents, Karen and John, his nephew Gregory Green, and his youngest daughter, Nichole Charboneau....

Richard "R.J." Deluccia

Richard "R.J." Deluccia

Nov 14, 2024

On Thursday morning, November 14, 2024, Mr. Richard “R.J.” DeLuccia, a lifelong Schenectady/Rotterdam resident and funeral director, passed away peacefully after being blessed with 92 wonderful years on earth. Richard was born on September 28, 1932, the youngest son of the late Vincent and Constance DeLuccia. He received his education in Schenectady schools and took part in a college academic...

John Allan Traskey Jr.

John Allan Traskey Jr.

Nov 7, 2024

John Allan Traskey, Jr., 40, also known as “John John”, “Junior”, “June Bug”, a longtime Dolgeville resident, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, of an illness. He was born on June 28, 1984, in Little Falls, son of the late John Allan Traskey, Sr., and Priscilla Traskey-Uebele of Dolgeville. He received his education in Dolgeville schools and last...

Nellamae Jane Harter

Nellamae Jane Harter

Oct 31, 2024

A longtime Ilion resident, Nellamae Jane Harter, age 86, passed away on Thursday evening, Oct. 31, 2024, at Wynn Hospital, Utica with the love and support of her daughters, Barbara and Terry at her side. Nellamae was on born February 4th, 1938, daughter to the late Mr.& Mrs. E. Richard Clark of Ilion NY. She was married to John F....

Edward Norman Ashton

Edward Norman Ashton

Oct 30, 2024

A lifelong Ilion resident, Mr. Edward Norman Ashton, 81, beloved husband of Barbara Jeanne (Green) Ashton, passed away peacefully with the love and support of his wife at his side on Wednesday morning, Oct. 30, 2024, in the comfort of his Elm Street home. He was a proud Air Force Veteran. Born in Ilion, NY on September 13, 1943, Edward...

Cathy J. Zabry

Cathy J. Zabry

Oct 26, 2024

Cathy Jean Zabry, age 60, of Railroad Street, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, October 26, 2024, at Wynn Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born on April 3, 1964, in Ilion, daughter of the late David C. Parker and the late Carolyn Sommer (Robert Sommer of Cedarville) and she was educated in Mohawk schools. Cathy was united in...

Mark Robert Digeorgio

Mark Robert Digeorgio

Oct 26, 2024

Mark Robert DiGeorgio, age 67, a native of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, October 26, 2024, with the love and support of his family, following a battle with cancer. His passing occurred at Valley Health Services, Herkimer. Born in Frankfort on September 7, 1957, he was the son of the late Charles and Margaret (Berrus) DiGeorgio and educated...

Marguerite Sammons

Marguerite Sammons

Oct 21, 2024

Marguerite Sammons, age 93, a longtime Dolgeville/Oppenheim resident, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, October 21, 2024, at Valley Health Services, Herkimer. She was born January 12, 1931, in Oppenheim, daughter of the late Simeon and Marguerite Canfield, Sammons and educated in Oppenheim schools. She was last employed with North Hudson Woodcraft, Dolgeville as a bookkeeper. Survivors include sister-in-law, Lois...

Rick D. Reed

Rick D. Reed

Oct 20, 2024

Rick D. Reed, age 68, a longtime Rome resident, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 20, 2024, in Rome, as the result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Rick was born on Nov. 10, 1955, in Little Falls, son of the late Donald A. and Marilyn Ruth (Harrod) Reed and educated in Rome schools, graduating with Rome Free Academy,...

Mary L. Darrow

Mary L. Darrow

Oct 4, 2024

It is with deep sadness that the family of Mary L. Darrow share with the world, the news of her passing. At the age of 75. Mary, formerly of Ilion NY, died in the hospital on October 4, 2024. She was finally released from the burden of chronic pneumonia and other infections. Mary grew up as a frail little girl...

Paul F. Cambridge

Paul F. Cambridge

Oct 3, 2024

Mr. Paul F. Cambridge, 95, a lifelong resident of the Mohawk Valley passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, October 3, 2024. He had the love and support of his family by his side, when his passing occurred at Wynn Hospital, Utica. Paul was born in Frankfort on Feb. 10, 1929, son of the late Bernard and Alice (Pickett) Cambridge. On...

Kim Van Husen

Kim Van Husen

Oct 1, 2024

Kim Van Husen, age 72, a lifelong Gloversville/Broadalbin resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, Oct. 1, 2024 at the Fulton Center, Town of Johnstown. She was born in Nov. of 1951 in Amsterdam, daughter of the late Richard and Joan (Hotaling) Van Husen and educated in schools in Broadalbin. Her last employment was with Amsterdam Printing. Besides her sister,...