Obituaries

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,...

Anthony G. "Tony" Casale

Anthony G. "Tony" Casale

Sep 26, 2024

After a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis, Anthony "Tony" G. Casale of Mohawk, NY passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, September 26, 2024, at Wynn Hospital. At the time of his passing, he had the love and support of his family at his side. Tony was born in Herkimer on March 12, 1935, to Edo and Margaret (Piscione)...

Carlton Anthony Maricle

Carlton Anthony Maricle

Sep 20, 2024

Carlton Maricle, 82, of Little Falls, has climbed his last mountain (wall) Moss Island and sailed his last sail Rehoboth Bay, DE. Carl was born January 11, 1942, in Cortland NY, the son of Carl Maricle and Margaret (Maricle) Robbins. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp 1959-1963. In 1972 he went on to receive his education...

Tamisue Walerstein

Tamisue Walerstein

Sep 19, 2024

TamiSue Walerstein, age 65, of Galinsky Apts., passed away suddenly of natural causes on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the home of her companion, John A. Stevenson. Tami was born in Utica, NY to the late George and Lorraine (Jeffalone) Morse She was an avid knitter and loved the simple things in life, soft in demeanor, loving life, her family...

Elizabeth Ann Owen

Elizabeth Ann Owen

Sep 18, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Owen, Ballston Spa, formerly of Dolgeville, New York, died at her home on September 18, 2024, at the age of 74. Elizabeth Ann Starr was born on April 29, 1950 in Forestburgh, New York. Her parents were the late Melvin Starr and Ruth Marie Declercq. She attended Catholic School at St. Josephs in Monticello, NY, graduating in 1968....

Fred H. Myers Jr.

Fred H. Myers Jr.

Sep 13, 2024

Fred H. Myers, Jr., age 57, of Herkimer, formerly of Mohawk, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, September 13, 2024, at Wynn Hospital, Utica. He had the love and support of his family at his side, when his passing occurred. He was born on June 5, 1967, in Herkimer, son of the late Fred and Carol (Allen) Myers, Sr. and...

Vincent James "Chancy" Tancredi

Vincent James "Chancy" Tancredi

Sep 13, 2024

Mr. Vincent James “Chancy” Tancredi, age 79, formerly of Little Falls and a current resident of Boca Raton, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon September 13, 2024, at Albany Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born on March 6,1945 in Patterson, NJ son of Vincent Tancredi and Rose (Belmont) Tancredi. On Nov. 25, 1980, he was united...

Bernard L. "Bernie" Fuller

Bernard L. "Bernie" Fuller

Sep 10, 2024

Mr. Bernard L. "Bernie" Fuller, age 78, of Southern Avenue, passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Little Falls Hospital. Bernard was born on September 12, 1945, in Torrance, California to the late Alden and Helen “Edith” Fuller. He grew up in Bernhards Bay and graduated from Central Square high school in 1963. He...

Bennett Payne "Benny" Odom

Bennett Payne "Benny" Odom

Sep 9, 2024

Bennett Payne Odom "Benny" passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his mommy and daddy on Monday, September 9th, after his birth on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Benny will live on in the hearts of his parents, Jason and Leah (Behe) Odom; big brother, Theodore Odom; grandparents, Ronald & Marilyn Behe and Don & Janice Odom; aunt & uncle,...

Kenneth J. "Ken" Zuis

Kenneth J. "Ken" Zuis

Sep 6, 2024

Mr. Kenneth J. “Ken” Zuis, age 63, of Ilion, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday morning, September 6, 2024. He was the son of the late Edmund J. Zuis and Irene E. (Pett) Zuis. He shared 21 years of his life with his wife and loving partner, Corinne Zuis. Ken served our country proudly in the US Army....

Richard J. "Rick" Grande

Richard J. "Rick" Grande

Sep 2, 2024

Mr. Richard J. “Rick” Grande, 55 of Glenwood Springs Colorado, a Herkimer native, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 2nd, 2024. Rick was born in Herkimer, New York on July 24, 1969, son of Jeanne Louise Miller. He graduated from the Greater Johnstown School District, ‘Class of 1988’. Rick spent some time exploring various career avenues before landing in Colorado where...

Marie E. (Rockwell) Florian

Marie E. (Rockwell) Florian

Sep 1, 2024

Mrs. Marie E. (Rockwell) Florian, 75, of State Route 170, entered eternal rest in the comfort of her home and in the presence of her devoted family on Sunday morning, September 1, 2024. Marie was born on October 18, 1948 in Little Falls, daughter of the late Clifford and Charlotte (Kast) Rockwell and educated in Little Falls schools. Marie was...