Obituaries
Carmella Arcuri
Jan 29, 2017
New Hartford, NY-Mrs. Carmella Arcuri, of 101 Sitrin Lane (Cedarbrook Village), New Hartford, beloved wife of the late Vincent J. Arcuri, passed away in her home on Sunday, January 29, 2017. She was born on February 21, 1922 in Utica, daughter of the late Antonio and Louisa (Annuich) Comito and educated in Utica schools. She was last employed with Kemble Street...
Wendall Charles Wekelo
Jan 26, 2017
Herkimer, NY-Wendall Charles Wekelo, age 47, of Pleasant Ave., passed away in his sleep Wednesday morning, January 25, 2017, due to emphysema complications. Wendall was born in Utica, son of the late Alfonso and Laurette Wekelo. Wendall attended Utica and Herkimer schools and was a graduate of Herkimer High School. Wendall is survived by his only child, Angela M. Wekelo, at...
Robert William Ritz
Jan 23, 2017
Little Falls-Mr. Robert William "Bob" Ritz, age 87, of East Jefferson Street, a longtime area businessman and active member of the Little Falls community, has passed away. His passing occurred in the comfort of his home and in the presence of his loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Jayne Ritz; his two daughters, Shawn Koellhoffer (Thomas Koellhoffer) and Gabriel...
Vergina M. Taverne
Jan 22, 2017
Utica, NY-Mrs. Vergina M. Taverne, age 81, of Utica, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford. Funeral arrangements are pending and under the caring guidance of Daniel J. Enea Funeral and Cremation Care, 5860 State Route 5, between Herkimer and Little Falls (508-5250). A full notice will follow.
Alice Louise (Smallenberger) Haefele
Jan 12, 2017
Ilion-Mrs. Alice Louise Haefele, age 89, of Mohawk Valley Health Care Center, passed away on Thursday evening, January 12, 2017 She passed away peacefully at that facility. She was born in Utica on July 6, 1927, daughter of the late Henry and Marion (Wills) Smallenberger. Mrs. Haefele was educated in local schools and was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament...
Justin Robert Brownell
Jan 2, 2017
Little Falls, NY-Justin Robert Brownell, age 32, a Little Falls native and currently residing in Remsen, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, following a brief illness. He was born on January 25, 1984 in Utica, son of Thomas J. and Pauline M. (Perry) Brownell and educated in Little Falls schools. In December of 2015,...
John A. Postiglion
Dec 30, 2016
TOWN OF OHIO- Mr. John A. Postiglion, 73, passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, December 30, 2016. He was born September 23, 1943, in Cherry Valley, the son of the late Albert and Lois (Hibbard) Postiglion. He married Barbara J Unczur in Utica on November 28, 1964. He attended New York Mills Schools, served in the Army, and worked many different...
Kevin E. Madden
Dec 28, 2016
Mohawk-Mr. Kevin E. Madden, age 65, of E. Main St., passed away on Wednesday afternoon, December 28, 2016 at Faxton/St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford. He was born in Greenport, NY and proudly served his country with the US Army entering on August 16, 1965 and received an honorable discharge, serving during the Vietnam Conflict. He most recently resided in Mohawk until...
Tammy A. DeFazio
Dec 23, 2016
Town of Russia-Mrs. Tammy A. DeFazio, age 48, of the town of Russia, passed away in her home suddenly on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016. She is the wife of George F. DeFazio. TAMMY HAD A HEART OF GOLD AND ALWAYS THOUGHT OF THE OTHER PERSON FIRST.SHE HAS SAID MANY TIMES THAT SHE DID NOT WANT CRYING AND SADNESS AT...
James J. Jimimac McDonald
Dec 16, 2016
Clifton Park/Herkimer-Mr. James J. "Jimimac" McDonald, age 68, of Clifton Park, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, December 16, 2016 in the comfort of his home. At the time of his passing he was in the presence of his loving companion, Maureen B. Campagna Scerra of Clifton Park. He battled his illness for more than a year with many wonderful friends, support...
Earl Burkdorf
Dec 13, 2016
Little Falls, NY-Earl Franklin Oliver Burkdorf, of State Route 167, Little Falls, NY, entered into eternal rest peacefully on December 13, 2016 at the Alpine Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Little Falls, NY. He was born on June 25, 1924 in St. Johnsville, NY, son of John Oliver Burkdorf and Lillian Ricer Burkdorf. On November 24, 1960 he was joined...
Joyce Mary Forgette
Dec 7, 2016
Fort Plain, NY-Joyce M. Forgette, 81, of Lydius Street, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, Dec. 7, 2016 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown. Funeral arrangements are private and in the caring guidance of Daniel J. Enea Funeral and Cremation Care, 5860 State Route 5, between Little Falls and Herkimer (next to St. Mary's Cemetery), 508-5250. There are no calling hours.
Earl R. Sonny Stock
Dec 2, 2016
Little Falls, NY-Mr. Earl R. “Sonny” Stock, age 73, a lifelong Little Falls resident, retired Assistant Chief (Little Falls Fire Dept.), passed away on Friday morning, December 2, 2016 at Fulton Center for Rehabilitation, Gloversville, NY. Earl was born on November 14, 1943 in Herkimer, son of the late Earl E. and Dorothy K. (Lehman) Stock. He graduated from...
James W. Curtis
Nov 27, 2016
Mohawk, NY-James Wesley Curtis, known as Jim, fondly nicknamed ChromeDome by his friends and workmates, beloved Papa to his granddaughter Calypso; was born July 6, 1959 and passed away on Sunday, November 27th, 2016, at the age of 57. He lived at 3659 State Route 168, Mohawk NY, 13407 with his wife Alice Curtis. He passed away in his home...
Dr. Patricia Anne Dunning Doxtader
Nov 25, 2016
Herkimer, NY-Dr. Patricia Anne Dunning Doxtader, 91, lifelong resident of Herkimer, passed away peacefully, on Friday morning, November 25, 2016, at her home, with her dedicated and loving family by her side. She was born on August 1, 1925, in Herkimer, the daughter of the late James and Margaret Doyle Dunning. Patricia attended St. Francis de Sales Catholic School and...
Jane Cecillia O'Connell Marshall
Nov 17, 2016
Mohawk NY-Mrs. Jane Cecillia O’Connell Marshall, of Columbia St., beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 17th, 2016, surrounded by family. Her passing occurred at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, New Hartford. She was the daughter of late Frank and Laura O’Connell, she was born in Rochester, NY and married to Robert Marshall with whom she shared a blessed...
Rosemary Rosie (Grassel) Atkinson
Nov 16, 2016
Little Falls, NY-We mourn the passing of Rosemary "Rosie" Atkinson, age 71, who went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday morning, November 16, 2016 at her family home on West Monroe Street. Although her passing saddens us all, we are comforted to know she is free from her battle with cancer. She was in the presence of loved ones...
Gaylene C. Nuborazek
Nov 10, 2016
Frankfort/Little Falls, NY-Gaylene C. Nuborazek, age 75, of 213 W. Main St., Frankort, a native of Little Falls, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, Nov. 10, 2016 at Homelife at Folts Homes, Herkimer. She was born in Little Falls on Feb. 13, 1941, daughter of the late Lademier and Fredericka (Gressler) Nuborazek and educated in Little Falls schools. She...
Linda Marie Kurkowski Cunningham
Nov 2, 2016
Richfield Springs, NY-Linda Marie Kurkowski Cunningham, formerly of Richfield Springs, NY, currently residing in Jonesborough, TN, left this world, on her own terms on November 2, 2016, with her loving husband, Tim, and her children by her side. She was born in Cooperstown, NY, on December 10, 1952, the daughter of James and Barbara Kurkowski, and attended school at Richfield...
Earl Barhydt
Oct 30, 2016
Little Falls, NY-Mr. Earl Barhydt, age 79, of Church Street, husband of Beatrice A. Barhydt, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016, after being stricken at home. His passing occurred at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, NY. Funeral arrangements were pre-arranged and in the caring guidance of Daniel J. Enea Funeral and Cremation Care, 5860 State Route 5, between Little...
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