Obituaries

Daniel M. Bass

Daniel M. Bass

Sep 6, 2018

East Herkimer, NY-Daniel M. Bass, 66 of East Herkimer, NY died September 6, 2018, at home, from a long battle with cancer. He was born on October 13, 1951, in Little Falls; the son of Ruth Busch Bass and the late Everett J. Bass. He attended Herkimer High School and HCCC. Daniel married Coleen Murphy on December 30, 1972. On November...

Kathleen A. Kathy Haggerty Hilts

Kathleen A. Kathy Haggerty Hilts

Sep 2, 2018

Ilion, NY-Mrs. Kathleen A. "Kathy" (Haggerty) Hilts, age 72, a lifelong Ilion resident, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018 at Valley Health Services, Herkimer following a long illness. She was born on March 23, 1946, in Ilion, daughter of the late Edward and Marion (Cristman) Haggerty and educated in Ilion schools.  She was united in marriage with William Hilts...

Terry M. Warn

Terry M. Warn

Aug 24, 2018

Little Falls, NY-Terry M. Warn, age 59, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away early Friday morning, August 24, 2018 at Little Falls Hospital following a three month valiant battle with cancer. At the time of his passing he was in the presence of his loved ones. He was born on November 30th, 1958 in Little Falls, son of Gary...

Darry Raymond Dodge

Darry Raymond Dodge

Aug 24, 2018

Schuyler, NY-Darry Raymond Dodge, age 58, of Schuyler, passed away on Friday morning, August 24th, 2018 in the peace and comfort of his farm and home.  He was in the presence of his loved ones when his passing occurred, following a courageous eight month battle with cancer. He was born on November 3rd, 1959 in Utica, son of the late...

Tess Ann (Smith) Hart

Tess Ann (Smith) Hart

Aug 22, 2018

St. Johnsville, NY-Mrs.Tess Ann (Smith) Hart, age 75, of State Hwy 331 (town of Oppenheim), a lifelong St. Johnsville resident, joined her late husband, John J. Oliver, III, in heaven on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown. At the time of her passing, she was in the comfort and care of large loving family. She was born on...

Lawrence W. Larry Bonanni

Lawrence W. Larry Bonanni

Aug 19, 2018

Little Falls, NY-Mr. Lawrence W. "Larry" Bonanni, age 99, of West Monroe Street, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away on Sunday afternoon, August 19, 2018.  His peaceful passing occurred at the Masonic Care Community, Utica.  He was the son of James and Maria (Agostini) Bonanni and born in Little Falls, on August 10, 1919. He was a proud veteran serving in the U.S....

Michael Francis Mike Liddon

Michael Francis Mike Liddon

Aug 17, 2018

Little Falls, NY-Michael "Mike" Francis Liddon, USMC, age 52, of Grant Pass, Oregon (a Little Falls, NY native), who fought a longtime battle with Multiple sclerosis (MS), passed away peacefully and courageously on Friday morning, August 17, 2018, following a brief bout with cancer. His passing occurred in his home, where he was in the presence of his loved ones. Michael, son of Francis "Frank"...

Irina Nikolaevna Crane

Irina Nikolaevna Crane

Aug 16, 2018

Little Falls, NY-Irina Nikolaevna Crane, age 58, of Gansevoort Street, wife of Donn Philip Crane, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday morning, August 16th, 2018 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford. Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5 (corner of Bidleman Road), Little Falls, 315-508-5131 has been entrusted with arrangements for cremation.  There are...

Linda A. Rowley

Linda A. Rowley

Aug 11, 2018

Little Falls, NY-Linda A. Rowley, age 64, of Little Falls, passed away on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 11, 2018, with her loving family by her side after her courageous and dignified battle with cancer. Daughter to the late Patricia Weaver-Lynch, she was born in Little Falls on August 17, 1953 and received her education in the Little Falls City School District....

Patricia A. (Shaul) Patti Lampert

Patricia A. (Shaul) Patti Lampert

Aug 4, 2018

Seminole, FL/Herkimer, NY-Patricia A. "Patti" (Shaul) Lampert, age 75, of Oberle Road, Herkimer, passed away early Saturday morning, August 4, 2018 in the comfort of her Seminole, Florida home, in the presence of her loving family. She was born in Herkimer on April 23, 1943, daughter of the late Vincent and Ida (Donato) Shaul and received her education in Herkimer...

Beverly Jean Bev Bowman

Beverly Jean Bev Bowman

Jul 24, 2018

Ilion, NY-Beverly Jean "Bev" Bowman, age 57, of Central Ave., passed away with dignity, early Tuesday morning, July 24, 2018 at the Heritage Home, Utica, which ended her long, courageous battle with cancer.   She was born on April 10, 1961, in Herkimer, daughter of the late Howard C.Bowman and Nancy Ann (Anderson) Bowman who resides in Ilion.  Bev lived with...

Betty M. (Williams) Helmer

Betty M. (Williams) Helmer

Jul 20, 2018

Ilion, NY- Betty (Williams) Helmer of Ilion, NY passed away peacefully on July 19, 2018. She was born in Ilion, NY on January 28, 1927 daughter of the late Walter and Laurel (Hendrix) Williams. She married Leon Helmer on December 4, 1948. They were married 34 years before his passing in 1983. Betty attended Mohawk schools and was employed at...

Howard K. Bowman

Howard K. Bowman

Jul 19, 2018

Little Falls, NY-Howard K. Bowman, 61, of Gun Club Road, passed away on Thursday evening, July 19, 2018 at Alpine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Little Falls. 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 cremation arrangements.

Walter R. Park

Walter R. Park

Jul 19, 2018

Utica, NY-Mr. Walter R. Park, 63, of Lansing Street, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Faxton/St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford on July 19, 2018. He was born on March 22, 1955 in Norwich, New York to the late Walter Donald Park and Kathryn H Park.  Walter was the beloved husband of Rhonda (Bellamy) Park. He is survived by his wife...

Michael C. Mike Conte

Michael C. Mike Conte

Jul 17, 2018

Ilion, NY-Mr. Michael C. Conte, age 94, of Ilion, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, July 17, 2018 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford, following a long illness with the loving support of his family members. He was born on July 19, 1923 in Frankfort, son of the late Michael and Modesta (Pandolf) Conte and educated in Frankfort schools.  On...

Francis Frank Kopczenski

Francis Frank Kopczenski

Jul 15, 2018

Cassville, NY-Francis "Frank" Kopczenski, age 75, of Reservoir Road, passed away peacefully, in the comfort of his home, early Sunday morning, July 15, 2018 following a battle with Parkinson's Disease.  At the time of his passing, he had the love and comfort of his wife, Linda (Durse) Kopczenski, at his side.  He was born January 23rd, 1943 in Lowville, New...

Richard E. Dick Van Pelt

Richard E. Dick Van Pelt

Jul 15, 2018

Little Falls, NY-Mr. Richard E. Van Pelt, age 72, of Catherine Street, beloved husband of Norma E. (Dye) Van Pelt, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, July 15, 2018 in the peace and comfort of his home.  He was surrounded by his loving family, at the time of his passing.     He was born in Edmeston, New York on August...

Hale E. Dingman

Hale E. Dingman

Jul 7, 2018

Cherry Valley, NY-Mr. Hale E. Dingman, age 84, of Clinton Road, beloved husband of Maria (McCormack) Dingman, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, July 7, 2018 in St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  He was a longtime area farmer.   Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5 (corner of Bidleman Road), between Little Falls and St. Johnsville, 315-508-5131, has...

Morton F. Tillson

Morton F. Tillson

Jul 4, 2018

Schuyler, NY – Mr. Morton F. Tillson, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in the presence of his loving family. Mort as born on November 24, 1945 in Utica, son of the late Morton Wade and Marion (Evans) Tillson and was educated in Utica Schools.   On November 19, 1976, Morton was united in...

Carey Clark Koleda

Carey Clark Koleda

Jul 1, 2018

Frankfort, NY-Mr. Carey Clark Koleda, age 63, of Cogar Drive, beloved husband of Nancy E. Koleda, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Faxton/St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford. He was born April 19, 1955 in Queens, NY.  Growing up on on the south shore of Long Island, he enjoyed sailing, water skiing, and clamming. In 1980, he and...