Obituaries

Barbara S. (Skinner) Baker

Barbara S. (Skinner) Baker

Feb 19, 2018

Herkimer, NY-Barbara Skinner Baker, died peacefully at the Folts Home in Herkimer with her family by her side, on Monday February 19, 2018 at 85 years of age. Born  on July 25, 1932 in Ilion, New York.  The youngest of seven siblings, she later moved to Inlet where she met and married Arthur E Baker Jr. in 1951.  Together they owned...

Shirley O. Casler

Shirley O. Casler

Feb 18, 2018

Little Falls, NY-Mrs. Shirley O. Casler, 84, of Paradise Road, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 18, 2018. She was born on Feb. 26, 1933 in Ilion, raised in Newport and the daughter of the late Walter and Olive (Tainter) Olmsted.  She was the salutatorian of her high school graduating class in the West Canada school district.  She then went...

Evelyn (Leneker) Koval

Evelyn (Leneker) Koval

Feb 17, 2018

Fort Plain, NY-Mrs. Evelyn (Leneker) Koval, 87, of Fort Plain, wife of the late Joseph Koval, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, February 17, 2018 at Valley Health Services, Herkimer.   In keeping with her wishes, immediate cremation will take place and Daniel J. Enea Funeral and Cremation Care, 5860 State Route 5 (near St. Mary's Cemetery), between Herkimer and Little...

Ernest H. Red Miller

Ernest H. Red Miller

Feb 13, 2018

Cedarville, NY-Mr. Ernest H. "Red" Miller, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home in the presence of his loving family on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 13, 2018. He was born on April 30, 1933, in West Exeter, the son of the late Ernest and Agnes (Madole) Miller.  He was educated in the West Winfield school district.  He was married to...

Shannon Marie (Johnson) Kane

Shannon Marie (Johnson) Kane

Feb 12, 2018

Little Falls, NY-Shannon Marie Kane, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away on Monday evening, February 12, 2018.  Her passing occurred at the Albany Medical Center, which ended her valiant battle.  She was 39. She was born in Little Falls on February 18, 1978, daughter of Paul Johnson of Little Falls and the late Roberta Keyser Johnson.  Mrs. Johnson passed away...

Lena Mae Dager

Lena Mae Dager

Feb 5, 2018

Little Falls, NY-Mrs. Lena Mae Dager, age 88, who has been residing with her daughter, Kathleen Daley, for the past 15 years on Davis Road in Little Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Valley Health Services, Herkimer. She was born on Jan 31, 1930 in Salisbury, daughter of the late Irving and Vera (Johnson) Nelson and educated...

Michael Joseph Mike Tumski

Michael Joseph Mike Tumski

Feb 4, 2018

Little Falls, NY-Michael  Joseph Tumski, age 71, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 4th, 2018 at Basset t Healthcare, Cooperstown following a long illness. He was born in Little Falls on Sept. 14, 1946, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Rusin) Tumski and graduated from Little Falls High Schools, “Class of 1965”.  On Nov....

Mary Lalli

Mary Lalli

Feb 4, 2018

Jordanville, NY-Mary R. Lalli, a homemaker and 50 year resident of the area, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 4, 2018, at Folts Homes in Herkimer. She was 91.

Robert David Murphy

Robert David Murphy

Feb 4, 2018

East Herkimer, NY/Ocala, FL-Mr. Robert David Murphy, 85, of East Herkimer, beloved husband of Leita (Gardner) Murphy, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Ocala, FL due to heart complications.  Daniel J. Enea Funeral and Cremation Care, 5860 State Route 5 (near St. Mary's Cemetery), between Herkimer and Little Falls, 315-508-5250, has been entrusted with Mr. Murphy's funeral arrangements. ...

Doris Buckley

Doris Buckley

Feb 2, 2018

Little Falls, NY-Doris Buckley, age 81, a longtime Litttle Falls resident, passed away on Friday evening, Feb. 2, 2018 at Alpine Nursing and Rehabilitation, Little Falls. Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5 (town of Manheim), between Little Falls and St. Johnsville, 315-508-5131 has been entrusted with Doris' funeral arrangements.  A complete obituary will follow.

John Lewis McCaw

John Lewis McCaw

Jan 21, 2018

Mohawk, NY-Mr. John Lewis McCaw, 81, of Oregon Road, town of German Flatts, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord, on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018 at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. He was born on April 15, 1936 in Mohawk, son of the late George and Helen (Lowell) McCaw and educated in Mohawk schools.  He was united in marriage with  Rosemary Schumaker...

Jr. Melvin Donald Brown

Jr. Melvin Donald Brown

Jan 18, 2018

Herkimer, NY-Melvin Donald Brown, Jr.Melvin Donald Brown, Jr., age 61, loving companion of Robine L. Snow, passed away in the peace and comfort of his home, early Thursday morning, Jan. 18, 2018, following a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born May 2, 1956 in Ithaca, NY. At age six, he was adopted by the Boydston family of Waterville, NY where he...

Margaret Agnes (Pavalock) Vickery

Margaret Agnes (Pavalock) Vickery

Jan 15, 2018

Little Falls, NY/Wilmington, NC-Mrs. Margaret Agnes (Pavalock) Vickery, age 70, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, January 15, 2018, in the comfort of her home in Wilmington, NC.  Her untimely passing was the result of asthma complications.  She was born to Donald and Edna Pavalock on August 2, 1947 in Little Falls, NY.  Margaret was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy,...

Douglas P. Doug Knapp

Douglas P. Doug Knapp

Jan 11, 2018

West Winfield, NY-Douglas P. Knapp, 67, of West Winfield, passed away unexpectedly, on January 11, 2018, in the comfort of his home. Doug was born January 1, 1951 in Utica, NY. Doug was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, softball, and horseshoes but his favorite was basketball. He participated in the Empire State Games for several years, winning many...

Ryan Mark Bladek

Ryan Mark Bladek

Jan 7, 2018

Dolgeville/Danube, NY-Ryan Mark Bladek, age 37, currently of Dolgeville, a lifelong Little Falls (Danube) resident, passed away on Sunday evening, January 7, 2018, in his home. He was born on April 24, 1980 in Wyoming, son of Mark and Linda Bladek of Little Falls.  He graduated with Little Falls High School, “Class of 1998”.  Ryan was an avid outdoors man. ...

Nicholas Peter Nick Del Rossi

Nicholas Peter Nick Del Rossi

Jan 6, 2018

Ilion, NY-Mr. Nicholas Peter "Nick" Del Rossi, age 72, of Colonial Circle, passed away on Saturday morning, January 6, 2018 at Faxton/St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford. Daniel J. Enea Funeral and Cremation Care, 5860 State Route 5 (near St. Mary's Cemetery), between Herkimer and Little Falls, 315-508-5250, has been entrusted with cremation arrangements for Mr. Del Rossi.   He was predeceased...

Vander R. Buck Westcott

Vander R. Buck Westcott

Dec 30, 2017

Cold Brook, NY-Mr. Vander R. "Buck" Westcott, age 69, of Black Creek Road, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford. Daniel J. Enea Funeral and Cremation Care, 5860 State Route 5 (near St. Mary's Cemetery), between Herkimer and Little Falls, 315-508-5250, has been entrusted with Mr. Westcott's funeral arrangements.  There are no services.  You...

Ronald M. Ron Colegrove

Ronald M. Ron Colegrove

Dec 27, 2017

Fultonville, NY-Mr. Ronald M. "Ron" Colegrove, age 83, of 4215 State Route 5s, Fultonville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at St. Johnsville Rehab and Nursing Center, Inc. He was born on November 12, 1934 on the family farm in Freysbush, NY and was the son of the late Morris and Marjorie Colegrove and educated in...

Richard D. Ortlieb

Richard D. Ortlieb

Dec 26, 2017

Dolgeville, NY-Mr. Richard D. Ortlieb, age 79, of Hopson Road, a United States Veteran, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, December 26, 2017 in the comfort of his home.  He was in the presence of his loving wife, Monica Ann (Mocko) Ortlieb, at the time of his passing. He was born on Jan. 15, 1938, son of the late Alice...

Virgina (Nelson) Hoage

Virgina (Nelson) Hoage

Dec 23, 2017

Frankfort, NY-Mrs. Virginia (Nelson) Hoage, age 87, of Berberick Road, Frankfort, wife of the late Lewis Danforth Hoage, Sr., passed away peacefully in the comfort of her beloved family on Saturday morning, December 23, 2017.  Her passing occurred at Valley Health Services, Herkimer. Survivors include his devoted family; daughter, Roberta Stockigt and husband Pete, daughter, Louise Stockigt and husband Butch;...