Obituaries

Walter Potter

Walter Potter

Dec 23, 2017

Utica, NY/Little Falls, NY-Mr. Walter Potter, age 68, of Utica, formerly of W. Main St., Little Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, December 23, 2017.  His passing occurred at the St. Luke's Home, New Hartford.   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 Mr....

III Thomas F. Hyla

III Thomas F. Hyla

Dec 22, 2017

Little Falls, NY-Thomas F. "Tom" Hyla, III, age 40, of the town of Manheim, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 22, 2017, in Mohawk, NY.   He was born December 8, 1977, in Little Falls, son of Thomas F. (Beverly) Hyla of Ilion and Audrey Murray and husband George of Little Falls.  He received his education...

Victor L. Bowman

Victor L. Bowman

Dec 17, 2017

Schuyler, NY-Mr. Victor L. Bowman, age 57, of Bush Road, beloved husband of Keitha J. (Wood) Bowman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford, after a courageous battle with cancer. 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...

John Matthew Lawrence Albrecht

John Matthew Lawrence Albrecht

Dec 14, 2017

“He who marches out of step hears another drum.” Ken Kesey, One Who Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest John Matthew Lawrence Albrecht (1979-2017) was born into this world as he lived, in a blaze of light and love. He instantly became the best friend and treasured son of his parents and sisters as they traipsed the knolls and valleys of...

George Julian Rymko

George Julian Rymko

Dec 11, 2017

Jordanville, NY-The family of George Julian Rymko (son of Myra Rymko of Herkimer) will lay his earthly remains to rest in a private burial service to be held at the Holy Trinity Monastery, Jordanville.  George was missing since January, 2011.   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...

William James Bill Miller

William James Bill Miller

Dec 6, 2017

Little Falls, NY-William James "Bill" Miller, age 48, of Flint Avenue, Ext., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, in the town of Manheim. Born on December 15, 1968, William was the son of the late James “Racetrack” and Gladys “Mitzi” (Petkovsek) Miller.  He was raised and educated locally, attending Little Falls schools and graduated with the "Class of...

Jr. James Charles Jimmy Hoffman

Jr. James Charles Jimmy Hoffman

Dec 5, 2017

Ilion, NY-James Charles "Jimmy" Hoffman, age 58, of East Main Street, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse.  At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his loving sisters.   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...

Dorothy E. (Rej) VanValkenburg

Dorothy E. (Rej) VanValkenburg

Nov 30, 2017

Ilion/Herkimer, NY-Mrs. Dorothy E. (Rej) VanValkenburg, 93, of Herkimer, formerly of Ilion, widow of William F. VanValkenburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, November 30, 2017 at Folts Homes, Herkimer. She was born on April 29, 1924 in Jersey City, NJ daughter of the late John and Frances (Pietkewicz) Rej and educated in Herkimer schools. On April 27, 1946, she was united...

Paula D. (Baylis) Baron

Paula D. (Baylis) Baron

Nov 25, 2017

Mohawk NY-Mrs. Paula D. (Baylis) Baron, age 79, of Devendorf Street, wife of George Q. Baron, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford, with her family by her side. She was born on Sept. 28, 1938 in Herkimer, daughter of the late Marshall and Pauline (Brunette) Baylis and received her education in Herkimer and...

Jennie Mae (Abeline) Pettengill

Jennie Mae (Abeline) Pettengill

Nov 20, 2017

Ilion-Jennie M. (Abeline) Pettengill, age 90, of Ilion, widow of Raymond Pettengill, Jr., passed away peacefully on Monday, November 20, 2017 at Valley Health Services, Herkimer, surrounded with the love and support of her family. She was born on Sept. 17, 1927 in Herkimer, daughter of the late Charles and Cora (Parker) Abeline.  On April 14, 1951, she was united in marriage with...

Mary Jean Bowman

Mary Jean Bowman

Nov 14, 2017

Herkimer, NY-Mrs. Mary Jean Bowman, age 82, of Galinsky Apts., passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, Nov. 14, 2017 at Valley Health Services, Herkimer. She was born on March 21, 1935 in Plainfield, NY, daughter of the late Davis and Hazel Miller.  Mrs. Bowman was united in marriage with Alfred Bowman, a union of many years until his passing in November...

Donna Mae (Blaney) Neely

Donna Mae (Blaney) Neely

Nov 6, 2017

ST. JOHNSVILLE, N.Y. -- Donna Mae (Blaney) Neely, 92, of St. Johnsville passed away peacefully on Monday evening, Nov. 6, 2017 at St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center where she had resided for the last three years. Born Feb. 4, 1925, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, she was the daughter of Webster F. and Francis H. Blaney. She grew up in...

Joan E. Sitsy (Lebert) Farrar

Joan E. Sitsy (Lebert) Farrar

Nov 5, 2017

Frankfort, NY-Miss Joanie "Sitsy" Lebert-Farrar, 76, of Frankfort, passed away on November 5, 2017 in the loving arms of family, at Mohawk Valley Health Care Center in Ilion. Joanie was born on June 23, 1941 in Utica, NY, daughter of the late Della Locash and granddaughter of the late Joseph and Amelia (Soriano) Locash.  She lived in Syracuse for many...

Beverly P. Davis

Beverly P. Davis

Oct 23, 2017

Dolgeville, NY-Mrs. Beverly P. Davis, age 94, a longtime insurance agent and resident of Dolgeville, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, October 23, 2017.  Her passing occurred in the Sitrin Rehabilitation Center, Utica. Beverly was born in Amsterdam, NY, the daughter of Isaac Adelbert (Bert) Pooler and Pearl McCammon Pooler. She grew up in Perth, and graduated from Perth High School....

Karen Ashley Blask

Karen Ashley Blask

Oct 19, 2017

Herkimer, NY/Tarpon Springs, FL-It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Karen Ethel Ashley Blask on October 19, 2017.  A woman of great strength, determination, spirit, and heart, our mother triumphed over many challenges in her life, from childhood polio up until her final illness.  Mom was born New Year's Day in 1940 to Eileen...

John Louis Bardes

John Louis Bardes

Oct 11, 2017

Dolgeville, NY-Mr. John Louis Bardes, 92, of State Highway 29, Dolgeville, beloved husband of Gloria Bardes, a US Veteran, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, October 11, 2017.  His passing occured in Valley Health Services, Herkimer. There are no services.  Daniel J. Enea Funeral and Cremation Care, 5860 State Route 5 (near St. Mary's Cemetery) between Herkimer and Little Falls,...

Mr. Charles Millard

Mr. Charles Millard

Oct 10, 2017

Salisbury Center, NY-Mr. Charles Millard, age 79, of Emmonsburg Road, beloved husband of Judith (Mowers) Millard, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, following a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Nov. 24, 1937 in Pennsylvania, son of the late Charles and Cora (Palmer) Millard and attended schools in Rhode Island and New York.  Mr....

Mrs. Doris Conte

Mrs. Doris Conte

Oct 10, 2017

Mohawk/Ilion, NY-Mrs. Doris Conte, age 87, a longtime Mohawk resident, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, October 10, 2017 at Mohawk Valley Health Care Center. Doris was born on September 17, 1930 in the town of Warren, NY, daughter of the late Harris and Alice (Land) Irish.  She was united in marriage with Dominick Conte on March 15, 1952 in...

Mrs. Grace McLaughlin

Mrs. Grace McLaughlin

Oct 7, 2017

Herkimer, NY-Gracious, kind, and loving. Those three words epitomize Grace McLaughlin who passed away on October 7, 2017 due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Grace was born in 1924 in Queens, New York to Thomas and Mary O’Dell Bentley and was the youngest of five children. In 1946, she married Robert McLaughlin, to whom she was married for 71 years. ...

Ralph E. Miller

Ralph E. Miller

Oct 2, 2017

Town of Manheim, NY-Mr. Ralph E. Miller, age 75, of 353 Bidleman Road, Little Falls, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 2, 2017 at Little Falls Hospital, due to heart complications.  At the time of his passing, he was in the presence of his beloved family.  He was born in Herkimer on Jan. 17, 1942, son of the late Henry A....