Obituaries

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....

Eric Nichols

Eric Nichols

Oct 2, 2017

Little Falls/Dolgeville, NY-Eric Nichols, age 41, of Little Falls and Dolgeville, passed away on October 2, 2017.  His family is comforted to receive word and be reunited with his earthly remains. Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, between Little Falls and St. Johnsville, town of Manheim (315-508-5131), has been entrusted with arrangements for cremation.  A full obituary will follow.

Mr. Samuel Lapides Zim Barstein

Mr. Samuel Lapides Zim Barstein

Sep 24, 2017

Ilion, NY-Samuel Lapides "Zim" Barstein, born January 9, 1929, passed away September 24, 2017 at Little Falls Hospital.   He was born in New Haven, CT and served in the US Army and graduated with a degree in journalism from Boston University.  He is survived by his daughter, Mindy Barstein and the late Thomas Davenport of Ilion; son, Fred Barstein...

Jr. Robert T. Park

Jr. Robert T. Park

Sep 17, 2017

Middle Village, NY-Robert T. "Bobby" Park, Jr., age 52, of Middle Village, NY passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 17, 2017 in the town of Johnsburg, NY due to heart complications. There are no services.  Daniel J. Enea Funeral and Cremation Care, 5860 State Route 5, between Little Falls and Herkimer (315) 508-5250, near St. Mary's Cemetery, is handling cremation arrangements.

Gertrude Lillian Dougherty

Gertrude Lillian Dougherty

Aug 22, 2017

Norway, NY-Mrs. Gertrude Lillian Dougherty, age 95, of the town of Norway, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 22, 2017 at the St. Luke's Home, New Hartford. She was born in Camden, NJ and married John Dougherty. They moved to Mount Holly, NJ and had five children: Jack (deceased), Mary (husband Gary Burruss), Kate, Richard (deceased) and Anne (husband Gary Koshland)....

Tiffany Nicole Doyle

Tiffany Nicole Doyle

Aug 21, 2017

Havelock, NC-Tiffany Nicole Doyle, age 28, of Havelock, NC, passed away unexpectedly on August 21, 2017, in Hollywood, Florida.   She was the fiancé and life companion of Peter Rodick, who he called his little angel.  Tiffany was full of energy and her smile could light up the room.  She was generous, loving and will never be forgotten. She will be...

Esq. Jana S. Behe-Kinneston

Esq. Jana S. Behe-Kinneston

Aug 20, 2017

Little Falls/Menands, NY-Jana S. Behe-Kinneston, Esq., 40, of Menands, a Little Falls native and prominent Albany-area attorney, died of natural causes suddenly on Saturday, August 20, 2017, while golfing with her husband, Joshua Kinneston.   Jana, the beloved daughter of Ronald C. and Marilyn P. (Payne) Behe, was born on May 16, 1977 in Sodus, NY.  She received her education in Little...

Curtiss Burton Tucker

Curtiss Burton Tucker

Aug 20, 2017

Herkimer, NY-Mr. Curtiss Burton Tucker, age 84, a resident of Valley Health Services, Herkimer, a veteran of the Korean War with the US Navy, passed away on Sunday morning, August 20, 2017 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown. He was born in Little Falls on August 5, 1933 son of the late Everett and Helen (Curtis) Tucker.  He was employed for several...

Olga P. (Petryk) Mullins

Olga P. (Petryk) Mullins

Aug 15, 2017

Herkimer, NY-It is with a heavy hearts that we lay to rest our Aunt Olga of Great Neck, NY.  She is the last of our parents' generation.  We will always remember her contagious smile and kind heart.  A strong willed woman, but always a loving word.  Olga loved tennis and golf, playing both well into her 80's, always having her...

Barbara A. Thompson

Barbara A. Thompson

Aug 2, 2017

Middleville, NY-Barbara A. Blodgett-Thompson, 63 of Middleville passed away peacefully at the Abraham House, Utica on Wednesday evening, August 2, 2017; after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Ms. Thompson was born on April 3, 1954 in Gloversville, NY. Barbara attended and graduated from Gloversville High School; and worked at the Daniel Green Factory in Dolgeville in her early years.  She was...