Obituaries
Phillip L. Salamacha
Oct 15, 2023
With broken hearts, Bill, Peggy and Jeffrey Salamacha announce the life of Phillip Salamacha has been tragically taken without any warning. How his life came to an end, we do not know as he was taken too soon. Phil was a graduate of Mt. Markham High School, "Class of 1994". He then was awarded a scholarship to Wagner College for...
Mildred Ann Guinup
Oct 11, 2023
Mrs. Mildred Ann "Millie" Guinup, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, October 11, 2023 at Alpine Nursing and Rehab Center, Little Falls.
She was born on March 11, 1936, daughter of the late Kurt and Anna (Petras) Siegel. She was united in marriage with Raymond Guinup who passed away on Nov. 22, 2022. The couple resided on Shells Bush...
Cindy Lu (Florian) Brelinsky
Oct 11, 2023
Cindy Lu (Florian) Brelinsky, age 66, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 with the love and support of her family, by her bedside at the St. Luke's Campus of the Mohawk Valley Healthcare System, New Hartford. Her passing followed a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Little Falls on Aug....
Marie H. McGowan
Oct 11, 2023
A lifelong Mohawk/Ilion resident, Mrs. Marie H. McGowan, age 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, Oct. 11, 2023 at Valley Health Services, Herkimer.
She was born in Mohawk on February 22, 1927, daughter of the late Lillian Riggs and Walter Hopper. Marie was united in marriage to Archibald H. McGowan on October 30, 1948 in Niagara Falls. They celebrated...
William George Pratt
Oct 9, 2023
Mr. William George Pratt, age 79, a longtime resident of Cedarville, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, October 9th, 2023, in the peace of his home, with his loving family by his side.
William was born on February 21st, 1944 in Herkimer, NY son of the late William C. and Clara V. (Waterbury) Pratt. William attended Herkimer schools and was...
Alice LaGrange
Oct 8, 2023
Alice LaGrange, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, Oct. 8, 2023 in St. Johnsville.
Services will be private. Cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of the locally owned Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, between St. Johnsville and Little Falls, 315-508-5131.
Edward Charles "Ed" Becker, Jr.
Oct 6, 2023
A lifelong Little Falls resident and business owner, Edward Charles "Ed" Becker, Jr., age 76, of Shells Bush Road, passed away on Friday morning, Oct. 6, 2023 at the St. Luke's Campus of the Mohawk Valley Healthcare System. He had the love and support of his family by his side when his passing occurred.
Ed was born on Nov. 22,...
Dennis Leo "Denny" Arndt
Oct 5, 2023
A lifetime Mohawk resident, Dennis (“Denny”) Arndt, age 76, beloved husband of Janet (Mumford) Arndt, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the Siegenthaler Center, New Hartford, with the love and support of his family by his side.
Denny was born in Syracuse, NY, on January 29, 1947, son of the late David and Dora (LaFave) Arndt. He...
Juanita L. (Austin) Jones
Sep 30, 2023
Juanita L. (Austin) Jones, age 86, of Dolgeville, NY, passed away the evening of September 30, 2023 at Little Falls Hospital. At the time of her passing, her loving family surrounded her bedside.
Born on June 5, 1937 to the late Carl and Edna (Hicks) Austin, Juanita was raised in Stratford, NY and attended Stratford Central School, where she developed...
Paul G. Otrupcak
Sep 30, 2023
Mr. Paul George Otrupcak, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 30, 2023 surrounded by a family who loved him more than anything in the world.
Paul was born in Little Falls on Jan. 5, 1932, son of the late George and Anna (Mizerak) Otrupcak and he grew up on Rollway Farm (Otchie’s Mountain) on...
Joseph J. Smith
Sep 29, 2023
Joseph J. Smith, a Mohawk native, passed away September 29, 2023 in New Mexico. He was born on Feb. 6, 1965 and was the son of Joseph A. and Beth (Langow) Smith of Mohawk. He graduated from Herkimer High School. He leaves his parents, Joseph and Beth of Mohawk, a brother, Bryan Smith and wife Shelly of Columbia...
Sherrill (Doxtader) Walsh
Sep 28, 2023
Sherrill (Doxtader) Walsh, 75, currently residing in Geneseo, a longtime resident of Little Falls and Salisbury Center, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, September 28, 2023.
Sherrill was born on July 16, 1948 in Newport News, Virginia to the late Donald and June (Dize) Doxtader. She grew up in Urbanna, Virginia, and spent many summers there with cousins and friends...
Bonnie Ellen Douglas
Sep 27, 2023
A longtime Starkville area resident, Mrs. Bonnie Ellen Douglas, age 72, beloved wife of Richard R. Douglas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 with the love and support of her family at her bedside.
Bonnie was married to the love of life Richard Douglas and celebrated 47 years this September. They had one daughter, Melissa. Bonnie is survived...
Joseph John Lasowski
Sep 25, 2023
Mr. Joseph J. Lasowski, Joe, a lifelong resident of Little Falls passed away peacefully at his home from natural causes on Monday morning, September 25, 2023. He was 86 .
Joe was born in Herkimer on May 13, 1937 son of the late Joseph and Jenny Lasowski and attended Herkimer schools. He entered into the military service with the US Air Force,...
Linda Lou Prew Allen
Sep 24, 2023
Linda Prew Allen, age 72, lost her two-year battle with cancer to gain her angel wings peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023 with her loving family at her side.
She was born on Sept. 18, 1951, in Gloversville, to Ralph and Sylvia Ackerknecht Prew. She graduated with the Oppenheim Ephratah Central School, “Class of 1970”. Linda furthered her education and...
Dawn A. (Konik) Kaminski
Sep 21, 2023
Mrs. Dawn A. Kaminski, age 79, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 21, 2023. She had her daughters at her side at the time of her passing.
She was born on July 27, 1944 in Little Falls, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Otrupcak) Konik and educated in Little Falls schools. She was...
Rebecca Rose (Parisi) Gushue
Sep 20, 2023
Rebecca Rose (Parisi) Gushue, age 54, of Brockett Street, went home to be with the Lord peacefully early Wednesday morning, September 20, 2023 in the comfort of her Dolgeville home, while surrounded by her loving family, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Rebecca was born on December 5, 1968 in Little Falls, daughter of Rose Marie (Antonucci) Parisi and...
Theresa Rose Campione
Sep 18, 2023
Mrs. Theresa Rose Campione, 84, beloved wife of the late Thomas Campione, Sr., passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 in Florida, where she had been residing with her cherished family. She was born on Oct. 3, 1938 in Bronx, NY daughter of the late Raymond and Maude (Priestly) Burroughs and worked in hospitality for over 50 years. She was of...
Joseph Wormuth
Sep 12, 2023
Joseph Wormuth, age 62, of State Route 5, Town of Schuyler, passed away on September 12, 2023.
Joseph was born on June 12, 1961 in Utica, son of the late George and Helen Wormuth. Joseph worked at Dari-Del for the last 30 years farming and bottling up milk. When he wasn’t working his hobbies were fishing and playing cards with...
Carol A. Grippe
Sep 12, 2023
Mrs. Carol A. Grippe, age 76, of the Town of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the Grand Nursing & Rehab, in Ilion.
Carol was born June 14, 1947 in Utica, daughter of the late Arthur & Marjorie (Reid) Beauharnois. She was a graduate of Frankfort schools and ran a daycare center from her home for...
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