Obituaries

Edward P. "Ed" Nitka

Edward P. "Ed" Nitka

Aug 24, 2024

Mr. Edward P. Nitka, age 85, of Ephrata, PA passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Sitrin Healthcare, New Hartford. He was born on Nov. 17, 1938, in Pennsylvania, son of the late Edward M. and Philomena P. (Koloski) Nitka and educated in Pennsylvania schools. Edward served with the US Army and was honorably discharged. He was united in...

Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Brownell

Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Brownell

Aug 24, 2024

Our beloved Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Brownell, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 24, 2024 in her home, at the age of 39. Rebecca was born at Ilion Hospital on June 21, 1985, daughter of Thomas J. and Pauline M. (Perry) Brownell and received her education in the Little Falls Central School District, graduating from Little...

Richard "Speedy" Senft

Richard "Speedy" Senft

Aug 22, 2024

Richard "Speedy" Senft, 56, a lifelong Town of Danube/St. Johnsville resident, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Thursday afternoon, August 22, 2024 in the comfort of his family home, following a courageous battle with cancer. He had the love and support of his devoted family members at his bedside when his passing occurred. He was born on August 15, 1968,...

Elizabeth J. (Elmer) Hurteau

Elizabeth J. (Elmer) Hurteau

Aug 20, 2024

A lifelong Ilion resident, Mrs. Elizabeth J. (Elmer) Hurteau, age 81, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 20, 2024 at The Grand Nursing and Rehab, Ilion. Elizabeth was born in Ilion on May 25, 1943, daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Williams) Elmer. She received her education in Ilion schools. The Elmer family grew up on East Street in...

Jeremy A. "Jerry" Blum

Jeremy A. "Jerry" Blum

Aug 7, 2024

Jeremy A. "Jerry" Blum, age 77, a longtime Mohawk resident, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, August 7, 2024, at Wynn Hospital, Utica. 

Jeremy was born in Herkimer on October 16, 1946, and was the son of Herman and Catherine (Gibson) Blum and the younger brother of twins, Richard (dec) and Roger Blum. He was a proud member of Herkimer High...

Patricia Ann "Patty" (Schell) Holleran

Patricia Ann "Patty" (Schell) Holleran

Aug 6, 2024

Patricia Ann Schell Holleran, 90, a lifelong resident of Mohawk, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 6th with her loving family by her side.She was born in Little Falls on March 13, 1934, to Frederick and Mary Irene DuPont Schell. She was an honor graduate of Mohawk High School. Her marriage to Charles Holleran took place on May...

Charles F. Kelly, Jr.

Charles F. Kelly, Jr.

Aug 2, 2024

Mr. Charles F. Kelly, Jr., age 80, of Norwolk, Connecticut, a Little Falls native, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 in Connecticut.  His passing occurred just four days following his wife's passing on June 29, 2024.

A Mass of Christian Burial for both Chuck and his wife, Ann Marie (O'Connor) Kelly, will take place on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 commencing...

Michael T. Lupo

Michael T. Lupo

Jul 30, 2024

Michael T. Lupo, of Church Street, Little Falls, formerly of Dolgeville, New York,  passed away at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

Mike was born, raised and educated in Little Falls and was a proud driver for the Herkimer ARC where he truly loved his work.  In his spare time, he enjoyed antiques and going to car shows. He...

Ann Marie (O'Connor) Kelly

Ann Marie (O'Connor) Kelly

Jul 29, 2024

Mrs. Ann Marie (O'Connor) Kelly (wife of Charles F. Kelly, Jr.), age 80, a native of Little Falls, most recently of Norwalk, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, July 29, 2024 at Autumn Lake Healthcare, Norwalk, CT.

She was born in Little Falls, NY, on August 5, 1943, to the late Francis and Agnes O’Connor. Ann was a graduate of...

Lisa Sue Rothenberg Johnson

Lisa Sue Rothenberg Johnson

Jul 23, 2024

Lisa Sue Rothenberg Johnson, 74, a resident of Alpine Nursing and Rehab, Little Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, July 23, 2024 at that facility. 

She was born in Queens, NY daughter of the late William and Anne (Becker) Rothenberg and was employed as a teacher in the NYC School System. She leaves her brother, Ronald Rothenberg and wife Diana...

Jamie Christine Bass

Jamie Christine Bass

Jul 14, 2024

The family of Jamie Christine Bass, age 41, is sad to announce she passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, July 14, 2024, following a long courageous battle with cancer. She had the love and support of her family at her bedside, when her passing occurred at the Siegenthaler Center, New Hartford.  

She was born December 30th, 1982 raised in Little...

Mary Fazekas

Mary Fazekas

Jul 12, 2024

Mary Fazekas, 81, of North Gage Road, Poland, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, July 12, 2024 at the Abraham House, Rome, New York.  She had the love and support of her family by her side, when her passing occurred.

In keeping with her wishes, there are no services.  Arrangements for cremation are under the direction and care of Daniel J....

Barbara Ann Ricketts

Barbara Ann Ricketts

Jul 6, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Ann Ricketts, age 66, of State Route 5s, Little Falls (Town of Danube), beloved wife of Curtis B. Ricketts, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, July 6, 2024 in the comfort of her home.

The family has entrusted arrangements for cremation under the direction and care of Daniel J. Enea-Director at Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, Little Falls.  A...

Alice B. Jones

Alice B. Jones

Jul 5, 2024

Alice B. Jones, age 68, of Pulaski Street, passed away on Friday afternoon, July 5, 2024 at Wynn Hospital, Utica.

Arrangements for cremation are under the direction and care of Daniel J. Enea-Director at Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, between Little Falls and St. Johnsville, 315-508-5131.  A complete tribute to her life will follow.  

Muriel L. DeLucco

Muriel L. DeLucco

Jun 26, 2024

Mrs. Muriel L. DeLucco, age 90, a lifelong Oppenheim/Dolgeville resident, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Wednesday evening, June 26, 2024 at the Abraham House, Utica with the love and support of her family at her side.

She was born in Oppenheim on December 11, 1933, daughter of the late Symeon and Marguerite (Canfield) Sammons. She was united in...

John T. Antonuk

John T. Antonuk

Jun 22, 2024

John Antonuk, age 70, of Cold Brook (Town of Russia), peacefully entered our Lord's Kingdom on June 22, 2024. 

John was born on November 20, 1953 the son of the late John and Marion (Thomas) Antonuk. He was educated in Utica and a graduate of Thomas R. Proctor School, in June of 1972. After multiple transitions from New York Telephone to...

Jean F. Megan

Jean F. Megan

Jun 21, 2024

A lifelong Little Falls resident, Jean F. Megan, age 77, of Sherman Street, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Friday, June 21, 2024.

Arrangements will be held at the convenience of her family and under the direction and care of Daniel J. Enea-Director at Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, between Little Falls and St. Johnsville, 315-508-5131....

Garrett "Garry" Blake

Garrett "Garry" Blake

Jun 21, 2024

Garrett "Garry" Blake, age 82, of North Ilion, passed away at his home on June 21, 2024. 

Garry was born and raised in Clinton, NY, son of the late Michael and Mary (VanLare) Merganthaler. Garry was a retiree of Chicago Pneumatic, but never did stop working. He was always gathering and tinkering with used lawn mowers, snow blowers, etc., which he...

Gregory R. Mallioux

Gregory R. Mallioux

Jun 18, 2024

Gregory R. Mallioux, 63, of Creek Road, Town of Danube, passed away on Tuesday evening, June 18, 2024 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown.

Greg was born on May 5, 1961, in Connecticut, son of Richard B. and Dorothy A. (Moskal) Mallioux.  The family relocated to Danube when they purchased a farm.  He was formerly employed by Feldmeier, Little Falls.  

Greg, also known...

Floyd Allen Rose

Floyd Allen Rose

Jun 18, 2024

Mr. Floyd Allen Rose, 83, a lifelong Ilion resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, June 18, 2024 at his home on East North Street, Ilion, following a long illness.  He had the love and support of his family at his side, when his passing occurred.

He was born November 13, 1940, the son of the late Clark A. and Loretta...