Obituaries

Ushakant G. Trivedi

Ushakant G. Trivedi

Jun 12, 2024

Mr. Ushakant G. Trivedi, age 87, of Chapman Road, Town of New Hartford, while in the presence of his wife, Rekha Trivedi, passed away peacefully on the birthday of his daughter, Jan Bass of East Herkimer, at his home, while also in the presence of his son, Dr. Rajiv Trivedi (Lucy) of Rochester.He was born on October 5, 1936 in...

Bilijeane Guy

Bilijeane Guy

Jun 11, 2024

A lifelong Little Falls resident, Bilijeane (LeRoy) Guy, age 63, passed away at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown on June 11, 2024.

Born in Little Falls, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Barbara (Wilbur) LeRoy.  She was laid to rest in Church Street Cemetery, Little Falls, under the direction and care of Daniel J. Enea-Director at Mohawk Valley Funerals and...

Robert J. Vanasse

Robert J. Vanasse

Jun 9, 2024

Robert J. Vanasse, age 82, formerly of Little Falls and most recently of Fern Park, FL passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 in Florida.Robert was born on July 10, 1941, in Little Falls son of the late James and Lucile (Brown) Vanasse. Robert was predeceased by his first two wives; Joan Randall Vanasse, Elizabeth (Bills) Vanasse, a brother; William Atutis,...

Carol Sylvia Tancredi

Carol Sylvia Tancredi

Jun 7, 2024

Mrs. Carol Sylvia Tancredi, age 81, formerly of Little Falls and a current resident of Boca Raton, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, June 7, 2024.  Her passing took place under Hospice Care in Delray Beach, Florida.She was born on April 17, 1943 in Little Falls, daughter of the late Roland and Mary (Newport) Bramer.   She was united...

Raymon A. Upson

Raymon A. Upson

May 31, 2024

Raymon A. Upson, 53, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 31, 2024, at his home in Mohawk.

He was born on Feb. 2, 1971, son of the late Robert E. and Janice M. (Ludwig) Upson and educated in Frankfort schools.  Raymon proudly continued his education attending Herkimer County Community College where he received numerous associates degrees....

Robert J. "Bubber" Yerina, Sr.

Robert J. "Bubber" Yerina, Sr.

May 27, 2024

Robert J. “Bubber” Yerina Sr., age 87, a lifelong Little Falls resident, owner and operator of Garlic Delite Farms, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2024 at Valley Health Services, Herkimer, with family members by his side, following a long illness.

He was born in Little Falls on April 8, 1937, son of the late John G. and Susan J. Yerina...

Jacqueline M. "Jackie" Congdon

Jacqueline M. "Jackie" Congdon

May 26, 2024

Jacqueline M. “Jackie” Congdon, age 64, of State Route 5s, Fort Plain (Town of Danube), passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Amsterdam, following a long illness.

She was born in Little Falls on Nov. 5, 1959, daughter of the late Larry Congdon, Sr., and Jessie (Debus) Congdon of Fort Plain and attended St. Johnsville schools.  She...

Timothy L. Metot

Timothy L. Metot

May 25, 2024

Timothy L. "Tim" Metot, age 72, of Bronner Road (Town of Mannheim), husband of the late Margaret A. "Peg" (Urbiss) Metot, passed away unexpectedly in the comfort of his home.A lifelong Little Falls resident, Tim as last employed with Tractor Supply.  Survivors include his son, Jeffrey Metot of Little Falls; in laws, Nancy Richards and husband Lynn of Little Falls...

Ira M. Meltzer

Ira M. Meltzer

May 22, 2024

Ira M. Meltzer, age 74, of Freysbush Road, Town of Minden, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Albany Medical Center.There are no services scheduled.  Arrangements for cremation are under the direction and care of Daniel J. Enea-Director of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, between St. Johnsville and Little Falls, 315-508-5131.  

Paul M. Cruskie

Paul M. Cruskie

May 22, 2024

Paul M. Cruskie, age 66, of Woodview Drive, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, May 22, 2024 at the Siegenthaler Center, New Hartford after a long illness.  He had the love and support of his wife by his side at the time of his passing.He was born on July 20, 1957 in Maryland, son of Joseph and Molly (Stauffer) Cruskie...

Wayne Dupont

Wayne Dupont

May 20, 2024

Wayne Dupont, age 76, of Robinson Road, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Wynn Hospital, Utica.His funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction and care of Daniel J. Enea-Director of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, between Little Falls and St. Johnsville, 315-508-5131.  A complete tribute to his life will follow.  

Teressa N. Latona

Teressa N. Latona

May 16, 2024

Teressa N. Latona, age 65, of Summit Ave., passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, May 16, 2024 in her home.  She had the love and support of her family at her side, when her passing occurred.Teressa was born in Talcotville, NY to Ann (nee Ackerman) and Francis Brown. She was the youngest of their ten children.  She attended Mohawk Valley...

Shawn R. "One Dot" Liitt

Shawn R. "One Dot" Liitt

May 6, 2024

Shawn Richard Liitt "One Dot", of Sixth Ave., passed away peacefully at the age of 49 in Cooperstown's Bassett Hospital, May 6, 2024 following his courageous battle with cancer.He was  predeceased by his parents Richard (Linda) Liitt and Kathleen ‘Riley’ Liitt, siiblings, Marietta Walters and Gary Liitt, aunt, Barb Perrone and uncle, Rodney (Laurie) Riley.  Shawn is survived by his...

Lucia A. "Lucy" Cunningham

Lucia A. "Lucy" Cunningham

May 4, 2024

Lucia A. "Lucy" (Lamanna) Cunningham, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, Guilderland on May 4, 2024 at the age of 102.  Until a few months before her passing, she had lived independently, even doing her own cooking.Lucy was born in Little Falls, NY and was the eighth of ten children of Antonio and Incoronata (Perna) Lamanna,...

Sally D. Fontanella

Sally D. Fontanella

Apr 30, 2024

Sally Fontanella, age 79, of Oneonta and formerly of Burlington Flats, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 30, 2024.Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction and compassionate care of the locally/family owned Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, between Little Falls and St. Johnsville, 315-508-5131.  Details will follow.

George C. Bertrand

George C. Bertrand

Apr 30, 2024

George Bertand, 83, New Hartford, NY, formerly of North Washington Street, Herkimer, passed to his next life’s journey, on Tuesday April 30, 2024 with his family by his side.  

Born to John A. Bertrand, Blanche Kinsley in Watertown NY, May 15,1940, George graduated from West Canada School while tending to his family’s farm in Poland, NY, where he met and...

Josephine Mary Sohnn

Josephine Mary Sohnn

Apr 28, 2024

Josephine Mary Sohnn, age 65, of First Avenue, Frankfort, longtime Director of the Herkimer County Probation Department, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, April 28, 2024 in the comfort of her home.  She was in the presence of her husband, Thomas G. Nicolette, when her passing occurred.In respecting her wishes, there are no service scheduled.  Arrangements are under the direction...

Rodney "Rod" Pritchard

Rodney "Rod" Pritchard

Apr 23, 2024

Rodney “Rod” Pritchard, 71, of Little Falls, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side, in his home on April 23, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.Rod was born in Ilion, New York on February 20, 1953, the son of the late Carl and Doris (Lanphere) Pritchard. He was a 1972 graduate of Mohawk High School....

Katie M. (Briggs) Waltermire

Katie M. (Briggs) Waltermire

Apr 16, 2024

Katie M. Waltermire, age 44, passed away on Tuesday, April 16,2024 at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY, following a longand courageous battle with cancer.  She had the love andsupport of her family at her side when her passing occurred.Katie was born in Ilion, NY on Sept. 18, 1979, daughter of LarryS. Briggs and Janet Stevens. Katie was educated in Ilion...

Wendy A. Cristman

Wendy A. Cristman

Apr 12, 2024

Wendy A. Cristman, age 72, a longtime resident of Little Falls, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  

Wendy was born on March 7th, 1952, the daughter of the late George E. and Elizabeth (Knop) McCaw, and was a graduate of Little Falls High School, "Class of 1970".  Wendy married the love of her life,...