Obituaries

Kathleen Ann Feeney

Kathleen Ann Feeney

Jul 15, 2023

Kathleen Ann Feeney, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2023, at her home in Leonardtown, Maryland. She was born January 8, 1965, the daughter of the late Gerald and Mary (O’Shea) Feeney. She was raised in Little Falls, NY graduating in the “Class of 1983."After completing her Nursing degree at the College of Southern Maryland in 1994, she started...

John Marvin Salomon

John Marvin Salomon

Jul 12, 2023

Mr. John Marvin Salomon, age 67, of Main Street, West Winfield, passed away on Wednesday July 12, 2023 at the St. Luke's Campus of the Mohawk Valley Health System, New Hartford.

John was born on March 20, 1956 in Rochester, NY to Helen Lane and Marvin Salomon.  He loved hunting, fishing, camping and naps. John was predeceased by his wife...

Chris F. Miller

Chris F. Miller

Jul 9, 2023

The Mohawk Valley lost a long time friend on July 9, 2023, Christian F. Miller, better known as Chris Miller, the voice of the Mohawk Valley. 

“A Family Tradition. - Miller in the Morning -. A Great Way to Start the Day.” 

For all the farmers, school children, people on the way to work, all listeners wanted to know what...

Wayne E. Darling

Wayne E. Darling

Jul 8, 2023

Wayne E. Darling, age 72, of Ilion, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023 in St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Utica. He had the comfort of his family by his side.    Wayne was born on July 15, 1950 in Herkimer. The son of the late Harry and Luanna Darling. He attended Mohawk Central Schools.  On April 2, 1977, he married...

Anthony V. "Tony" Fosella

Anthony V. "Tony" Fosella

Jul 6, 2023

Mr. Anthony V. Fosella, age 93, a longtime Herkimer resident, husband of Lynda S. Fosella, passed away peacefully in the care of Little Falls Hospital, on Thursday evening, July 6, 2023, with his loving family at his side. 

Anthony (Tony) was born on June 28, 1930, son of the late Michael and Mildred (Dinardo) Fosella and educated in schools down...

Lori Ann Drake

Lori Ann Drake

Jul 3, 2023

Lori A. Drake, age 58, a longtime Ilion resident, passed away on Monday morning, July 3, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, with the love and support of her family at her side.

Lori was born on Dec. 15, 1964 in Pomona, California, daughter of the late Billy George and Sharon Claudette (Ellison) Luthultz and educated in Nebraska.  On...

Samuel E. Udkoff

Samuel E. Udkoff

Jun 27, 2023

Samuel E. Udkoff, 41, passed away at Albany Medical Center on Monday evening, June 26, 2023.  He leaves his family and friends in Little Falls.

He was born on April 30, 1982 in Los Angeles, CA son of the late Theodore and Jane (Parr) Udkoff.  His last employment was with Hennigan Engineering. Samuel enjoyed music, listening to local band, especially...

Mary Lorraine (Luppino) Sherrick

Mary Lorraine (Luppino) Sherrick

Jun 8, 2023

Mrs. Mary Lorraine (Luppino) Sherrick, 86, a longtime Ilion resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, June 8, 2023 at the Abraham House, Rome, New York.Mary was born on June 27, 1936 in Mohawk, daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Luppino. She attended Mohawk Central Schools. In 1972 she was united in marriage with the late Fred W. Sherrick...

Michael Leo Sweeney

Michael Leo Sweeney

Jun 6, 2023

Michael Leo Sweeney, age 62, of Casey Road, Mohawk, passed away on Tuesday evening, June 6, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica.

 

He was born on April 15, 1961, in Ilion, son of the late Leo and Shirley (Miller) Sweeney and educated in Ilion schools.  He was united in marriage with Tina Mary DesGrosielliers on July 28, 1990,...

Victoria Amber Dickenson

Victoria Amber Dickenson

Jun 2, 2023

Victoria Amber Dickenson, age 29, of Brand Street, Ilion passed away suddenly on Friday, June 2, 2023 with the support of her husband, Jeffery at her side.

She was born on February 7, 1994 in Little Falls daughter of Natalie Ottman and Robert Pratt.  Victoria was educated in West Winfield schools.  She was united in marriage on April 16, 2016...

Hard Rock Harry

Hard Rock Harry

May 30, 2023

The rock gods have called upon Harry, a devoted father, son, a thoughtful friend and a loving brother. It is with profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mr. Harry J. Enea, III, “Hard Rock Harry”, age 53, of Winter Garden, Florida. Harry, a well-known area DJ, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Tuesday evening, May 30, 2023.  He had...

Barbara L. Cagwin

Barbara L. Cagwin

May 29, 2023

Barbara L. Cagwin, age 82, of Ilion, a Little Falls native, passed away on Monday evening, May 29, 2023 at Valley Health Services, Herkimer.

Arrangements for cremation will be under the direction and care of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, between Little Falls and St. Johnsville, 315-508-5131.

Darwin Lindsay Putnam

Darwin Lindsay Putnam

May 29, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Darwin "Bud" Lindsay Putnam. Darwin passed away peacefully with family on his side and went to the Lord on Memorial Day May 29, 2023 while staying at the Little Falls Hospital after a courageous battle with a long illness.

Darwin was born on January 15, 1938 in the Town...

William Walker Schmidt

William Walker Schmidt

May 28, 2023

William Walker Schmidt, age 68, of Barneveld, NY passed away on May 28, 2023 in his home after a long illness with his loving wife by his side.

Walker was born February 8, 1955, in Binghamton, NY, son of the late Merom and Regina Schmidt. He moved to the town of Ohio at a young age and attended Poland Central...

Jean Ann (Capece) Famulare

Jean Ann (Capece) Famulare

May 28, 2023

 

 

Jean Ann Famulare, Little Falls resident, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Pentecost, Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Little Falls Hospital.  She was 81 years old.

Born in Little Falls on April 9, 1942, Jean was the daughter of Dominick and Ann Capece.  She was raised in Little Falls and Richfield Springs, graduated from...

Catherine (Reardon) Seaman Sweet

Catherine (Reardon) Seaman Sweet

May 24, 2023

Catherine (Reardon) Seaman-Sweet, age 86, of Little falls passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in Little Falls Hospital with the comfort of her family by her side.

Catherine was born in Little Falls, NY on July 20, 1936, the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Miller Reardon. She was raised on Furnace Street, Little Falls and attended St....

Joseph G. "Joe" Grande

Joseph G. "Joe" Grande

May 21, 2023

Little Falls - Mr. Joseph Grande, 74, a lifelong resident of Little Falls, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Sunday morning, May 21, 2023 at Valley Health Services in Herkimer, NY.

He was born on May 31, 1948 in Little Falls, son of the late Italo and Caroline (Braccini) Grande and educated in Little Falls schools. On July 17, 1976,...

Donald Joseph Cooper

Donald Joseph Cooper

May 20, 2023

Stratford, New York-Donald Joseph Cooper, age 64, of Piseco Road, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

There are no services.  Arrangements for cremation have been placed in the care of Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, Little Falls (Town of Manheim), 315-508-5131.  

Gerald "Jerry" Quinn

Gerald "Jerry" Quinn

May 16, 2023

Old Forge, New York-Gerald (Jerry) Quinn, long-time resident of Old Forge, New York, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2023 at the age of 78.

He leaves behind his son, Keith Quinn and his wife, Jennifer Quinn, Old Forge, NY, along with the many friends he made over his lifetime.

If you knew Jerry, he always went out...

Katherine Otrupcak

Katherine Otrupcak

May 9, 2023

Mrs. Katherine Otrupcak of Little Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, May 9, 2023.

She was born on Sept. 21, 1933, in Kljajicevo, Yugoslavia, daughter of the late Anna (Lehman) and Jakob Sadlek.  She, along with her family left her home during World War II in October of 1944 at the age of 12 and traveled through Europe by...

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