Obituaries
Thomas Wayne Wolf
Jan 13, 2024
We're deeply saddened to share that Thomas Wayne Wolf, 72, a longtime Fort Plain resident, passed away on Saturday morning, January 13, 2024 in the peace and comfort of his Fort Plain home, after bravely battling prostate cancer with various complications.
Born on December 3, 1951, in Rock Island, Illinois, Thomas was the son of the late Kenneth Wolf...
Anna (Kovac) Pargansky
Jan 13, 2024
Anna Pargansky, 91, a longtime Mohawk Valley resident, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the Wynn Hospital, Utica.
She was born on March 31, 1932, in New York City, daughter of the late Stephen and Susan (Zguris) Kovac Walach. Anna was the step-daughter of the late Paul Walach, Sr. She graduated from Little Falls High School in 1949. Anna...
Verna Marie (Nichols) Shasteen
Jan 10, 2024
Mrs. Verna M. (Nichols) Shasteen, age 66, a lifelong Ilion resident, passed away on Wednesday morning, Jan. 10, 2024 at Wynn Hospital.
She was born Sept. 2, 1956 in Herkimer, daughter of the late Leland and Ellen (Waldron) Nichols and educated in local schools. She was predeceased by her husband John Shasteen. Survivors include her children, William Taylor, Wayne Taylor,...
Emma Lee Vedder
Jan 7, 2024
Emma Lee (Blankenship) Vedder, of 126 Rockwell Drive, Ilion passed away Sunday night, January 7, 2024 at Little Falls Hospital, Little Falls, New York while in the skilled care of Attending Physician David Almeleh, MD (aka “Doctor Dave”) and the caring and highly professional hospital third floor nursing staff. Emma had been in declining health for the past several months....
Stephanie M. (Vogt) Dyer
Jan 6, 2024
Stephanie Melody (Vogt) Dyer passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, January 6th, 2024. She was 54 years old and a lifelong resident of Little Falls, New York.
Stephanie was born on July 21st, 1969, the day man first walked on the moon, a fun fact she would enthusiastically share throughout her life. She was predeceased by her loving...
David J. Campagna
Jan 4, 2024
A lifelong Herkimer resident, Mr. David J. Campagna, 75, passed away on Thursday afternoon, January 4, 2024 at Wynn Hospital, Utica. David was born in Herkimer on March 1, 1948, son of the late Julio and Celia (Danio) Campagna and a proud graduate of Herkimer High School. He entered military service and served during the Vietnam Conflict with the United...
Gordon K. "Kip" Garlock
Jan 4, 2024
Gordon K. "Kip" Garlock, age 74, of Heath Road, Mohawk (Town of German Flatts) departed this life on January 4, 2024 in the comfort of his home and in the presence of his family.
Kip was born in Little Falls, NY on June 5, 1949, son of the late Raymond G. and Mildred A. (Whitcomb) Garlock. He graduated from Mohawk...
Dylan P. Kinch
Jan 1, 2024
Dylan Paul Kinch, age 40, of Little Falls passed away unexpectedly from heart complications on New Year's Day, 2024.
He was born Ogdensburg, NY on May 4, 1983, son of the late Paul and Kelly (Mills) Kinch, who resides in Saranac Lake. On Aug. 1, 2021 in Little Falls, he was united in marriage with Erica Korce, a blessed union of...
Larry G. Boepple
Dec 26, 2023
Mr. Larry G. Boepple, 84, a longtime Danube resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, December 26, 2023 at Alpine Nursing and Rehab, Little Falls. He was in the presence of his loving family when his passing occurred.
He was born on August 17, 1939, son of the late Burton W. and Mella R. Boepple and he received his education...
Robert M. "Bob" Terzi
Dec 26, 2023
A lifelong Little Falls resident, Mr. Robert M. "Bob" Terzi, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Wynn Hospital, Utica.
He was born in Little Falls on on Christmas Day in 1942, son of the late Merino and Rose (DeRosa) Terzi. Bob retired from Feldmeiers, Little Falls. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, going to the casino and...
Gary L. Van Veghten
Dec 24, 2023
Gary Lewis Van Veghten, 87, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 24, 2023 at the Alpine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Little Falls, NY. He was born October 7, 1936, the son of Emmett and Editha (Greene) Van Veghten in Rochester, NY. On April 7, 1960, he married his best friend and love of his life, Sally Hoffman. She predeceased...
Wardy "Edward" McDaniel
Dec 24, 2023
Wardy "Edward" McDaniel, 85, passed peacefully away at home on December 24, 2023. Ed was born on August 24, 1938, in Troy, NY to Wardy McDaniel and Dorothy (Solton) McDaniel. He was raised in Johnstown NY and graduated from Johnstown High School. He was employed by AT&T and Verizon, until his retirement. He later worked as the manager at...
Jacqulyn Marie (Gonyea) Potts
Dec 22, 2023
Jacqulyn Marie (Gonyea) Potts was born at the Ilion Hospital on May 12, 1949. She passed away at Fox Hospital, Oneonta on Friday, December 22, 2023. She was the daughter of the late George & Madlyn (Bowman) Gonyea. Growing up on the family farm in Frankfort, NY with several brothers and sisters made for lots of memories. Some favorite memories...
Mary Anne O'Hara
Dec 21, 2023
Mary Anne O'Hara, of Ilion, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023, at the Abraham House in Rome, New York after a brief illness. She was born on June 3, 1944, in Utica, daughter to the late Evelyn (Fischer) and Martin G. O’Hara, Sr. Mary Anne graduated from Utica Free Academy and began a 56-year career in advertising at...
Allen S. "Duke" LeVick
Dec 20, 2023
Allen S. "Duke" LeVick, 83, a life-long Little Falls resident, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023 at Little Falls Hospital.
Allen was born on Aug. 13, 1940 in Little Falls, son of the late Steve and Helen (Rice) LeVick and attended Little Falls schools. He enlisted with the US Navy where he served as an Aircraft Engine Mechanic. ...
Norma (Ashe) Gehring
Dec 20, 2023
Mrs. Norma Gehring, age 89, a lifelong Little Falls resident passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, December 20, 2023 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, with her family at her side.
She was born on January 13, 1934 in Little Falls, daughter of the late John and Evelyn (Zimmerman) Ashe and graduated from St. Mary’s Academy. She was united in marriage on December 25,...
James M. Scanlon
Dec 18, 2023
James M. "Jim" Scanlon, age 66, of North Creek Road, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, Dec. 19, 2023 in the comfort of his home. He had the support of his family at his side, when his passing occurred. Jim was born in Little Falls on Nov. 18, 1957, son of the late Kenneth William and Zita Arleen (Hudd)...
Alan John Zuis
Dec 17, 2023
Mr. Alan J. Zuis, age 69, of Burch Street, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Little Falls Hospital with his family at his side.
He was born April 17, 1954 in Herkimer, son of the late John and Elizabeth (Chmielewski) Zuis and educated in Herkimer schools. He was employed with Empire Fiberglass, Little Falls as a supervisor. He...
Petra DeJesus
Dec 16, 2023
Mrs. Petra DeJesus, age 99, of Hancock Street, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2023 in the comfort of her home.
Her funeral arrangements are pending and under the direction and care of the Little Falls owned, Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, between Little Falls and St. Johnsville, 315-508-5131. A tribute to her life...
Diane Marie (Balderston) Young
Dec 13, 2023
Diane left us behind as earthly admirers on Wednesday afternoon, December 13, 2023. She took her last breaths at home in Ives Hollow, town of Salisbury, where her heart lived and lives on, surrounded by her immediate family: a husband of nearly 44 years, Kirk, daughter Heather, son Ryan, son-in-law David, and her beloved pets Cooper and Lucy.
She...
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