Obituaries
Marilyn Mae (Robinson) White
Jan 19, 2026
Marilyn Mae (Robinson) White, a beloved mother and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026. She is now reunited with her late husband, Clifford.
Born on May 26, 1931, in Syracuse, New York, Marilyn was the daughter of Lloyd and Violet (Wood) Robinson. A proud member of the Herkimer High School Class of 1948, she furthered her education at...
Karen H. Haslauer
Jan 14, 2026
Karen H. Haslauer, age 78, of Ilion, New York, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, in Ilion, New York.
Karen was born on August 6, 1947, in Massena, NY. She was one of four daughters of William and Dorothy Ratowski. She graduated from Massena Central School District. Karen spent many years working at Potsdam...
Elba Iris Viruet
Dec 29, 2025
Elba Iris Viruet, age 76, of Little Falls, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2025.
Born in Puerto Rico on September 29, 1949, Elba was the daughter of the late Petra and Juan DeJesus. The DeJesus family were able to trace their lineage as direct decendants of the original native Taino tribe of Puerto Rico.
At one time, Elba was married to...
Judith A. Walawender
Dec 25, 2025
Judith A. “Judy” Walawender, age 69, a lifelong resident of Herkimer, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital in Utica.
Born on October 12, 1956, Judith was the daughter of the late Andrew F. and Carmella B. (Sweet) Walawender. She was raised and educated locally and was a graduate from Herkimer High School.
Throughout the years,...
Aria Lynn "Peanut" LaJuett
Dec 23, 2025
Aria “Peanut” Lynn LaJuett, age 36, passed away with her devoted family by her side on December 23, 2025, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Aria was born on November 13, 1989, in Little Falls, to Joel LaJuett and Vanessa Hoage. Aria was always full of energy and was a natural giver; she spent...
Terri L. Szala
Sep 24, 2025
Terri Christman (Szala), 66, passed away on September 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on January 17, 1959, the daughter of the late Charles and Danine Christman (Hojohn).On August 2, 1986, Terri married James Szala. Together they built a blended family of seven with Terri’s two daughters, Sheanna Christman (Ramsey) and Jacqueline Christman (Smith),...
Theresa M Edick
Sep 22, 2025
Theresa M. Edick, 96, of Oswego, NY, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025.
Born in the Town of Russia, NY, Theresa was the daughter of the late Earl and Margaret (La-Comb) Newman. She spent most of her life in the Little Falls area, where she built a home filled with love, warmth, and quiet strength.
Theresa had a creative and adventurous...
Stephen A. Ecker
Sep 7, 2025
Early Sunday morning, September 7, 2025, Stephen Andrew Ecker, 74, quietly passed over to his heavenly home while at Fulton Center nursing facility in Gloversville, NY.
“Steve” was born on April 24, 1951, in Middletown, NY, the son of Stephen J. and Shirley (Goettman) Ecker. He resided most of his life in Bloomingburg, NY and received his education at Pine Bush...
Perry M. Stufflebeam
Aug 24, 2025
Mr. Perry M. Stufflebeam, age 87, of Utica passed away peacefully at Wynn Hospital in Utica on August 24, 2025.
Perry was born on February 23, 1938, in Springfield, Illinois. He was the son of the late Perry and Shirley Stufflebeam (Schoonover). Perry obtained his master's degree and worked as a systems engineer. He will be missed dearly.
In keeping with Perry's...
Rita Ann Snow
Aug 5, 2025
Mrs. Rita Ann Snow, age 86, a very special lady and a good friend to all those she knew, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 5, 2025, at Betsy Ross Nursing Home in Rome, NY.
Rita was born in Gouverneur, NY on February 13, 1939, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Vaile (Austin). Rita graduated from Camden High School...
Mary F. Oberle
Aug 4, 2025
Mrs. Mary F. Oberle, age 91, of Herkimer, New York, passed away peacefully on Monday August 4, 2025, at Valley Health Services, Herkimer.
Mary was born on May 19, 1934, in Little Falls, daughter of the late Charles and Matie Francesco (Leahman). She grew up on a farm and spent much of her childhood milking cows and picking berries. She graduated...
Yvonne J. Hoage
Jun 24, 2025
LITTLE FALLS, NY - Ms. Yvonne J. Hoage, age 73, of Little Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, NY.Yvonne was born June 14th, 1952, in Little Falls, the daughter of the late Harry Sr. and Regina (Filkins) Hoage. She attended Little Falls School. Yvonne enjoyed fishing and camping as well as...
Deborah A. Baumann
Jun 12, 2025
ILION - Deborah A. (Nagy) Baumann, age 62, of Ilion, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Born on August 7, 1962, in Yonkers, NY, Deborah was the daughter of the late Steven and Marilyn (Tighe) Nagy. She relocated to the Mohawk Valley where she would go on to start her own family. For...
Glen F. Augar
May 23, 2025
DOLGEVILLE – Glen F. Augar, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025, at his home with his loving family by his side. His passing occurred after a brief illness, and he fought a courageous battle to the end. He was born in Ilion, NY on February 21, 1934, to the late Thomas and LeElla (Budlong) Augar. He...
Charles T. Grotz Jr.
May 18, 2025
Charles Thomas Grotz, Jr., age 77, a beloved longtime resident of the Alpine Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Little Falls, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, in the privacy and comfort of his room. Born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania on November 14, 1947, Charles was the son of the late Charles and Mae Grotz, Sr. He honorably served with...
Scott A. Adams
May 17, 2025
DOLGEVILLE - It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Scott A. Adams, who left this world on May 17th, 2025, in Dolgeville, New York, after a long illness affecting his heart and lungs. Scott was born on January 9th,1963, in Newnan, Georgia, and his journey through life was marked by a spirit that embraced freedom, a...
Bradford D. Darrow Sr.
May 11, 2025
Bradford D. Darrow Sr., 86, of Ilion, NY, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 11, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born to Glenn Sr. and Elizabeth Darrow, Brad was a lifelong resident of llion, where he attended llion Jr./Sr. High School. After graduation, he proudly served his country as a member of the United States...
Carol L. Zicaro
Apr 17, 2025
MOHAWK - Carol L. Zicaro (nee Benfield) of Mohawk, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, April 17, 2025, in the privacy and comfort of her home. Carol was born on July 23, 1938 in Newark, NJ, the daughter of the late Charles I. Benfield and Lois Pell. Carol was predeceased by her beloved husband, Dominick. She was the loving...
Shararhonda Lynn Hall
Apr 16, 2025
HERKIMER - Shararhonda Lynn Hall, age 38, a lifelong Mohawk Valley resident, passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2025 at Wynn Hospital in Utica. Born on June 29, 1986, Shararhonda is the daughter of George Getchell and Katrina Erb. She was raised and educated in Little Falls schools. She spent her working years in nursing and was a provider of...
Laval F. Holden
Apr 10, 2025
MOHAWK - LaVal F. “Butch” Holden of Mohawk, NY, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, cousin and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday April 10th, 2025. Butch was born on December 13th, 1948, in Utica NY to the late LaVal R. Holden and Leona “Onie” (Trevor) Holden. He graduated from Ilion high school...
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