Obituaries
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
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,...
Lorraine Frances Tyson
Apr 12, 2024
Lorraine Frances (Lambertson) Tyson, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024 at the age of 60.She was born on September 29, 1963 in Mineola, NY to John and Theresa Lambertson. She graduated from Mineola High School in 1981 and Franklin Pierce University in 1985 with a degree in Business Administration. Lorraine went on to be the...
Shannon Michael Miller
Apr 8, 2024
Shannon Michael Miller, age 47, a native of Dolgeville, passed away suddenly on Monday morning, April 8, 2024 at his home.He was born in Little Falls on Oct. 16, 1976, son of Theodore B. and Kathleen Marie (Dineen) Miller, Sr. of Dolgeville, and educated in Dolgeville Schools. He was last employed at Keymark Corporation, Fonda. Shannon enjoyed the outdoors and...
Ann (Urtz) Cotter
Mar 28, 2024
Ann (Urtz) Cotter, 76, of Little Falls, NY and formerly of Ilion, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, March 28, 2024.
Ann was born in Ilion on January 28, 1948, the daughter of the late Richard and Peggy (Dwyer) Urtz. Ann was a 1966 graduate of Ilion High School. She also graduated from Herkimer County Community College with an...
Dr. Nicholas S. Bonarrigo
Mar 28, 2024
Dr. Nicholas Salvatore Bonarrigo, 84, a lifelong area resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, March 28, 2024, at Valley Health Services, Herkimer. He had the love and support of his family at the time of his passing.
Dr. Bonarrigo was born on February 1,1940 in Utica, son of the late Stephen V. and Rose M. (Pandolfo) Bonarrigo and was a...
Edith P. Dziura
Mar 28, 2024
Mrs. Edith P. Dziura, agę 86, of Fraser Road, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, March 28, 2024 at Wynn Hospital, Utica.Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction and care of the locally/family owned and operated Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, between Little Falls and St. Johnsvillle, 315-508-5131. A complete tribute will appear when final...
Denise Kane
Mar 27, 2024
Denise (Baylis) Kane, age 71, of Ilion, a former Mohawk resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, March 27, 2024 at The Grand Nursing and Rehab, Ilion, following a long illness.Denise is survived by her son, Chance J. Kane and two granddaughters, Everly Aurora Kane and Delilah Violet Kane. Denise graduated from Mohawk Central School and earned an A.A.S...
Arthur Louis North
Mar 25, 2024
Mr. Arthur Louis North, age 95, a longtime resident of Little Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, March 25, 2024 at Alpine Nursing and Rehab, Little Falls.Arthur North was born December 15, 1928, the only son of John and Loretta North in Queens, NY. Art graduated from his beloved Fordham University. Continuing on with his Jesuits, he earned his...
Carol A. Farrington
Mar 10, 2024
Carol Ann Farrington, 79, of Middleville, beloved wife of the late Ralph Harold Farrington Jr., passed away of natural causes in her home on Sunday evening, March 10, 2024.
Carol was born January 23, 1945, in Herkimer, daughter of the late Christine (Kolarik) Mosher and George Mosher. A lifelong resident of Herkimer County, Carol received her education in Herkimer and in...
Leona C. Ford
Mar 10, 2024
Mrs. Leona C. Ford, age 89, an Ilion resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, March 10, 2024 in the loving care of the Angels at the Abraham House, Rome, New York.
Leona was born in Little Falls on June 26, 1934, daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Macykur) Cornish. She was united in marriage to Donald L. Ford on...
Shawn Michael Patterson
Mar 5, 2024
Shawn Michael Patterson was called by his Lord on March 5th after a very brief illness. He was born September 21st, 1969 in Fort Worth, TX to Charlotte Ann (Platts) Patterson and Donald H. Patterson Sr.Shawn was a graduate of Ilion High School, class of 1988. Upon his graduation, he became a United States Marine at Parris Island, SC. He...
Shirley P. Patterson
Mar 5, 2024
Mrs. Shirley P. Patterson, age 92, of Porteus Street, wife of the late Charles H. Patterson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, March 5, 2024 in the comfort of her home.In keeping with her wishes, an anatomical gift will be made to the Syracuse Upstate Medical Center Anatomical Program. There are no services.Arrangements for the anatomical donation coordination are under...
David Alan Krick, Sr.
Mar 2, 2024
David A. Krick, Sr., 69, a lifelong resident of the Mohawk Valley, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in New Jersey, with family members by his side from natural causes.He was born in Ilion on April 15, 1954 to Donald Krick Sr., and Doris Lowell.. Dave was an avid golfer and fisherman. Dave also was very passionate about...
Susan L. "Suz" Naple
Feb 27, 2024
Susan L. "Suz" Naple, age 70, of County Highway 119, St. Johnsville, beloved wife of William L. "Bill" Naple, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, Feb. 27, 2024 in the comfort of her home. She was a longtime special education teacher with HFM Boces.
She was born in Amsterdam on March 13, 1953, daughter of the late Donald and Betty (Colton)...
Martin Steven Thomas
Feb 25, 2024
Marty Steven Thomas, age 59, of Sunset Circle, Town of Little Falls, passed away suddenly at his home.
There are no scheduled services. Arrangements for cremation are under the direction and care of the locally/family owned and operated Mohawk Valley Funerals and Cremations, 7507 State Route 5, between Little Falls and St. Johnville, Cremation Specialists.
Kip D. Sklarz
Feb 21, 2024
Kip David Sklarz Sr., a longtime St. Johnsville resident, a true outdoorsman of hooks and hearts, embarked on his final expedition into the great beyond on February 21, 2024 in Albany, New York, aged 66.
Born in Johnstown, PA on January 5, 1958, to Clifford and Carol Rawson Clark. Carol later remarried to William Sklarz. Kip charted a life as vibrant...
John T. Harrington, Jr.
Feb 21, 2024
A lifelong Little Falls resident, John T. Harrington, Jr., 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, February 21, 2024 at his home, following a long hard battle with lung carcinoma. He had his loved ones at his side.
John was born Feb. 18, 1959 in Ilion, son of the late John and Margaret Harrington. He was united in marriage to his...
George L. Coombs
Feb 20, 2024
George Leroy Coombs Jr., a man with a twinkle in his eye and a wrench in his hand, passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2024 at the age of 66.
Born and raised in Amesbury, Massachusetts on December 4, 1957, he spent his youth cruising down backroads on motorcycles and tinkering in the garage, a passion that stayed with him throughout...
David Gordon McRae
Feb 19, 2024
David Gordon McRae of Utica, formerly of Wakefield, MA, passed away peacefully on Feb. 19, 2024.
Born in Winchester, MA in 1950, he was the son of the late Gordon J. and Joan L. McRae. David was predeceased by his parents and his brother Robert McRae. Survivors include his brother Andrew McRae, his former wife the Reverend Paula Hart, his...
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