Thomas Ganci
Dec 26, 2025
Thomas Samuel GanciThomas Samuel Ganci, 94, passed away on December 26, 2025, in Wynn Hospital with his family by his side.Tom was born on September 15, 1931 in Frankfort, NY, to the late Angelo and Carmella Micelli Ganci and he attended Frankfort schools and graduated from Frankfort Schuyler High School with the class of 1949. He later attended HCCC. He...
Marilyn E. Clark Paragi
Mar 1, 2026
Marilyn E. Clark Paragi
Ilion-Marilyn E. Clark Paragi, 75, passed away on March 1, 2026, in Bassett Health Care Cooperstown with her family by her side.
Marilyn Paragi was born on September 22, 1950 in Ilion, NY, to E. Richard and Hazel Innes Clark. She attended Ilion schools and graduated from Ilion High School with the class of 1969. Marilyn...
Philip Bongiorno
Feb 17, 2026
Philip BongiornoFebruary 17, 2026It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Philip Bongiorno, who died on February 17, 2026 surrounded by family, at the age of 62.
Phil was born on February 7, 1964, in Buffalo, New York. He lived a life marked by strength, love, and devotion to his family. To those who knew him, Phil...
Rosalie Alsante
Feb 16, 2026
Rosalie Alsante
Frankfort - Rosalie Alsante, 82, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at Abraham House, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Ilion, NY, on March 8, 1943, the daughter of the late Frank and Agnes (Loiacono) Barretta. She attended Frankfort schools and graduated from Frankfort-Schuyler High School with the Class of...
Annette S. Amendolare
Jan 26, 2026
Mrs. Annette S. Amendolare
Frankfort - Mrs. Annette S. Amendolare, 99, passed away on January 26, 2026, in the Abraham House, Rome. She was born on March 24, 1926 in Utica, the daughter of the late Sarrigio and Marie Scanio and she attended schools there. She was married to Patsy "Pat" Amendolare on July 18, 1942 in St. Anthony of...
Kenneth Sturcke
Jan 20, 2026
Kenneth J. Sturcke
Mohawk-Kenneth J. Sturcke, 74, passed away on January 20, 2026, at home in the arms of his beloved wife, Ellen.Ken was born on October 27, 1951 in Plainfield, NJ, to the late Charles and Marjorie Brooks Sturcke. He attended Westfield schools and graduated from Westfield High School. He later attended and graduated from White Pines College with...
Raymond Almas Sr
Jan 19, 2026
Raymond L Almas Sr,
Frankfort - Raymond L Almas Sr, 56, passed away on January 19, 2026, in Bassett Health Care with his family by his side. He was born in Utica, NY, on October 30, 1969 the son of the late Harold and Donna Bougourd Almas. He attended Utica schools and graduated from Proctor High School. He later attended...
Lorraine Crouse
Jan 19, 2026
Lorraine C Crouse
Utica-Lorraine C Crouse, 81, passed away on January 19, 2026, in Wynn Hospital. Lorraine was born on August 5, 1944 in Utica, NY, to the late Charles and Johanna Talerico Barber and she attended schools there. Lorraine was predeceased by her life partner, Joseph "Hummy" Olmstead on April 15, 2013. She was employed as a school bus...
Esther Mae Hays
Jan 9, 2026
Mrs Esther Mae Hays
Esther Mae (Wheelock) Hays, New Hartford, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Rome Health with thoughts of loved ones she looks forward to reuniting with on her mind.
Esther was born April 17, 1933, the second of nine children of the late Donald Ward and Bertha Mae (Clements) Wheelock. She grew up on a dairy...
Thomas Scalise
Jan 2, 2026
Thomas Scalise
Thomas Scalise, 96, passed away on January 2, 2026, in Wynn Hospital.Thomas Scalise was born on May 20, 1929 in Herkimer, NY, to the late Dominick and Anna Santillo Scalise. He attended Herkimer schools and graduated from Herkimer High School with the class of 1947. Tom was a retired military man, and began his career with the US...
Russell Johnson
Dec 28, 2025
Russell Johnson Esq.
Russell Johnson Esq, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 28, 2025, in his son Kurt's home.
He was born in Haverhill, MA. On January 9, 1938 the son of the late Hector and Eva Bilodeau Johnson. He attended schools there and graduated from Haverhill High School with the class of 1956. He served with the US...
Steven William Wolfe
Dec 26, 2025
Steven William Wolfe
Steven William Wolfe, 71, passed away on December 26, 2025. His interment was in Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica.
His funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Petykiewicz, Iocovozzi & Burns Funeral Home, Herkimer.
John Szuba
Dec 26, 2025
John J. SzubaJohn J. Szuba, 74, of Mohawk passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, in Little Falls Hospital.John Szuba was born on July 18, 1951 in Utica the son of the late Joseph and Rita Szuba. He attended Utica schools and graduated from Proctor High School with the class of 1969. He served with the US Army during the...
Lee Ann Roberts-Woolever
Dec 25, 2025
Lee Ann Roberts-Woolever
December 22, 1959 - December 25, 2025
Frankfort, New York
On Christmas morning, in her home and surrounded by her family, Lee Ann Roberts-Woolever left this world the same way she lived in it: held in love, anchored in faith, and with quiet, steady strength.
Lee was born on December 22, 1959, in Utica, New York, to...
Mary Fran Palumbo
Dec 21, 2025
Mary Fran Palumbo
Mary Fran Palumbo, 88, passed away on December 21, 2025, peacefully in her home. Mary Fran Palumbo was born on April 2, 1937 in Ilion, NY, to Nick and Frances Amendolare Vivacqua. She attended Frankfort schools and graduated from Frankfort Schuyler High School with the class of 1954. She was married to James Palumbo Sr. on June...
Arthur Jones
Dec 13, 2025
Arthur W. Jones
Arthur W. Jones, 57, passed away on December 13, 2025, in Bassett Health Care, Cooperstown. Arthur Jones was born on September 5, 1968 in Frankfort, NY, to the late Merrill and Joan Wheeler Jones. He attended Frankfort schools and graduated from Frankfort Schuyler High School with the class of 1986. He was employed as an operator for...
Lewis Lints
Nov 29, 2025
Lewis J. "Jesse" Lints
Lewis J. "Jesse" Lints, 64, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Wynn Hospital with his family by his side.He was born on August 2, 1961 in Ilion, NY, to the late Lawrence and Beverly Brown Lints. He attended Frankfort schools and graduated from Frankfort Schuyler High School with the class of 1980. Jesse had...
Francis Grates
Nov 29, 2025
Mr. Francis Grates
Mr. Francis Grates
Mr. Francis Grates, 71, passed away on November 29, 2025, in Little Falls Hospital, Little Falls, with his family by his side. He was born in Ilion, NY, on December 24, 1953 the son of the late Frank and Pauline Puleo Grates. He attended Frankfort schools and graduated from Frankfort Schuyler High School with...
Charles Hand
Nov 27, 2025
Charles John HandMr. Charles John Hand, 81, passed away on November 27, 2025, in Foltsbrook, Herkimer. Chuck was born on May 12, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Edward and Lauren Tyson Hand and he attended schools there. He served with the US Air Force in Vietnam and was Honorably Discharged on January 16, 1967. He was married to...
Mary Petrilli
Nov 26, 2025
Mary Lynne Petrilli
Mary Lynne Petrilli, 72, passed away on November 26, 2025, in her home in Palm Springs, CA with her brother by her side. Mary Lynne was born on October 19, 1953 in Ilion, NY, to the late William and Grace Iocovozzi Petrilli. She attended Frankfort Schuyler Schools and graduated from Frankfort Schuyler High School with the class...
