Francine "Fran" Ann (LaPuma) Keddell
Sep 8, 2026
Francine “Fran” Ann (LaPuma) Keddell, age 73, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
She was born on November 8, 1952 in Ilion, NY a daughter of the late Anthony and Antoinette (Lamanna) LaPuma. Fran would go on to graduate from Ilion High School and on October 4, 1986, marry the love of...
Constance "Connie" Battles
Sep 1, 2026
Schuyler - Constance "Connie" Battles, 93, passed away on September 1, 2026, in Wynn Hospital. She was born in New Castle, PA, on May 15, 1933 the daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy Buxton Cameron. She attended schools in New Castle and graduated in 1952. She was married to Guy Battles in New Castle on September 24, 1955. Gus...
Denise Eskoff
Aug 30, 2026
Middle Grove, NY - Denise Ann Eskoff of Middle Grove, New York, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026, surrounded by her family after a valiant battle with breast cancer.
Denise was born in Frankfort, New York to her loving parents Stephen and Julie. Her bond with her parents was strong, and she often traveled across the United States to...
Linda Rose Warner
Aug 26, 2026
Linda Rose WarnerHerkimer-Linda Rose Warner,passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on June 14, 1945, in Sidney, Ohio the daughter of the late Lloyd and Dolores Bensman DeBrosse. She attended Holy Angels School and later public school. Linda was a clerk at Little Falls Lumber for many years. She was a dedicated...
Anthony Andrew DiMasse
Aug 21, 2026
Anthony Andrew DiMasse
June 30, 1947 - August 21, 2026 - Anthony Andrew DiMasse, known affectionately to his comrades and friends as "Tony D." passed away on August 21, 2026. Born in Utica, NY, on June 30, 1947, to the late Joseph and Antoinette (Talerico) DiMasse, Tony lived a full life, defined by his individuality and his fierce loyalty to...
Eric L Heeder
Aug 20, 2026
Little Falls - Eric L Heeder, 62, passed away on August 20, 2026, in his home in Little Falls, NY. He was born in Albany, NY, on May 21, 1964 He attended Columbia schools and graduated from Columbia High School with the class of 1982. Following his schooling, Eric joined the US Marines and served until his Honorable Discharge with...
Carol E. Leon
Aug 13, 2026
Carol E. Leon
Little Falls - Carol E. Leon, 62, passed away on August 13, 2026, in her home. She was born on January 4, 1964 in Little Falls, NY, to the late Richard and Joan Moshier Leon. She attended Little Falls schools and graduated from Little Falls High School with the class of 1983. Carol was employed as a...
Sidney J. DeRollo
Aug 7, 2026
Sidney J. DeRollo
Frankfort - Sidney J. DeRollo, 101, passed away at home on Friday, August 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
He was born in Frankfort on October 27, 1924, the son of the late Rocco and Bridget Romano DeRollo. He attended Frankfort schools and graduated from Frankfort-Schuyler High School with the class of 1942.
Answering...
John J. Medina
Aug 6, 2026
Herkimer - John Medina, 65, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Little Falls Hospital.
He was born on August 24, 1960 in Little Falls, NY and he attended Utica Schools. John Served with the US Army and was Honorably Discharged in 1980. He started his career as a Heavy Equipment Operator and later in the Maintenance Department of...
Raymond R. Walker
Aug 6, 2026
Ilion - Raymond R. Walker, 84, passed away on August 6, 2026 peacefully in his home with his family by his side.He was born in Redfield, NY, on August 23, 1941 the son of the late Ralph and Ada Walker. He attended schools in Rome. He was married to Lois Irving on August 3, 1974 in Newport. He was employed...
Mary Kalka
Jul 24, 2026
Ilion - Mrs. Mary Kalka, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026, in Abraham House.She was born in Disnyky, Western Ukraine, on May 14, 1932 the daughter of the late Stefan and Anna Diakowycz. She and her family came to America in 1949 settling in Minnesota and she attended schools there. Mary was married to Raphael Kalka on...
Holly Klein
Jul 16, 2026
Holly KleinIlion-Holly Klein, 34, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Ilion.She was born in Little Falls on November 29, 1991 the daughter of the Jon and Anne Doolen Martin. She attended Frankfort schools and later attended Herkimer County BOCES with a degree in Criminal Justice. She was married to Joshua Klein in Ilion. She was a communicant...
Leonard Francis Jacopelle Jr.
Jul 12, 2026
Leonard "Len" Jacopelle, Jr.
Leonard "Len" Jacopelle, Jr., 77, of Herkimer, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Little Falls Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family and the countless memories he created throughout a life dedicated to faith, family, friendship, and service to his country.
Len was born on June 18, 1949, in Herkimer, New York,...
Karen A. Freedman
Jul 5, 2026
Frankfort-Karen Freedman, 84, passed away on July 5, 2026, in Herkimer.
Karen Freedman was born on November 9, 1941 in Utica, NY, to Francis E. and Anita B. Davison Parkhurst. Karen attended Utica schools and graduated from UFA with the class of 1959. She started her career as a Head Examiner for OCDSS for many years and retired 2001. Karen...
Josephine V LaForte
Jun 21, 2026
Frankfort - New Smyrna Beach, FL- Josephine V LaForte, 92, passed away on June 21, 2026, in Advent Health, New Smyrna Beach with her family by her side.Josephine was born on January 5, 1934 in Ilion, NY, to the late Anthony and Mary Montalto Caruso. She attended Frankfort schools and graduated from Frankfort Schuyler High School with the class of...
John Dennis Zenzayer
Jun 20, 2026
John Dennis ZenzayerMohawk - John Dennis Zenzayer, 76, passed away on June 20, 2026, in Bassett Health Care, Cooperstown. He was born in Ludlow, MA, on July 13, 1949 the son of the late Michael and Barbara Williamson Zenzayer. He attended schools in Merritt Island, FL. Following his schooling, John joined the US Army and served during the Vietnam War...
Brody Webster
Jun 18, 2026
Brody Webster, son of Russ & Juli Webster of Herkimer NY, died unexpectedly on June 18, 2026. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers Logan of Little Falls and Flynn at home in Herkimer. He leaves behind his grandparents Ron and Maureen Webster, Ilion and Richard Hammond and Gail Rochette both of Little Falls, NY. He...
Margit S Piseck
Jun 17, 2026
· Margit S. Piseck (Palmitesso/Singer)
9/14/1941-6/17/2026
Ilion-Margit S. Piseck, 84, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, at Wynn Hospital with her loving family by her side.
Margit was born in Sulzbach-Rosenburg, Germany. She moved to the US by way of New York City with her family in 1958. Margit and her family first settled in the Trenton falls area...
John James Sanders
Jun 5, 2026
JOHN JAMES SANDERSJuly 29, 1965 - June 5, 2026
ESPERANCE, NY - John James Sanders, 60, passed away at his home in Esperance, New York, on June 5, 2026. His wife, Vanessa, was by his side.
John was born in Ilion, New York, on July 29, 1965, to Luke John Sanders and Mary Ellen ("Kitty") Gerling. He was raised in...
Margaret Thuener
May 29, 2026
Margaret Thuener
Frankfort - Margaret Thuener, 85, passed away on May 29, 2026, in Foltsbrook, Herkimer. She was born in Ilion, NY, on July 10, 1940 the daughter of the late Glen and Lois Nichols Mower. She attended Frankfort schools. She was married to Otto Thuener on November 7, 1982 in the East Schuyler United Methodist Church. Otto passed away...
