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...
Richard Gagnon
May 27, 2026
Richard J. "Dick" Gagnon, Jr.June 25, 1960 - May 27, 2026Listen to Obituary
Kinderhook- Richard J. "Dick" Gagnon, Jr., a New York State Licensed Funeral Director and dual resident of Kinderhook, New York, and Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2026, at the age of 65, surrounded by the love of his mother and wife.
Born in...
Frank Valent
May 20, 2026
Frank S ValentMarch 13, 1949 - May 20, 2026Grove CityListen to Obituary
Francis S. Valent, known lovingly to family and friends as Frank, age 77, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away on May 20, 2026. He was born on March 13, 1949, and raised in Frankfort, New York, to Samuel and Wanda Valent, who preceded him in death.
Frank earned...
Thomas Donahue
May 6, 2026
Thomas P. Donahue, born June 29, 1946, in Ilion, passed away May 06, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. He was predeceased by his parents, Ralph Donahue and Ann Campulugo-Donahue, Mother in-law Helen Maine-Gardner and Special Brother in-law James Ruggerio.Thomas is survived by his beloved wife, Debra A. Ruggerio-Donahue they spent 35 years together and united in marriage...
Barbara A Renwick
May 3, 2026
Mrs. Barbara A. RenwickHerkimer - Barbara A Renwick, 80, formerly of Pullman St., Herkimer passed away on May 3, 2026, in Wynn Hospital, Utica. Barbara was born on December 25, 1945 in Utica, NY, to the late Charles and Elizabeth Hankinson Renwick and she attended Utica Schools. She graduated from UFA with the class of 1963 and later MVCC and...
Joyce Doolen
Apr 2, 2026
Joyce Doolen, age 84, passed away in the comfort of her own home on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
She was born in Utica on January 16, 1942, a daughter of the late William and Elma (Blum) Heath and graduated from Proctor High School. On May 7, 1960 she married Albert J. Doolen in Zion Lutheran Church, a blessed union of 44...
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...
Michael J. Bogdan
Feb 21, 2026
Michael J. Bogdan died February 21, 2026. He was pre-deceased by Parents Michael S. Bogdan and Catherine Cioch Bogdan. He was also pre-deceased by wife, Mary K. Bogdan. Michael was born in Utica, NY and graduated from St. Stanislaus Elementary School and Thomas R. Proctor High School. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served in...
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...
