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...
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.
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...
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...
