Obituaries

Jun 19, 2012

Frankfort - Mrs. Jane M. Zito, 90, of 310 First Ave. joined her beloved husband, Bennie Zito into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 with her adoring family by her side. She was born in Ilion, on June 4, 1922, the daughter of the late Frank and Jennie Calabelle DeJohn. She attended Frankfort schools and graduated from Frankfort High...

Jun 15, 2012

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Jun 8, 2012

Frankfort - Mrs. Marie E. Puzzilla, 101, formerly of N. Litchfield St passed away Friday, June 8, 2012 in Masonic Home where she had resided for nearly 4 years. She was born in Brooklyn, on August 24, 1910, the daughter of the late Vincent and Jennie Gerardi and she attended schools there. Marie was married to John T. "Puzze" Puzzilla...

Jun 2, 2012

Herkimer - Mrs. Victoria M. Vennera, 91, of Claxton Manor, N. Washington St. passed away peacefully Saturday, June 2, 2012 in her home. She was born in Brooklyn on April 29, 1921, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Marie Papa Costanza and she attended schools there. She was married to Frank P. Vennera on July 31, 1971 in St....

May 29, 2012

Frankfort - Capt. Joseph T. Aiello US Army Ret, 93, of 111 Orchard St. passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 29, 2012 in his home. He was born in Frankfort on February 22, 1919, the son of the late Salvatore and Mary Capitano Aiello and he attended Frankfort schools. He served during World War II with the US Army and was...

May 25, 2012

Herkimer - Mrs. Mary Jane Simonette, 63, of 218 Church St. passed away Friday, May 25, 2012 at home, with her loving family by her side. Mary was born in Carthage on January 27, 1949, the daughter of Earl and Hilda Benware Brown and she attended West Carthage schools, graduating from Ausable Forks High School with the class of 1967....

May 23, 2012

Frankfort - Mrs. Elizabeth C. Barrett, 99, formerly of Litchfield St. passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 in Presbyterian Home Of CNY. She was born in Herkimer on December 26, 1912, the daughter of the late Pietro and Giovanina Borachiello Averson and she attended Herkimer schools. She was married to Anthony Barrett on February 10, 1934 in St. Anthony's Church,...

May 22, 2012

Schuyler - Alexander J. Chard, 82, of 293 Bull Rd. went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 22, 2012 while he was surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Frankfort on May 11, 1930, the son of the late George F. and Josephine D. Forte Chard and he attended Frankfort schools, graduating from Frankfort High School...

May 12, 2012

Ilion - Mrs. Julia Kuba, 97, formerly of Cross St. passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012 in Highland Hospital, Rochester. She was born in Youngstown, OH on June 9, 1914, the daughter of the late Charles and Anna Panko Litwen and she was educated in Jordanville schools. She was married to Myles Kuba on July 3, 1964 in Ilion United...

May 2, 2012

Frankfort - Mr. Rosario C. "Ron" Bonfardice, 93, of 419 Third Ave. Ext. passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in Mohawk Valley Health Care Center with his family by his side. He was born in Frankfort on November 19, 1918, the son of the late John and Florence Laforte Bonfardeci and he was educated in Frankfort Schools. He was married...

Apr 27, 2012

Clayville - Mrs. Carmel Jackson, 91, of 374 Butcher Rd. passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 in St. Luke's Home. She was born in Frankfort on May 30, 1920, the daughter of the late Jacob and Anna Cacciatore Costello and she attended Frankfort Hill and later Frankfort High School where she graduated with the class of 1938. She was married...

Apr 26, 2012

Herkimer - Mr. Jerry P. Licari, 90, of 105 Protection Ave. formerly of Canal St., Frankfort passed away peacefully Thursday, April 26, 2012 with his family by his side. He was born in Frankfort on December 19, 1921, the son of the late Giralamo and Vencenzia Jennie Micciche Licari. He attended Frankfort schools and graduated from Frankfort High School with...

Apr 21, 2012

Herkimer - Mrs. Aurora Daver Frank, 88, of 208 West Smith St. passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012 in Bassett Health Care with her family by her side. She was born in Herkimer on January 30, 1924, the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Macrina Scalise and she attended Herkimer schools. She was married to Dominic J. Ming Frank...

Apr 16, 2012

Frankfort - Mrs. Nancy C. Plano, 69, of 305 Railroad St. passed away Monday, April 16, 2012 in Mohawk Valley Health Care Center. Nancy was born in Ilion on December 14, 1942, the daughter of the late John and Catherine Castardi Verni. She attended Frankfort schools and graduated from Frankfort-Schuyler High school with the class of 1961. She later attended...

Apr 3, 2012

Herkimer - Mr. Samuel R. Celi, 86, of 338 Dewey Ave. passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012 in Little Falls Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Herkimer on November 24, 1925, the son of the late Charles and Ida Clemente Celi. He attended Herkimer schools and graduated from Herkimer High School with the class of...

Apr 1, 2012

Frankfort - Mr. Robert Christopher Grower, 23, of 306 Kernan Ave passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 1, 2012 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Dover, TN. He was born in Ilion on June 12, 1988 the beloved son of Debbie Grower Coyne and he attended Ilion schools. Robert loved music and singing. He enjoyed being a jokester...

Mar 25, 2012

Richfield Springs - Mrs. Kathrinia Szpyrka, 86, of Taylor Rd. passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born in the Ukraine on November 7, 1925. She was married to Dmytro Szpyrko on April 28, 1905 in Germany. Dmytro passed away on November 11, 1991. Kathrinia, along with her husband, were...

Mar 13, 2012

Frankfort - Mrs. Phyllis Costanza, 84, of 609 Reese Rd. passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012 in St. Elizabeth's Medical Center with her loving family by her side. She was born in Frankfort on April 20, 1927, the daughter of the late Sam and Cologira Scamardo Licari and she attended Frankfort schools. Phyllis met the love of her life, Vito...

Mar 3, 2012

New Hartford - Frankfort - Mrs. Josephine Castilla, 94, of The Meadows formerly of Ball Rd. Frankfort passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012 in Presbyterian Home Of CNY with her family by her side. She was born in Frankfort on October 30, 1917, the daughter of the late Joseph and the late Mary Cacciatore and she attended Frankfort schools. She...

Mar 3, 2012

Herkimer - Mr. Walter "Vot" Czuryla, 88, of 226 Stimson St passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012 in Bassett Health Care with his family by his side. He was born in Herkimer on February 28, 1924, the son of the late Adolf and Antonina Grynda Czuryla and he attended Herkimer schools. Vot served with the US Navy during World War...