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Assunta Sadie Tocco
Jun 19, 2010
Frankfort - Mrs. Assunta "Sadie" Tocco, 90, of 334 Second Ave., passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010 in St. Elizabeth's Medical Center with her loving family by her side. She was born in Herkimer on November 29, 1919, the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria Prumo Piscione and she attended Herkimer schools. Sadie was married to Sam J. Tocco...
Andrew Klisch
Jun 18, 2010
Richfield Springs - Mr. Andrew Klisch, 70, of 224 State Rt 167 Town of Warren passed away peacefully Friday, June 18, 2010 in his home. He was born in Brunary, Poland on August 12, 1939, the son of the late Antoni and Jaroslawa Garbera Kliszcz and he attended schools there. He was married to Waltaurd "Mary" Filipiak in St. Mary's...
Donna J. Thurston
Jun 16, 2010
Herkimer - Ms. Donna J. Thurston, 62, of 269 N. Main St., passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010, peacefully in her home. She was born in Detroit, MI on June 16, 1948 and she and her family relocated to the Mohawk Valley where she attended local schools. Donna was of the Baptist faith. Donna is survived by one son, Scott...
Domenica Margaret Ruffo
Jun 15, 2010
Pompano Beach, Fl - Little Falls - RomeMrs. Domenica Margaret Ruffo Pompano Beach, Fl - Little Falls - Rome - Mrs. Domenica Margaret Ruffo, 87, formerly of 7077 Stearns Rd., Rome and formerly of Pompano Beach, Fl and Little Falls passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2010 in St. Luke's Memorial Hospital. She was born in Pittsburg, PA on January 1,...
Charles Joseph Amento
Jun 15, 2010
Frankfort - Mr. Charles Joseph Amento, Sr., 84, of 234 First Ave. passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2010 in St. Luke's Memorial Hospital. He was born in South Ozone Park, NY on May 10, 1926, the son of the late Dominick and Philomena Barra Amento and he attended Public School 124 in South Ozone Park. Charles served with the US...
Frank "Hunt" Oriole
Jun 15, 2010
Frankfort - Franklin Lakes, NJ - Mr. Frank "Hunt" Oriole, 88, of 5 Courter Rd, Franklin Lakes, formerly of Frankfort passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 with his family by his side. He was born in Ephrata on June 7, 1922, the son of the late Joseph and Mamie Sylvester Oriolo. He attended Frankfort schools...
Rosario Chuck Digristina
Jun 9, 2010
Frankfort - Mr. Rosario Chuck Di Gristina, 78, of 109 Sheldon Ave. passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 9, 2010 in the comfort of his home. He was born in Frankfort on October 2, 1931, the son of the late Joseph and Josephine Guarniere Di Gristina and he attended Frankfort schools. He was married to Josephine Juliano on October 23, 1954...
Eric Charles Rosemyer
Jun 5, 2010
Marcy - Mr. Eric Charles Rosemyer, 31, of 6260 Cavanaugh Rd., passed away peacefully Saturday, June 5, 2010 in his home. Eric was born in New Hartford on June 4, 1979, the son of Charles Curry and Patricia Rosemyer. He will always be remembered for his sweet nature and beautiful smile. Eric's legacy is his unfailing kindness and love for...
Rosalia Regina Bronga
May 28, 2010
Utica - Rosalia Regina Bronga, 94, of Willow Park, 1550 Herkimer Rd., passed away Friday, May 28, 2010 in St. Luke's Home. She was born in Utica on August 29, 1915, the daughter of the late Joseph and Jeanette Sadlier Sinker and she attended Utica schools. She was at one time married to Nicholas Bronga. Rose was employed by Tri...
Francis Shamrock Aurigema
May 18, 2010
New Hartford - Mr. Francis Shamrock Aurigema New Hartford - Mr. Francis A. "Shamrock" Aurigema, 79, of 17 Parkview Dr., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 in his home. He was born in Frankfort on February 10, 1931, the son of the late Anthony and Frances Terranover Aurigema. He attended Frankfort schools and graduated from Frankfort High School...
David A. Ackley
May 14, 2010
Herkimer - Mr. David A. Ackley, Sr., 74, of Midtown Apts. passed away peacefully Friday, May 14, 2010 in his home. He was born in Milford on January 4, 1936, the son of the late Harold and Frieda Ward Ackley and he attended Norway schools. He was married to June Madison who passed away on February 25, 2010. David was...
Michael Rinko
May 13, 2010
New Hartford - Mr. Michael Rinko, Jr., 73, of 3 Sycamore Dr., passed away Thursday, May 13, 2010 in St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. He was born in Herkimer on July 13, 1936, the son of the late Michael and Anna Kovalchic Hrinko. He attended Herkimer schools and graduated from Herkimer High School with the class of 1955. He later attended...
Joseph "Bennie" Pizzo
May 9, 2010
Frankfort- Joseph "Bennie" Pizzo, 86, of Fox St., passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010 in Valley Health Services, Herkimer, with his loving family and special granddaughter, Mindy by his side. He was born in Frankfort on August 6, 1923, the son of the late Jasper and Josephine Salamone Pizzo and he attended Frankfort schools. He served in the US Army...
Janice M. Upson
May 6, 2010
Schuyler- Janice M. Upson, 68, of Millers Grove Rd. passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010 in St. Luke's Memorial Hospital. She was born in Ilion on June 4, 1941, the daughter of Robert and Margaret Kane Ludwig and she graduated from Frankfort schools with the class of 1959. She was married to Robert Upson on September 12, 1959 in St....
Mary A. Gallagher
May 6, 2010
Yorkville- Mary A. Gallagher, 98, passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 6, 2010 in St. Luke's Memorial Hospital. She was born in Westfield, MA on November 7, 1911, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Ann Wisiewski Stachelski. She was married to John P. "Jack" Gallagher in Sacred Heart Church, Utica on June 7, 1988. Mr. Gallagher passed away on...
Adeline Lilli
May 4, 2010
Frankfort- Adeline Fusco Lilli, 86, of 107 Third Ave., passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2010 in St. Luke's Memorial Hospital. Adeline was born in Herkimer on June 5, 1923, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Angela Cirelli Fusco and she attended Herkimer schools. She was married to Dominick F. Lilli on June 21, 1947 in St. Anthony's Church, Herkimer....
Rosamond Roz Pennucci
Apr 28, 2010
Schuyler - Herkimer - Mrs. Rosamond M. "Roz" Pennucci, 88, of 108 Bono Blvd. formerly of Herkimer passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010 in St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. She was born in Norwood on March 20, 1922, the daughter of the late Clarence and Florence Megan Wells and she attended West Canada schools. She was married to Michael F. Pennucci,...
Robert Nelson Hughes
Apr 26, 2010
Frankfort - Mr. Robert Nelson Hughes, 79, of 528 S. Litchfield St. passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 26, 2010 in St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. He was born in Whitehall, NY on October 10, 1930, the son of the late Idwal Edris and Lily Kendall Hughes. He attended Frankfort schools and graduated from Frankfort High School with the class of 1947....
Reed Pritchard
Apr 25, 2010
Frankfort - Mr. Reed Pritchard, 61, of 173 Ferguson Road passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 25, 2010 at home. He was born in Utica on September 25, 1948, the son of the late Edwin and Ann Pritchard and he attended Utica schools. Mr. Pritchard worked as a truck driver for Rig All, Utica for many years. Reed's favorite past time...
Joseph E. Tripple
Apr 24, 2010
Schuyler - Mr. Joseph E. Tripple, Sr., 78, of 2987 St. Rt. 5, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2010 in St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. He was born in Frankfort on March 29, 1932, the son of the late Thomas and Florence Sgroi Tripple and he attended Frankfort schools. He was married to Shirley Gage on October 31, 1954 in St....
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