obituaries

Aug 11, 2025

Mr. Anthony J. Tubia, Sr. 76, of East Herkimer, passed away peacefully at Little Falls Hospital on Monday, August 11, 2025, with his loving family by his side.

Anthony was born in Herkimer on December 30, 1948, the son of the late Anthony and Theresa (Tocci) Tubia.  He was raised and educated in Herkimer, graduating from Herkimer...

Jul 24, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Elizabeth Catherine Spellman, 78, a lifelong resident of Herkimer, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, NY.

Liz was born on January 23, 1947, in Utica, NY, the daughter of the late Raymond and Beatrice...

Jun 27, 2025

Cindy L. Wellington, 66, of Herkimer, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, unexpectedly at her home.

Cindy was born on December 25, 1958, in Herkimer, the daughter of the late John Bahry and Phyllis Bogardus Smith.  She was raised in Millers Mills NY and further educated in Herkimer NY.  On August 22, 1981, she was united...

Jun 24, 2025

Mr. Gerald F. Wellington, 90, of Ilion, NY passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital, Utica. Gerald was born in Herkimer, on December 14, 1934, the son of the late John and Mary (Nabinger) Wellington.  He was raised in Herkimer and was a graduate of Herkimer High School.  After graduating from high school, he proudly...

Jun 18, 2025

Karen J. Gilbert, 75, of Geneva, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY, after a courageous battle with Leukemia.

Karen was born in Herkimer, NY on January 9, 1950, the daughter of the late George and Jane (Cress) Gilbert Jr.  Karen was raised in Herkimer and graduated from Herkimer High...

Jun 17, 2025

Charles A. Bouteiller, of Herkimer, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, on his 82 birthday.  At the time of his passing he was at Little Falls Hospital, with his loving daughter Denise by his side.

Charles was born in Cooperstown, NY, on June 17, 1943, the son of the late Charles and Ruth (Cary) Bouteiller.  He...

Jun 11, 2025

Mohawk – Joan Ann Miner, age 72, passed away on Wednesday evening June 11, 2025 at Little Falls Hospital.

She was born on January 21, 1953, in Starkville, a daughter of the late Walter and Vera (Rickard) Harwick. A lifelong area resident she graduated from Mohawk Central School. On January 19, 1974, she married David V. Miner...

May 9, 2025

Miss Rachel D. Crim, 31, of Herkimer, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, in the Little Falls Hospital after a life-long courageous battle with several health disabilities. Rachel was born on May 4, 1994, in Cooperstown, NY, daughter of Richard Crim and Violet Kuchenbacker. They were devoted and committed to Rachel's life and cared for the daughter they...

Mar 26, 2025

It is with deep sadness that our family shares the passing of Diana J. Kubecka, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother at the age of 82. Diana passed at Wynn hospital on March 26, 2025, with her loving family at her side. Diana lived most of her life in Mohawk and for the past 4 years was a resident of...

Feb 16, 2025

Dr. Ronald F. Williams, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, February 16, 2025 at Valley Health Services Nursing home. Dr. Williams was the second President at Herkimer County Community College where he served for 22 years. He was born in 1942 in Buffalo, a son of the late Franklin and Mildred (Dee) Williams. Ron earned his undergraduate degree at...

Feb 7, 2025

EAST HERKIMER – Roger L. Blum, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Alpine Nursing Home in Little Falls. He was born on September 20, 1936, a son, of the late Herman A. and Catherine (Gibson) Blum. On August 17, 1957, he was united in marriage to Carol Lowell. They were married for sixty-four years until...

Jan 28, 2025

HERKIMER – James "Jim" E. Wattenschaidt, age 84, a long-time resident of Herkimer, passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2025 in The Grand of Mohawk Valley, Ilion. Jim was born October 26, 1940 in Cumberland, Maryland, a son of the late Earl W. and Wilma L. Kamauf Wattenschaidt (Spiker) . He was raised and educated in Frostburg, Maryland, and graduated...

Jan 22, 2025

MOHAWK – David V. Miner, age 80, of West Main Street, passed away on Wednesday Evening January 22, 2025 in his home. David was born March 18, 1944 a son of the late Ray I. and Ruth Bronson Miner he was and educated in Mohawk. On January 19, 1974 he married the former Joan A. Harwick in the Mohawk United...

Jan 20, 2025

SCHUYLER – Faith Irene Phillips, age 80, of Watkins Road, passed away peacefully on Monday Morning January 20, 2025 in her home. She was born February 27, 1944 In Herkimer a daughter to the late Herman and Mabel Smith Baylor. She was raised and educated in Herkimer and a graduate of Herkimer High School. She furthered her education and became...

Jan 10, 2025

HERKIMER – M. Jean Mesick, age 86, of Rewick Avenue, passed away on Friday January 10, 2025 in Wynn Hospital, Utica. She was born on September 27, 1938 in Herkimer a daughter to the late Melvin and Martha Bayer VanDelinder. She was raised and educated in Herkimer and a graduate of Herkimer High School. She furthered her education by obtaining...

Jan 10, 2025

HERKIMER – Nancy Jean Conkling, age 92, of West Lake Avenue, passed away on January 10, 2025 at The Grand Rehabilitation Center, located in Ilion, NY. Nancy was born on June 26, 1932 in Herkimer a daughter of the late Lewis and Hazel Scott Clements. She was raised in Herkimer and then Richfield Springs, attending school in both communities. On...

Dec 17, 2024

David Lee Wellington, age 70, passed away on December 17, 2024 in Maine. David was born on August 23, 1954, in Herkimer, a son to the late Robert and Elaine Cool Wellington – Culver. He was raised and educated in Herkimer. He served our Nation in the united States Army during the Vietnam Era. David relocated to Maine and he...

Dec 10, 2024

HERKIMER – Lura A. Camardello, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the Alpine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Little Falls. She had the comfort of knowing that her loving family was at her side.

She was born on October 20, 1933, in Salisbury, a daughter of the late William and Ethel (Henderson) Lyons....

Dec 7, 2024

LION – Louis Frank Incze, Jr. age 73, of Richfield Street, passed away on Saturday December 7, 2024 in the Abraham House, Utica. He had the loving comfort of his family by his side at the time of his passing. Louis was born on August 7, 1951 in Hungary, a son to the late Louis F. and Maria Nagy Incze....

Nov 29, 2024

ILION – Raymond Albert Eaton, age 78, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the Wynn Hospital, Utica. He was born on June 11, 1946, in Little Falls, a son of the late Raymond F. and Arlene (Cassaw) Eaton. A lifelong area resident he attended West Canada Valley Central School. As a young man he and his sibling helped...