obituaries

Donald  Lee Elthorp

Donald Lee Elthorp

Aug 26, 2024

MOHAWK – Donald Lee Elthorp, age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, August 26, 2024, at Foltsbrook Center, Herkimer with his family at his side. He was born on January 21, 1944, in Mohawk, a son of the late Robert C. and Gertrude (Mosher) Elthorp. A lifelong area resident he graduated Mohawk HS with the class of 1962. On...

Mary Macrina

Mary Macrina

Aug 22, 2024

HERKIMER – Mary S. Macrina age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born on August 25, 1935, at Herkimer Memorial Hospital, daughter of the late Oscar and Margaret (Higgins) Schultz. Mary graduated from Herkimer High School with the class of 1952. She attended Oneonta State Teachers College, graduating with...

Donald  A Emrich

Donald A Emrich

Aug 6, 2024

EAST HERKIMER – Donald A. Emrich, age 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, August 6, 2024 at Brookdale Senior Living, Clinton. He was born on January 4, 1928, in Herkimer, a son of the late Albert H. and Margaret (Sitek) Emrich. A lifelong Herkimer resident, he was a graduate of Herkimer High School. After high school he enlisted in...

Theodore  Donald Bowker

Theodore Donald Bowker

Jul 10, 2024

EAST HERKIMER – Theodore Donald Bowker age 85, passed away peacefully although unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Wynn Hospital, Utica. Ted was raised in Dolgeville and graduated from Dolgeville High School with the class of 1957. After serving in the United States Air Force he returned to the valley. On May 23, 1964 he married the former Patricia...

Mildred Parks

Mildred Parks

Jul 5, 2024

MOHAWK - Mildred (Millie, Middy) Ellen Newman Parks, age 87, was born on October 8, 1936, in the town of Fairfield to the late Leland Bullock Newman and Bessie Ellen (Huckabone) Newman. A 1954 graduate of West Cananda High School she was in a class of 20 students. She later attended SUNY at Cobleskill. Mildred was first married to LeRoy...

Tiffany  L. Brown

Tiffany L. Brown

Jun 28, 2024

HERKIMER-Tiffany Lynn Brown, age 48, of Laurel Avenue, passed away on Friday June 28, 2024, at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, after a long battle with cancer. Her loving husband Daniel was by her side at the time of her passing and now she is one of God's angels. Tiffany was born on January 2, 1976 in Ilion...

Anthony  L. Vennera

Anthony L. Vennera

Jun 24, 2024

Anthony Lewis Vennera, age 72, of Middleville, passed away peacefully on Monday Afternoon June 24, 2024 in his home, with the comfort of his loving family by his side. Tony (Anthony) was born June 19, 1952 in Herkimer, a son of the late Frank P. and Victoria Guido Vennera. He was raised and educated in Herkimer graduating from Herkimer High...

Robert Mccaw

Robert Mccaw

Jun 15, 2024

MOHAWK – Robert Lowell McCaw, age 93 passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, June 15 at Wynn Hospital, Utica. He was born on December 14, 1930, in the town of Little Falls, son of the late George W. and Helen (Lowell) McCaw. A lifelong area resident, he was raised and educated in Mohawk. Bob then served in the United States...

Sandra  Mae Lamphere

Sandra Mae Lamphere

May 20, 2024

HERKIMER – Sandra Mae 'Sandie' Lamphere age 61, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, May 20, 2024, after a long illness in her home with her loving family at her side. She was born on May 3, 1963, in Troy NY, the daughter of the late Donald Edward and Virginia (Bryant) Davin. Survived by her loving husband of 33 years...

Bruce Wilber

Bruce Wilber

May 4, 2024

HERKIMER – Bruce E. Wilber – age 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning May 4, 2024, at Upstate University Medical Center, Syracuse. He was born on February 24, 1944, in Syracuse, a son of the late Everett and Henrietta (Yetti) Visser Wilber. He was raised in Kirkville and graduated from Minoa High School with the class of 1961. He...

Shirley  A. Edick

Shirley A. Edick

May 3, 2024

HERKIMER – Shirley A. Edick, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Utica Abraham House. She was born on September 11, 1932, in Herkimer, a daughter of the late Ernest and Garnetta (McGraw) Entwistle. A lifelong Herkimer resident, upon completing her high school education she went to work at Mungers Department Store. On July 12,...

Virginia Springer

Virginia Springer

Apr 27, 2024

LITTLE FALLS – Virginia "Ginny" M. Springer, 84, formerly of Mohawk, passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in her home. She was born on July 21, 1939, in the town of Horicon, Brandt Lake, a daughter of the late Roy and Edith (Bennett) Springer. Following her education, Ginny worked at a variety of places through the years including...

Martin "Bud" K. Sorensen

Martin "Bud" K. Sorensen

Apr 18, 2024

EAST HERKIMER - Martin Karl Sorensen, "Bud", of Herkimer, NY, passed away peacefully in his home on April 18, 2024 after 96 well lived years. Born on October 11th, 1927, Bud was the ninth born child to Danish immigrant parents Martin C. and Anna (Mollar) Sorensen. Bud came from very humble beginnings growing up on a farm in East Herkimer....

Viola  R Church

Viola R Church

Apr 8, 2024

MOHAWK – Viola Rose Church, 86, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024, at Albany Medical Center. She was born on November 8, 1937, in Cedarville NY, a daughter of the late Floyd N. and Doris (Boudry) Ford. She was raised by Lyle and Bess Washburn and attended primary school in Cedarville and West Winfield High School. On June 2,...

Ruth  E Rodgers

Ruth E Rodgers

Apr 1, 2024

Ruth Elizabeth Rodgers, 85, of 82 West Main Street, Mohawk, New York, was surrounded by her children on the morning of, April 1, 2024 when she went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born February 8, 1939, in Herkimer, NY, she was the daughter of William Charles Hyde and Pearl Helen (Damuth) Hyde. She graduated from...

Joanne Brown

Joanne Brown

Mar 28, 2024

FISHERS LANDING, NY & BONITA BEACH, FL – Joanne Brown, age 89, formerly of East Herkimer passed away peacefully on Thursday March 28, 2024 at the River Hospital, Alexandria Bay, with her loving family by her side. Joanne lived a full and faithful life and was a loyal and supportive Wife. She was a caring and sacrificing Mother: a hard-working...

Barbara Kelly

Barbara Kelly

Mar 18, 2024

SCHUYLER, NY - Barbara G. (Bunce) Kelly, 83, passed away peacefully with herfamily at her side, on Monday, March18, 2024, at the Utica Rehab and Nursing Facility, Utica, NY. She was born on September 9, 1940, in Ilion, daughter of the late Earl and Grace (Chiever)Bunce. Raised and educated in the Frankfort Schuyler School system and graduated with the class...

Linda  Mae Moschetto

Linda Mae Moschetto

Feb 23, 2024

ILION – Linda Mae Moschetto, age 61, formerly of Mohawk, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, February 23, 2024, at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown. She was born on August 25, 1962, a daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Hicks) Conroy. She was raised and educated in Ilion. She was married Peter J. Moschetto, Sr. He predeceased her on June...

Mark Pavlot

Mark Pavlot

Feb 21, 2024

WHITESBORO – Mark Pavlot, age 69, passed away on February 21, 2024. He was born on October 22, 1954, in Herkimer, a son of the late Frank and Greta (Presenbach) Pavlot. Mark was raised and educated in Herkimer. He studied at the Pine Crest Bible School and preached at area churches prior to moving to Pittsburg. He was a preacher...

Angelique Bernier

Angelique Bernier

Feb 17, 2024

Angelique Francesca Bernier passed away on February 17, 2024. Born on June 8, 1961 to parents Frank S. Grippe and Lonelle R. Grippe, she was a beautiful soul. Growing up in her treasured hometown of Mohawk, she was known for her glorious smile and compassionate presence. Angel exuded an exceptional elegance that left an impression on all those who had...

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