obituaries

Jean  L. Lipsky

Jean L. Lipsky

Jun 12, 2022

MOHAWK-Jean L. Lipsky (nee Wilt) age 74 passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Sunday evening June 12, 2022, in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. She had the comfort and support of her daughter Karen and sister Jackie byher side. Jean was born on January 22, 1948, in Herkimer, daughter of Beverly (DeCarr) Wilt and the late Lyle B. Wilt....

Patricia  A. Werczynski

Patricia A. Werczynski

Jun 4, 2022

Patricia Werczynski, age 86, died on 6/4/22 after a long, courageous battle with Parkinsons Disease. Pat was born to John & Bertha Thomann. She was raised & educated in Utica, NY. She attended Utica Free Academy where she excelled in a variety of activities most notably track and field. After graduation, Pat earned an Associate's Degree in accounting. Pat began...

John Cannon

John Cannon

May 21, 2022

HERKIMER-John W. Cannon, age 68 passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, May 22, 2022, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital. John was born in Hillsboro, Florida on July 10, 1953. As a young child John attended school in Upstate, New York. In 1967 John moved to Staten Island until 1972. John moved to Herkimer, NY in 1974 where he became a valued...

Freda Eaker

Freda Eaker

May 18, 2022

HERKIMER – Freda M. Eaker, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, May 18, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. She was born on May 27, 1932 in Little Falls, a daughter of the late Herman and Golda (Harlow) Congdon. Freda was raised and educated in Little Falls. On August 5, 1950, she married Robert Charles Eaker. They...

John  Roy Gingles

John Roy Gingles

Apr 20, 2022

VIRGINIA – JOHN ROY GINGLES, 78, a native of Wyoming and the son of the late Roy E. Gingles and Mary Cassel both of Torrington, Wyoming. Later in life his stepfather was the late Charles H. "Chuck" Anderson also of Wyoming. John Gingles earned his B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Wyoming in Laramie, studying on a Ford...

Michael Lockwood

Michael Lockwood

Apr 2, 2022

EAST HERKIMER-Michael Christopher Lockwood, age 61, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, April 2, 2022, in Saint Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam with the love of his family by his side. As a young child he was raised in East Herkimer and was educated in St. Francis deSales Catholic school. In 1966, his family relocated to the Southern Tier. There Michael attended...

Patrick  John Ingerham

Patrick John Ingerham

Mar 3, 2022

ILION-Patrick John Ingerham, age 56, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Thursday morning March 3, 2022, in his home. He had the comfort and support of his loving family by his side. Gomer was born on September 29, 1965, in Herkimer, the son of Nancy Ingerham Krouse and the late Kenneth Krouse. A lifelong area resident he was...

Edward  Joseph Scram

Edward Joseph Scram

Mar 2, 2022

HUNTINGDON, PA-Edward Joseph Scram, age 93, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, March 2, 2022 at Westminster Woods –the Oaks-in Huntingdon, PA. He was born on March 9, 1928 in Hartwick, NY, son of the late Loran and Grace Evans Scram. Edward was raised in Herkimer and was a graduate of Herkimer High School. He furthered his education at Utica College....

Evelyn  G. Brown

Evelyn G. Brown

Feb 28, 2022

ILION-Evelyn Grace Brown, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday night February 28, 2022 in Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center, Utica. She had the support and comfort of her loving family by her side. Evelyn was born on August 20, 1929, in Roseboom, daughter of the late Harry and Anna Mae Scott Walton. She was raised and graduated from East Springfield...

Rosita Cedeno

Rosita Cedeno

Feb 26, 2022

HERKIMER – Rosita Cedeno, age 73, of East German Street passed away peacefully on Saturday February 26, 2022. She was born on November 24, 1948 in San Juan, Puerto Rico a daughter of the late Jose and Maria Figuroa Garcia. Rosita was a homemaker and she took great pride in her home and caring for her family. Surviving her are...

John  Joseph Barscz,  Jr.

John Joseph Barscz, Jr.

Feb 22, 2022

FAIRFIELD-John Joseph Barscz Jr. age 74, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday February 22, 2022, in his home. He was born on June 29, 1947 in Herkimer, son of the late John J. and Lois Kenyon Barscz. A lifelong area resident he graduated from Herkimer High School with class of 1965. He furthered his education at Paul Smith Junior College. In...

Steven  Donald Brown

Steven Donald Brown

Feb 6, 2022

HERKIMER-Steven Donald Brown age 57, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 6, 2022 in his home. He was born on September 26, 1963 in Albany, son of the late Raymond E. and Joan Forbes Brown. Steven was raised in Richfield Springs and was a graduate of Richfield Springs High School with the class of 1982. He furthered his education at...

Mary Crandall

Mary Crandall

Jan 5, 2022

Mary Carswell Crandall, 89 of North Main Street passed away on Wednesday January 5, 2022. She was born October 14, 1932 in Herkimer, daughter of the late Harry and Anne Donovan Carswell. She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Charles E. Crandall, Jr. in February 2001. A lifelong Herkimer resident, Mary was a graduate of Herkimer High School...

Mary  Lois Wilson

Mary Lois Wilson

Dec 31, 2021

UTICA/HERKIMER – Mary Lois Wilson, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. She was born on October 6, 1942, in Bell, CA, a twin daughter of the late Arthur J. and Lois A. (Folts) Beckingham. At an early age, Mary's family moved to Marcy, NY, on Deerfield Hill, where she was raised...

Allen  O. Bolen

Allen O. Bolen

Dec 23, 2021

HERKIMER – Allen O. Bolen, age 68, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, December 23, 2021 in Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown. He was born on March 20, 1953 in Detroit, MI, a son of the late Clarence P. and Doris L. (Latovsky) Bolen. For over thirty years he worked for Remington Arms Co. retiring in 2015. On May 11, 1974, he...

Richard  A Foster

Richard A Foster

Dec 10, 2021

HERKIMER-Richard Allen Foster, age 75, passed away peacefully after an extended illness, on Friday evening, December 10, 2021, in the Abraham House, Utica. He was born on August 23, 1946, in Little Falls, son of the late Robert and Caroline Lashinski Foster. A lifelong area resident, he was raised in Fairfield and was a graduate of Little Falls High School....

Geraldine  Marie Bowman-Garlock

Geraldine Marie Bowman-Garlock

Dec 5, 2021

HERKIMER-Geraldine Marie Bowman Garlock age 87 passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 5, 2021 in FoltsBrook Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, Herkimer. She had the comfort and support of her loving family at her side. Geraldine was born on July 26, 1934 in Herkimer, daughter of the late Ebert and Gladys Thompson Bowman. A lifelong Herkimer resident she was a...

Sandra  Lee Briggs

Sandra Lee Briggs

Dec 3, 2021

ILION-Sandra Lee Briggs, age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, December 3, 2021, in Faxton- Saint Luke's Medical Center, New Hartford. She was born on November 20, 1941, in Herkimer, daughter of the late Harold and Ida Hoffman Ruehl. A lifelong area resident she was raised in Herkimer and was a graduate of Herkimer High School with the class...

Mary  Jane Schrader

Mary Jane Schrader

Nov 23, 2021

HERKIMER – Mary Jane Schrader, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, November 23, 2021 at Faxton-St. Luke's Medical Center in New Hartford. She was born on January 3, 1935 in Dolgeville, the daughter of the late Bernard and Eva (Cimino) Weaver. A lifelong area resident, she was educated in Dolgeville and Oppenheim schools. On August 11, 1951 she...

John  Ross Brewer

John Ross Brewer

Nov 16, 2021

RICHFIELD SPRINGS – John Ross Brewer age 76 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday evening November 16, 2021 while being where he loved to be in the woods. He was born on June 14, 1945 in Ilion, son of the late Ross G. and Mary E. Barger Brewer. A lifelong resident, he was a graduate of Mohawk High...

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