All Obituaries

Mohawk -  Carolyn Jean Tooke of Mohawk, finished the last chapter in the book of her life on Monday, September 10, 2018. She was 78. “The heart knows when its’ journey is complete.”    She was the third child of Joseph Stanley Stott and Veleda (Clarkson) Stott of Skaneateles, NY. This is where she spent her childhood and attended school.     Carolyn has been a resident of the quiet village of Mohawk since 1956 where she and her husband...

St. Johnsville - Kimberlee Leigh Jump, 24 of Herkimer and a former St. Johnsville Resident, passed away unexpectedly on Friday August 31, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, NY with her loving family by her side. She was born December 8, 1993 in Little Falls the daughter of Kevin R. Jump and Suzanne L. (Fuller) Jenkins. Kimberlee was a graduate of Canajoharie High School, class of 2012 and furthered her education at Herkimer County Community College where she earned an Associate...

Herkimer - Sylvia F. Meczes, 74 of Herkimer passed away on Thursday August 30, 2018. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery, Herkimer, NY will be private. Arrangements are under the caring guidance of the Vincent A. Enea Funeral Service, (next to NBT Bank), 527 East Albany St., Herkimer, NY.  

Ilion – Robert L. Williams (Bob, Bompa), Sr., 81 of Ilion, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday August 29, 2018 at Little Falls Hospital. He was born July 21, 1937 in Ilion, NY the son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Plunkett) Williams. Bob was a graduate of Ilion High School and furthered his education at Mohawk Valley Community College. Mr. Williams was a United States Army veteran, Enlisting on July 27, 1957 and was honorably discharged on January 29, 1962 with the rank of...

Town of Ohio – Stephen S. Domion, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday August 22, 2018 from complications of Diabetes. He was born June 18, 1970 in Cooperstown, NY the son of Gail M. (Riley) Domion and Paul Domion. Stephen graduated from Mohawk High School, class of 1988 and furthered his educated at Herkimer County Community College. Stephen had been employed at the former Union Fork & Hoe, Remington Arms and most recently the Adirondack League Club in the Town of Ohio, a...

Jordanville - Dirck A. Storm, 79 of Jordanville (Town of Stark) passed away peacefully on Monday August 6, 2018 at his home from natural causes. He was born August 16, 1938 in Pelham, NY the son of the late George F. and Jane Storm. He was educated locally and furthered his education at Rutgers University earning his Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering. For over 40 years, Dirck was employed as a mechanical engineer for Sikorsky Air Craft Corporation in Stratford Connecticut. An avid...

Charles C. Eaker, Sr, 89, was born in the town of Palatine in New York and most recently resided in his home in Barefoot Bay, Florida. He passed away on July 6, 2018 as a result of complications of an accident that occurred at his home. He had a life long career in the construction industry. This year he received a 65 year award for being a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He was an avid golfer and loved to read novels about the Old West. Survivors include his...

St. Johnsville – Gerald A. Sloan, 90 a long time St. Johnsville resident, passed away peacefully on Friday July 20, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Amsterdam, NY. He was born January 19, 1928 in Richland, NY the son of the late Hiram A. and Fannie (Bushnell) Sloan.  Gerald was a graduate of St. Johnsville High School, class of 1946. Mr. Sloan was a United States Air Force veteran, enlisting in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1955. Gerald was employed at the former...

James A. Green, 49, of North Street, Essex Junction, Vermont and a former Herkimer resident passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at his home after a long illness. Jim was born November 12, 1968 in Ilion, NY the son of James Green and Marlene (Ramsey) Duesler. He was an Executive Chef who enjoyed his position at the University of Vermont. In the past he served as a Firefighter with the Ilion Fire Department and in the most recent past had served the community of Essex Junction as...

Herkimer - Roger E. LaBreche, 85 a long time Herkimer resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 12, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born May 3, 1933 in Herkimer the son of the late Eudore and Leide (Gravell) LaBreche and was a graduate of Herkimer High School class of 1953. Roger was a United States Army veteran, enlisting in 1953 and was honorably discharged in 1956.  After discharge from active duty, he enlisted in the United States Army Reserve...