All Obituaries

Fort Plain - David R. Jones, 75, son of the late Roger Sheldon Jones and Mary Distin passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 2, 2019. David was born in Southington, CT, into a dairy farming family, and wanted nothing more out of life to be a successful dairy farmer.  He worked alongside his father in Granby, CT until he was finally able to purchase his own "Dreamland Farm" in Jordanville, NY in 1996.  He and his wife Fran moved part of their family and Roger up to...

Herkimer - Charles A. Russell, 85 of Herkimer, NY passed away peacefully at his home on Friday evening June 28, 2019 with his loving wife, Josie by his side. He is also survived by his daughter, Renee Russell, son, Scott Russell (Colleen) and daughter, Rachel Steele (Jeffrey) along with several sweet grandchildren, and  great grandchildren. In keeping with Charlie's wishes funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the caring...

Frankfort - Nicholas W. (Nick) Pryor, 36, a long time Frankfort resident passed away unexpectedly on Friday June 21, 2019 due to injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident. He was born March 1, 1983 in Jacksonville, Texas, the son of Elaine (Donatello) Bellows and the late Jeffrey W. Pryor. Nick was a graduate of Frankfort Schuyler High School, class of 2001 and attended Herkimer BOCES in the Welding Program. After graduation he attended Herkimer County Community College. Nick was...

Little Falls - Deborah L. (Ferge) Pirnie, 68 of Little Falls and a former Ilion resident, passed away on Wednesday June 19, 2019 at Little Falls Hospital. She was born August 27, 1950 in Ilion, NY the daughter of the late William and Marjorie (Anderson) Pirnie. Ferge was educated at West Canada School, Herkimer BOCES and received her Associates degree from Herkimer County Community College. For over 20 years, Ferge was employed at Remington Arms where she held the position of Assembler....

Herkimer - Jean A. Colonna, 86, a long time Herkimer resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 8, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born March 26, 1933 in Herkimer the daughter of the late Carey and Thelma (Pachard) Mason. Jean was a graduate of Mohawk High School, class of 1951. In 1969 she attended the Teacher - Aide Workshop at Herkimer County Community College. From September 1990 to January 1991, Jean attended  Herkimer County BOCES...

Herkimer - Stephanie J. Aames, 54 of Herkimer, passed away on Monday June 3, 2019. She was born February 28, 1965 in Troy, NY the daughter of Joan (Kirkpatrick) Bailey and the late David B. Mehnert. Stephanie was a graduate of Troy High School and furthered her education by receiving an Associate Degree as a Paralegal. She was  employed as owner and operator of her own personal housekeeping service serving several local facilities. While she resided in Philadelphia she was employed as...

St. Johnsville – Leora Alice (Jones) Potter, 93, passed away on Sunday June 2, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side. Leora, who was still known as “Teenie” by many was born on March 13, 1926, the daughter of the late Eric Jones and Jennie (Borst) Jones Pueschel. In 1932 she moved to St. Johnsville and lived with Sheldon and Lottie Weaver.  After the passing of Sheldon, She was adopted by “Aunt” Lottie on July 30, 1941. Lottie passed away in...

Herkimer – Constance G. (Connie) Markey, 74 of Herkimer, passed away on Sunday June 2, 2019 at Valley Health Services, Herkimer, NY, after a short but hard fought battle with cancer. She was born September 14, 1944 in Mohawk, NY the daughter of the late Conrad and Thelma (Harter) Barnett.  Connie was a graduate of Ilion High School. Her marriage to William J. Markey, Jr., took place on March 31, 1967 at St. Francis de Sales Church in Herkimer, NY. Connie was last employed at the...

St. Johnsville - Harold L. (Hal) Wheeler, Jr., age 79, of the Town of Ephratah, passed away on Sunday June 2, 2019 at the St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center with his loving family by his side. He was born August 14, 1939 in Amsterdam, NY, the son of the late Harold L. (Sr.), and Wilma V. (Nichols) Wheeler.  Hal was a graduate of Canajoharie High School and furthered his education at Mohawk Valley Community College. Hal was united in marriage to Cynthia E. Frasier on...

Dolgeville - Brian A. Baum, 34 of the Town of Oppenheim, Dolgeville, NY passed away unexpectedly on Saturday June 1, 2019. He was born November 6, 1984 in Little Falls the son of  Trudy Farley. Brian was a graduate of Oppenheim - Ephratah High School with a certificate to follow from BOCES in communication. At the time of his passing he was employed at Beardslee Castle as a highly thought of employee and they expressed that on their website. He enjoyed working with as he would always...