All Obituaries

Richard Burroughs, 57, of Herkimer, NY, passed away unexpectedly in his home in Daytona Beach Florida, on May 23, 2020. Born on May 30, 1962, the son of the late Richard and Gail (Morse) Burroughs. Rick was a graduate of Herkimer High School in 1980 and a graduate of SUNY Delhi in 1982, with his degree in construction management. Rick was always known for his athleticism, outgoing personality and his ability to always be the life of any party. His laugh and smile will be greatly missed by...

Town of Palatine - Bruce E. Bowers, 76, of Fort Plain, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday May 21, 2020 at his home with his devoted family by his side. He was born September 25, 1943 in Little Falls, the son of Mardis (Mosher) Bowers and the late G. Edson Bowers. Bruce was a graduate of St. Johnsville High School. Mr. Bowers was a proud member of The United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam war. He was married to Sandra Townsend who preceded him in death on November 9, 2017. For...

St. Johnsville - Cyrus D. (Cy) Frasier, 90, of Oppenheim passed away peacefully on Sunday May 17, 2020 after a long illness. He was born May 12, 1930 in Edinburg, NY the son of the late Brayton and Ada (Edwards) Frasier and was educated in Northville schools. Cy was last employed as the Codes Enforcement Officer for the Towns of Ephratah, Oppenheim and Stratford. He began his working career as a farmer in Fordsbush, NY. He was then employed as a bus driver and custodian for the Oppenheim -...

Little Falls - Mary A. Hoke, 76, of Little Falls and formerly of Dolgeville passed away peacefully on Monday May 11, 2020 at the St. Johnsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 9, 1944 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Carl and Eva (Christman) Farber and was educated in Poland, NY schools. Her marriage to Alfred C. Hoke took place on October 26, 1974 in Van Hornsville, NY. Mary was last employed as a LPN for Lexington Center in Gloversville, NY. At...

New Hartford, NY - Elaine G. Perkins, 68 of New Hartford and formerly of Dolgeville passed away peacefully on Saturday May 9, 2020 at St. Luke's Medical Center, New Hartford, NY. She was born September 20, 1951 in Little Falls the daughter of the Carol (Vanish) Perkins and the late Howard L. Perkins. Elaine was a graduate of Dolgeville High School, class of 1969 and furthered her education at Utica College, graduating in 1973. Ms. Perkins was last employed as the manager of Valley...

Herkimer - Andrea L. Lasher, 60, of Herkimer, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Thursday May 7, 2020. She was born December 14, 1959 in Herkimer the daughter of the late Raymond and Alma (Ford) Hysack, Sr. Andrea was a graduate of Mohawk High School, class of 1978. On October 10, 1992 she was united in marriage to Leland W. Lasher in Little Falls, NY. Andrea was last employed at Herkimer Foods in Ilion where she held the position of Supervisor. A loving and caring wife and...

Shirley M. Brunette, age 73, beloved wife of Raymond Brunette, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2020, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 12, 1946, in Saranac Lake, N.Y., daughter of the late Lloyd and Joyce (Sawyer) Crary.  She had many fond memories growing up in Tupper Lake, N.Y. Shirley earned her degree in special education at Buffalo State. Shirley taught special education at Herkimer County BOCES for 32 years until her retirement....

Herkimer - Marilyn (Toher) Dunckel, 73, a long time Herkimer resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 28, 2020 at Albany Medical Center. She was born May 28, 1946 in Little Falls, NY the daughter of the late William and Helen (Juba) Toher. Marilyn was educated at the former St. Mary's Academy, a graduate of Little Falls High School and earned her Associates Degree at Mohawk Valley Community College. On December 31, 1977, she was united in marriage to Harvey W. Dunckel, Jr. The...

Herkimer – George W. Oyer, Jr., 64 of Stimson St., Herkimer, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 22, 2020 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born August 16, 1955 in Ilion, NY the son of the late George W. and Marion (Yager) Oyer, Sr. and was educated in California. At one time he was married to the former Vicki Russell. But then met the love of his life Jalynn Schaffer  Mr. Oyer was last employed at the former Union Fork and Hoe in Frankfort where he...

Herkimer – Joseph F. Baggetta, 67, of Herkimer passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Saturday April 4, 2020. He was born February 8, 1953 in Lackawanna, NY the son of Frances (Adolfo) Baggetta and the late Frank Baggetta. Joe was a graduate of Herkimer High School and furthered his education at Mohawk Valley Community College, earning an Associates Degree. Mr. Baggetta was a United States Air Force veteran enlisting on December 18, 1970 and was honorably discharged on...