All Obituaries

  St. Johnsville - Ivan C. Waufle, 93, a long time St. Johnsville resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 19, 2021 at the St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, with his devoted family by his side.  He was born on July 14, 1928 in Nelliston, NY the son of the late Albert and Marian (Keller) Waufle and was educated in St. Johnsville Schools.  Mr. Waufle was a United States Army veteran, enlisting on December 26, 1945, serving in World War II as a...

  St. Johnsville - Richard C. Tompson, 75, of Baum Road, St. Johnsville passed away on Tuesday October 19, 2021 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, NY.  He was born on May 28, 1946 in Little Falls the son of the late Francis and Marie (Nellis) Tompson and was a graduate of St. Johnsville High School, class of 1964.  Richard joined the United States Air Force and served from 1964 and was honorably discharged in February 1972. Upon returning from the service he furthered his...

  Herkimer - Leona E. Mower, 91, a long time Pullman Street resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, October, 8, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side.  She was born April 21, 1930 in Little Falls, the daughter of the late Harvey and Gladys (Eberle) Eckler, and was a graduate of Herkimer High School.  On June 2, 1949, Leona was united in marriage to Glen E. Mower at the First United Methodist Church in Herkimer. The couple shared a blessed union of 67 years...

  St. Johnsville - Donald H. Schoff, Sr., 80, of St. Johnsville, passed away peacefully on Friday October 8, 2021 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, NY. He was born December 31, 1940 in Little Falls the son of the late Elmer and Ruth (Van Slyke) Schoff. Don was a graduate of St. Johnsville High School, class of 1959. On June 30, 1962, Donald was united in marriage to Joyce Chamberlain at the former St. James Catholic Church in Fort Plain. Mr. Schoff was a United States Marine...

  Newport – Monica A. Ortlieb, 81, of Newport and a former Dolgeville resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at her home.  She was born November 17, 1939 in Little Falls, the daughter of the late Steve and Elizabeth “Betty” (Vanek) Mocko. Monica was a graduate of Little Falls High School.  Her marriage to Richard Ortlieb took place on June 22, 1963 in Little Falls. The couple shared a blessed union of 54 years until the passing of...

  Town of Hope – Mardis Bowers, 103, passed away on September 20, 2021 at her daughter’s home in the town of Hope. She was born February 14, 1918, daughter of Eugene and Maud Mosher. She was a graduate of St. Johnsville Central School and furthered her education at CCBI in Syracuse with a degree in Accounting.  On February 6, 1943, she was married to G. Edson Bowers beginning their 51 years together. They raised a family on a dairy farm named “Bowterra”...

  Johnstown – Ellen F. (Stearns) Gillen, 80 years old, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 19, 2021 with her children by her side.  She was born June 21, 1941 in Amsterdam, NY the daughter of the late Robert F. and Jessie F. (Carter) Stearns. Ellen lived a bountiful life of laughter and love.  She was a graduating member of the Fonda – Fultonville central School, class of 1959 and spent her entire life in the Mohawk Valley region enjoying the beauty that...

  Little Falls – Anna M. (Shaut) Darling, 64, of Little Falls passed away peacefully on Sunday September 12, 2021 at the Alpine Rehab and Nursing Center, Little Falls, NY. She was born May 17, 1957 in Little Falls, NY the daughter of the late Clifford and Florentena (Mosher) Shaut, and was educated in Stratford schools. Anna loved to spend time with her family and enjoyed baking for her loved ones. Survivors include her four sons, Kevin (Heather) Beadle, Stephen Beadle, Jason...

  Herkimer - Harold L. (Butch) Hutton, Jr., 72 of Herkimer passed away peacefully on Friday September 10, 2021 at St. Luke' s Medical Center, Town of New Hartford, NY.  He was born November 14, 1948 in Rome, NY the son of the late Harold L. Hutton, Sr., and Irene (Stempski) Hutton.  Butch was a graduate of Herkimer High School and furthered his education at Herkimer County Community College and received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from SUNY Tech in...

Auburn, NY - Nelson A. Ambridge, 77, of Auburn, NY and a former long time Canajoharie resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 10, 2021 at the Auburn Community Hospital, with his devoted family by his side. He was born August 23, 1944 in Little Falls, NY the son of the late Nelson and Verlie Rose(VanEtta) Ambridge, and was educated in St. Johnsville schools. He was united in marriage to Irene M. Baumes on May 17, 1969. Mr. Ambridge was last employed at the former Beech-Nut in...