All Obituaries

Herkimer - Charles Scaparo, 82 beloved husband of June Scaparo, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 17, 2018 at The Grand Mohawk Valley, with his loving wife by his side. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the caring guidance of the family's neighbors and funeral directors, Vincent A. Enea and Michael A. Beran of the Vincent A. Enea Funeral Service, (next to NBT Bank), 527 East Albany Street, Herkimer, NY.  

Janet Elizabeth Tomei, age 66 of Little Falls, NY has entered into eternal rest on Friday, Nov 16th, 2018, at The St Johnsville Nursing Home after a long illness. Janet was born on a beautiful spring day. It was Thursday, May 1, 1952. She was one of a set of twins born to the late Frank J. (Masle) Tomei and Maryellen Colwell Tomei. Janet was educated in Little Falls Schools and earned her high school diploma in 1971. Janet is survived by her twin brother Jay F. Tomei and his wife Pam, her...

Herkimer - Henri L. Washington, 39, of Herkimer passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Sunday October 28 2018. He was born September 8, 1979 in Beaufort, South Carolina the son of Ella R. Washington.  Henri was educated at JFK High School in Utica, NY and at one time resided in Brooklyn, NY. Mr. Washington was a member of the St. James AME Church in New York Mills, NY. Henri was a devoted father, a loving son, a beloved brother and a memorable friend to many. A gifted man,...

St. Johnsville – Margaret M. Denofrio, 95 a long time St. Johnsville resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 27, 2018 at the St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born June 8, 1923 in Herkimer the daughter of the late Daniel and Ately (Jubin) Mamrosch. Margaret was a graduate of Miami Edison High School in Miami, Florida. Margaret was married to Nello Denofrio who preceded her in death on November 11, 1999. For several years, she was employed at...

St. Johnsville – Gladys C. Nagele, 96, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday October 24, 2018 in St. Johnsville, NY. Gladys was born April 8, 1922 in East Stone Arabia, NY, daughter and the youngest child of late Hiram and Anna (Murdock) Christman. She attended the East Stone Arabia country school, District No. 6, and later, the old Canajoharie High School. Gladys was married to Raymond O. Nagele on November 9, 1946. The couple shared a blessed union of 50 years...

Little Falls – Barbara B. Vail, 82, a long time Little Falls resident, passed away peacefully on Friday October 19, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born April 14, 1936 in Poughkeepsie, NY and was educated in Poughkeepsie schools. Until her retirement, Barbara was employed for the New York State Department of Mental Health. Barbara’s life was centered around her loved ones, she enjoyed the quality time she spent with her grandchildren and great...

Town of Schuyler – Emma Rose Haman, Infant daughter of Michael B. Haman and Nicole A. Massaro became an angel in Heaven on Tuesday October 16, 2018 at Golisano Children’s Hospital in Rochester, NY. She was born August 6, 2018 at Crouse Irving Hospital in Syracuse. Besides her parents, Emma Rose is survived by her maternal grandparents, Tracy Massaro and James Duesler of Herkimer and Michael Massaro and Jaclyn Rockwell of Herkimer; her maternal great grandmother, Carol Van...

Ilion - Donald J. (Don) Reile, 81, a long time Ilion resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 11, 2018 at his home with his loving and devoted family by his side. He was born December 6, 1936 in Utica, NY the son of the late Margaret (Harris) Reile and was a 1955 graduate of Proctor High School in Utica, NY. His marriage to Mary A. Flaherty took place on January 4, 1958 at St. Johns Catholic Church in Utica, NY. Mr. Reile was a United States Air Force veteran, proudly serving...

St. Johnsville – Michaela J. R. MacVilla, 21, of St. Johnsville passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2018. She was born May 21, 1997 in Missoula, Montana the daughter of Samantha (MacVilla) Jump and Kevin Jump. Michaela was a graduate of OESJ High School, class of 2016. Michaela was employed at the St. Johnsville Stewarts Shop, a job she really enjoyed. She loved visiting with the customers and working with her co –workers. Michaela was a loving and caring daughter and...

Mohawk - Joan G. (Jenny) Casadonte, 98, a life long Mohawk resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday September 29, 2018 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, NY. She was born May 13, 1920 at the family homestead in Mohawk the daughter of the late Frank P. and Agnes (Yots) Casadonte. Joan was a graduate of Mohawk High School, class of 1938, which was the first year of the school's centralization. For 48 years until her retirement in 1990, Joan was a secretary for the former Gloo &...