All Obituaries

Canandaigua – James E. Ruff, 73, a former Herkimer resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 18, 2020 at the Canandaigua VA Center. He was born March 11, 1947 in Herkimer the son of the late George and Jean (Coon) Ruff and was a graduate of Herkimer High School, class of 1965. Mr. Ruff was a United States Army veteran, enlisting on August 30, 1965 and was honorably discharged on June 25, 1968 with the rank of SP5.  He later enlisted in the United States Coast Guard,...

Dorcas M. Bowley, 91, entered peacefully into her heavenly home on Friday, September 25, 2020, after being cared for at Mountain Valley Hospice, Gloversville, for five weeks .  She will be lovingly remembered as a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and for her creativity, ingenuity, and determination.  She worked hard through many adversities and found many beautiful ways to show love for her family and friends.  Her crocheted baby blankets, sturdy...

Virginia - Richard Irving Patterson, 88, of Nathalie, Virginia, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at home. He was the husband of Rhodamary Watkins Patterson. Mr. Patterson was born in St. Johnsville, N.Y., July 9, 1931, a son of the late Hubert Dudley Patterson and Myrtle Collins Patterson. He was a member of Brookneal United Methodist Church, but attended Fellowship Community Church. He was also a founding member of Brookneal Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM), a U. S. Army Veteran,...

Herkimer - Marie T. Entwistle, 92, a long time Herkimer resident, passed away peacefully on Monday September 21, 2020 at St. Luke's Medical Center, New Hartford, NY. She was born January 7, 1928 in Queens, NY and was educated in Herkimer schools. She was married to Raymond L. Entwistle who preceded her in death on March 23, 2012. Marie along with her husband, Ray, were owners and operators of the former Ramar Liquor Store in Herkimer, NY. Survivors include her son, Mark...

  Herkimer - JoAnn B. Sudakow, 65, of Herkimer, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Sunday September 20, 2020.  She was born November 11, 1954 in Little Falls, the daughter of the late Joseph John and Adeline Josephine (Celio) Natarelli, and was a graduate of Herkimer High School, class of 1972.  She was married to Harold M. Sudakow on November 6, 1993 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Herkimer.  JoAnn was employed as head cook at Valley Residential...

  St. Johnsville - Richard "General" A. Swartz Sr., 76,  long time St. Johnsville resident passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at the St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 4, 1944, in Fort Plain, son of the late Raymond and Beatrice (Bauer) Swartz Sr. and was educated at St. Johnsville schools.  He was married to his loving wife, Priscilla (Hazzard), of 45 years on September 5,...

Herkimer – Dorothy L. Geraty, 91, a long time Herkimer resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 8, 2020 at Valley Health Services with her family by her side. She was born January 12, 1929 in Herkimer the daughter of the late Ernest Keyser and Ellen (Glover) Dunning and was a graduate of Herkimer High School. Her marriage to Edward A. Geraty, Jr., took place on November 2, 1946 in Herkimer. The couple shared a blessed union of 58 years until the passing of Ed on August...

St. Johnsville - Frank D. Chapman, 61, of St. Johnsville passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Friday September 4, 2020 at his home. He was born July 6, 1959 in Amsterdam, NY the son of the late Everett and Carol (Swartz) Chapman, and was a graduate of St. Johnsville High School, class of 1977. On August 17, 1996, Frank was united in marriage to Mary Lou Lyon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in St. Johnsville. They shared a loving union of 22 years until the passing of Mary on...

Fort Plain - Randolf L. (Randy) Richards, 60 of Fort Plain, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 15, 2020. Randy was born January 12, 1960 in Utica, NY the son of Beverly B. (Edick) Gomez and the late David Richards and was educated in Mohawk schools.  Randy was always the protector in all his loved one eyes. He put everyone needs before his own even if that left him suffering. He was a funny, kind hearted soul who enjoyed life to the fullest. He will be forever missed and...

St. Johnsville - Ivoree Rayne Garren, 6 month old daughter of Harmony Garren, went to Heaven to become an angel on Friday August 14, 2020. She was born January 20, 2020. Besides her loving mother, Harmony, she is survived by her loving grandparents, Amy Garren and John,  Derek Gerren; great grandmother, Lottie Neuhaus; her aunts and uncles, Matthew Doyle, Jr., Kalvarie, Ian and family, Dylan Hay, Tyler Doyle, Lance Corporal Zachary Garren, Hannah Garren and all her extended family. A...