All Obituaries

Frankfort — On Thursday, March 16, 2023, Carol Ann LaValla, loving wife and mother of four, died in the comfort of her home at age 75. A lifelong Frankfort resident, Carol Ann was born on June 4, 1947, in Ilion, NY to the late Frank and Mary (Caruso) Kipper. The oldest of four children, she is survived by her sister Sylvia (Gary) Grippe; brothers, John (Emily) Kipper and Frank (Cindy) Kipper. Carol Ann married the love of her life, Anthony LaValla, on July 31, 1965, at the...

  Little Falls – Harland Mower, Jr., 85, a lifelong resident of the Little Falls area, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Little Falls Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born on February 4, 1938, in Schuyler, NY the son of the late Harland and Marjorie (Gyer), Mower, Sr.  Harland was educated in West Canada Schools. Harland was previously married to Sharon Wells, with whom he ran the family farm and had four children. He later was united...

  St. Johnsville - James E. (Jim) Keough, 73, a lifelong St. Johnsville resident, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Little Falls Hospital.  He was born on August 2, 1949, in Little Falls, the son of the late Arthur J. and Jessie (Begley) Keough, Jr. Jim was a graduate of St. Johnsville High School, class of 1968 and furthered his education at Hudson Valley Community College where he earned his associate degree.  On...

Shirley M. Dickson, 87, a long time Mohawk Valley resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at the Cooperstown Center, Cooperstown, NY. She was born on August 9, 1935, in Utica, NY the daughter of the late Ernest and Emily Clark and was educated locally. Survivors include her brother, John Clark and wife Gloria of Florida, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was pre-deceased by her son, Glen Dickson. In keeping with Shirley’s wishes there are no...

  St. Johnsville - Wanda June Chapman, 55, of St. Johnsville, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2023, at home with her loving mother Hester by her side. Shortly after Pastor Tom and Karen Jones and her two longtime friends Carlina and Rachael came to be by her side. She was born on June 6, 1967, in Clinton, Connecticut the daughter of Hester (Mitchell) Chapman and the late John Chapman. Wanda was a graduate of Barnstable High School, Cape Cod,...

  Whitesboro - Marsden A. Lyon, 79, Whitesboro, NY, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at his home.  He was born on February 1, 1944, in Dolgeville, NY the son of the late George M. and Grace (Cramer) Lyon. Marsden was a graduate of Dolgeville High School.  On August 15, 1964, Marsden married the love of his life Carol A. Miller at St. Joseph's Church in Dolgeville. The couple shared a blessed union of 56 years until the...

St. Johnsville - Larry E. Gray, 78, of 217 Thumb Road, St. Johnsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2023, in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Larry was born on December 6, 1944, in Little Falls the son of the late Emmett and Leah Gray and was educated locally. His marriage to Louise Ponzi took place on July 20, 1963, at St. Patrick's Church in St. Johnsville. The couple shared in a blessed union of marriage of almost 60 years. For 31, years, Larry was employed...

  St. Johnsville - Esther Mae Hart, 91, of St. Johnsville (Town of Ephratah), passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam, NY. She was born on July 20, 1931, in the Town of Oppenheim, NY, the daughter of the late Elton and Myrtle (Worell) Johnson. Esther was a graduate of the Oppenheim - Ephratah High School. On March 16, 1951, Esther was united in marriage to Richard L. Hart at the Crum Creek Church in the Town of Oppenheim.  Esther...

  Herkimer – John D. Mancuso, 75, a longtime resident of Herkimer and Cape Coral, FL passed away peacefully at the Abraham House in Rome, NY on Thursday, February 2, 2023.  He was born on January 13, 1948, in Herkimer, the son of the late Julian and Pearl (Sweet) Rulewicz and was educated in Herkimer schools.  Mr. Mancuso was a United States Navy Veteran, enlisting on January 21, 1965, and was honorably discharged on January 10, 1969, with the rank of...

Herkimer - Bernice M. DeGeorge, 93, of Herkimer passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at FoltsBrook, Herkimer, NY. In keeping with Bernice's wishes there are no services. Arrangements are under the caring guidance of the Vincent A. Enea Funeral Service, (next to Hannaford Markets), 527 E. Albany St., Herkimer, NY.