All Obituaries

Jordanville - Dirck A. Storm, 79 of Jordanville (Town of Stark) passed away peacefully on Monday August 6, 2018 at his home from natural causes. He was born August 16, 1938 in Pelham, NY the son of the late George F. and Jane Storm. He was educated locally and furthered his education at Rutgers University earning his Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering. For over 40 years, Dirck was employed as a mechanical engineer for Sikorsky Air Craft Corporation in Stratford Connecticut. An avid...

Charles C. Eaker, Sr, 89, was born in the town of Palatine in New York and most recently resided in his home in Barefoot Bay, Florida. He passed away on July 6, 2018 as a result of complications of an accident that occurred at his home. He had a life long career in the construction industry. This year he received a 65 year award for being a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He was an avid golfer and loved to read novels about the Old West. Survivors include his...

St. Johnsville – Gerald A. Sloan, 90 a long time St. Johnsville resident, passed away peacefully on Friday July 20, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Amsterdam, NY. He was born January 19, 1928 in Richland, NY the son of the late Hiram A. and Fannie (Bushnell) Sloan.  Gerald was a graduate of St. Johnsville High School, class of 1946. Mr. Sloan was a United States Air Force veteran, enlisting in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1955. Gerald was employed at the former...

James A. Green, 49, of North Street, Essex Junction, Vermont and a former Herkimer resident passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at his home after a long illness. Jim was born November 12, 1968 in Ilion, NY the son of James Green and Marlene (Ramsey) Duesler. He was an Executive Chef who enjoyed his position at the University of Vermont. In the past he served as a Firefighter with the Ilion Fire Department and in the most recent past had served the community of Essex Junction as...

Herkimer - Roger E. LaBreche, 85 a long time Herkimer resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 12, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born May 3, 1933 in Herkimer the son of the late Eudore and Leide (Gravell) LaBreche and was a graduate of Herkimer High School class of 1953. Roger was a United States Army veteran, enlisting in 1953 and was honorably discharged in 1956.  After discharge from active duty, he enlisted in the United States Army Reserve...

Herkimer – Kisaragi J. Moynihan, 89, of Herkimer passed away on Friday July 6, 2018 at Little Falls Hospital. She was born June 12, 1929 in Fukuoka, Japan the daughter of the late Masco and Komeni (Fujikawa) Goya and was educated locally. Kisaragi was married to John Robert Moynihan who preceded her in death in 1993. Mrs. Moynihan last occupation was a repair technician for the former MDS in East Herkimer. Survivors include two daughters, Kathleen Krasko and husband Thomas of...

Utica - Peter D. Biando, 49 of Jason Street, Utica, NY passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Friday July 6, 2018 at his home. He was born December 14, 1968 in Herkimer the son of Donald Biando and the late Joy M. (Pavlot) Biando. Peter was educated in Herkimer schools. Survivors include his father, Donald; his grandmother, Greta Herringshaw; a daughter, Maejean Dellabarcca; a brother, Michael Biando, a sister, Regina Biando - Johnson; and several aunts uncles and...

Little Falls - Jason R. Edwards, 46 of Little Falls passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday July 4, 2018 at Little Falls Hospital.  He was born July 24, 1971 in Schenectady, NY the son of the late Derry and Carol (Wright) Edwards and was a graduate of Linton High School class of 1989 in Schenectady, NY At one time Jason worked as a phone technician for AOL in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is survived by his sister, Kimberly Elsey and her husband DeWitt and family of Little Falls; and...

Utica - James A. Covey, Jr., 67, of Mohawk Street, Utica, NY passed away on Friday June 29, 2018 at his home. He was born December 9, 1950 in Herkimer the son of Leona (Madison) Covey and the late James A. Covey, Sr. James was educated in Mohawk schools. Mr. Covey was last employed in the Produce Department of Price Chopper in Utica. A man devoted to his loved ones Jim life was centered around his family, especially his sister Kathy who was always there to see that he made every...

Fort Plain – Gary R. Folts, Sr., 70, of Fort Plain, passed away peacefully on Friday June 22, 2018 at the St. Johnsville Nursing Home with his devoted family by his side. He was born December 31, 1947 in Herkimer, the son of the late Earl and Jennie (Armstrong) Folts. He was educated in Canajoharie schools. He was married to the former Louise LaComb. Mr. Folts was a United States Army veteran, enlisting on August 15, 1967 and was honorably discharged on July 26, 1969 with the rank...