All Obituaries

  Herkimer - Nancy L. Mechelke, 83, of Herkimer passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 5, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, NY.  She was born November 22, 1937 in New Jersey, the daughter of the late Clifton H. and Louise I. (Lewis) Franklin and was a graduate of Richfield Springs High School.  She was last employed at AFSTA in Utica, NY. Nancy was a devoted mother and grandmother, who always put the needs and concerns of her loved on first. She was an avid...

Mohawk - Joseph A. Mitchell, 61, of Mohawk passed away on Tuesday May 4, 2021 at Little Falls Hospital. He was born March 30, 1960 in Herkimer the son of the late Helen Boutain and was educated in Mohawk schools. Mr. Mitchell was a United States Navy veteran, enlisting on October 30, 1981 and was honorably discharged on October 29, 1985 with the rank of BM2 (boatswain's mate second class). Joe was last employed in the maintenance department of the Masonic Home in Utica, NY. For many...

St. Johnsville - Rose Marie Jubar, 86, a lifelong St. Johnsville resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 2, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam, NY. She was born June 20, 1934 in St. Johnsville, the daughter of the late Joseph LaCoppola (1979) and Anna (Zindell) LaCoppola (1992). Rose was a graduate of St. Johnsville High School, class of 1952. On April 17, 1954, Rose was united in marriage to George R. Jubar at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in St. Johnsville. The...

Mr. Leland “Lee” C. Safford Jr., 86, of 12 North Division Street, St. Johnsville, New York died, Saturday, May 1, 2021 at home, with his family by his side. Born on August 12, 1934 in Amsterdam, NY, he was the son of Leland Clarence Safford and Helen Wheeler Safford. Marlene Mary DiMaggio, his only sibling, preceded his death on August 13, 2016. All those hidden meandering creeks, streams, and fishing holes scattered throughout the Mohawk Valley will be missing that one...

  Town of Herkimer - Brad A. Riesel, 49, of the town of Herkimer passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday April 26, 2021. Brad was born on July 27, 1971 in Ilion, NY. He attended Herkimer High School (class of 1989) and participated in wrestling and football. Brad was a United States Navy Veteran and worked as a carpenter for most of his life.   Brad was a member of the NRA and the East Herkimer Fish and Game Club. He was also an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed tending...

  Little Falls - Delores M. Restante, 85, a long time Little Falls resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 22, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, NY with her loving family by her side. She was born October 10, 1935 in Herkimer the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Norod) Cirelli. Delores was a graduate of Herkimer High School, class of 1953. Her marriage to Mario J. Restante took place on May 31, 1958. Delores started her schooling in cosmetology,...

  Herkimer - Ruth B. Renshaw, 82, a life long Herkimer resident, passed away peacefully on Monday April 19, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side.  She was born March 26, 1939 in Herkimer the daughter of the late Michael and Grace (Jackson) Glogowski and was a graduate of Herkimer High School. Her marriage to Sydney D. Renshaw took place on April 30, 1960 at the Church of the Annunciation in Ilion, NY.  Ruth was last employed at the Folts Home in Herkimer in...

  Little Falls - Craig R. Wright, 71, a long time Little Falls resident, passed away peacefully on Monday April 12, 2021 at Little Falls Hospital, with his loving family by his side.  He was born July 13, 1949 in Little Falls, the son of the late Richard D. and Mary M. (Cvitan) Wright. Craig was a graduate of Little Falls High School, class of 1967 and furthered his education at Herkimer County Community College and Mohawk Valley Community College.  Craig was a United...

  Herkimer - Carol A. Bugal  72, of Herkimer passed away peacefully on Friday April 9, 2021 at the FoltsBrook Center, Herkimer, NY. She was born on October 28, 1948 in Utica, NY and was a graduate of Herkimer High School, class of 1966. Carol was united in marriage to Deveraux M. Bugal on October 7, 1972. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Deveraux of Ilion;  a sister, Sharon Recchio and her husband James of Frankfort; a brother, Teddy Widay of Herkimer; her...

PLATTSBURGH – Elva Joy Ferris, 89, of Fort Brown Drive, passed away on April 3, 2021 at her home with family by her side.  She was born in Saranac Lake on March 12, 1932 the daughter of Salvatore and Hilda (Brown) Purpura.  Elva married William Ferris Sr., at St. Peter and Paul Church in Canajoharie in 1960.  They raised their family in St. Johnsville, NY and were active members of their community.  Elva was a teacher at St. Johnsville Central School before...