All Obituaries

Little Falls – Sandra L. (Evans) Stegich, 75, of Stegich Road, Mohawk, NY (Town of Little Falls) passed away peacefully on Saturday December 8, 2018 at the Cooperstown Center Rehabilitation and Nursing with her loving family by her side. She was born April 20, 1943 in Gloversville, NY the daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Quigley) Evans and was a graduate of Mohawk High School, the class of 1961. Her marriage to James F. Stegich took place on June 1, 1963 at Blessed Sacrament...

Herkimer - Ashley M. Allen, 29, of Herkimer passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Friday November 23, 2018. She was born December 5, 1988 in Cooperstown, the daughter of Wayne and Michelle (Beckwith) Allen, Jr. Ashley was a graduate of Laurens Central School. Ashley's life was centered around her family, proving herself a loving and caring mother, daughter and sister. She enjoyed the quality time she spent with her loved ones. She will be sadly missed by her loving and...

Utica - William J. (Bill) Bates, 73 of Utica passed away peacefully on Thursday November 22, 2018 at Folts Brook Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Herkimer, NY. He was born October 2, 1945 in Norwich, NY the son of the late Warren H. and Elizabeth (Jilson) Bates and was educate in Rome schools. He was married to the former Janet E. Olney. Mr. Bates was a United States Army veteran, enlisting on February 5, 1971 and was honorably discharged on December 5, 1973 with the rank of Private...

Herkimer - Charles J. Scaparo, 82, along time Herkimer resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 17, 2018 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Ilion, NY with his loving wife June by his side. He was born April 3, 1936 in Frankfort, the son of the late John and Theresa Scaparo and attended Ilion Schools. His marriage to June Daley took place on July 26, 1958 at St. Francis de Sales Church, Herkimer, NY. Charles started his career in the food industry with his family...

Mohawk - Stanley N. Tooke, 87, received his wish to pass at home and join his beloved mother, father, and daughter in the great beyond on Friday November 16, 2018.   He was born June 23, 1931 in Sherrill, NY the son of the late F. Victor and Mae (Newman) Tooke. He was educated in Sherrill schools.   Mr. Tooke was a United States Navy Veteran during the Korean Conflict. He was enlisted on December 4, 1950 and was honorably discharged on February 28, 1953 with the rank of...

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...