All Obituaries

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...

  St. Johnsville – Andrea H. (Service) Sweet, 51, of St. Johnsville, NY passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Monday August 10, 2020. She was born October 30, 1968 in Little Falls the daughter of Irma (Johnson) Corso and the late Rodney E. Service. Andrea was a graduate of St. Johnsville High School, class of 1988. She also received her LPN Nursing Degree from Herkimer County BOCES. Her marriage to Calvin L. Sweet took place on July 13, 2013 in St. Johnsville,...

St. Johnsville - Joan Ruth Capece, 87, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2020 at the Alpine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Little Falls, NY with her loving family at her side following a three month battle with cancer. Joan was born February 17, 1933 in Little Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Raymond J. and Clara C. (Kraft) Bolster. Joan grew up in St. Johnsville where she met her husband Joseph D. Capece. They were married on April 4, 1953 and spent 58 years together. They enjoyed...

Herkimer - Anthony J. D'Arpino, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 29, 2020 at Bassett Valley Health Services. His life is one of devotion and service to his country, his community, and to his family. He was born January 19, 1926 in Voorheesville, NY the son of the late Francesco and Incoronata D'Arpino and was a graduate of Voorheesville High School, class of 1943.  His marriage to Dorothy Raymond took place on July...

Herkimer resident Colonel Anthony J. Gabriel, Jr., U.S. Army Ret., age 90, joined his loving wife and son in heaven on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Anthony was born in Little Falls, NY, on March 24th, 1930, the youngest child of Anthony Gabriele Sr. and Rose (Maphia). His siblings: Ferris, Joseph, James, Paul, Angie and Yolanda predeceased him. He attended Little Falls schools and was a proud member of the Class of ’48 and its undefeated championship football team. His passing reunites him...

The earthly path of Frank D Aiello 89 came to an end on July 17th.   He peacefully began his heavenly journey from the comfort of his home.  Frank was a long time Herkimer resident before moving to Naples Florida in 1991.   He attended Tuger School and graduated from Herkimer High School with the class of 1948.    Frank joined the US Army shortly after graduation and where he was active in the Korean Conflict.   He served from 1951 to...

Ilion - Timothy A. Wheeler, (Tim), 68, entered into eternal rest after enduring a lengthy illness on Thursday July 23, 2020 at his home with the ones he loved the most at his side. Tim was born on August 16, 1951 to Charles and Pearl Wheeler in the peaceful valley of Ilion, NY where he was raised and educated along with his siblings, Charlotte, Charles, Charlynne, Tom, and Terry. He was a proud Irishman with upstanding morals and integrity which followed throughout his life and family. On...