MOHAWK – Gregory “Greg” Tanner, age 62, a long time resident of 180 Warren Rd., Mohawk, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at Little Falls Hospital. Greg was born in Herkimer, NY, on January 26, 1951, son to Ernest David, and Joan Barbara (Palmer) Tanner. He was educated in the Mohawk School System and graduated in 1969. Following high school he attended college, earning an AAS degree from Hudson Valley CC, a BS degree from SUNY College at Brockport, and permanent teaching certification through Upper Division College in Utica. He began his teaching career at Campbell Central School (Corning area) in 1974. He was hired as an elementary teacher (grade 6) in the Mohawk Central School system in 1975 and spent the next thirty-two years there, before retiring in 2007. During some of those years, he spent time coaching different sports, i.e. football, track & field, golf and bowling. On November 12, 1982, Greg was joined in marriage to Betsy L. Rathbun. They shared a very close and loving marriage and were devoted to each other for over thirty+ years. Never one to sit still, Greg spent his free time doing many different jobs dealing with construction. He was an accomplished woodworker and enjoyed “tinkering” in his workshop. Another true love of his was the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and shared that passion with his family and several very close friends, both here in the states, and in several Canadian Provinces. The stories he told of their adventures afield seemed never ending and full of pure entertainment. He also spent thirty years as an official Boone and Crockett measurer for the New York State Big Buck Club. Greg is survived by his loving wife, Betsy; his son, Michael and his wife, Denise, of Clinton, CT; his son, Marc and his wife, Katherine, of Salisbury, NY; his daughter, Tara, of Little Falls; four grandchildren, Julia, Lily, Evan and Madolyn; his brother, Allen Tanner and his wife, Janet; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Allan “Skip” Rathbun and his wife, Diane, of Ilion, William “Bud” Rathbun, of Utica, Dean Rathbun and his wife, Lorel, Arthur Rathbun, and Lynn Sellers and her husband, David, all of Ilion; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents. Greg’s Memorial Service will be held 6:00 p.m., Monday, November 4, 2013, at the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd., Ilion, with Rev. Brian Engel, Pastor of the Mohawk Reformed Church, officiating. Calling hours are Monday, November 4, 2013, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Anyone wishing to share a memory of Greg, or add to his online memorial, may go to www.applegateandday.com on the Internet. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to CNY Special Olympics, Central Region Office, 6315 Fly Rd., East Syracuse, NY 13057, or HARC, 350 S. Washington St., PO Box 271, Herkimer, NY 13350. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. The Tanner family has entrusted all service arrangements and supervision to Funeral Director, Don Applegate.

ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mrs. Mary Ann (DeGristina) Holzhauer, age 71, of Route 5, St. Johnsville, passed away on Wednesday morning, October 30, 2013 in Florida. Her family was at her side. She was born on October 8, 1942 in Herkimer, NY a daughter of the late Sam and Florence (Paratore) DeGristina and was educated in St. Johnsville schools. She practiced the Catholic faith. Her marriage to Donald W. Holzhauer took place in 1967. Her loving family survives including her husband Don; children: Frederick Pierce and his wife Agatha of St. Johnsville; Donna Henshaw and her husband Bob of Florida; Cheri Kramer of Florida and Diana Pettit of St. Johnsville; her sisters Jeanie Wright and Joanie Citriniti of Utica; brothers Joe Paratore and wife Jane of Florida; David Treen of Utica; Robert DeGristina and wife Maria of Utica; Tom DeGristina of Utica and Anthony DeGristina and wife Patricia of Utica, along with grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by a brother Jim and a sister Mamie. Funeral services will be held on Monday November 4, 2013 at 10:00 AM from The Enea Family Funeral Home, 9 Center Street St. Johnsville, NY with the Reverend Dennis Murphy, Pastor of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Fort Plain, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Johnsville Cemetery. Friends and relatives may pay their respects one hour prior to the funeral service on Monday from 9 until 10 AM at the funeral home. An online note of sympathy may be extended at www.eneafamily.com. Kevin E. Enea, Funeral Director 518-568-2300.

ILION-LITTLE FALLS: Willard (Bill) Fradenburgh Smith, 86, passed away from complications of Parkinson's disease on October 31, 2013 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown . Born in Brooklyn NY on March 3, 1927, Bill was the son of the late Robert Leroy Smith and Miriam Fradenburgh Smith. He grew up in West Hempstead NY where he was a chorister in the Garden City Cathedral, an active Boy Scout, and an avid bird watcher. After graduation from Hempstead High School, he attended Cornell University. His college years were interrupted in 1945 by service in the US Navy. Bill and Lucille Holden were married on September 11, 1948, and they just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Bill was the owner of R.L. Smith & Son Insurance Agency in West Hempstead/Merrick. He was president of the West Hempstead Lions Club and the Nassau County Independent Insurance Agents Association. He was also the first president of the West Hempstead Friends of the Library. Bill was active in Rotary International for over 60 years as a member of the West Hempstead Club, and recently of the Herkimer Club. Bill was a committed Episcopalian all his life, worshiping at St. James the Just Franklin Square, Christ Church Garden City, and Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Little Falls. As an adult, he worked with the Boy Scouts, sang in church choirs and the Mineola Choral Society, and was very involved with Cornell Lab of Ornithology programs. He loved birding, camping, sailing, traveling, and especially enjoyed family activities. Bill is survived by his wife Lucille; children David Smith and wife Joan, Martha Regelmann, Patricia LaFontaine and husband Dennis, Donald Brightsmith and wife Gabriela; grandchildren Melanie Sandquist and husband Aaron, Keith Willard Regelmann, Michael Smith, Kathryn Smith, Amanda Brightsmith; great-grandson Luke Sandquist; brother Robert L. Smith Jr. and wife Louise; sister Miriam Hardy; cousin Donald Fradenburgh, and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation to Emmanuel Episcopal Church (588 Albany Street, Little Falls, NY 13365) or the Cornell Lab of Ornithology (159 Sapsucker Road, Ithaca NY 14850) would be appreciated. Visiting hours will be Friday, November 8, 2013 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 W. Monroe Street, Little Falls (315) 823-2424. The Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Albany Street, Little Falls with The Rev. Dr. Steven Scarcia, Rector officiating. Military rites will follow at the conclusion of the memorial service. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Harry & Kevin Enea, Funeral Directors of the Enea Family Funeral Home.

ILION – Bernice K. (Bergin) Hennessey, age 97, formerly of Sunset Ave., Ilion, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2013, at the Masonic Care Community, Utica, with her daughter by her side. She was born on July 24, 1916, in Clinton, NY, the daughter of John E. and Katherine (Fleucher) Bergin, and graduated from Mohawk High School. In 1955, she was married to William “Bill” R. Hennessey at the Church of the Annunciation, Ilion. He died on May 17, 1969. Bernice was the executive secretary to the President at Duofold Co., Mohawk, for many years. She was a member of the Annunciation Catholic Church. Bernice enjoyed ceramics and playing cards and loved to read. Survivors include her daughter, Susan Ingari and her husband, Victor; two grandchildren, Nicholas William Ingari and John Michael Ingari, all of Suffield, CT; her son, Mark Hennessey, of Ilion; her sisters-in-law, Doris Bergin, of Ilion, and Connie Bergin, of Venice, Fl; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Bill; her sisters, Eleanor Helmer, Millie Petrie, Shirley Goodman, Pat Murphy and Martha Bergin; and two brothers, Jack and Bob Bergin. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 4, 2013, at the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd., Ilion, and 11:00 a.m. at the Church of the Annunciation, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Mark Cunningham. Burial will be held at Armory Hill Cemetery, Ilion, next to her husband Bill. Calling hours are Sunday, November 3, 2013, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The family wishes to thank the staff of Erie Neighborhood of the Masonic Care Community and Bernice’s helpful companions over the years for their excellent care and compassion. Anyone wishing to share a memory of Bernice, or add to her online memorial, may go to www.applegateandday.com on the Internet. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to Herkimer Co. Humane Society, PO Box 73, Mohawk, NY 13407. Envelopes will also be available at the funeral home. All funeral and burial arrangements were prearranged and are entrusted to Funeral Director, Don Applegate.

Mohawk: Adeline J. Krowinski, 98, of Marshall Avenue, passed away on October 31, 2013 in Valley Health Services, Herkimer. Adeline was born on June 16, 1915 in Niagara Falls, a daughter of the late Thomas and Josephine (Opalka) Krowinski. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Buffalo University and graduated from Nursing School at Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital. She was the Superintendent of the School of Nursing at Utica Psychiatric Center in Utica. Services for Ms. Krowinski are private and under the care of Harry and Kevin Enea, Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Ilion (town of Frankfort).

Ilion: Mrs. Barbara J. Harris, 64, passed away in Mohawk Valley Healthcare Center on Friday, November 1, 2013. Barbara was born on January 11, 1949 in Little Falls, a daughter of the late Harold and Irene (Grassel) MacRorie. She received her education in the Little Falls School District. Her last employment was with Salada Foods, also in Little Falls. Barbara and Donald “Butch” Harris were married on June 24, 1978, and shared a loving and devoted union of 27 years until his passing on June 26, 2005. Her loving family survives her: daughters, Sara Harris of Mohawk, Shelly Vanyo of PA, and Mari Jo Atkinson of Oswego, and a son Larre Harris of Mohawk, along with many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her husband, Butch; parents, Harold and Irene; and a sister, Carol Snell, predeceased her. The Reverend Dr. Steven A. Scarcia, Rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Little Falls, will conduct Barbara’s funeral service at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 7, 2013 AM at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 W. Monroe Street, Little Falls. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects from 10:00 AM until the start of the service. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Little Falls American Legion after the funeral. Harry and Kevin Enea, Funeral Directors, are caring for the family. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit our website at www.eneafamily.com.

Herkimer: Bernard J. Moynihan, Jr., 77, of Ridgewood Road, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, November 3, 2013. Bernard was born on March 2, 1936 in Little Falls, a son of the late Bernard J. and Mary (Flynn) Moynihan, Sr. He graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Little Falls, received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education at SUNY Brockport, and his Masters in Guidance at Cortland State. He is a veteran of the United States Army. On July 6, 1963 Bernard and the former Gail Ver Straete were married by the Reverend Regan in St. Mary’s Church, Little Falls. They were devoted to each other and their family, and recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. Moynihan was of the Catholic faith and very often attended Mass at St. Francis de Sales Church in Herkimer. He was last employed as a Guidance Counselor at Canajoharie Central School. He also coached basketball and taught Physical Education at Herkimer High School. Bernard loved his family, and upon his retirement, he loved to spend time with his grandchildren, and attended all of their sports activities. He enjoyed golf and was a member of the Little Falls Monday League. Bernie was a real sports enthusiast and a big fan of Notre Dame and the Yankees. His loving family survives him, his wife Gail; children, Paula Doyle and her husband Paul Petell of Niskayuna, Kevin Moynihan and his wife Kathleen of Troy, Brian Moynihan and his wife Kellee of Westminster, MD; grandchildren, Meghan, Timothy, and Erin Doyle, Liam Moynihan, and Justine, Declan, Ceane, and Holly Moynihan; sisters, Kathleen Moynihan of Little Falls; his aunt and uncle, Peter & Frances Moynihan; nieces, Patricia Moynihan, Erin Moynihan Caswell; and a nephew, Sean Moynihan. He was predeceased by his parents, Bernard Sr. and Mary, and brothers, James and William Moynihan. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on Friday, November 8, 2013 from 4:00 until 6:00 PM at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 W. Monroe Street, Little Falls. Bernard’s funeral will begin with prayer at the funeral home at 9:00 AM on Saturday, November 9, 2013, followed by his Funeral Mass celebrated at 9:30 AM by the Reverend Thomas Lawless in Holy Family Parish Church, East Main Street, Little Falls. Procession will follow to St. Mary’s Cemetery, town of Herkimer, where he will be laid to rest. Those wishing may contribute in Bernard’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 100 Lomond Court, Utica, NY 13502. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The family is being cared for by Harry and Kevin Enea, Funeral Directors, Enea Family Funeral Home (315-823-2424). To leave an online message of condolence, please visit our website at www.eneafamily.com.

LITTLE FALLS: Katherine A. Kramer, 93, of Route 5S, Mohawk, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at Valley Health Services, Herkimer. Katie was born on July 3, 1920, the daughter of the late Peter and Christina (Styranich) Bayzon in Frankfort Hill, NY. Raised and educated locally, she was a graduate of Van Hornsville High School. She grew up on the family farm in the Squawk area of Van Hornsville, NY and in 1938 graduated from Van Hornsville Central School. On October 14, 1950, she married Joseph Kramer of Little Falls at St. Mary’s Parish, Little Falls. The couple built their home on Route 5S in the Jacksonburg Area of Mohawk, NY. Joey passed away on July 19, 2010. Katie was last employed at Salada Tea in Little Falls, retiring to become caretaker of her father, Peter. She was able to enjoy many school reunions with her classmates from Van Hornsville and reunions with friends and co-workers from Salada Tea. Both gatherings she treasured. She is survived by nieces, Barbara Duesler of St. Johnsville, Carole Park of Connecticut, Katherine Park of Rochester; nephews, Charles Witkowski, Jr. of Sprakers, Ronald Bayzon of Richfield Springs, Rodney Whalen of South Carolina and Patrick Whalen of Ilion. She is also survived by her sister-in-law and husband, Marge and Bob Lonis of Little Falls and brother-in-law, Charles Witkowski, Sr. of Stone Arabia; Joey’s nieces and nephews, Maryjo Carrig, Linda Skibinski, Sandy Lonis, Frank Schwasnick and Gary Schwasnick. Katherine was predeceased by her sisters, Helen Whalen, Mary Park and Rose Witkowski; her brothers, John and Stanley Bayzon and a nephew, David Whalen. Many thanks to the staff of Valley Health Services for the kindness shown to our aunt during her time spent there. Reverend Thomas Lawless, Pastor of Holy Family Parish, will conduct Katherine’s funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 W. Monroe Street, Little Falls. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the service. Interment will immediately follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Herkimer. Memorial contributions can be made to Holy Family Parish or any local animal shelter in Katherine’s memory. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The family is being cared for by Harry and Kevin Enea, Funeral Directors.

HERKIMER – Mrs. Congetta M. “Connie” Bernhardt, age 87, a longtime resident of Marion Street in Herkimer, NY, passed away at the Valley Health Services on Friday morning, November 8, 2013. Connie received wonderful care from the entire staff of the Valley Health Services with special mention to the angels of One East. She was born on September 11, 1926 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late George and Antonia (Ryman) Marrone and attended Herkimer schools. Connie graduated from St. Francis de Sales School, ‘Class of 1944.’ She was united in marriage with Henry “Hank” Bernhardt on November 26, 1949 at St. Mary’s of Immaculate Conception Church, Wilkes Barre, PA. The couple shared in a blessed union of nearly 47 years until the passing of Hank on October 26, 1996. In her younger years Connie enjoyed working at the former J.J. Newbury’s in Herkimer. She last worked in the office of the John Henderson Insurance Agency formerly of Herkimer. She was a communicant of St. Francis de Sales Church, Herkimer, and was very active within the community. She enjoyed memberships with the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, the Michael S. Pliseck VFW Post #4915 Auxiliary and the Mohawk Crowley Barnum American Legion Auxiliary Post #25. Connie was also a member of the Herkimer and East Herkimer Senior Citizens. She is survived by her loving family, including her daughter Linda Pohli and her husband Aaron of Sidney, NY. Also surviving are Connie’s nephews: James T. Marrone and his wife Elma of Herkimer; Robert Marrone and his wife Phyllis of Saranac Lake, NY; Terry Marrone and his wife Marie of Little Falls; Thomas Marrone and his wife Debbie of Mohawk; and Thomas Marrone and his wife Margo of Vermont; a sister in law Marian Marrone and many nieces nephews and cousins and special family members in Wilkes Barre, PA whom she dearly loved. Connie was preceded in death by her sister: Aileen Marrone (known in the Roman Catholic Community as Sister Pasqualina) and two brothers: Thomas and James Marrone. Funeral services will be held on Monday November 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM from St. Francis de Sales Church, North Bellinger Street, Herkimer, where the Very Reverend Mark Cunningham will Celebrate Connie’s Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow with full committal in the family plot at Calvary Cemetery, Herkimer. Connie’s family will honor her wish of no calling hours and will gather privately prior to the church service at The Enea Family Funeral Home, 220 North Washington Street, Herkimer, NY. It is the wish of the family that those wishing consider contributions in memory of Connie to either St. Francis de Sales Church of Herkimer or to the Valley Health Services. Envelopes may be obtained from the Enea Family Funeral Home and will be available via the funeral home staff on Monday morning. Those wishing are encouraged to leave a note of sympathy to the family by visiting www.eneafamily.com. Connie had set up her funeral plans with Harry & Kevin Enea, Funeral Directors, 315-866-1011.

SCHENECTADY – Gayle Ann Raiello passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, November 9, 2013 in her home in Schenectady with her loving family at her side. Gayle Ann's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Reverend Thomas Lawless on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 9:30 AM in Holy Family Parish Church, East Main Street, Little Falls. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, town of Herkimer. Those wishing may contribute in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 100 Lomond Court, Utica, NY 13502. Harry and Kevin Enea, Funeral Directors, Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 W. Monroe Street, Little Falls, are serving the Raiello family.

MOHAWK – Rose (Minosh) Cirillo, age 88, formerly of Church St., Mohawk, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. She was born on January 19, 1925, in E. Frankfort, NY, the daughter of Joseph and Angelina (Gillette) Minosh and graduated from Mohawk High School in 1943. Rose married Joseph A. Cirillo, Jr. on September 7, 1946 at Blessed Sacrament Church, Mohawk. He died on May 18, 2006. Mrs. Cirillo founded and was past President of the Better Breathers Club of the Mohawk Valley which led to the forming of seven other clubs in the ten county area which was sponsored by the American Lung Assoc. She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Church and its Rosary Society, and the Mohawk American Legion Auxiliary, Board of Directors of the American Lung Assoc. of mid New York, Advisory Board for Respiratory Care at MVCC, and Advisory Board of Self Help Clearing House. She was also a devoted Girl Scout leader for many years. When recalling Rose’s life, we especially remember her warm, loving ways. A friend to all, she was truly a friend who unselfishly assisted anyone who needed help. She truly embodied the definition of nurturer, always there to offer a prayer and a meal. She was a great cook and baker. We can still smell her signature sauce and meatballs that were ever present on the stove. Her hobbies included crocheting, ceramics, macramé, gardening and working crossword puzzles and the Jumble. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Victoria and Thomas Whittaker, of Norwich, Angela and James Traglia, of Mohawk, Julie Rose and Kevin Joyce, of Mohawk; her sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph A. III and Maryann Cirillo, of Mohawk, and Thomas and Marie Cirillo, of Vestal, NY; fifteen grandchildren, David Whittaker and his wife, Ann Marie, of Chester, VT, Katherine Whittaker, of Fishkill, NY, Joseph M. and Mary Cirillo, of Mohawk, Michael Cirillo and his wife, Emily, of Liverpool, Daniel Cirillo and his wife, Jennifer, of Vestal, Emily Sanzo and husband, Nate, of Vestal, Thomas Cirillo, of Vestal, James A. and Christy Traglia, of Mohawk, Paul, Juliana, Matthew, Anthony and Christopher Joyce, of Mohawk; three great-grandchildren, Asa and Rowan, of Chester, VT, and Joshua, of Liverpool; her sister, Theresa Dievendorf, of Ocala, Fl; her brother-in-law, Patrick Cirillo, of Mohawk; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister, Cecelia Crowe, and her grandson, Jonathan Cirillo. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd., Ilion, and 11:30 a.m. at the Blessed Sacrament Church, Mohawk, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Leo Potvin assisted by Sister Mary Jo Tallman, Parish Life Director. Interment will be in Mohawk Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday, November 12, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home. The Mohawk American Legion Auxiliary service will be held 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at the funeral home. The family would like to thank Rose's many care givers, especially the staff of the Saranac Household at the Masonic Care Community for the excellent care she received there. Anyone wishing to share a memory of Rose, or add to her online memorial, may go to www.applegateandday.com on the Internet. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to Blessed Sacrament Church, 54 E. Main St., Mohawk, NY 13407 or Herkimer Mohawk Interfaith Food Pantry, 104 N. Washington St., Herkimer, NY 13350. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. The family would also appreciate Mass cards, because Rose was a devout Catholic with a great devotion to the Holy Rosary and Divine Mercy. The Cirillo family has entrusted all service arrangements and supervision to their friend and family Funeral Director, Don Applegate.

MILLERS MILLS – Henry Franklin Huxtable, age 74, of Millers Mills, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2013, at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, New York after a heroic fight against idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He was born on April 7, 1939, in Utica, NY, the son of the late Henry and Doris (O’Rourke) Huxtable, graduating from West Winfield Central School. Henry attended Cornell University. On January 21, 1961, he married Susan E. Walsh. Henry was a successful dairy farmer his entire life and took pride in the development of the family farm until he drew his last breath. He began farming with his father as a small boy, and his son Rick will carry on the family farm. Henry was a very active and athletic man his whole life, playing four varsity sports in high school (football, basketball, baseball and track), trying out for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1957, and playing in various softball, basketball, and golf leagues for years. Henry was a proud shareholder of the Green Bay Packers. He was an avid hunter of whitetail deer, and later in life, elk, high in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Second home to Henry was his beloved hunting camp in Gray, NY, which he passed on to his grandsons just before his death. He was a proud and active member of the Millers Mills Grange # 581 for over sixty years, including holding the office of master, and serving for many years on the executive committee. Surviving Henry are his beloved wife, Susan; daughter and son-in-law, Colleen (Huxtable) and David Dye; his son, Rick Huxtable and his companion, Rebecca Luke; two grandsons, Cody and Colton Dye; sister and brother-in-law, Carol (Huxtable) and Richard Collins, all of Millers Mills; brother-in-law, Michael Walsh and his companion, Chris Dominick, of Salisbury, Maryland; nephews, Stephen and Kelly (Smith) Collins, of Ilion, NY, and Sean Walsh, of Ocean City, Maryland; and nieces, Kathleen (Collins) and Ronald Wheelock, of Millers Mills, NY, Erin (Walsh) Smith and companion Kenneth Perry, of Salisbury, Maryland, and Kristen (Walsh) and Brian Odum, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; half-uncles, David and Carole (Torok) Huxtable and Thomas and Katherine (Zawko) Huxtable; as well as many dear grand nieces, grand nephews and cousins. He is survived by dear friends, Bob Ranger and Don Parsons, but predeceased by “partners-in-crime” Doug Dye, Fred King and Alan Blatt. Also in the eyes of Steve, Tammy and their son Steele Stalloch, Henry was a father / grandfather figure in their lives. Friends and relatives are invited to Henry’s Memorial Service and celebration of life at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd., Ilion. There are no calling hours. Interment at Millers Mills Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family. Anyone wishing to share a memory of Henry, or add to his online memorial, may go to www.applegateandday.com on the Internet. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the Millers Mills Grange # 581, in C/O Kathy Huxtable, Treasurer, 666 Stone Rd., West Winfield, NY 13491. Envelopes will be available at the Memorial Service. The Huxtable family has entrusted all Henry’s service arrangements and supervision to family friend and Funeral Director, Don Applegate.

Ilion: Margaret A. Brigham, 83, passed away with her beloved family at her side on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at Charles T. Sitrin Health Care Center in New Hartford. Margaret was born on June 30, 1930 in Ilion, NY, the daughter of the late Ellis and Mary (Williams) Griffiths. She attended Ilion schools and graduated from West Winfield High School. On August 7, 1948, she was united in marriage with Herbert Brigham in Cedarville, NY, sharing a blessed union of 42 years until his passing on January 18, 1991. Margaret began her working years with the Ilion Police Department, and later worked at Sperry-Rand UNIVAC, before joining the Accounting Department at Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company, retiring in 1991. Following retirement, she began a second career as a loving and devoted caregiver to the patients of Mohawk Valley Nursing Home, as well as others in the community. Margaret was a member of the Chicago Pneumatic Quarter Century Club and was a lifelong member of the Ilion First Baptist Church. She took great pride in her home and family. In her younger years, she enjoyed playing her Hawaiian guitar and then later in life, she loved listening to music and taking trips to the casino. She and Herbert spent many years raising and showing AKC registered Boxers, winning a number of blue ribbons and trophies. She is survived by two daughters: Linda Patten of Ilion and Debra Brigham of Utica; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Joan Brigham of Erie, PA and Steven and Elizabeth Brigham of Penn Yan, NY; four cherished grandchildren, Jennifer Patten and her companion Rory DeForrest, who was very special to Margaret, Michael Brigham, Marc Brigham, and Kyle Matteson; one brother-in-law, Arnold Brigham of Millport, NY; one sister-in-law, Margaret Brigham of Sauquoit, NY; along with several nieces and nephews. Margaret was predeceased by several sisters and brothers-in-law, and her special Uncle “Will.” Per Margaret’s wishes, a private memorial service, officiated by Larry Hagan of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Utica, assisted by Sister Margaret Woods and Sister Mary Amodio of Mount Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Church, Utica, will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no public calling hours. Interment will be in Armory Hill Cemetery, Ilion. Margaret’s family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at Sitrin Health Care Center for the excellent care, the numerous acts of kindness, and heartfelt compassion that she and they received throughout her stay. Please consider memorial contributions in her memory to the Ilion Ambulance Fund, Central Fire Station, Ilion, NY 13357 or Ilion First Baptist Church, 8 Second Street, Ilion, NY 13357. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Harry and Kevin Enea, Funeral Directors, Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Ilion (894-8000). To leave an online message of condolence, please visit our website at www.eneafamily.com.

Mohawk: Lillian B. Eddy, 85, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2013 in Mohawk Valley Health Care Center, Ilion. Mrs. Eddy was born on February 25, 1928 in Herkimer, a daughter of the late Leon and Sophia (Burchycki) Baker. She was a lifelong area resident and was educated in Herkimer schools. She married Donald R. Shoemaker, who passed away in November 1973. She was later married to Vernon R. Eddy, who passed in 1986. Lillian was employed in the Accounting Department of Remington Arms Co., Ilion. She is survived by her loving sons and their wives, Jon and Georgia Shoemaker of Texas and Christopher and Lynne Shoemaker of Herkimer; grandchildren, Cory and Kayla Shoemaker; and her brothers, Donald and Cathy Baker of Long Island and Myron and Barbara Baker of South Carolina. She was predeceased by her sister, Mary Lupinski. Mrs. Eddy’s funeral arrangements, under the direction of Kevin E. Enea, Funeral Director, Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Ilion, are private and will be held at the convenience of the family. Committal will take place in Mountain View Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Little Falls. Sincere gratitude goes out to the third floor staff of Mohawk Valley Health Care Center for the wonderful care and kindness extended to both Lillian and her family during her stay.

Ilion: Alice L. Vedder, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 in Little Falls Hospital. Arrangements are with Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Ilion (town of Frankfort), Harry and Kevin Enea, Funeral Directors. Alice's Memorial Service will be announced when scheduled.

Little Falls: Angelo M. Staffo, 91, a lifelong Little Falls resident, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013. Arrangements with Harry and Kevin Enea of Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 W. Monroe Street, Little Falls are incomplete at this time.

ILION – Funeral services for Frederick A. Quick have been thoughtfully planned by his loving and caring family. They regretfully became aware of his passing which occurred on Thursday morning, November 21, 2013. His age was 51. The local paramedics worked extremely hard to save “Fred” as we affectionately remember him. This experience was a first time for his family, having never gone through anything quite like this before. But the memories are fond and they have been extremely touched and blessed by all those who have made the pain a bit easier. The guidance shown by angels around us have gotten us where we are today, which has been the proper planning of a beautiful funeral service in his memory. In the words of his family: “We were amazed by the response of the local paramedics, the professionalism of the staff of the Little Falls Hospital, especially mentioning the Emergency Room staff and the sincerity of the Herkimer County Coroner. All have made our family feel at home and ‘extra’ special.’’ The family invites relatives and friends to join with them at calling hours at The Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Town of Frankfort, Ilion, NY on Monday evening November 25th from 6 until 8 PM. A service of remembrance will begin at 8 PM led by family friend Dave Schlaegel. Fred’s wish of cremation will follow the services later this week. The family is being served by funeral directors Harry & Kevin Enea. An online note of sympathy may be extended at www.eneafamily.com (315-894-8000). Fred was born on May 8, 1962 in Herkimer, NY a son of the late Donald and Jennette (Sherrick) Trask, and was educated in Ilion schools. He last worked with RB Humphrey Trucking of Westmoreland, NY as a truck driver. In 1979 he served our country with the United States Army. His surviving family include his sons Frederick Quick, Jr. and Donald Quick, his daughter Jeannette Cherubin, his brothers Fran Raux and Albert “Harry” Raux, a grandchild: Aiden Cherubin, many nieces nephews cousins, aunts and uncles and a very special niece Jessica (Raux) Carpenter.

FRANKFORT: Peter J. McKevitt, 79, a long time Frankfort resident, passed into the loving hands of the Lord on Friday, November 22, 2013 at the Masonic Care Community. Arrangements have been entrusted to The Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, (Town of Frankfort), Ilion, NY. A complete obituary will follow with service announcements under the direction of funeral directors Harry & Kevin Enea (315) 894-8000.

MOHAWK – Benny Brandano, age 92, of Mohawk and Deerfield Beach, Florida, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013, in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Funeral arrangements are pending. A complete obituary will follow.

FRANKFORT – Mrs. Rose Mary (Cacciatore) Myers, age 66, passed into the Arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning November 24, 2013 at the Siegenthaler Center in New Hartford, NY. As was always the case in life, Rose Mary’s loving and devoted husband, Dick, was at her side continuously and at the time of her passing. Enough cannot be said about Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. and the sense of comfort they bestowed upon Rose Mary. Dick is very grateful for everything they have done during this time. She was born on September 14, 1947 in Ilion, NY, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Manno) Cacciatore. She was a graduate of Frankfort – Schuyler High School, “Class of 1965.” Rose Mary furthered her education, having gone on to attend and graduate from State University College at Oswego and State University College at Cortland. Her educational accomplishments rewarded her with Bachelor’s (B.A.) and Master’s (M.A.) degrees in education. Rose Mary spent her working career doing what she truly loved and was passionate for. She taught second and third grade at Herkimer Central School for 32 years, retiring in 2002. Rose Mary thoroughly enjoyed her years of retirement with her husband, Richard J. Myers. The couple joined in marriage on February 9, 1974 in Frankfort, NY. Rose Mary would be the first to tell us what a blessing it was to have her devoted husband at her side. Rose Mary was a lifelong member of Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church in Frankfort. She had a deep faith and trust in God. Together, Rose Mary and her husband owned and operated Gorge View Bowling Lanes in Little Falls for several years. They met and appreciated many cherished friends along the way. Surviving family include her soul mate and confidant of nearly 40 years: Richard J. “Dick” Myers at home; one brother and sister in law: Joseph and Lynda Cacciatore of Wappinger Falls, NY; nieces and nephews whom she dearly loved: Lorie and husband Roy Gates of North Carolina; Jon A. Riddell, II and his wife Debbie of Florida; Catherine Cacciatore, Peter Cacciatore and Mary Elise Cacciatore all of Wappinger Falls; great nieces and nephew Amanda and Jessica Gates and Ashley and her husband Patrick Satkunas, all of North Carolina; and Jon Anthony Riddell, III of Florida; a sister in law and brother in law: Mary Ann and James Childs of Mohawk; along with several cousins and many special friends. She was preceded in death by her sister, Vincie Riddell of Florida in 2007. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Town of Frankfort, Ilion, NY from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Monday, November 25, 2013. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 10:00 AM from the funeral home, where prayer will be offered. At 10:30 AM, the cortege will arrive at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church, South Frankfort Street, Frankfort, where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Reverend Paul Catena, Pastor. The staff of Oak Hill Cemetery will accommodate the family with full grave burial in the Myers family plot, which will immediately follow the funeral mass. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care / Siegenthaler Center of New Hartford or to Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church. Envelopes are available at the Enea Family Funeral Home (315) 894-8000. Rose Mary had well thought out her wishes and plans with her friends, Harry and Kevin Enea, funeral directors. An online note of sympathy may be extended by visiting www.eneafamily.com.