Robert "Bob" A. Polivka passed away peacefully at his home on January 24, 2023 at the age of 70 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.  His loving wife Wendy was by his side.  Bob was born on April 4, 1952 in Little Falls, New York and was the son of Stephen "Steve" and Florence (Curtiss) Polivka. Bob grew up in Salisbury Center, New York and continued to live there throughout his adult life.  He graduated from Dolgeville Central School in...

Daniel R. Rowley, Sr., 75, of the Town of Salisbury, New York, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, March 29, 2023 at Little Falls Hospital in Little Falls, New York with the love and support of his family by his side. He was born on February 2, 1948 in Little Falls, New York and was the son of the late, Patricia (Coffin) Lynch. Dan was educated at Little Falls High School. On May 22, 1975, Dan was united in marriage to Gail Marie Johnson in Little Falls, New York. The couple...

Leland “Lee” P. Barnes, Jr., 72, of Salisbury Center, New York, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at St. Luke’s Healthcare in New Hartford, New York with his family by his side. He was born on November 3, 1950, in Little Falls, New York and was the son of the late, Leland P. Barnes, Sr. and Anna R. Holl. Lee was educated at Dolgeville Central School and graduated with the Class of 1969. On October 30, 1969, Lee enlisted in the United States Army and served...

Edith D. Vedder, 94, of Dolgeville, New York passed away peacefully in her sleep on Christmas Eve morning, Saturday, December 24, 2022 at St. Johnsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in St. Johnsville, New York. One month before her passing, Edith lived independently on her own in the comfort of her home. She was born on December 13, 1928 in Bad Homburg, Germany and was the daughter of Gerhard and Emilie (Ettling) Schmitt. Edith was educated at the Lyceum Girls School and graduated with...

June F. (Clemons) Brucker, 90, of Herkimer, New York passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, May 21, 2023 at Valley Health Services in Herkimer, New York, where she had been a resident for rehabilitation for the last ten days. At the time of her passing, she had the love of her husband, Fran, by her side. She was born on June 4, 1932 at her family home in Lassellsville, New York. June attended Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School and graduated with the Class of 1950. On September 9,...

Richard W. Hohler, Jr., “Dick”, 75, of Cherry Valley, New York passed away peacefully, early Monday morning, May 15, 2023 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, New York surrounded by his family. Dick was born January 31, 1948 in Cooperstown, New York and was a son of the late, Richard W. and Shirley P. (Plankenhorn) Hohler, Sr.  Dick attended Gloversville High School and graduated with the Class of 1967. Shortly after graduation, Dick proudly joined the United States...

Neil B. Johnson, Sr., 59, of Stratford, New York, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, New York after a lengthy illness. He was born on February 26, 1964 in Little Falls, New York and was the son of the late, Melvin and Elva (Belcher) Johnson, Sr. He was educated at Stratford Central School. In his spare time, Neil enjoyed spending time outdoors including, fishing, having campfires, friends and rides with his sister, Brenda. He is survived...

Donald “Cook” J. Schell, Sr., 64, of Oppenheim, New York, passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, May 8, 2023, at his home. He was born on December 16, 1958, in Umatilla, Oregon and was the son of the late, Edward and Edna (Rose) Schell, Sr. Cook moved to central New York when he was 14 years old and attended Richfield Central School. A neighborhood game of baseball began his relationship with Debra K. West. Several years later, they were united in marriage on July 14,...

Our beloved father, Dean Frank Mowers, 87, of Salisbury, New York passed away peacefully early Friday morning, May 5, 2023, in the comfort of his own home. He was born on August 11, 1935 in Stratford, New York and was the son of the late, Frank and Louisa (Cool) Mowers. Dean grew up on his family farm where he developed his strong work ethic. When not in school or helping on the farm, he pursued his passions for hunting and fishing. He would continue to share these lifelong interests with...

Jamie C. (Wurzbacher) Burkhart, 47, of Herkimer, New York and formerly of Tampa, Florida, passed away peacefully at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, New York early Tuesday morning, May 3, 2023 with her loving husband and siblings by her side, after a two-year battle with cancer. She was born on November 8, 1975 in Gloversville, New York and was the daughter of James C. Wurzbacher and Audrey E. Rowe. Jamie attended Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School until the fourth grade when her family...