LH Staff, Author at The Gloversville Leader Herald

27 Jan

Paul DiGiacomo Jr.

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Gloversville - Paul Digiacomo Jr. 79, passed away suddenly on January 25, 2022 at his residence, with his brother Vinnie by his side. Visitation with the family will be held at the Church of the Holy Spirit South Main St Gloversville, 11:00 to 12:00 Friday January 28,2022 with a Mass of Christian Burial immediately following. Online condolences may be made to www.finocanfh.com.

27 Jan

Marion Bloom Brower

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Mayfield - Marion Bloom Brower, 91 of Mayfield passed away Tuesday at River Ridge Living Center. Born in Yonkers, NY, August 6,1930, the daughter of the late Edwin and Marion Baude Brower, She graduated from Gorton H.S. in Yonkers in 1948 and Suny Delhi School of Agriculture in 1951. Marion retired from NY Dairy Herd Improvement Co-op in 1998. She was a member of the former Old Tryon Kennel Club and Sacandoga Obedience Club, former member of Fulton Co. Farm Bureau, Board of Directors and Secretary of the Board and member of the Fulton Co. Farm Bureau Women’s Committee. Marion…

27 Jan

John Bleyl Sr.

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Bleecker - Mr. John Julius Bleyl, Sr., 69, of Bleecker, New York, died on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Nathan Littauer Hospital, with his loving family at his side. He was born on February 29, 1952 in Gloversville, New York, the son of Stephen and Ruth (Pollock) Bleyl. He attended the Wheelerville High School and following his education, went to work with his grandfather, Julius, as a woodsman and working at the sawmill. He served for 12 years as the Town of Bleecker Highway Superintendent before starting his own excavation business, which he operated until his passing. When John wasn’t…

26 Jan

Marion Bloom Brower

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Mayfield - Marion Bloom Brower, 91 of Mayfied passed away Tuesday at River Ridge Living Center. Born in Yonkers,NY August 6,1930, the daughter of the late Edwin and Marion Baude Brower. She graduated from Gorton H.S. in Yonkers in 1948 and Suny Delhi School of Agriculture 1951. Marion retired from NY Dairy Herd Improvement Coop in 1998. She was a member of the former Old Tryon Kennel Club,and Sacandoga Obedience Club, former member of Fulton Co. Farm Bureau, Board of Directors and Secretary of the Board and member of the Fulton Co. Farm Bureau Women’s Committee. Marion also taught Church…

26 Jan

Rita Ann Myers Fick

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Gloversville - Rita Ann Myers Fick, 80, of West Pine Street, Gloversville, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 23, 2022 surrounded by her loving family following a valiant battle with cancer. Born in Gloversville on June 22, 1941, she was a daughter of Harold and Helen O’Donnell Myers. Rita was a lifelong area resident and attended St. Francis of Assisi and Gloversville High schools. Rita was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. In her early years, Rita worked in a local glove shop and was a crossing guard on South Main Street for several years. She was employed…

26 Jan

Michael J. Palumbo

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Johnstown - Michael J. Palumbo, age 57, of Johnstown, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at Nathan Littauer Hospital, Gloversville. Born on May 7, 1964, in Amsterdam, NY, he was the son of Stephen Palumbo and Sheila (Cerrone) Habla. Michael proudly served his country in the United States Marines and was deployed in Desert Storm as part of the 2nd Marine Division. He was a member of the Johnstown Moose and the Combat Vets Association. He loved to spend time with his family, fishing and riding his Harley. He is survived by his wife, Lisa (Dutcher) Palumbo who he…