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Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, NY (2025)

11/13/2025

Rest In Peace Mr. Anton "Butch" G. Christensen

Anton “Butch” G. Christensen, 85, of St. Johnsville, New York, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, November 10, 2025 at St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center where he resided for the past year after and unfortunate hunting accident.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 1 p.m. at the H. C. Smith Benefit Club, 538 Crum Creek Road, St. Johnsville, New York 13452.

The Christensen Family is being cared for by locally owned and family operated, Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329.

To leave a message of sympathy for the Christensen family, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the tribute wall or leave a photo or memory for his online memory book.

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10/22/2025

I am sharing this post on behalf of the family of infant baby girl, Gracelynn Rae Congdon, daughter of Dylan Brown and Nicole Congdon, baby sister to big brother, Gavin Ryan Congdon. Our funeral home donates all costs to families who have suffered the loss of an infant or child with any expenses being at cost. We are asking for help for the family to purchase a headstone for baby girl with a monument company as well as any help that the family needs to take off from work or school to care for themselves in this time of extreme hardship. Whatever you can donate to the family will be so appreciated while they try to recover through this hard time and through the holiday season with broken hearts. If you do not wish to donate on Go Fund Me, please reach out to me personally, to the funeral home or directly to the family to show your support. On behalf of the family, please accept their sincerest thank you and gracious appreciation. 💗💗💗

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10/21/2025

Rest In Peace Baby Gracelynn Rae Congdon

Beloved infant daughter of Dylan Brown and Nicole Congdon, Gracelynn Rae Congdon, two months and nineteen days old, passed away unexpectedly at her home early Thursday morning, October 16, 2025.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at locally owned and family operated, Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street Dolgeville, New York 13329, Cremations and Funerals. A funeral service will be held immediately following calling hours at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. R.W. Williams, pastor officiating. A private graveside committal service will be held at Curtis Cemetery for her immediate family.

The family will host a Celebration of Life Reception at the Curtis Cornerstone Chapel church hall on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The family has asked that visitors please wear light colors to celebrate Gracelynn’s life to her calling hours, funeral and celebration of life. All are welcome to attend.

To leave a message of sympathy for Gracelynn’s family, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the tribute wall or leave a photo or memory for her online memory book.

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10/21/2025

Hon. Gerald H. Thompson, 89, of Dolgeville, New York, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, October 18, 2025 at Foltsbrook Center in Herkimer, New York.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at locally owned and family operated, Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329, Cremations and Funerals. During calling hours, the following groups will offer prayer services: The Dolgeville Volunteer Fire Department will hold their prayer service at 6 p.m. and the Dolgeville Masons will hold their prayer service at 6:30 p.m.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 10 a.m. also at Miller-Plonka Funeral Home with long-time friend and pastor, Fr. Steven A. Scarcia officiating. A graveside committal service will follow to Dolgeville Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with his parents and wife. Members of the United States Army Honor Guard will accord funeral honors at the cemetery. A Celebration of Life Reception will be held immediately following the committal service at the Dolgeville Rod and Gun Club, 697 Peckville Rd., Dolgeville, NY 13329. All services are public and all are welcome to attend.

To leave a message of sympathy for the Thompson Family, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the tribute wall or leave a photo or memory for his online memory book.

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10/19/2025

Rest In Peace Mrs. Beverley L. Rasbach

Beverley L. Rasbach, 80, of Little Falls, New York and formerly of the Town of Salisbury, New York, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, October 18, 2025 at Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Little Falls, New York. At the time of her passing, she had the love and company of her family by her side.

A public graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Salisbury Rural Cemetery in Salisbury Center, New York. The family is being cared for by locally owned and family operated, Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329, Cremations and Funerals.

To leave a message of sympathy for the Rasbach family, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the tribute wall or leave a photo or memory for he online memory book.

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10/15/2025

Rest In Peace Mrs. June E. Young

June E. Young, 89, of the Town of Oppenheim, New York, passed away peacefully on Tuesday night, October 14, 2025 at Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Little Falls, New York with her family by her side. With the love of her caring family, June was able to remain in the comfort of her home all these years until several months ago.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at locally owned and family operated, Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329, Cremations and Funerals. A funeral service will be held immediately following calling hours at 4 p.m. also at the funeral home with Pastor Marvin Isum officiating. A committal service will follow at Dolgeville Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband. After 40 years, they will finally be reunited.

To leave a message of sympathy or share a memory of June E. Young, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com, where you can sign the tribute wall or upload a photo to her online memory book.

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10/05/2025

Rest In Peace Mr. Donald T. Haughton

Donald T. Haughton, 87, of Dolgeville, New York and formerly of Inghams Mills, New York, passed away peacefully on early Friday morning, October 3, 2025 at Little Falls Hospital in Little Falls, New York. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by the love of his family.

Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours at locally owned and family operated, Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329, Cremations and Funerals, on Monday, October 6th, 2025 from 1 PM to 3 PM. A funeral service will be held following calling hours at 3 PM and will be officiated by family friend and pastor, Gertrude Ortlieb. A Celebration of Life will take place at the home of Bill and Christine Reynolds, 33 Howard Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329 following the service. A family graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, Donald has requested that donations in his memory be made to the Dolgeville Area Food Pantry, 21 N. Helmer Ave., Dolgeville, NY 13329.

To leave a message of sympathy for the Haughton Family, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the tribute wall or leave a photo or memory for his online memory book.

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10/03/2025

Rest In Peace Dora L. Leavitt

Dora L. Leavitt, 66, of Little Falls, New York, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025 in the comfort of her own home, with her children by her side.

n keeping with Dora’s wishes, a private graveside service will be held in Dolgeville Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her husband, John.

The family is being cared for by locally owned and family operated, Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329, Cremations and Funerals.

Please consider memorial contributions for Hospice and Palliative Care, 4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, New York 13413 or visit hospicecareinc.org online.

To leave a message of sympathy for the Leavitt Family, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the tribute wall or leave a photo or memory for her online memory book.

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09/18/2025

Rest In Peace Mr. Richard "Dick" L. Krick

Richard “Dick” L. Krick, 85, of Dolgeville, New York, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, September 17, 2025 at Little Falls Hospital in Little Falls, New York with his loving wife, daughters and family by his side, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at locally owned and family operated, Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329. Immediately following the service, members of the Dolgeville Volunteer Fire Department will offer a prayer service and family members will share memories of Dick. A private interment will be held at the Dolgeville Cemetery at a later date, where he will be laid to rest alongside his cherished grandson, Kenny Valo, whom Dick loved dearly.

A Celebration of Life Reception will be held at the Dolgeville Volunteer Fire Department Banquet Hall immediately following his funeral service starting at approximately 2:45 p.m. All are welcome to join the family.

Please consider donations to the Dolgeville Volunteer Fire Department, 20 South Helmer Avenue, Dolgeville, New York 13329. Please be sure to put in the memo, “In Memory of Richard L. Krick” in order for the donation to be properly acknowledged.

To leave a message of sympathy for Dick’s family, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the tribute wall or leave a photo or memory for his online memory book.

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09/15/2025

Rest In Peace Ms. Melanie G. Daukontas

Melanie G. Daukontas, 68, of Dolgeville, New York passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, New York with her loving daughter by her side. In the days before, her children and family gathered close, surrounding her with the love and care that defined their family.

Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, at Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329, Cremations and Funerals, to remember Melanie. Immediately following calling hours, the family invites friends to a Celebration of Life at the Salisbury Fireman Pavilion, 2549 State Route 29, Salisbury Center, New York 13454.

To leave a message of sympathy for Melanie’s family, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the tribute wall or leave a photo or memory for her online memory book.

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09/07/2025

James E. Ryel, 86, of the Town of Salisbury, New York, passed away peacefully on Thursday night, September 3, 2025 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, New York.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329, Cremations and Funerals. A funeral service will be held immediately after at 6 p.m. also at the funeral home with Pastor Duane Holmes officiating. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 12 p.m. (noon) at Riverside Cemetery in Copenhagen, New York, 3018 Cataract Street, Copenhagen, New York 13626, where he will be laid to rest next to his father, Eugene. Members of the United States Navy will accord funeral honors at the cemetery.

Please consider memorial contributions for the Russian Bible Society, P.O. Box 505, Skyland, NC 28776.

To leave a message of sympathy for the family of James E. Ryel, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the tribute wall or leave a photo or memory for his online memory book.

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09/05/2025

Rest In Peace Mrs. Ruth M. Garrison

Ruth M. Garrison, 88, of the Town of Danube, Little Falls, New York, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, August 29, 2025 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 512 East Gansevoort Street, Little Falls, New York 13365 with Father Joe Famulare, pastor officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Rural Park Cemetery, Inghams Mills, Little Falls, New York.

The family is being cared for by locally owned and family operated, Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329, Cremations and Funerals.

To leave a message of sympathy for Ruth’s family, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the tribute wall or leave a photo or memory for his online memory book.

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