Francis M. Brucker Obituary
We announce the death of Francis M. Brucker of Little Falls, New York, who passed away on October 17, 2026, at the age of 96. Francis will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Brucker and Yvette Brucker (Martin); his wife June F. Brucker (Clemons) of Mary's Church; his son James Francis Brucker; his son-in-law Doug Voorhees; and his brother Edward Brucker (Alice Bennett).
He is survived by: his daughters, Kathy Brucker Voorhees of Dolgeville, NY, Judy Ward (William) of Herkimer, NY, Susan Brucker of Dolgeville, NY and Cynthia Ellis (Donald) of Sagamore Beach; his grandchildren, Chris Ward (Vanessa West) of Little Falls, NY, Andy Ward (Danielle) of Little Falls, NY, Jeff Ward (Sarah) of Herkimer, NY, Nick Sheffler (Katlin Entwistle) of Herkimer, NY, Jessica Ellis of Kingston, NY and Mack Ellis of Sagamore Beach; his great grandchildren, Samantha Lewandowski (Cody), Brandon Ward (Jessica), Morgan Ward (Ben Wlock), Brucker Ward, Lorelai Ward, Sadie Ward and Ellie Ward; and his great great grandchildren, Noah Ward, Elijah Ward, Margaret Ward, James Lewandowski, Whitney Entwistle, Ainsley Entwistle and Sebastian Entwistle. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass was held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Francis de Sales Church (219 N Bellinger St, Herkimer, NY 13350). A committal service was held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at 12:30 PM at the same location.
Please consider memorial contributions for ARC Herkimer, 350 S. Washington St., P.O. Box 271, Herkimer, New York 13350. Please note in your check memo, "In Memory of Francis M. Brucker" in order for the donation to be properly acknowledged.
