Obituaries

Dorrinne J. Lyon

Dorrinne J. Lyon

Jun 10, 2025



Boonville-Forestport- Dorrinne J. (Jowett) Lyon, age 92, a former longtime resident of Forestport and Boonville and recently residing in Albany, passed away on June 10th, 2025.

Dorrinne was born in Utica, on December 11, 1932, a daughter of William and Miriam Goodell Jowett. She grew up in Chadwicks and moved to Forestport in 1948, where she completed her education at Forestport...

Gloria A. Stocklosa

Gloria A. Stocklosa

Jun 8, 2025

Boonville- Gloria A., Stocklosa, 70, a longtime resident of Woodgate Drive, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Bethany Gardens of Rome.

Affectionately known as “Glo,” she was born in Lowville, on September 6, 1954, a daughter to Louis J. and Bettie J. Binhamer Stocklosa. Glo received her education in Boonville, graduating from Adirondack Central School, with the Class of...

Spring Interment Notices

Spring Interment Notices

Jun 1, 2025

Arnold J. Miller - Graveside services with Military Honors will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Boonville. Arnie was the husband of Carol and for many years the couple managed the Boonville Agway Store on Park Avenue in Boonville. 

Douglas Keith Kranbuhl - Graveside services with Military Honors will be held on Wednesday, May...

Thomas H. Korman

Thomas H. Korman

May 31, 2025

Boonville- Thomas H. Korman, 70, of Post St., husband of Joanne, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, after a long illness.

Tom was born in Constableville, NY, on October 17, 1954, a son of Henry J. and Grace Audrey Atkinson Korman. His entire life was lived in Boonville, growing up on the Korman family farm,...

Marie Richards

Marie Richards

May 30, 2025

CHURCHVILLE, New York – On Sunday, April 6, 2025, Marie Richards passed away at the age of 96, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.

Marie, daughter of George & Eleanor Leffel, was born October 8, 1928, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and raised in Harrisonburg, Virginia, where she graduated in 1946. Marie held jobs in Los Alamos, New Mexico; Harrisonburg, Virginia;...

Joseph E. Hebert

Joseph E. Hebert

May 27, 2025

Forestport - Joseph E. Hebert, 87, of Newton St., passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 while surrounded by his loving family at Wynn Hospital, Utica.

A lifelong resident of Forestport, Joe was born on January 7, 1938, a son of Ernest and Ida Winters Hebert. He received his education in Forestport, graduating with the Class of 1957 from Forestport High...

John G. Sterzinar, Jr.

John G. Sterzinar, Jr.

May 22, 2025

The greatest generation lost another soul as John G Sterzinar, Jr. passed away peacefully, at 98 years at the home of his daughter on May 22nd, 2025, in Proctor VT.

John was born in Little Falls, New York, a son to John G & Anna (nee Krocian) Sterzinar, Sr. on April 18th, 1927. His childhood and early teens were spent trying...

Mildred Alder-Johnson

Mildred Alder-Johnson

May 22, 2025

Boonville, NY, Clearwater, FL. Mildred Alder-Johnson, a dedicated social worker and beloved family matriarch, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and community service. Born on June 25, 1935, in Woodland, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Joe D. Brents and Donna Lucille Brents. Mildred's early life saw her family move to...

Beverly J. Poore

Beverly J. Poore

May 18, 2025

Lyonsdale – Beverly J. Poore, 79, wife of Raymond L. Poore, Sr., longtime resident of Murphy Road, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Wynn Hospital, Utica.

Beverly was born on September 16, 1945, a daughter of Garry and Pearl Scouten Boardman. She completed her education at Port Leyden Central School. On August 17, 1963, Beverly was united in marriage...

William T. Loveric

William T. Loveric

May 15, 2025

William T. Loveric, 82, of Remsen, passed away on May 15, 2025.  All services will be held privately.  Arrangements are in care of Trainor Funeral Home, Inc., 143 Schuyler St. Boonville. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Abraham House, 417 North Washington St. Rome, NY 13440.

Janet Plescia

Janet Plescia

May 15, 2025

White Lake – Janet Plescia, 69, wife of Anthony, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Little Falls Hospital, Little Falls.

Janet was born on March 17, 1956 in the Town of Norway, New York, a daughter of James and Olive Stanley Clark. She grew up in Newport, where she completed her education graduating from West Canada Valley Central School....

Nydean A. Zbytniewski

Nydean A. Zbytniewski

May 15, 2025

Lee Center- Nydean A. Zbytniewski, 75, of Capron Road, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, where she had resided since May 3, 2025.

Nydean was born in Rome, on December 17, 1949, a daughter to Steve and Hazel Dean Zbytniewski. A life resident of the West Branch and Lee Center areas, she grew...

Sharon M. Woodcock

Sharon M. Woodcock

May 12, 2025

Morrisville- Sharon M (Nellenbach) Woodcock, 68 passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Sharon was born on January 30, 1957 in Constableville, NY to Robert M Nellenbach and Dorothy I Tuffey Nellenbach. She worked her entire career at local mills and while at Larrabee Wire in Camden she met and eventually married Bruce D...

Harry Timothy Fitzgerald

Harry Timothy Fitzgerald

May 9, 2025

Boonville- Harry Timothy Fitzgerald, 83, of Charles Street, husband of Melanie, passed away at his residence, on Friday, May 9, 2025, while surrounded by his loving wife, children, and siblings.

Affectionately known as “Tim” he was born in Lowville, on July 16, 1941, a son of Harry Gould and Gladys Sullivan Fitzgerald. He grew up on North Pearl St., Port Leyden...

Nicholas Joseph Pohoreskey

Nicholas Joseph Pohoreskey

May 9, 2025

Boonville – Nicholas Joseph Pohoreskey, 35, passed away unexpectedly on May 9, 2025 at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, following a brief illness.

Nicholas was born in Lowville, NY, on January 16, 1990, a son of Terisa Pohoreskey. He attended South Lewis Central School, where he participated on the Varsity Football and Track teams, graduating with the Class of 2008. Nicholas...

Bryan M. Postol, II

Bryan M. Postol, II

May 1, 2025

Bryan Michael Postol II, 54, was called home to Heaven May 1st, 2025, at Upstate University Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family.

Bryan was born to Bryan and Wendy Postol July 10th, 1970. Paternal grandparents were Stanley and Lillian Postol. Maternal grandparents were Emerson and Iona Trussell. He grew up in Forestport, where he started his education at the...

Bonita A. Russell

Bonita A. Russell

May 1, 2025



The family of Bonnie Russell sadly announces her passing on May 1st at Wynn Hospital after a short illness.

She was born in Utica on December 5th, 1952, the daughter of Charles E. and Mary Ellen (Boudreau) Russell. She grew up on Sheard Street in Old Forge.

She graduated from the Town of Webb School in 1970. She attended SUNY Cobleskill and...

John L. Duncan

John L. Duncan

Apr 29, 2025

Constableville- John L. Duncan, 84, of West Road, husband of the late Annette, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

John was born on September 18, 1940, a son of Leon and Alice Meiss Duncan. For several years, he operated a dairy farm on the West Road, near Constableville, before several years of employment as a carpenter...

Hazel R. Reed

Hazel R. Reed

Apr 28, 2025

Otego, NY – Hazel R. Reed, 90, wife of Howard J., passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, following a brief illness.

Hazel was born on December 22, 1934 in Lyons Falls, New York a daughter of Arthur and Ethel McIntyre Gardner. She grew up in Port Leyden, where she received her education, graduating from Port...

Irma J. Dean

Irma J. Dean

Apr 27, 2025

Port Leyden- Irma J. Dean, 75, formerly of East Main St., Port Leyden, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville.

Irma was born in Lowville, on April 5, 1950, a daughter of Charles and Rose Villiere Dean. She grew up in Penny Settlement and graduated from South Lewis Central School, with the Class of 1968....