Obituaries
Rebecca D. Hough
Sep 2, 2026
McKeever – Rebecca D. Hough, 68, passed away in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
Affectionally known as Becky, she was born in Constableville on October 6, 1957, a daughter of Allen F. Hough, Sr. and Betty Griffith Hough. She grew up in Hawkinsville, and received her education at Adirondack Central School, graduating with the Class of...
Zavier Robbie Vienneau
Aug 31, 2026
Evans Mills and Forestport, NY – Zavier Robbie Vienneau, age 16, the son of Johnathan Vienneau and Mary Ann Brown, passed suddenly at River Hospital, Alexandria Bay, NY, from a severe allergic reaction. Zavier was looking forward to entering 11th Grade at Indian River Central School, Philadelphia, NY and was particularly eager to attend Watertown BOCES where he planned to...
Darrel J. Gray, Jr.
Aug 27, 2026
Darrel Gray, age 52, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026 with his daughter, Eleanor Ruby Gray, known by everybody as Nora, age 17, in the Town of Ava as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
Darrel was born in Albion, NY on January 3, 1974 to Barbara and Darrel Gray Sr. Darrel grew up in Kent, NY....
Nora Gray
Aug 27, 2026
Nora passed away with her dad Darrel in the Town of Ava as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on August 27, 2026. Nora was born in Syracuse, NY on July 3, 2009 to Marion and Darrel Gray. Nora was a student and was about to begin her senior year at Adirondack Central School. She was...
Linda Mary Myers
Aug 24, 2026
Manassas Virginia – Boonville, NY - Linda Mary Myers passed away on August 24, 2026, in Manassas, Virginia, after a long illness. Her sisters are Deborah Pritchard (Gary) and Charlotte Loadwick (James), and her brother is Lawrence Myers (Terry). She has numerous nieces and nephews. Her parents Harold R. and Dorothy Myers predeceased her.
Linda graduated Adirondack High School in Boonville,...
Robert J. Zacek
Aug 23, 2026
Remsen – Robert J. Zacek, 80, a lifelong resident of the Town of Remsen, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at University Hospital, Syracuse.
He was born on April 29, 1946, a son of John V. and Florence J. Roberts Zacek. Following his graduation from Remsen Central School, Robert served in the US Navy from 1968-1971. For several years Robert...
Donna Lee Benedict
Aug 18, 2026
Port Leyden- Donna Lee Benedict, 78, wife of David M., of State Rt. 12, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, while surrounded by the loving care of her husband, family and Hospice.
Donna was born in Lowville, on May 6, 1948, a daughter to Gordon and Amanda Hoover Larabee. She grew up on Cherry St. Lyons...
Irene Fox Uttendorfsky
Aug 16, 2026
Port Leyden – Irene Fox Uttendorfsky, wife of Rudolph F., passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, after a long illness, at Wynn Hospital, Utica, NY.
Irene was born on August 23, 1939, a daughter of Alfred Fox and Isabelle L. Olney Fox. at the Fox family Farm on the Norton Road, in the Town of Leyden. She attended Port Leyden...
Dianna L. Zeigler
Aug 16, 2026
Dianna L. (Yager) Zeigler, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her.
Dianna was born on October 3, 1950, in Herkimer County, New York, the daughter of Marion Yager Oyer. She grew up in the Lyons Falls and Port Leyden area and graduated from South Lewis High...
Irene R. Case
Aug 10, 2026
Boonville - Irene Ruth Rapp Case died peacefully at home, surrounded by love, on August 10, 2026. Irene…Mom. Wife. Business Owner. Great friend. ATV enthusiast. Card playing Junkie. Paper finger-licker. Cat lover.
Irene was born on May 10, 1942, to Eva and Albert Rapp, in rural N.J., on her grandparents farm and spent her formative years running barefoot and causing mischief...
Nancy A. Nellenback
Aug 4, 2026
West Leyden and Liverpool, NY- Nancy A. Nellenback, 69, formerly of Mud Lake Road, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, while surrounded by the loving care of her family, at Lewis County Extended Care Facility, Lowville, after a long illness.
Nancy was born in Rome, on August 29, 1956, a daughter of James M. and Barbara Cutter Nellenback. She grew...
Betty G. Hough
Aug 2, 2026
McKeever- Betty G. Hough, McKeever Road, wife of Allen Floyd Hough, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Wynn Hospital, Utica, NY.
In keeping with her wishes, services and interment in Boonville Cemetery, will be private and there are no calling hours. Memorial contributions maybe made to The Old Forge Fire Department Ambulance Fund.
Bernadine T. McCarthy
Jul 28, 2026
Forestport- Bernadine T. McCarthy, 77, of Loucks Road, wife of William F., passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. At The Pines of Utica, Rehabilitation Center.
Affectionately known as “Bernie” she was born in the Bronx, NY, on June 11, 1949, a daughter of William and Margaret Bohan Angst. Bernie grew up in New York City and on Long Island, graduating...
Timothy K. Skjellerup, Sr.
Jul 28, 2026
Boonville – Timothy K. Skjellerup, Sr., 76, of West Street, husband of Kay, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, while under the loving care of his family and Hospice.
Interment will be held privately by his family in Boonville Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. 4277 Middle Settlement...
Carol Sue Elsasser
Jul 25, 2026
Remsen, Carol Sue Elsasser, 69, of Fairchild Road, wife of Charles, passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, July 25, 2026, while under the loving care of her family and Hospice.
Sue was born in Utica, NY on June 16, 1957, a daughter of George and Carol Briggs Worden. She spent her entire life in Remsen, where she...
Michael C. Schoff
Jul 24, 2026
Michael C. Schoff, 74, of Route 26 passed away on Friday, July 24, at Wynn Hospital in Utica, with his wife Dorothy, and family by his side.
Born on July 11, 1952, in Rome, Mike was the son of Herman A. Schoff and Madeline H. (Denslow) Schoff. He grew up on the Schoff family homestead farm on Fish Creek Road near...
Donald E. Mathis
Jul 17, 2026
Osceola – Donald E. Mathis, 75, passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, July 17, 2026, while under the loving care of his family and Lewis County Hospice.
Donald was born on April 4, 1951, in Rome, NY, a son of Donald O. and Lois VanWagenen Mathis. He grew up in West Leyden, where he received his education,...
Mary Beth Reising
Jul 9, 2026
Mary Beth Reising, age 74, a longtime resident of Forestport, New York and widow of Jack Reising, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026, surrounded by her family and those she loved dearly.
Born on July 28, 1951, in Utica, New York, Mary Beth was the beloved daughter of Charles Leslie Christensen and Mary Schrader Christensen. Mary Beth grew up...
Linda Lee Remmy
Jul 6, 2026
Holland Patent – Linda Lee Remmy, 73, of Thompson Road, became a beautiful angel on July 6, 2026 at Wynn Hospital, Utica, following her battle with cancer.
Linda was born on July 23, 1952 in Jamestown, NY, a daughter of Cleatus B. and Frances Catherine Wilson Remmy. In her later teens, Linda was fostered by Jack and Sue Robinson, and has...
Phillip G. Buckley
Jul 5, 2026
Woodgate- Phillip G. Buckley, 77. of State Rt. 28, husband of Dorothy, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, July 5, 2026, while under the loving care of his wife, niece, Judy Rogers and Hospice.
Phillip was born in Springfield, MA, on October 12, 1948, a son of Theodore E. and Dorothy E. Wood Buckley. He grew up in Springfield,...

