Obituaries

Aug 15, 2023

Lyons Falls- Charles J. Hughes, 73, of Lyonsdale Road, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, while under the loving care of his longtime loving partner, Norma, family and Hospice.

Charles was born in Utica, on October 16, 1949, a son of John T. and Evelyn J. Miller Hughes. He grew up...

Aug 13, 2023

Constableville- Jerome Anthony Kraeger, 60, of West Street, Constableville, NY passed away on Sunday, August 13th, 2023.

Jerome, affectionately known as Jerry, was born and raised in Constableville. As a child he served as an alter boy at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Constableville. He was also a member of the Boy Scouts of America. Jerry attended...

Aug 2, 2023

Lowville- Jacqueline M. Kenealy, 62, of B. Arthur Road, wife of the late John J. passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, after a brief illness, while surrounded by the loving care of her family, at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown.

Affectionately known as Jackie, she was born in Lowville, on December 20, 1960, a daughter...

Jul 27, 2023

West Leyden- Mildred M. Fey, 84, widow of Leslie L., passed away after a brief illness on July 27, 2023.

Affectionately known as Mitzi, she was born in Oneida, on May 22, 1939, a daughter of Dayton G. and Catherine Cronin Mumford. She graduated from Rome Free Academy, with the Class of 1957....

Jul 23, 2023

Joseph V. Chaufty, Jr., age 74, died suddenly on Sunday, July 23, 2023. He was born on August 28, 1948, in Fort Knox, KY. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph V. Chaufty, Sr. and Barbara B. Chaufty; brother, John M. and only child, Joseph V. Chaufty, III.

Joseph is survived by his...

Jul 15, 2023

White Lake- Brian J. Albert, 60, passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital on Saturday July 15, 2023. Brian was born in Albany, New York on January 10, 1963 to Donna (Lawrence) Albert and Ralph Albert. He moved to Schenectady in 1973 and attended Mt Pleasant High School where he graduated in 1981. Brian played for the semi-pro football...

Jul 11, 2023

Charles F. “Bud” Carpenter (72) passed away on July 11, 2023 at his home in Barneveld, NY. Born July 19, 1950 he attended Pemberton Township H.S. in Ft. Dix, NJ and earned his BA from Rutgers University in English and education in 1972. He was the founder of Laser Probe, Inc. based in Utica, NY, and served as its...

Jul 10, 2023

Boonville – Herbert William Moonan, 67, of West St., passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at the Grand Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Rome.

Affectionately known as Herbie, he was born on May 8, 1956 in Constableville, NY, a son of John L. Moonan, Sr. and Evelyn McGee Moonan. He grew up in Boonville, graduating...

Jul 6, 2023

Constableville- Josephine (Jo) M. Benedict Kraeger, 95, wife of the late Irving, longtime resident of Constableville, died July 6, 2023 at home on the family farm.

Jo was born in Turin, NY on April 4, 1928, the daughter of Karl and Myrtle (Sabin-Reed) Benedict. She graduated from Turin High School Class of 1944, at the...

Jul 5, 2023

Glenfield - James Martin Fitzgerald 84, passed away July 5 ,2023. James was born in Lowville, NY to George and Marguerite Fitzgerald.

Jim attended Rome School for the Deaf and has been a lifelong member of the Rome Alumni Association. He served as the organization’s treasurer for many years, has served as their president, and...

Jul 1, 2023

Boonville- Sophie was born in November of 1944 in Syracuse, NY at St. Mary’s Hospital. In February 1945 she moved to St. Joseph’s Home in Utica and after, moved to Rome Developmental Center. She then moved to Upstate Caring Partners in 1988. Sophie passed away on 7/1/23 at the age of 78. She resided at Sheehan IRA. Her advocate...

Jun 25, 2023

Ida May Ainsworth Winter was born on August 11, 1925, perhaps the last child born at home in Big Moose, NY. She was the daughter of Danforth R. Ainsworth, Jr., and Gertrude Mulkins (Oakley) Ainsworth and the youngest of their 5 children. After attending grade school in Big Moose, she graduated from the Town of Webb High School in...

Jun 17, 2023

Boonville - Pascal Ronald Politano, 92, of Dutch Hill Road, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

He was born, on May 20, 1931, in Bronx, NY, a son of Francesco and Nicolina Suriano Politano. Pascal is survived by his children: Ellen B. Politano, Hawaii, Mary Suzanne Politano, Dryden, NY, Cynthia A. Politano, Boonville, NY,...

Jun 4, 2023

It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Leslie Leo Fey II announce his death on Sunday, June 4, 2023. He was 53.

Born June 13, 1969 in Rome, N.Y., Les was the son of Leslie Leo Fey (deceased) and Mildred “Mitzi” Mumford Fey, West Leyden. Les was a brother to Laurie (Norbert) Hardt...

Jun 4, 2023

Boonville - Norma Patricia Thornton, affectionally known as “Patsy,” 94, Webster Hill Road, widow of Ernest R. Thornton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2023 surrounded by the loving care of her family.

Patsy was born to Ervin Jacob and Bertha (Kent) Rimiller on the family homestead in the town of Lewis on February 9, 1929....

May 23, 2023

Turin- Maxine A. Galarneau, 93, of West Main St., widow of Cleon, passed away at Samaritan Hospital, Watertown, on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

Maxine was born in the Town of Turin, on February 20, 1930, a daughter of Elroy and Nellie Burham Edick. She grew up in Greig and graduated from General Martin High School,...

May 20, 2023

Boonville- Mary R. (Andre’) Addington, 79. Of State Rt. 12D, and a former longtime resident of Wingert Road, Hawkinsville, passed away while surrounded by the loving care of her family, on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville.

Mary was born in Boonville, on August 4, 1943, a daughter of Edward...

May 17, 2023

Hollidaysburg, PA – Harry V. Faduski EdD (83), husband of Karen G. Faduski, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on May 17, 2023, at Altoona Hospital.

Harry was born at home in Lyons Falls, NY, on June 5, 1939, a son of Thomas R. and Phyllis Simser Faduski. Harry grew up in Boonville, NY, and was...

May 17, 2023

Lowville- Ernestine G. Regetz, 96, of Valley View Apartments and formerly of Constableville and Turin, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Lewis County Extended Facility, Lowville.

Ernestine was born in Rome, NY, on February 13, 1927, a daughter of Ernest J. Greene and Cynthia Mae Allan Greene. She grew up in Rome, and...

May 13, 2023

Doris Murray Lamphear, 95, of Raquette Lake, passed away on May 13, 2023 at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, NY.

Doris was born June 12, 1927, in Chadwicks, the daughter of Edward and Florence Murray. She was a 1945 graduate of Sauquoit Valley Central School.

On March 25, 1949 she...