Obituaries

Dec 11, 2022

Forestport – Kathleen A. Schmelzle, 68, of River St., wife of Harold L., passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 11, 2022.

She was born on April 23, 1954 in Utica, New York, a daughter of Walter and Rose Mary Brown Koperda. She began her education...

Dec 11, 2022

Lyons Falls – Gary L. Rushford, 80, of Edgewood Dr., husband of Gail, passed away in the comfort of his home on Sunday, December 11, 2022, while under the loving care of his wife, children, and Lewis County Hospice.

He was born on February 27, 1942, a son of William H. and Betty Gaddis Rushford....

Dec 10, 2022

Forestport- Michael R. Ingersoll, 55, of White Lake Road, affectionately known as “Ike”, unexpectedly passed away in the Town of Forestport, on Saturday, December 10, 2022.

He was born in Utica, on June 5, 1967, a son of Roy J. and Joan Moon Ingersoll. Mike’s entire life was lived in Forestport, where he attended elementary...

Dec 8, 2022

Boonville- Barry W. Pfendler, 65, of Echo Lake Road, husband, of Lori, passed away while surrounded by the loving care of his family, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Hospital, New Hartford, on Thursday, December 8, 2022.

Barry was born in Constableville, on August 23, 1957, a son of Bernard and Blanche Denslow Pfendler. He grew up in...

Dec 7, 2022

West Leyden - James R. Woodruff, 68, of Deminuk Road, husband of Renee, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Rome Memorial Hospital.

Affectionately known as Woody, he was born on March 14, 1954 in Oneida, the son of Donald and Gladys Combs Woodruff. He grew up in Rome, graduating from Rome Free...

Dec 7, 2022

Boonville - Sylvia G. Zeigler, 95, widow of Gordon E., longtime resident of Pfendler Road North, passed away on December 7, 2022 at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, where she had most recently resided.

Sylvia was born on October 16, 1927 in West Leyden, a daughter of Peter and Sarah Fey Gydesen. She received her...

Nov 28, 2022

Woodgate- Richard B. Pfendler, 69, of Bear Creek Road, husband of Diane, passed away suddenly at his residence on Monday, November 28, 2022.

Richard was born in Forestport, on January 27, 1953, a son of Arthur L. “Fritz” and Clara Clark Pfendler. Most of his life was lived in the Town of Forestport, receiving his...

Nov 26, 2022

Holland Patent- Frederic A. Van Namee, 75, of Powell Road, husband of Bronwen and a retired Director of Oneida County Emergency Services, passed away at his residence, on Saturday, November 26, 2022, after a heroic battle with A.L.S., while surrounded by the loving care of his wife, family and Hospice.

Affectionately known as Fred, he...

Nov 24, 2022

Boonville – Mary A. Sasenbury, 92, longtime resident of East Ava Road, widow of Newton, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, where she had resided since 2017.

Mary was born in the Town of Vienna on February 19, 1930, a daughter of Ruben and Eva Deeley Dibble....

Nov 16, 2022

Donna Marie Larkin Age 68 of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away on November 16, 2022. She was born on November 11, 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska to Robert and Darlene (Boyd) Nowicki. Donna graduated from Benson High School in Omaha, Nebraska. Donna married Ray Larkin on March 17, 1973 in Omaha, Nebraska. She enjoyed nature, especially taking wildlife photographs and...

Nov 8, 2022

Blossvale- Richard L. Stacy, Sr. 85, of Passer Road, husband of Noreen Brooks Stacy, passed away, on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, after a short illness, at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital, New Hartford.

Richard was born in Oriskany, on September 28, 1937, a son of John and Lydia Walker Stacy. He grew up on the Mud...

Nov 7, 2022

Boonville – Krizma Lynn Moran, 22, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 7, 2022.

Krizma was born on November 18, 1999 in Syracuse, NY, beloved daughter of Jason and Stacy Hutchins Moran. Krizma attended South Lewis Central School, where she very much enjoyed being a member of the cheer squad. She was a free spirit,...

Nov 5, 2022

Lyons Falls- Stanley L. Poste, 82, of Laura St., husband of Thelma, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Lewis County Extended Care Facility, Lowville, where he had resided since August of 2022.

Stanley was born in Potsdam, NY, on July 29, 1940, a son of Glenn and Elva Robinson Poste. He moved to...

Nov 5, 2022

Boonville- Ernest R. Thornton, 94, of Webster Hill Road, husband of Norma Patricia (Patsy) Thornton, affectionately known as “Ernie,” passed away peacefully at his home, on Saturday, November 5, 2022 while surrounded by the loving care of his wife and family.

Ernie and Patsy were joined in marriage on June 10, 1950 at the Reformed...

Nov 3, 2022

Boonville – Patricia Ann Griffith, 77, of Kipp Road, wife of Raymond, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Rome Hospital, after a heroic battle with a severe case of sarcoidosis and pulmonary fibrosis L4 series, for the past 5 years.

Patricia was born on September 29, 1945 in Lowville, a daughter of Almon...

Nov 3, 2022

Kassondra Lynn Steria, 26 of West Leyden NY passed away on 11/3/2022 surrounded by her loving family. Kassondra (Kassie) was born prematurely on October 7th, 1996, in Lowville NY. Due to her lifelong disabilities, she attended classes through BOCES in the South Lewis district. Kassie enjoyed school very much and made so many lifelong friends. Kassie enjoyed her books...

Nov 1, 2022

Vernon Center- Diane J. (Goodhines) Hubbard, 71, of Simmons Road, passed away at her residence, on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, after a long illness, while surrounded by the loving care of her husband, Michael and hospice.

Diane was born in Constableville, on September 11, 1951, a daughter of Leo F. and Eleanor Genther Goodhines. She...

Oct 29, 2022

West Leyden- Jane A. Ernst, a longtime resident of Osceola Road and widow of Lyndon H., passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, where she had resided since May, 2022.

Jane was born in Constable, NY (Franklin County), on January 23, 1932, a daughter of Floyd H. and...

Oct 26, 2022

Port Leyden – Gerald W. Schaffner, 89, lifelong resident of Port Leyden, and longtime resident of Canal Street, passed away in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, while under the loving care of his children.

Gerald was born in West Carthage, NY on February 14, 1933 a son of George and...

Oct 23, 2022

Boonville- Michael J. DeVoe, 63, of John St., passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Utica, while surrounded by the loving care of his family.

Affectionately known as Mike, he was born in Rome, on September 25, 1959, a son of the late Ralph E. and Irene Goodhines DeVoe. Mike...