Obituaries

Bruce D. Woodcock

Bruce D. Woodcock

Apr 29, 2021

Morrisville- Bruce D. Woodcock, 65, husband of Sharon, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at his residence while surrounded by the loving care of his wife, family and hospice. Bruce was born in Rome, on January 8, 1956, a son of Eugene A. and Doris M. Merchant Woodcock. He grew up in the Camden area, where he received...

Peter J. Scheer

Peter J. Scheer

Apr 28, 2021

Peter John Scheer Lyons Falls- Peter J. Scheer, 33, of Markham St. passed away suddenly at Rome Memorial Hospital, on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, due to years of drug addiction. Peter was born in New Hartford, on December 29, 1987, a son of Peter J. and Charlene Ferretti Scheer. He grew up in Lyons Falls, attending Port Leyden elementary...

Eric A. Knoblocik

Eric A. Knoblocik

Apr 25, 2021

Metairie, LA- Eric A. Knoblock, 37, of Metairie, Louisiana, a former resident of Syracuse, passed away suddenly on April 25, 2021, at Oschner Hospital, Metairie. Eric was born in Syracuse, on January 1, 1984, a son of Sandra Dailey Knoblock, and the late Richard J. Knoblock. He graduated from West Genesee High School, Syracuse and afterwards attended O.C.C. For...

Elaine N. Taylor

Elaine N. Taylor

Apr 20, 2021

Constableville- Elaine (Norton) Taylor, 81, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, while under the loving care of her daughter, Jan. Elaine was born in Lowville, on June 14, 1939, a daughter of Harold D. and Helen I. Ward Norton. She grew up in Lowville and graduated from Lowville Academy & Central School, with the Class...

Olivia Shoemaker

Olivia Shoemaker

Apr 15, 2021

Olivia (Britton) Shoemaker, 76, a former resident of Echo Lake Road, Boonville, passed away in the loving arms of her husband of 49 years, Charles B. Shoemaker, during the afternoon of April 15th, 2021. She was surrounded by her family and supported by the caring staff of VITAS Hospice in Rockledge, Florida. Olivia has battled Alzheimer's for the last...

Donald F. Shambo

Donald F. Shambo

Apr 10, 2021

CONSTABLEVILLE - Donald F. Shambo, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital in Utica, NY. with his daughter Donna by his side. Born on September 15, 1930 in Auburn, NY to Fred and Dorothy Shambo, he spent most of his life as a resident of Constableville. As a boy, he earned many ribbons...

Michael G. Foley

Michael G. Foley

Apr 7, 2021

Turin- Michael G. Foley, 66, of a long time resident of West Main St., passed away unexpectedly at Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville, on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Michael was born in Gouverneur, NY, on January 9, 1955, a son of Phillip and Joyce Thomas Foley. At an early age he moved to Lyons Falls, where he grew up...

Myles H. Higby

Myles H. Higby

Apr 1, 2021

Constableville- Myles H. Higby, 77, of State Rt. 26, Mohawk Hill, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at his residence, while surrounded by his wife, Roxie, family and friends. Myles was born in Constableville, on October 9, 1943, the son of Myles F. and Marion C. (Leffingwell) Higby, on the Higby...

Ricky J. Levesque

Ricky J. Levesque

Mar 31, 2021

Port Leyden- Ricky Joseph Levesque, 62, of State Rt. 12, husband of Bernadette, passed away after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease, in the comfort of his residence, while surrounded by the loving care of his wife, family and hospice, on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Ricky was born in Lowville, on May 3, 1958, a son of Joseph M....

Goza E. Fazekas

Goza E. Fazekas

Mar 29, 2021

Forestport- Goza E. Fazekas, 96, husband of the late Edith and a former resident of Dade's Thruway and Woodhull Road, Forestport, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021, at the Veteran's Medical Center, Syracuse. Before entering the medical center, Mr. Fazekas resided with his daughter and son in law, Denise and Mark Dooley of Oswego. Goza Edward Fazekas was...

Andrew A. 'Andy' Grabauskas

Andrew A. 'Andy' Grabauskas

Mar 23, 2021

Forestport- Andrew A. Grabauskas, 81, of State Rt. 28, husband of Barbara, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Rome Memorial Hospital, Rome, NY. Affectionately known as Andy, he was born in Rome, on November 4, 1939, a son of Alexander A. and Lena Galle Grabauskas. Andy grew up on Rt. 28, Forestport, and graduated from Forestport Central...

Gerald Ian Crofoot

Gerald Ian Crofoot

Mar 22, 2021

Turin - Gerald I. Crofoot, 63, affectionately known as Ian, longtime resident of Turin, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, March 22, 2021. He was born on May 19, 1957 in Lowville, a son of Gerald and Mary E. Baxter Crofoot, and grew up in Constableville and Port Leyden, graduating from South Lewis Central School with the...

Janette A. Ingersoll

Janette A. Ingersoll

Mar 21, 2021

Ava - Janette Anne Ingersoll, 67, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with liver disease and COPD on March 21, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse. Janette was born on February 21, 1954 in Rome, a daughter of Robert A. and Nellie Mae Beckwith Valencourt. She was a graduate of Rome Free Academy...

Nathan J. Biro

Nathan J. Biro

Mar 19, 2021

Boonville - Nathan J. Biro, 42, of State Route 12D, husband of Samantha, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare Facility, New Hartford, following complications of a stroke. Nathan was born in Lowville on November 12, 1978 a son of Timothy and Jeriann Lawrence Biro. He was raised in Pennysettlement, graduating from South Lewis High...

T. Paul Woolschlager

T. Paul Woolschlager

Mar 18, 2021

Boonville- T. Paul Woolschlager, 93, a longtime resident of Post St., husband of Jean, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, exactly two years after his wife, Jean passed away. Paul had resided at the nursing home since February 22, 2021. Paul was born in Croghan on November 30, 1927, a son...

Bert Richard Gorczyca

Bert Richard Gorczyca

Mar 17, 2021

Bert Richard Gorczyca 86 of Sherburne, NY passed away on March 17, 2021 of Alzheimer's Disease. Bert was the youngest of thirteen children born to Bert and Sophia Dziekonski Gorczyca on February 9, 1935 in Lowville, NY. Bert graduated from General Martin High School in Glenfield, NY in 1953. In 1955, he enlisted in the US Navy serving on...

Priscilla B. Wilbert

Priscilla B. Wilbert

Mar 16, 2021

Boonville- Priscilla Bronson Wilbert, 94, a former resident of Lansing Place and State Rt. 26, West Leyden, and the widow of Howard L., passed away while surrounded by the loving care of her family, on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville where she had resided since June, 2017. Priscilla was born in Remsen, on...

James P Duppert

James P Duppert

Mar 10, 2021

Constableville- James P. Duppert, 81, a life resident of West Main St. and husband of Maureen, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at the residence of his daughter, Judy, in Lowville, while under the loving care of his wife Maureen and Judy. Affectionately known as Jim, he was born in Lowville, on May 7, 1939, a son of...

Danny Michael Tanner

Danny Michael Tanner

Mar 10, 2021

West Leyden- Danny Michael Tanner, 67, of Old County Road, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Danny was born in Rome, on August 30, 1953, a son of Malcolm W. Jr. and Marlene Joanis Tanner. He grew up near Ava, received his education at West Leyden Elementary School, before graduating from Adirondack Central School,...

David Alan Dean

David Alan Dean

Mar 6, 2021

Boonville - David A. Dean, 94, of State Route 46, husband of Brenda, passed away on March 6, 2021 at the Abraham House, Rome, following a brief illness. David was born on January 8, 1927, in Detroit, MI, a son of Fay W. and Hilda Marcy Dean. He returned to Boonville at the age of 6, graduating from Boonville...