Obituaries
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Brett M. Parsons
Apr 22, 2025
Boonville- Brett M Parsons, aged 56, passed away unexpectedly on Aprll 22nd, at Upstate Hospital, Syracuse, NY. He was born on July 4th, 1968, in Rome, NY, to Charles and April Parsons. He was a resident of Boonville, NY but he grew up in the town of Forestport and was a 1986 honor graduate of Adirondack High School. Upon graduation...
William J. Kraeger
Apr 22, 2025
Herkimer-William J. Kraeger, 88, of Shells Bush Road, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at his residence.
Affectionately known as Bill, he was born on Mohawk Hill, Town of West Turin, on December 1, 1936, a son of Henry J. and Gertrude Zimmer Kraeger. He grew up on the Kraeger homestead farm, near Constableville, receiving his education in a...
Mary L. Dorrity
Apr 18, 2025
Lyons Falls- Mary L. (DeForest) Dorrity, 71, wife of Ronnie, was born on March 21, 1954 and passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no calling hours or services. For an on-line message of sympathy, please go to www.trainorfuneralhome.com

