Obituaries
Rachel Marie Backer
Feb 24, 2016
Ava- Rachel Marie Backer, 15, of East Ava Road, passed away after a short illness, at Rome Memorial Hospital, on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Rachel was born on October 11, 2000, in Las Vegas, NV, a daughter of David J. and Michelle Benoit Backer and grew up in the Las Vegas area, where she attended school, before moving to...
Pastor Roger J. Crout
Feb 22, 2016
Turin- Pastor Roger J. Crout, 66, the current pastor of the South Lewis Parish of United Methodist Churches and husband of Linda, passed away at his residence, on Monday, February 22, 2016, after a short illness, while surrounded by the loving care of his wife and family. He was born in Elmira, on November 6, 1949, a son of...
David J. Howland
Feb 22, 2016
Forestport- David Joseph Howland 56, of Woodhull Road, husband of Corina, "Corky," passed away suddenly at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Utica, on Monday, February 22, 2016. He was born in Delhi, NY, on January 12, 1960, a son of Leroy Morley and Margaret Julia Norton Howland. David grew up in the Holland Patent, Stittville and Floyd areas, graduating from...
Evelyn J. Burmingham
Feb 21, 2016
Turin- Evelyn J. Burmingham, 89, of West Main St., widow of William, passed away at her residence on Sunday, February 21, 2016, while under the care of her loving family and Lewis Co. Hospice. She was born in Lyons Falls, on August 26, 1926, a daughter of Matthew and Carolyn Fegley Dorrity, Sr. Evelyn grew up in Kelpytown, graduating...
Myrtle E. Holmes
Feb 19, 2016
Westernville- Myrtle E. Holmes, 89, widow of Elmer, longtime resident of Tannery Road, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on February 19, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital, New Hartford. Myrtle was born on February 26, 1926 a daughter of William L. and Clara J. Nieman Williams. She grew up in the Steuben and Westernville areas, where...
Peter J. 'Pete' Devoe
Feb 19, 2016
Boonville- Peter J. DeVoe, 52, husband of Merica, passed away at his residence, after a short illness, while surrounded by the loving care of his family, on Friday, February 19, 2016. Peter was born in Rome, on June 10, 1963, a son of Ralph E. and Irene Goodhines DeVoe. A lifelong resident of Boonville, he graduated from Adirondack High...
Sheryl J. Mashaw
Feb 19, 2016
Sacramento, CA- Sheryl Wittig Mashaw, 64, of North Ave. Sacramento, widow of Jerry F. passed away on February 19, 2016, in California. She was born in Rome, on May 1, 1951, a daughter of Gordon and Rose Marie Genovese Wittig. Sheryl grew up in Rome, where she received her education, graduating from Rome Free Academy. Later she moved to...
Jean F. Capron
Feb 14, 2016
Boonville- Jean (Flint) Capron, 91, widow of Harry E, a longtime resident of Main St., passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016, at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, while surrounded by the loving care of her family. Jean is survived by her children, John Capron, (Gloria), Modena, NY, William Capron, Portland, OR, David Capron (Donna) Romulus, MI, Susan...
Carolyn Jean Grady
Feb 9, 2016
Boonville- Carolyn Jean Grady, 72, passed away suddenly at her residence on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. She was born in Utica, on August 13, 1943, a daughter of Eugene M. "Pete" and Stella Karpinski Doolen. Later she moved to Boonville, with her family where they purchased a farm on East Road, in Boonville. She completed her education in Boonville,...
Janet K. Bradley
Feb 8, 2016
Forestport- Janet K. Bradley, 70, widow of Joseph, passed away on February 8, 2016, after being stricken at home. Jan was born on September 7, 1945 in Watertown, a daughter of Kenneth and Shirley Warren Beckstead. She was raised in the Watertown area where she was educated. She resided in Herkimer for several years, before her marriage to Joseph...
Marilee Smykla
Feb 7, 2016
Mayfield, NY - Marilee Smykla, 56, of Mayfield, wife of Michael, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, February 7, 2016, at Westchester medical Center in Valhalla, NY. She was born in Lowville, on January 30, 1960, a daughter of the late Robert and Barbara Fahey Maryhugh. Marilee worked as a teacher's aide for several...
Anthony 'Tony' Kwasniewski
Feb 5, 2016
Boonville- Anthony Kwasniewski, 94, affectionately known as Tony, of LaChausse Road, husband of Netina, (Nina), and a former longtime resident of Rt. 26, at Stokes, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016, at Abraham House Hospice Facility of Utica. He was born in West Leyden, on August 11, 1921, a son of Ludwig and Anna Bresden Kwasniewski. Tony grew...
Christina M. Henry
Feb 4, 2016
Boonville - Christina M. Henry, 85, a lifelong resident of Boonville, passed away on February 4, 2016, at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born March 27, 1930, in Boonville, the daughter of William J. and Dorothy Cavanagh Moonan, and was affectionately known as "Teenie." Along with her parents she was...
Anna M. Outtrim
Jan 31, 2016
Rome- Anna M. Outtrim, 77, of West Dominick St. a former resident of Boonville, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016, at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, where she had resided since January, 2016. She was born in Norwich, NY, on October 16, 1938, a daughter of Guy H. and Naomi Tuttle Hubbard. Affectionately known as Ann, she...
Orrin W. Hill
Jan 28, 2016
Turin - Orrin W. Hill, 81, longtime resident of Lyman St., passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at St. Luke's Home, New Hartford, following a brief illness. Orrin was born on September 26, 1934 in Lowville, a son of Miles and Mary Reed Hill. He spent his younger years in Turin and Rome, where he graduated from Rome...
Phyllis L. Hutchins
Jan 23, 2016
Boonville- Phyllis L. Hutchins, 85, of Main St. widow of Harvey E. passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016, at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, where she had resided since 2014. A native and lifelong resident of Main St., Boonville, she was born on April 8, 1930, a daughter of Henry and Jesse Wade Boyce. She graduated from...
William Y. Peacock
Jan 21, 2016
Old Forge- William Y. Peacock, a long time resident of William St., passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016, after a short illness. He was a remarkable man with a good sense of humor. "Willie" was fortunate to be able to be independent and live in his own home until a few weeks before his death. At 93, he...
Jody L. Rogers
Jan 20, 2016
Boonville- Jody L. Rogers, 44, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at Rome Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lowville, on March 21, 1971, a son of Johney E. and Deborah L. Kohl Rogers, Sr. Jody grew up in Port Leyden, where he attended Port Leyden Elementary School, completing his education at South Lewis Senior High School...
Susan A. Johnstone
Jan 18, 2016
Boonville- Susan A. Johnstone, 60, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016, at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, where she had resided since May, 2015. For many years she resided on Erwin St. in Boonville, before moving to Kortenaer Village, Boonville. She was born in Constableville, on December 19, 1955, a daughter of Robert and Charlotte Hall Johnstone....
Frank E. Larrivey
Jan 7, 2016
Rome- Frank E. Larrivey, 82, entered into eternal rest, Thursday, January 7, 2016, at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Boonville. Frank was born in Utica, June 11, 1933, a son of the late Richard D. and Rosella Hoffman Larrivey. In his early life, his family moved to Boonville, NY. He received his education from Boonville High School and graduated...