Obituaries

Rachel Marie Backer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...