Obituaries

Carol A. Countryman

Sep 29, 2024

Rome – Carol A. Countryman, 86, widow of William G. Countryman, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville.

Carol was born on June 28, 1938 in Syracuse, New York, the daughter of Julian and Eva Sollitt Weeks. She grew up in Syracuse where she received her education. For...

Larry Edward Zeigler

Sep 27, 2024

Boonville- Larry Edward Zeigler, 75, of State Rt. 294, and husband of the late Cynthia Zeigler, passed away suddenly at his residence on Friday, September 27, 2024.

Larry was born in Boonville, on September 7, 1949, a son of Ervin and Louise Hess Zeigler and spent his entire life in Boonville, a place he was...

Jennifer Pauline Larsen

Sep 26, 2024

Boonville- Jennifer Pauline Larsen, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024, at the age of 27.

Jennifer was a graduate of Adirondack High School, Boonville, with the Class of 2015. She had a passion for hospitality, working at various hotels, where her warmth and kindness shone through. Jennifer was...

Isadore Paluck

Sep 21, 2024

Constableville- Isadore Paluck, 95, of James St., passed away at his residence on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Affectionately known as “Izzy,” he was born near Constableville, on the Paluck Homestead Farm, on the Crofoot Hill Road, on April 4, 1929, a son of Anthony and Mary Kolasa Paluck. Isadore grew up on the homestead farm...

Francis W. Ficarro

Sep 21, 2024

Boonville- Francis W. Ficarro, 72, of Boonville, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, in the comfort of his home, with his wife, Kate at his side.

Affectionately known as Fran, he was born on December 24, 1951, in Utica, the son of Frank R. and Alice E. Ficarro. He was a graduate of Thomas R....

David Vincent Allen

Sep 17, 2024

David Vincent Allen, 74, of Prescott Arizona, passed away on September 17, 2024. David was born in Utica, NY, on November 9, 1949, to George E. Allen and Mary L. (Saladin) Allen.

David was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Joan (Scouten, who grew up in Port Leyden), and sister in law,...

Joseph Nelson

Sep 17, 2024

Believing with all his heart in the Resurrection

of Jesus and His promise of eternal life for those who believe, Joachim left this world.

Born in Old Forge in 1936 he was the son of the late Austin and Evangeline Nelson, and died on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

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Judith F. Hurley

Sep 17, 2024

Forestport- Judith F. Hurley, 77, of O’Brien Road, and widow of Michael J., passed away while surrounded by the loving care of her daughter and son in law, Shelly and John Privett and Hospice, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

Affectionately known as Judy, she was born in Utica, on July 18, 1947, a daughter of...

Barbara N. Rosenfield

Sep 16, 2024

Woodgate – Barbara N. Rosenfield, 83, widow of Paul, passed away on September 16, 2024, at Rome Memorial Hospital.

Barbara was born in Oneonta, NY, the daughter of Dan A. and Dorothy Wood Nickel. She grew up in Morrisville, NY, where she received her education graduating as a commended merit scholar from Morrisville-Eaton Central School...

Sylvia Anne Edwards

Sep 12, 2024

Floyd- Sylvia Anne Munn Edwards, 91, of Streiff Road, a former longtime resident of Powell Road, Stittville and widow of William Edwards, Jr., passed away at her residence, while surrounded by the loving care of her family and Hospice, on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

Affectionately known as Anne, she was born at White’s Maternity Home,...

Diane R. Hurley

Sep 12, 2024

Floyd- Diane R. Hurley, 75, of Camroden Road, passed away at her residence on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

Diane was born in Boonville, on May 11, 1949, a daughter of James and Virginia Uhlig Hurley. She grew up in Forestport, where she was a member of the last class at Foresport High School, graduating with...

Timothy J. Denslow

Sep 11, 2024

Boonville- Timothy J. Denslow, 34, of West St., son of Ronald F. and Victoria Bourgeois Denslow, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

His services will be private at the convenience of his family at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc., 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, with interment in Calvary Cemetery, Port Leyden. There...

Frances L. Yeomans

Sep 9, 2024

Forestport /Dunnellon Fl.- Frances L. (Green) Yeomans, 97, widow of Philip, passed away while under the care of Hospice, at the Abraham House of Rome, on Monday, September 9, 2024.

Frances was born in Springfield, Missouri on April 14, 1927, a daughter of Stephen and Alta Clutter Green. She grew up in Springfield, where she...

Milford O. Williamson

Sep 3, 2024

Boonville- Milford “Mike” Williamson, 87, a longtime resident of Potato Hill Road, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, while surrounded by the loving care of his family and hospice.

Affectionately known as Mike, he was born in Rome, on October 23, 1936, a son of Alvah and Gladys Capron...

Shirley J. Kelsey

Aug 29, 2024

Boonville – Shirley J. Kelsey, 77, of Many Drive, widow of David L., passed away on August 29, 2024 in the comfort of her home.

Shirley was born on July 4, 1947 in Utica, NY, a daughter of Adolph and Victoria Topa Kopack. She grew up in Port Leyden where she received her education, graduating...

James H. Scouten

Aug 23, 2024

Port Leyden- James H. Scouten, 83, of North Pearl Street, husband of Nancy, passed away at his residence, on Friday, August 23, 2024, while surrounded by the loving care of his wife, family and Hospice.

A native and life resident of Port Leyden, James was born on November 18, 1940, a son of...

David Bailey

Aug 16, 2024

Herkimer- David Bailey, 47, husband of Melissa, passed away suddenly on Friday, august 16, 2024.

David was born in New Hartford, on July 28, 1977, to Susan M. Hrim. He grew up in the Town of Leyden and received his education in Boonville, graduating from Adirondack Central School, with the Class of 1996. While in...

Cody D. Marolf

Aug 12, 2024

Constableville- Cody D. Marolf, 31, of State Rt. 12D, passed away on August 12, 2024.

Cody was born in Lowville, on June 22, 1993, a son of Arnie and Suzanne Gardner Marolf. He grew up in the vicinity of Turin and received his education at Lowville Academy & Central School. Cody was first employed with...

Rolly Ann D.L. Kaalekahi-Adams

Aug 11, 2024

Rolly Ann Dolores Leilani Kaalekahi-Adams, 62, wife of Michael William Adams, passed away while next to her husband on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

Affectionately known as “KK”, she was born at Molokai General Hospital, Ho’olehua on the island of Molokai, Hawaii, on August 4, 1962, a daughter of Rolland and Loretta (Nerveza) Kaalekahi. KK grew...

Eileen Nerea Ritter

Aug 6, 2024

Mrs. Eileen Nerea Ritter passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, after a brief illness. Preceding her in death was her husband of 62 years, Richard P. Ritter, her father, Thomas P. Hughes II, her mother, Nerea E. Hughes, two sisters, Ruth Ann Tuliper and Janet M. LaBelle, two brothers, John H. Hughes, Thomas P. Hughes, III and two...