Obituaries
Patrick E. '"Burgy"' Fitzgerald
May 30, 2012
Turin- Patrick E. Fitzgerald, 68, affectionately known as "Burgy," husband of Kathleen, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, after a long illness. He was born in Lowville, on September 18, 1943, a son of Harry G. and Gladys Sullivan Fitzgerald. Pat grew up on Pearl St. in Port Leyden, graduating from Port Leyden High School...
Raymond M. Cannon
May 25, 2012
Syracuse- Raymond M. Cannon, 53, son of the late Kurt F. and Kathryn S. Ferris Cannon, a thirty year courier at Coyne Textile Services Co. of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012. He is survived by his beloved family of two brothers, Richard F. Cannon, Kurt R. Cannon; nephew of Diana E. (Thomas) Coyne, Constance (Peter) Redding,...
Thomas A. Lafave
May 16, 2012
Lyons Falls- Thomas A. LaFave, 50, of High Street, husband of Sayan, passed away unexpectedly at his beloved camp at Buck Lake, on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. He was born in Utica, on July 5, 1961, a son of Verne Nelson and Susan Mary Clark LaFave. Tom grew up in Boonville, later moving to Lyons Falls. He graduated from...
Heleva B 'Bea' Bartelotte
May 12, 2012
Heleva affectionately known as "Bea" Bartelotte, 88, a long time resident of Franklin St., passed away Saturday May 12, 2012, at Lewis Co. General Hospital, Lowville, after a short illness. She was born in McKeever, on March 25, 1924, a daughter of Charles and Lamoine Hyers Fuller. She attended school at Gouldtown, later completing her education at Port Leyden...
Richard G. 'Dick' Seller
May 10, 2012
Lyons Falls- Richard G. "Dick" Seller, 68, a long time resident of Franklin St., husband of Julie, passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 10, 2012, while surrounded by the care of his loving family, and hospice. He was born in Watertown, on May 25, 1943, a son of Richard W. and Louanna Dyer Seller. Dick grew up...
Christine P. Allen
May 9, 2012
Boonville- Christine P. Allen, 62, a wife of James, and resident of Wheelock Drive, since 1977, passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at St. Luke's Memorial Hospital, New Hartford. She was born in Hartford, Connecticut, on August 16, 1949, a daughter of Joseph and Agnes Palozie. She grew up in East Windsor CT, where...
Joseph A. Mierek
May 2, 2012
Westernville- Joseph A. Mierek, Jr. 74, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, while in the care of his loving family and hospice. He was born in Utica, on March 7, 1938, a son of Joseph A. and Kunegunda (Kinga) Stolarczyk Mierek, Sr. He moved to the Carmichael Hill area with his family where he grew...
Victoria J. 'Vickie Jo' Barrows
Apr 25, 2012
Victoria J. (O'Brien) Barrows, 41, affectionately known as "Vickie Jo," wife of Timmy, passed away suddenly at Lewis Co. General Hospital, Lowville, on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Vickie Jo was born in Watertown, on June 4, 1970, a daughter of Thomas G. and Mary Anne Stoffle O'Brien. She grew up on Highmarket Road, attending Constableville Elementary School, graduating from...
Elizabeth M Dowling
Apr 22, 2012
Elizabeth (Millard) Dowling, 84, of Lewis Road, widow of Bud, passed away suddenly at her residence on Sunday, April 22, 2012. She was born in Lowville, on March 15, 1928, a daughter of Rutson and Emogene H. Petrie Millard. Elizabeth grew up in Turin, where she attended school, later graduating from Glenfield High School. On August 28, 1945, she...
Jeanette G. Siegel
Apr 20, 2012
ALDER CREEK - Jeanette "Jan" G. Siegel, 83, of Route 12, Boonville, died peacefully at home on April 20, 2012. Jan was born May 9, 1928 in Middleport NY, the youngest daughter of the late Marion and Andrew Sifkovitz. She graduated from Moorestown High School, NJ in 1944. On August, 16, 1947 she married the late Hugh N. Siegel...
Sophie M. Sweeney
Apr 10, 2012
Lyons Falls- Sophie M. Sweeney, 91, formerly of Seymour Ave, widow of Charles, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2012, under the care of her loving family at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville. She was born in Turin, on October 30, 1920, a daughter of John H. and Caroline (Burdzy) Rudnik. Sophie grew up in Kelpytown, and attended...
Linda Jane Traxel
Apr 9, 2012
Rome- Linda Jane Traxel, 69, a resident at Betsy Ross Nursing Home, of Rome, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2012, at the nursing home. A native of Rome, she was born on November 24, 1942, a daughter of Ralph Eugene and Flavin Spencer Traxel. Linda grew up in Rome, where she attended Jay St. and Laura St. Schools....
L. Daniel Carpenter
Apr 5, 2012
Steuben: L. Daniel Carpenter, 72, of North Steuben Road, husband of Louise, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2012, at St. Luke's Memorial Hospital, New Hartford, after a brief illness. He was born in Utica, on April 6, 1939, and graduated from Remsen Central School, with the Class of 1958. Dan served his country in the US Marine Corp...
Dorothy E. 'Dot' Nellenbach
Apr 3, 2012
Boonville- Dorothy E. (Gibbs) Nellenbach, 86, a former long time resident of State Rt. 26, West Branch, and more recently a resident of Kortenaer Village of South St. Boonville, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Boonville, after a short illness. Dorothy was the widow of Raymond L. Nellenbach. She was born in...
Robert S. 'Bob' Freeman
Apr 2, 2012
Port Leyden- Robert S. (Bob) Freeman, 81, of River Road, husband of Elma L. and a former long time resident of Spencer Road near Constableville, went to be with the LORD on Monday, April 2, 2012, under the care of his loving family and hospice. He was born in Utica, on March 21, 1931, the only child of Edward...
Thomas P. Keating
Mar 27, 2012
Woodgate- Relatives and friends are invited to attend grave side services for Thomas P. Keating, on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at 10:00 A.M. at Woodgate Cemetery. Mr. Keating who was 80 years old, died March 27, 2012, in Mechanicsville, VA, with his family at his side. He was born in Utica, on January 7, 1932, the son of Timothy...
Ruth E. Sawyer
Mar 20, 2012
Boonville- Ruth E. Sawyer, 77, of Aubrey Ave., passed away while under the care of her loving family at her residence on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. For 56 years Ruth was a resident of Whitingham, Vt., moving to Boonville in 2010. She was born in Ballston Spa, on August 22, 1934, a daughter of William and Lena Smith Arnold....
Kenneth P. Fitch
Mar 20, 2012
Avon Park Florida, Formerly of Boonville- Kenneth P. affectionately known as "Kenny" Fitch, 57, husband of Frieda, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, with his loving family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Constableville, on November 1, 1954, to the late Robert and Margaret Fitch. Kenneth graduated from Adirondack Central School...
Olivia Rose Vanalstine
Mar 15, 2012
Schenectady: Olivia Rose VanAlstine, 13, of Schenectady, affectionately known to many as Liv, daughter of Gale E. VanAlstine, Jr., and Helene L. Kiskis, passed away unexpectedly due to an undetected heart disease on Thursday March, 15, 2012. Olivia was born in Lowville, on April 30, 1998. She grew up in the Lyons Falls and Port Leyden area, attending Glenfield...
Myrtle M. Debonza
Feb 22, 2012
Rome- Myrtle M. (Sasenbury) DeBonza, 84, a former resident of South Madison St. passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at the Rome Center, after a long illness. Myrtle was born in Ava, on October 1, 1927, a daughter of Arthur F. and Bertha Joslin Sasenbury. She grew up on the family homestead farm on the East Ava Road, and...