Obituaries

Marie E. Roberts

Marie E. Roberts

Jul 10, 2011

Forestport- Marie E. Roberts, 73, affectionately known as Esther, a former resident of Woodhull Road, Forestport, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2011, at the Heritage Health Care Center, Utica. Esther was born in Boonville, on February 20, 1938, a daughter of George E. and Iva A. Snyder Wood. She grew up in Forestport on Glenwood Place, graduating from...

Willard L. 'Curley' Thayer

Willard L. 'Curley' Thayer

Jul 8, 2011

Boonville- Willard L. Thayer, 79, of 115 South St, formerly of East Schuyler St, affectionatley known as "Curly" passed away on Friday, July 8, 2011, at his residence while under the loving care of his wife, Mary, family and hospice. He was born in Floyd, on October 30, 1931, a son of William and Julia Cushman Thayer. Curly grew...

Carl G. Smith

Carl G. Smith

Jul 4, 2011

Sauquoit - Carl G. Smith, 96, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, July 4, 2011. Carl was born in Utica, on May 1, 1915, a son of the late Robert E. and Louise (Weigel) Smith. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 71 years, Margaret Davis Smith....

Robert W. Jenks

Robert W. Jenks

Jul 1, 2011

Boonville- Robert W. Jenks, 76, a life long resident of Lewis Road, passed away on Friday, July1, 2011, at St. Luke's Memorial Hospital, New Hartford. He was born in Boonville, on November 4, 1934, a son of Raymond F. and Ruth E. Hines Jenks. Robert received his education in Boonville, and for 30 years he was employed as a...

Leon Bruce Brooks

Leon Bruce Brooks

Jun 27, 2011

Westernville- Leon Bruce Brooks, 76, of Brooks Rd, Town of Western, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 27, 2011. He was born in Boonville, on November 24, 1934, a son of Leon A. and Julia DeVoe Brooks. Mr. Brooks grew up on the East Road near Boonville, attending a rural school in the Town of Leyden, graduating from Boonville...

Estella W. Kornatowski

Estella W. Kornatowski

Jun 22, 2011

West Leyden- Estella (Ward) Kornatowski, 88, a former resident of State Rt. 294, West Leyden, the widow of Anthony J., passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at Rome Memorial Hospital, after a long illness. Prior to entering the hospital, she was a resident of Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Boonville. Affectionately known as Stella, she was born in...

Irma L. Post

Irma L. Post

Jun 21, 2011

Lyons Falls- Irma L. (Kraeger) Post, 81, a long time resident of Shibley Road, widow of Bernard J., passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Mercy of Northern New York, Watertown, where she had been a resident since August, 2001. Irma was born in Constableville, on December 13, 1929, a daughter of Herman J. and Grace Greene Kraeger....

Gordon L. Rogers

Gordon L. Rogers

Jun 20, 2011

Lyons Falls- Gordon L. Rogers, 59, of High Falls Apartements, on Cherry St. passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2011, at the home of his nephew, Adam Rogers, on the East Ava Road, Town of Ava. He was born in the Town of Lyonsdale, on March 29, 1952, a son of Alton and Norah Greene Rogers. Gordon attended school...

Vera L. O'Brien

Vera L. O'Brien

Jun 14, 2011

Old Forge- Vera L. Oï¿(TM)Brien, formerly of Lake Side Terrace on South Shore Road, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at Suneset Nurisng & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, where she had been a resident since October, 2010. Vera was born in Far Rockaway (Borough of Queens) NY, on May 5, 1925, a daughter of Leland and Irene Kessler Schmeelk....

Richard J. Kirch

Richard J. Kirch

Jun 5, 2011

Port Leyden - Richard J. Kirch, 78, a long time resident of Lincoln Street, Port Leyden, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at the residence of his daughter, Michele, while under the care of The Community Hospice of Albany. Richard was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Evelyn Pelo Kirch, brothers Gerald, Bob and Alan. He is survived...

Marion H. Mcdermott

Marion H. Mcdermott

Jun 2, 2011

Remsen- Marion H. McDermott, 85, devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother, died on Thursday, June 2, 2011, at home. Marion was the daughter of Louis and Maria Mattingly Hemrich, of Jasper County, IL. She was educated in IL state schools, taught elementary level students for two years during WWII, employed by Norris Electric Power Corp, in Newton, IL,...

Charles E. 'Chuck' Parsons

Charles E. 'Chuck' Parsons

May 17, 2011

Forestport- Charles E. Parsons, 71, Woodhull Road, affectionately known as "Chuck" passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, while surrounded by the loving care of his family. He was born in Rome, on March 6, 1940, a son of Howard F. and Eros Brayton Parsons. Chuck grew up in Oneida, where he graduated from high school...

Ernest Wester

Ernest Wester

May 15, 2011

Alder Creek - Ernest Wester, 86 of Egypt Road, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, May 15, 2011, at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Utica. Ernie, son of Hugo and Hedwig Wester, was born in Nutley, NJ, on May 23, 1924. He grew up in Nutley, graduating from Essex County Vocational High School, Newark, NJ. He entered the...

Denise M. Mcdonald

Denise M. Mcdonald

May 6, 2011

Remsen- Denise M. McDonald, 51, Ferncliff Road, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2011, at the home of her sister and brother in law, Nadine and Shawn Corrigan, while surrounded by the loving care of her family and hospice. She was born in Utica, on April 2, 1960, the daughter of the late Raymond H. and Loretta "Jane" Sinnott...

Andrew J. '"Andy"' Seelman

Andrew J. '"Andy"' Seelman

Apr 26, 2011

Boonville- Andrew Seelman, 86, of Sunset Ave., affectionatley known as "Andy" passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. A native of Sunset Corners, in the Town of Lewis, he was born on July 28, 1924, a son of Andrew C. and Effie Goodhines Seelman. He grew up on Mohawk Hill on the Duppert Road, attended...

Franklin L Bouchard

Franklin L Bouchard

Apr 23, 2011

Clinton/Port Leyden- Franklin L. "Frank" Bouchard, 77, of Matthew Drive, husband of Darlene, a former longtime resident of North Pearl St. Port Leyden, passed away while surrounded by his loving family at St. Luke's Memorial Hospital, New Hartford, on Saturday, April 23, 2011. Frank was born in Herkimer, on January 30, 1934, a son of William, and Caroline Pickett...

Sharon M. Schoff

Sharon M. Schoff

Apr 18, 2011

Utica- Sharon M. (Bourgeois) Schoff, 53, of Genesee St. passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, April, 18, 2011. She was born in Constableville, on August 16, 1957, a daughter of Joseph J. and Loretta Seelman Bourgeois. Sharon grew up on the Bourgeois Homestead Farm on Rt. 26, West Leyden, attending West Leyden Elementary School. After her father's...

Spencer E. Trenham

Spencer E. Trenham

Apr 18, 2011

Boonville- Spencer E. "Dick" Trenham, 83, of Old West Leyden Road, a long time dairy farmer, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2011, at St. Luke's Nursing Home, New Hartford. Dick was born in Talcottville, on August 9, 1927, a son of Spencer E. and Ola Reinhuber Trenham. He grew up on his parents farm on Old West Leyden...

Joseph E. White

Joseph E. White

Apr 13, 2011

Boonville- Joseph E. White, Sr. 90, of Buck Corner Rd. husband of Helen, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, after a short illness. He was born in Boonville, on October 13, 1920, a son of Robert and Gertrude Day White. Joseph grew up in the Gravesville area (Herkimer Co.) and in...

Marguerite Fitzgerald

Marguerite Fitzgerald

Apr 12, 2011

Glenfield- Marguerite (Midge) Fitzgerald, 93, of River St. passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, where she had been a resident since January, 2010. She was born on March 5, 1918, in Gouldtown (Town of Lyonsdale,) a daughter of Milton and Clara Burns Brill. Midge grew up in Gouldtown, and graduated from...