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Darryl C. Kent

Darryl C. Kent

Mar 15, 2025

West Leyden- Darryl Charles Kent, 79, of Mud Lake Road, West Leyden, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025 after a brief illness. Darryl was the son of the late Verena and Reuben Kent, brother to Reba Sage (Richard), Larry Kent (Debbie Bruce), and the late Dana Kent. He was husband to Jean, father to Anne Kent-Kwasniewski (Jason) &...

Roderick A. Smith

Roderick A. Smith

Mar 12, 2025

Alder Creek- Roderick A. Smith, 73, of Phillips Road, husband of Linda, passed away at his residence while surrounded by the care of his loving wife and family.

Affectionately known as Rod, he was born in Boonville, on November 7, 1951, a son of Donald Herman Smith and Ruth LaFountain Smith. He grew up on Division St. Forestport, and attended Forestport...

Edythe F. Roberts

Edythe F. Roberts

Mar 7, 2025

Boonville- Edythe F. Roberts, 95, formerly of Main St., passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at The Masonic Care Community, Utica, where she was surrounded by the loving care of her son Dale and family.

Edythe was born in Rome, NY, on June 2, 1929, a daughter of Clarence and Martha Kessler Fuhrman. She grew up on Rt. 26, near...

Florence May Hrim

Florence May Hrim

Feb 20, 2025

Boonville - Florence M. Hrim, 87, of Dutch Hill Road, a native and lifelong resident of the Town of Leyden, and widow of Daniel P. Hrim Jr., passed away on Thursday, February 20th, surrounded by her loving family

She was born on December 28, 1937, in Port Leyden, the daughter of Peter L. and Wilma Sweeney, and she received her education...

Mary F. Myers

Mary F. Myers

Feb 18, 2025

Boonville- Mary Frances Doorey Myers, 76, widow of Lawrence, formerly of Millers Woods Road and more recently of Rt. 12, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. 



 Mary Frances was born in Amsterdam, NY, on January 22, 1949, a daughter of Vincent J. and Margaret M. Brumagim Doorey. She grew up in Amsterdam where she attended school,...

Debbie L. Fitzgerald

Debbie L. Fitzgerald

Feb 18, 2025

Lyons Falls- Debbie L. Fitzgerald, 71, of Cherry Street, wife of Martin, passed away on February 18, 2025, at Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville.



 Debbie was born in Tupper Lake, NY, on February 23, 1953, a daughter of William and Agnes Rood Aganier. She grew up in Plattsburg, before moving to Lyons Falls and completing her education at South Lewis High...

Helene B. Williams

Helene B. Williams

Feb 15, 2025

Helene B Williams (64) of Big Moose, NY, affectionately known as Bridget, went home to be with the angels on February 15th, 2024, after a brief, yet courageous battle with cancer. Bridget was surrounded by her loving and devoted family at her passing.

Bridget was born on August 30, 1960, to the late Thomas and Nora Williams. She was the youngest...

Joan M. Linck

Joan M. Linck

Feb 12, 2025

Talcottville- Joan M. (Sullivan) Linck, 71, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by her loved ones, on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Joanie is survived by her fiancé, Tim Niznik. 



 Affectionately known as “Joanie,” she was born in Talcottville, NY, on January 4, 1954, a daughter of Patrick and Eleanor Genter Sullivan. Joanie grew up in Talcottville and received her education at Boonville...

Jean E. Rauscher

Jean E. Rauscher

Feb 12, 2025

West Leyden – Jean E. Rauscher, 93, of State Route 26, passed away on February 12, 2025, at Wynn Hospital, Utica, following a brief illness.



Jean was born on February 17, 1931 in Rome, a daughter of Elmer and Bertha Grubel Rauscher. She was raised in West Leyden, where she was educated, graduating with the Class of 1949 from West Leyden...

Andrew Shane Knollman

Andrew Shane Knollman

Feb 10, 2025

Andrew Shane Knollman, 29, of Hillsboro, OR, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025. He was born on June 1, 1995 in New Hartford, NY to parents Cammie and Andrew Knollman.

Andrew is also survived by his 2 year old son, Alonzo Andrew Knollman who was the light of his life; his partner, Maria Fernanda Mendoza-Chico of Hillsboro, OR; his sister...

Norma H. Donahue

Norma H. Donahue

Feb 8, 2025

Boonville – Norma H. Donahue, beloved mother and life-long Boonville resident, died February 8, 2025, at Sunset Nursing Home, where she had been a resident since June 2021.



Norma was born in Boonville on August 6, 1936 to Donald and Rebecca Haynes Crill. She attended Boonville High School, graduating with the Class of 1954. In May 1955 she married Norbert Weiler...

Thomas Sawyer Powell

Thomas Sawyer Powell

Feb 8, 2025

Boonville- Thomas Sawyer Powell, 65, of East Schuyler St., passed away suddenly, at his residence, of an apparent heart attack, on Saturday, February 8, 2025. 

 Tom was born in Constableville, on October 16, 1959, a son of Raymond D. and Dolores E. Sawyer Powell. He grew up in Boonville, where he received his education and graduated from Adirondack Central School, with...

David W. Kardash

David W. Kardash

Feb 5, 2025

Remsen- David W. Kardash, 76, of Commons Road, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, while surrounded by the loving care of his wife, Nancy and his daughters. 

David was born in Albany, on March 9, 1948, son of Walter and Jean (Pickulski) Kardash. He grew up in Malta and graduated from Shenendehowa High School, Clifton Park, with...

Mary Lou Croniser

Mary Lou Croniser

Feb 4, 2025

Boonville- Mary Lou Croniser, 88, a longtime resident of Brown Road, town of Leyden, and more recently of Lewis County Extended Care Facility, Lowville, passed away while surrounded by the loving care of her family, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the care facility in Lowville. 



 Mary Lou was born in Fish Creek, Town of Lewis, on December 1, 1936, a...

Rosemary L. Hudon

Rosemary L. Hudon

Jan 28, 2025

Remsen – Rosemary Ledger Hudon was born in Ticonderoga, NY on May 24, 1937. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Omer, son Mark, and daughters Suzanne and Rena. She was predeceased by three sons, Joseph Omer, Joseph Anthony, and Scott Pierre. She passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on January 28, 2025.



Rosemary worked for...

Nancy L. Horton

Nancy L. Horton

Jan 27, 2025

Otter Lake – Otter Lake’s Town Ambassador and Fashionista got her wings on January 27, 2025 at 64 years of age. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family who loved her dearly.



Nancy came into this world on October 17, 1960 to parents Guy and Patricia Penree Horton to join sisters Phyllis, Sue, Linda, and Heidi to complete her family. She...

Mary Ann Beha

Mary Ann Beha

Jan 25, 2025

Rome - Mary Ann Beha, 51, passed peacefully on January 25, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, surrounded by family who loved her dearly. 



Mary was born on April 19, 1973 to parents Robert (Bob) and Jean Marie Snyder Beha. She spent her childhood in Rome but was often found visiting the Snyder family, enjoying picnics by the Black River, swimming,...

Karen L. Alguire

Karen L. Alguire

Jan 17, 2025

Boonville – Karen L. Alguire, 62, of Smith Road, wife of David. Passed away surrounded by her loving family on Fri. January 17, 2025 at Lewis County Health System, Lowville.

 

Karen was born on December 19, 1962 in Watertown, a daughter of Robert and Joan Bush Frederick. She grew up in Watertown where she attended Immaculate Heart Central, graduating with the...

Douglas K. Kranbuhl

Douglas K. Kranbuhl

Jan 16, 2025

Boonville- Douglas Keith Kranbuhl, 98, a longtime resident of Woodgate Drive, and husband of the late Mildred, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Rome Memorial Hospital. 



 Affectionately known as Doug, he was born on November 24, 1926, a son of Albert John and Luella Phillips Kranbuhl, in the Town of Boonville, at the 5 Combines Lock Tenders Residence on...

Ronald W. Higby

Ronald W. Higby

Jan 14, 2025

CONSTABLEVILLE - Ronald Ward Higby, 93, a lifelong resident of Crofoot Hill Road, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 6th, 1931 at the Higby Homestead, a son of Clark G. and Charlotte Klett Higby. Ronald received his education at Constableville Central School where he enjoyed reading and...

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