Obituaries

Oct 25, 2023

Port Leyden – Henry John Kraeger, 67, of Port Leyden, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. He was born on September 6, 1956, in Port Leyden, to Robert and Dorothy (Kessler) Kraeger. He graduated from South Lewis Central School, with the Class of 1975.

Henry was last employed by Union District 112 as...

Oct 20, 2023

Talcottville- Walter Rene Schirber, 85, husband of the late Judith K., passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, after a brief illness, at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital, New Hartford, while surrounded by the loving care of his daughter.

Affectionately known by his friends as Walt, he was born in New York City, NY, on August...

Oct 18, 2023

West Leyden – Susan C. Kornatowski, 68, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, New Hartford.

Susan was born on April 21st, 1955 in Constableville, NY to the late Anthony and Estella (Ward) Kornatowski. She was the youngest child of 4. Survivors include a brother, Larry and Mary Kornatowski, many nieces,...

Oct 17, 2023

Joseph Robert Gordon, 69, passed away on October 17, 2023 of natural causes in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He was born in Constableville, NY a son of Nelson and Lina Rita Colacicco Gordon. For several years before residing in Florida, he was a resident of Remsen.

He is survived by his sister Susan Gordon. He was...

Oct 12, 2023

Boonville- Robert M. Brinkerhoff, 66, of State Rt. 12, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, while surrounded by his loving family, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, in Utica.

Robert was born in Constableville, on September 9, 1957, a son of Eri W. and Luella Weiler Brinkerhoff. His entire life was lived in the Boonville...

Oct 12, 2023

Boonville - Annette (DeVoe) Hammond, 85, wife of Charles, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital, New Hartford, while surrounded by the loving care of her three daughters. Annette was a devoted wife and a dedicated sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Annette was born on the DeVoe homestead...

Oct 1, 2023

Constableville – Sandra (Sandy) Marie (Felshaw) Roberts, 70, crossed over into Heaven on October 1, 2023, peacefully in the comfort of her home, next to her best girl.

Sandy was born on September 26, 1953, at Sunset Maternity Hospital, Constableville, the daughter of Robert “Barney” Felshaw and Amelia Cihocki. She attended South Lewis Central School...

Sep 28, 2023

Port Leyden –Melanie Ida Peck Van Ry, 80, passed away in the comfort of her home on Thursday, September 28, 2023. She was a kind, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend with a wry sense of humor and a quick smile.

Melanie was born in Cornwall, New York on October 23, 1942, the daughter...

Sep 27, 2023

Boonville- Peggy Lee Dale, 70, a long time resident of Kolasa Road, and wife of Brad, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at The Katherine Luther Skilled Nursing Facility in Clinton.

Peggy was born in Boonville, on February 5, 1953, a daughter of James Orin Andrews, Sr, and Beverly J. Martin Andrews. Most of...

Sep 20, 2023

Lowville – Deborah A. Stahl, 47, of River Street, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Albany Medical Center, following a brief illness.

She was born on October 30, 1975 in Rome, a daughter of Thomas W. and Marie A. Typhair McCoy. She grew up in Rome, where she received her education, graduating from...

Sep 17, 2023

Lyons Falls- Stephen M. Biro, Jr. 64, a longtime resident of Cherry St., passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the Adira Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Yonkers, NY, after a brief illness.

Stephen was born in Constableville, on September 23, 1958, a son of the late Stephen M. and Dorothy O’Brien Biro, Sr. He...

Sep 17, 2023

Forestport- Alice Mae Pierce, 79, a longtime resident of North River St., passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility, Utica.

Alice was born in Rome, on January 28, 1944, a daughter of Harvey J. and Winnie C. Wheeler Pierce. She lived in Remsen, as a child, moving to...

Sep 10, 2023

Glenfield- John L. Burdick, 76, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Lewis County Health System, Lowville.

John was born in Lowville, on August 11, 1947, a son of Dayton and Helena Miller Burdick. He grew up near Glenfield, where he lived for his entire life. He received his education locally and graduated from...

Sep 2, 2023

Boonville, NY and Chandler, AZ- Andrew DeSetto, age 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away Sept 2, 2023 in Arizona. He was born May 12, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York. He was preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Connie and his daughter Danielle. He is survived by Lois, his devoted wife of 56 years,...

Sep 1, 2023

Throughout his lifetime, Dennis Andrew Hahn had mastered the art of the “Irish Goodbye” and on Friday, September 1st, 2023, he made his last and final one.

Those closest to him, knew him as Denny, “Dennis the Menace”, “Old Man Denny”, and at times, some other more colorful sentiments. All of which he would wear as badges...

Aug 30, 2023

Gloria Louise Capron passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY, after a brief illness. Her daughter, Samantha, was by her side. Gloria was 89 years old. She was born on January 13, 1934 in Wallkill, NY, the daughter of the late John W. and Edith M. (Palen) MacEntee, and grew up on...

Aug 27, 2023

Port Leyden - Ray G Capron, 72, of East Main St., Port Leyden, NY passed away peacefully on August 27, 2023 at Sunset Nursing and Rehab where he has been a resident since April 25, 2023.

Ray was born on October 1, 1950 to the late Garry and Iva (Frank) Capron. In Ray's early years,...

Aug 20, 2023

Remsen- John A. Lukaszek, 75, husband of the late Kathleen, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the home of and under the loving care of his daughter and son in law, Kimberly and Ronald Scouten and Hospice.

John was born in Utica, on March 30, 1948, a son of John A. and Sadie...

Aug 15, 2023

Lyons Falls- Charles J. Hughes, 73, of Lyonsdale Road, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, while under the loving care of his longtime loving partner, Norma, family and Hospice.

Charles was born in Utica, on October 16, 1949, a son of John T. and Evelyn J. Miller Hughes. He grew up...

Aug 13, 2023

Constableville- Jerome Anthony Kraeger, 60, of West Street, Constableville, NY passed away on Sunday, August 13th, 2023.

Jerome, affectionately known as Jerry, was born and raised in Constableville. As a child he served as an alter boy at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Constableville. He was also a member of the Boy Scouts of America. Jerry attended...