Obituaries
Alex J. Nellenbach
Apr 11, 2020
West Leyden- Alex J. Nellenbach, 21 of State Rt. 26, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Alex was born in Lowville, on May 15, 1998, a son of Richard M. Nellenbach Sr., and Tracy Fowler Nellenbach. He lived his entire life on State Rt. 26, in the Town of Lewis, near West Leyden. He attended West Leyden...
Wayne Schmelzle
Apr 9, 2020
Forestport - Wayne B. Schmelzle, 56, of Elm St., husband of Lorrie, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Wayne was born in Utica, on August 30, 1963, a son of Harold L. and Sylvia Pfendler Schmelzle. Through the years Wayne worked in the kitchens of several area bars and restaurants. Most recently he worked...
Robert I. Schulman
Apr 7, 2020
Boonville- Robert I. Schulman, 74, of Gosling IRA Center, North Post St. Boonville, passed away peacefully, while under the loving care of his caregivers and friends on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at the Gosling Center, Boonville. Affectionately known as "Bobby," he was born in the Bronx, New York City, on June 26, 1945, a son of Jack and Fay...
Jamie A. Slone
Apr 4, 2020
Jamie A. Slone Boonville - Jamie A. Slone unexpectedly passed away on April 4, 2020 surrounded by nature where he always found much serenity. Jamie was born in Crescent City, California on October 20, 1974 to Lori (Tracy) and Douglas Slone. In 1991 Jamie moved to Ava, NY with his family, while his father Douglas was stationed at Griffis...
James E. Bray
Mar 28, 2020
Highmarket- James E. Bray, 70, of Byrons Corner Road, husband of Anita, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at SUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY. Affectionately known as Jim, he was born on August 3, 1949, in Stroudsburg, PA, a son of Floyd and Marie Engler Bray. Jim grew up in Pen Argyl, PA, where he graduated...
Ryleigh G. Levensailor
Mar 22, 2020
Utica- Ryleigh G. Levensailor, age 3, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2020, at Children's Hospital, Syracuse where she was surrounded by the loving care of her family. Since her birth Ryleigh was afflicted with Trisomy 18. Ryleigh was born in Los Angeles, CA, on October 14, 2016, a daughter of Melissa Lane and Brandy Levensailor. Ryleigh was...
Lydia Z. Marcy
Mar 21, 2020
Boonville- Lydia (Zeller) Marcy, 95, a longtime resident of Potato Hill Road, widow of William J. Marcy, Sr., passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Lydia was born at Irish Ridge, NY, (Verona) on August 14, 1924, a daughter of Gottfried and Louisa Grunenwald Zeller. She grew up at Hillside, near Boonville and graduated from Boonville Central School, with...
Peter J. Scouten
Mar 19, 2020
Forestport- Peter J. Scouten, 75, of State Rt. 28, widower of Gale E., passed away at his residence, on Thursday, March 19, 2020, while surrounded by the loving care of his family. Affectionately known as Pete, he was born in Utica, on February 26, 1945, a son of Donald and Mary Ferjet Scouten. Pete's entire life was lived in...
Dawn E. Hoffman
Mar 17, 2020
Remsen- Dawn E. Hoffman, 60, of Old State Road and more recently of Sitrin Health Care of New Hartford, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Utica, while surrounded by the loving care of her family. Dawn was born in Utica, on October 1, 1959, a daughter of Raymond F. and Marilyn R. Jones...
Martin Bruce Weigand
Mar 16, 2020
On March 16, 2020, Bruce Weigand, 74, moved on to his next big adventure surrounded by the love of people he knew best. Bruce was born to William and Elvere (Evans) Weigand. He spent his idyllic youth in Waterloo, New York. He graduated from Potsdam College with a Master's Degree in Education. In January 1968 he accepted a teaching...
Shirley J. Meekins
Mar 8, 2020
Lowville- Shirley J. Meekins, 93, widow of Rev. Luther M. Meekins, Jr., and a former longtime resident of Woodgate Drive, Boonville, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville. Several years ago, Mrs. Meekins moved to Lowville, where she had resided on Eugene St. prior to entering Lewis County Extended Care Facility, Lowville. Shirley...
Samuel F. Samson
Mar 7, 2020
Port Leyden- Samuel F. "Sammy" Samson, 76, of James St., passed away after a brief illness, on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville. Affectionately known as "Sammy," he was born on July 9, 1943, at his family's homestead farm on Mohawk Hill, a son of Raymond and Lillian Kazek Samson. He received his education...
Richard E. Bean
Mar 2, 2020
Boonville- Richard E. Bean (Captain) went to be with family and find the ultimate fishing and hunting spots for all eternity on March 2, 2020. He was born on July 10, 1969, to Doreen and Edward Bean (deceased). Not long after this birth, he became a big brother to John (deceased), Brenda (deceased) and Lisa (heartbroken). Richard graduated from...
Mark T. Clough
Feb 27, 2020
Rome - Mark T. Clough, 46, husband of Amy, of Pazdur Blvd., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Mark was born on April 18, 1973 in Syracuse, a son of Bernard and Shirley Thompson Davidson. He grew up and was educated in the West Hill and Fulton area. Mark had a long career in towing and auto...
Adeline V. Youngs
Feb 25, 2020
Boonville- Adeline V. Stinebrickner Youngs, 88, formerly of West Road, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, while surrounded by the loving care of her family. Adeline was born in Glenfield, on December 17, 1931, a daughter of Rudolph and Bertha Crofut Yost. She grew up in and completed her education at...
Tom Flansburg
Feb 16, 2020
Thomas Alton Flansburg, 76, of Constableville, NY and Zephyrhills, FL passed away on Sunday February 16th, 2020 with his loving wife at his side. Tom was born in Lowville NY on June 22nd, 1943 to Deforest A. and Jane Jackson Flansburg. On June 15th, 1968 Tom was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Earl at St. Mary's Church in...
Arthur Scott Pfendler
Feb 6, 2020
Remsen- Arthur Scott Pfendler, 79, husband of the late Helen, passed away at his residence, on Thursday, February 6, 2020. Arthur was born in Boonville, on July 1, 1940, a son of Arthur L. " Fritz" and Clara Clark Pfendler. He grew up in Forestport, where he graduated from high school. On June 25, 1960, Arthur married Helen Pauline...
Leslie L. 'Les' Fey
Jan 24, 2020
West Leyden- Leslie L. Fey, 84, of Osceola Road, husband of Mitzi, passed away peacefully at his residence, with his loving wife and family by his side, on Friday, January 24, 2020. Affectionately known as Les, he was born on August 23, 1935, a son of Lester C. and Florence Mowers Fey, at the Fey family homestead, near West...
Victor A. Leffingwell
Jan 20, 2020
Lee Center- Victor A. Leffingwell, 74, of State Rt. 26, passed away at his residence on Monday, January 20, 2020, while surrounded by the loving care of his family and hospice. Victor was born in Boonville, on October 16, 1945, a son of Victor Clarence and Dorothy Healt Leffingwell. Victor attended Boonville Central School and completed his education while...
Brian Gallo
Jan 18, 2020
Camden- Brian Paul Gallo, age 60, of Camden, left us unexpectedly on January 18, 2020. Born December 26, 1959, in Rome, New York to Charles and Lila M. Boardman Gallo, Brian grew up in Swancott's Mills, attending West Leyden and Adirondack Central School, where he studied in the BOCES Forestry Program. In 2000 he moved to Preston Hill Road...