Obituaries
Michael Jeffrey Nellenback
Dec 24, 2018
Indianapolis IN- Michael Jeffrey Nellenback, 32, a former resident of West Leyden and more recently of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018, in Indianapolis. Michael was born in Rome, on June 19, 1986, a son of Jeffrey and Valerie Nellenback. He grew up in West Leyden, attending West Leyden Elementary School before graduating from Adirondack Central...
Arthur T. Lynch
Dec 12, 2018
Woodgate- Arthur T. Bud Lynch, 85, of Walnut Road, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at St. Elizabeths Medical Center, Utica. Bud was born in Middleville, on December 20, 1932, a son of Thomas and Elsa Rath Lynch. He grew up and lived for many years in Middleville, where he attended West Canada Valley School. For many years...
Theresa A. Austin
Dec 11, 2018
Remsen- Theresa A. Austin, 47, of Joslyn Road, wife of David P., passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Heritage Health Care Facility, Utica, after a long illness. Theresa was born in Little Falls, on June 22, 1971, a daughter of Dave and Dora Barnes Daley. She grew up in Dolgeville, where she graduated from Dolgeville High School,...
Jon D. Wawrzyniak
Dec 5, 2018
Boonville- Jon D. Wawrzyniak, 38, of Boonville, passed away suddenly on December 5, 2018, at his residence. Jon was also affectionately known as Hon to his family and friends. Jon was born in New Hartford, on September 10, 1980, a son of David V. and Debra Thayer Wawrzyniak. He grew up in Boonville, where he graduated from Adirondack Senior...
Newell Fiske Wagoner
Dec 5, 2018
Boonville - Newell Fiske Wagoner, 98, a native and lifelong resident of Boonville, beloved husband of Evelyn, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, in the comfort of his home. Mr. Wagoner was a founder of Wagoner-Hickok Insurance Agency of Boonville and served as president of the Boonville Fair Association for over forty years. Mr. Wagoner was born on...
Harold J. Owens
Dec 3, 2018
Utica- Harold J. Owens, 92, formerly of Rome and Lee Center, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018, at St. Elizabeths Medical Center, Utica. Harold was born in Ava, on July 24, 1926, a son of Donald B. and Nellie Mae Sasenbury Owens. He grew up in East Ava and in Rome, receiving his education in Ava rural schools....
John Paul Karpinski
Dec 3, 2018
Boonville- John A. Karpinski, 83, of East Road, husband of Eleanor, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 3, 2018, at St. Elizabeths Medical Center, Utica. Affectionately known as Paul, he was born in Turin, on September 4, 1935, a son of Joseph and Anna Waligora Karpinski. He grew up on the East Road and received his education at Port...
Agnes M. Papszycki
Nov 29, 2018
Boonville - Agnes M. Papszycki, 91, of the East Road, passed away in the comfort of her home on November 29, 2018. Agnes was born on May 25, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY a daughter of Spencer and Elvira Valentine Soper. Following her education she worked as a secretary in the Brooklyn Naval Yard, and for a time as a...
Shirley I, Finster
Nov 28, 2018
Port Leyden- Shirley I. (Meeker) Finster, 82, a longtime resident of Shaver Road and widow of Carlton, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at the home of her daughter and son in law, Kathy and John Tucker, Town of Greig, while surrounded by the loving care of her family and hospice. Shirley was born in Alder Creek, on...
Carol A. Esch
Nov 27, 2018
Remsen - Carol A. Esch, 72, of Remsen, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 27, 2018. Born on July 26, 1946 in Colchester, England, she attended Nacton Rd. School in Ipswich. Carol married the love of her life, Brian A. Esch, on May 9, 1964 in Ipswich, England. In 1967, they moved to Amarillo, TX, and upon...
Louise H. Zeigler
Nov 23, 2018
Boonville- Louise Hess Zeigler, 91, of Mineral Springs Road, widow of Ervin B., passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018, in the comfort of her home, while under the care of her loving family. Affectionately known as Weezie, she was born in Boonville, on June 12, 1927, a daughter of the late Nelson and Elizabeth Howley Hess. A lifelong...
Alice E. Mills
Nov 22, 2018
Boonville- Alice E. Mills, 87, of Schuyler St., passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018, at her residence, while under the care of her sister and hospice care. Affectionately known as Liz, she was born in Akron, Ohio, on April 5, 1931. Liz grew up near Akron, graduating from Doylestown, Ohio High School. Thereafter for several years she was...
Leslie F. Ottman
Nov 22, 2018
Constableville- Leslie F. Ottman, 92, of North Main St., husband of the late Anna, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018, at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, where he had resided since August, 2018. Leslie was born in Vernon, on July 20, 1926, where he grew up and received his education. He served his country in the US...
Karen E. Bauer
Nov 20, 2018
Boonville- Karen E. (Anna) Bauer, 64, of State Rt. 26, formerly of West St. Boonville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Karen was born in Boonville, on April 17, 1954, a daughter of David E. and Celia Paul Anna. She received her education at Adirondack Central School, Boonville, graduating with the Class of 1972. Thereafter Karen furthered...
Helen P. Pfendler
Nov 18, 2018
Remsen- Helen P. Pfendler, 75, of Evans Road, Wife of Arthur Scott, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018, at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, where she had resided since 2016. Helen was born in Remsen, on June 25, 1943, a daughter of Roy W. and Thelma Tanney Ingersoll. She attended Remsen Central School, before moving to Forestport...
Walter F. Kinel
Nov 18, 2018
Port Leyden, - Walter F. Kinel, 91, of Moose River Road, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Walt was born on July 18, 1927 in Boonville, a son of Stanley and Susan Zych Kinel. He was raised on the family farm on Walker Road, and graduated from Boonville Central School with the Class of 1945. Following his...
Reuben H. Garvine, Jr.
Nov 16, 2018
Port Leyden - Reuben H. Garvine, Jr. 81, formerly of East Main St., passed away on November 16, 2018 at Lewis Country Extended Care Facility, Lowville, while surrounded by his loving family. Reuben was born on March 12, 1937 in Rockland, Delaware, a son of Reuben H. and Mary Etta Frances Chandler Garvine. Reuben enlisted in the US Army...
Joanne A. Sattler
Nov 14, 2018
Boonville- Joanne A. Sattler, 88, of State Rt. 294, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at her residence while under the loving care of her close friends and caregivers, under the direction of Hospice. A native and life resident of Boonville, Joanne was born on August 1, 1930, a daughter of Frank E. and Hazel Meurer Sattler. She...
James R. Linck
Nov 6, 2018
Constableville- James R. Linck, 82, of James St. husband of the late Priscilla E., passed away at his residence, on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, while surrounded by the loving care of his family and Hospice. Jim was born in Boonville, on September 11, 1936, a son of Ronald W. and Florence Barrett Linck. He grew up on Domser Road...
John R. Stammers
Oct 25, 2018
Boonville- John R. Stammers. 65, of Lachausse Road, husband, of Kathi, passed away on Thrusday, October, 25, 2018, at St. Elizabeths Medical Center, Utica, while surrounded by his family after a brief illness. John was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 7, 1953, a son of Reginald and Mary (Kwasniewski) Stammers. He grew up in Philadelphia, where he graduated...