Obituaries

Nov 9, 2023

Boonville – Joseph S. Oleksik, 75, of Kortenaer Village, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Wynn Hospital, Utica.

He was born on August 30, 1948 in Utica, a son of Stanley and Stella Oleksik. He grew up in Utica where he received his education. Joseph began his career as a seamster with Mohawk...

Nov 5, 2023

Boonville - Charles B. Hammond, 88, husband of the late Annette DeVoe Hammond, passed away at his residence, on Sunday, November 5, 2023, while under the loving care of his family and hospice.

Charles was born in Boonville on June 22, 1935, a son of Dr. Maurice and Louise Barlett Hammond. He grew...

Nov 2, 2023

EUNICE REBE KWASNIEWSKI, May 2, 1928 – November 2, 2023, Elkins, WV:

After an amazing 95 years, Eunice Rebe Kwasniewski passed away on November 2, 2023 with her children and loved ones by her side. Eunice was born May 2, 1928, in Ava, NY to the late Herbert and Grace Rebe. She graduated from West...

Nov 1, 2023

Turin- Eileen R. Conway, 86, of East Road, beloved wife of Jack, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving caregivers, her husband, Jack and daughter, Joanne.

In 1960, Jack and Eileen purchased the Paul Dewey Dairy Farm on East Road, near Turin and together, they operated the...

Oct 30, 2023

Port Leyden- Richard F. Compo, Sr, 78, of State Rt. 12, husband of Tina, passed away at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, on Monday, October 30, 2023, while surrounded by the loving care of his wife and family.

Richard was born in the Town of Lyonsdale, on November 17, 1944, a son of Benjamin...

Oct 26, 2023

Lowville - Karl Sanford Williamson, 81, of State Route 812, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, New Hartford.

Karl was born on February 23, 1942 in Boonville, a son of Leo and Elizabeth Gillette Williamson. In his youth and following his graduation from Boonville Central School, he assisted his father...

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,...