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FULL OBITUARIES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE BOONVILLE HERALD



Evelyn S. Szijarto-9/1/2010

LOWVILLE – Evelyn S. Szijarto, 78, passed away early Sunday morning, August 22, 2010, at her home on Trinity Avenue while under the care of her daughters.

Patricia H. Horton-8/25/2010

OTTER LAKE - Patricia H. Horton, 83, passed peacefully while surrounded by her children at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Utica, on Monday August 16, 2010.

Nina M. Baslow-8/25/2010

LYONS FALLS - Nina M. (Downey) Baslow, 88, of River Road, widow of Stewart, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2010, at Lewis Co. Extended Care Facility, Lowville, after a long illness.

Leona G. Dolan-8/18/2010

LEE CENTER - Leona G. Dolan, 86, formerly of the Lee Center-Taberg Road, passed away after a long illness on Saturday, August 14, 2010, while surrounded by her loving family, at Stonehedge Nursing Care Facility, Rome.

Helen A. Cody-8/18/2010

OTTER LAKE – Helen A. Cody, 85, of State Route 28, Forestport, died on Monday, August 9, 2010, at the home of her companion, Dick Howard.

Arlene Y. Salmon-8/18/2010

PORT LEYDEN - Arlene (Youngs) Salmon, 88, formerly of Whitton Place, widow of Ralph W., passed away on August 11, 2010 at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, where she had been a resident for a brief time.

June Mabel Dawe Ballard-8/18/2010

BOONVILLE - June Mabel Dawe Ballard, 84, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at Rome Memorial Hospital.

Frances C. (Maher) Moore-8/18/2010

BOONVILLE - Frances C. (Maher) Moore, 100, of Schuyler Street, a former Utica resident and widow of Attorney Albert V. Moore, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, August 11, 2010.

Miss Joyce T. Cavanagh-8/11/2010

SYRACUSE - Miss Joyce T. Cavanagh, 78, a native and life resident of Syracuse, and retired faculty member at East Syracuse-Minoa School, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2010, at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, NY, after a brief illness.

Sharon E. Jarecki-Bardo-8/11/2010

LYONS FALLS – Well-known Public Health Nurse Sharon E. Jarecki-Bardo, 52, was stricken at home and died on Sunday evening, August 1, 2010.

Estella T. Smith-8/4/2010

ALDER CREEK - Estella T. (Stoklosa) Smith, 91, widow of W. John, a former long time resident of Route 12, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2010, at the St. Luke’s Home, New Hartford, while surrounded by her loving family.

Gerald F. Millard-8/4/2010

CONSTABLEVILLE - Gerald F. “Jerry” Millard, 61, of the West Road, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at his home while surrounded by his loving family.

Bruce W. Kohl-8/4/2010

PORT LEYDEN - Bruce W. Kohl, 52, of West Main Street, passed away at his residence, after a brief illness, on Thursday, July 29, 2010, while under the care of his loving family and Lewis County Hospice.

Barbara L. Hopler-8/4/2010

BOONVILLE – Barbara L. Hopler, 71, wife of Butch, of Feeder Street, Boonville, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at the Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, where she had resided for the past several years.

Richard F. Sears-7/28/2010

WOODGATE – Richard F. Sears, 71, husband of Hazel, and father of Kristan and Stacie, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010, at his residence, while surrounded by the loving care of his family. His passing occurred after a long and valiant battle with melanoma.

Marilyn (Dustin) Woodard-7/22/2010

LOWVILLE - Marilyn (Dustin) Woodard, originally from Copenhagen, NY, and long-term resident of Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2010.

Donna Louise Bowman-7/21/2010

KANSAS - Donna Louise (Gouger) Bowman, 64, passed away at her home in Edgerton, Kansas, on Monday, July 12, 2010, after many years of dealing with heart disease and diabetes.

Nancy S. Farr-7/21/2010

LYONS FALLS - Nancy S. (Van Buskirk) Farr, 67, of Rumble Road, wife of Ronald, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital, New Hartford, after a long illness.

Pearl M. Dolan-7/14/2010

CROGHAN – Pearl M. Dolan, 85, of State Route 812, Croghan, died Saturday morning, July 3, 2010 at her home, under the care of her family and Lewis County Hospice.

Gerald E. Conover-7/14/2010

BOONVILLE - Gerald E. Conover, 86, of Webster Hill Road passed away on July 2, 2010 at Rome Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

Angeline Lord-7/14/2010

BOONVILLE - Angeline (Dorn) Lord, 96, a former longtime resident of Charles Street, widow of Kelsey, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2010, surrounded by her loving family, at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, where she had resided since 2001.

Douglas J. McManus-7/7/2010

BOONVILLE - Douglas J. McManus, 43, of State Route 12D, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse.

Milfred W. “Doc” Evans-7/7/2010

REMSEN - Milfred W. “Doc” Evans, 77, of Taylor Road, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Heritage Health Care in Utica after a long illness.

Celia M. (Peggy) Anna-6/30/2010

BOONVILLE - Celia M. (Paul) Anna, 86, West Street, affectionately known as “Peggy,” passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at Lewis County Extended Care Facility, Lowville, where she had resided since April 2010.

Reginald L. Mackey-6/30/2010

LIVERPOOL/TURIN - Reginald L. Mackey, 75, formerly of Turin-Lyons Falls, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse.

Beulah M. Kelsey-6/30/2010

BOONVILLE - Beulah M. Kelsey, 90, a lifelong resident of this area, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center after a short illness.

Walter C. Coe-6/30/2010

REMSEN - Walter C. Coe, 75, of Evans Road, husband of Geraldine, a former resident of Verona and East Road near Talcottville, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, after a long illness.

Elizabeth B. (Betty) Worden-6/30/2010

REMSEN - Elizabeth B. (Betty) Worden, 87, of Fairchild Road passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center with her four loving daughters at her side, singing her to sleep with her favorite song.

Hazel D. Zbytniewski-6/30/2010

AVA - Hazel D. Zbytniewski, 96, widow of Steve, formerly of West Branch, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010. at the Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, while surrounded by her loving family.

Jean Marie Kotary-6/23/2010

Jean Marie Kotary, 77, of Surprise, AZ, passed away on June 8, 2010 at the age of 77.
Jean Marie was born in Boonville, New York, on August 6, 1932, a daughter of Eugene Michael and Mary Pearl Burns Kotary.

Colin H. Leffingwell-6/23/2010

OHIO/CONSTABLE-VILLE, NY - Colin H. Leffingwell, age 76, of Gratis, OH, and formerly of Constableville, NY, passed away, on Saturday, June 12, 2010.

Arlene (Williams) Shew-6/16/2010

REMSEN - Arlene Elizabeth (Williams) Shew passed away peacefully on May 20, 2010 in her home with her loving family by her side following a long battle with cancer.

Arthur H. Wright-6/16/2010

LAKE DELTA - Arthur Henry Wright, 93, Karlen Road, formerly of Main Street, Lee Center, husband of Marietta, passed away at Rome Memorial Hospital on Saturday, June 12, 2010, while surrounded by the loving care of his family.

Dora Hoffman Klosner-6/16/2010

LOWVILLE - Dora Hoffman Klosner, age 92, died on Thursday evening, June 10, 2010 at Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility, Lowville.

Redmond J. Wilcox-6/16/2010

BOONVILLE - Redmond J. Wilcox, 75, of 702 Post Street, died on Monday evening, June 7, 2010, in Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility, Lowville, where he had resided since February 8, 2010.

Dennis Pfendler-6/16/2010

CONSTABLEVILLE - Dennis Pfendler, 58, of Croniezer Road passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2010.

Marilyn D. Lee-6/9/2010

LOWVILLE – Marilyn D. Lee, 77, of Park Avenue died on Saturday evening, May 29, 2010, at Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility. She had been a resident on the 4th Floor since March. The family would like to thank the staff for their kindness and compassion while Marilyn was there.

David A. Thomas-6/9/2010

WEST LEYDEN - David A. Thomas, 52, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2010, at his home in West Leyden, NY.

Gloria G. Alm-6/9/2010

BOONVILLE - Gloria G. Alm, 86, a resident of Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, passed away at Rome Memorial Hospital on Saturday, June 5, 2010.

Karl T. Marsden-6/9/2010

TALCOTTVILLE - Karl T. Marsden, 77, of Route 12D, a native and lifelong resident of Talcottville, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2010, at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, where he was surrounded by the loving care of his family. Mr. Marsden had resided at the nursing home since 2007.

Elizabeth “Betty” Reed Moselle-6/9/2010

BOONVILLE - Elizabeth Betty Reed Moselle, 89, a former resident of Route 12, Alder Creek, and more recently of Kortenaer Village, Boonville, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2010, at the Heritage Health Care Center, Utica.

Myrtle D. Milles-6/9/2010

ROME - Myrtle Doris Hurlbut Milles, 91, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 1, 2010, at the Eastern Star Home, Oriskany, where she had resided since January.

Frances Schwenk Evans-6/9/2010

TURIN - Frances M. Evans, 96, widow of Charles, formerly of West Road, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2010, at the Lewis County General Hospital Extended Care Facility, where she had resided since late December of 2008.

Mrs. Audrey J. Gilbert-6/9/2010

BOONVILLE, NY & BUSHNELL, FL – Audrey J. (Zeigler) Gilbert, 72, a summer resident of DeVoe Road, wife of John M., passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Utica, while surrounded by her loving husband and family.

Joseph Charles Skorupa-6/9/2010

LYONS FALLS - Joseph Charles Skorupa, 69, of 3813 Franklin Street, died on Friday morning, June 4, 2010, at his home while under the care of Lewis County Hospice and his loving family, after a long illness.

Beverly Van Alstine Gaffney Butler-6/2/2010

VERNON - Beverly Van Alstine Gaffney Butler, 78, of 5 Black Avenue West and formerly of Lyons Falls, died on Monday evening, May 24, 2010, at her home after a lengthy illness.

Helen Kogut-6/2/2010

BOONVILLE - Helen Kogut, 86, a former resident of Kortenaer Village passed away on May 26, 2010 at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, after a long illness.

Victoria Z. Kingsbury-5/26/2010

BOONVILLE - Victoria Z. Kingsbury, 88, a former longtime resident of East Road in the village, widow of Cameron, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2010, at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, where she had resided since 2006.

Wayne F. Hastwell-5/26/2010

PORT LEYDEN - Wayne F. Hastwell, 55, of State Route 12, passed away suddenly at his residence on Friday, May 21, 2010.

John Gymburch-5/26/2010

AVA - John Gymburch, 89, of Ava, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Stonehedge Nursing Home in Rome.

Lawrence L. Brinkerhoff-5/26/2010

LYONS FALLS - Lawrence L. Brinkerhoff, 86, a former resident of High Falls Apartments on Cherry Street, and more recently a resident of Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2010, at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital, New Hartford, after a long illness.

William R. Pratt-5/19/2010

LEE CENTER - William “Bill” R. Pratt, age 64, of Lee Center, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2010, at home with his loving family at his side.

Ronald W. Myers-5/19/2010

CONSTABLEVILLE - Ronald W. Myers, 78, of Adam Road, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at his residence while surrounded by the love and care of his family, and Lewis County Hospice.

Gerald McCanney-5/12/2010

ROME - Gerald McCanney, 80, a former resident of Rome and Turin, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2010, at his home in Selma, NC.

Barbara Ann “Scottie” Scott-5/12/2010

Barbara Ann “Scottie” Scott (Ludwig) of Homer and Oxbow, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 19, 2010.

Donald O. Pugh-5/5/2010

LEE CENTER - Donald O. Pugh, age 48, of Lee Center, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2010.

Erwin W. Gillette-5/5/2010

BOONVILLE - Erwin W. Gillette, 75, of Post Street passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2010, at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness.

Edward Paluck-5/5/2010

BOONVILLE - Edward Paluck, 77, of Thayer Hill Road, husband of Mary, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2010, at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital, New Hartford, after a long illness.

Sheila M. (Ross) Mokrzycki-5/5/2010

BOONVILLE - Sheila M. (Ross) Mokrzycki, 66, of Main Street, widow of Francis, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2010, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Utica, after a brief illness.

Anna Louise Christensen-5/5/2010

SPARKILL, NY - Anna Louise Christensen, 90, died peacefully on Thursday, April 29, 2010, at her son’s home in Williamsburg, VA.

Elizabeth J. Carroll-4/28/2010

BUCKSPORT - Elizabeth J. Carroll, 85, died with her loving family by her side at a Bangor Hospital on Thursday, April 22, 2010.

Terrance P. “Doc” O’Rourke-4/28/2010

BOONVILLE - Terrance P. O’Rourke, 63, affectionately known by his many friends as “Doc,” passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2010.

Harold D. Axtell-4/28/2010

PORT LEYDEN - Harold D. “Skinny” Axtell, 91, a long time resident of North Pearl St., husband of Evelyn, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at Lewis Co. General Hospital, Lowville, after a long illness.

Mrs. Mary F. (Dean) Fruin Rhone-4/21/2010

PORT LEYDEN - Mary F. (Dean) Fruin Rhone, 78, a longtime resident of Brownville Road, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, where she had resided since January of this year.

Helen Chizick-4/21/2010

PORT LEYDEN - Helen Chizick, 96, widow of James S., a former resident of East Road, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Lewis County Extended Care Facility, Lowville, after a brief illness.

Crystal Jean Moore-4/21/2010

PORT LEYDEN - Crystal Jean Moore, 48, of North South Road passed away on Monday, April 12, 2010 surrounded by her loving family.

Raymond F. Stephens-4/21/2010

CONSTABLEVILLE - Raymond F. Stephens, 74, of West Road, a native and lifelong resident of Constableville, husband of Phyllis, passed away at Lewis Co. General Hospital, Lowville, on Thursday, April 15, 2010, after a brief illness.

Cornelia Warren-4/21/2010

BOONVILLE - Cornelia (Newell) Warren, 94, a longtime resident of James Street, widow of Bert, passed away on Sunday April 18, 2010, at Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville, after a long illness.

Earl L.(Bud) Murling-4/21/2010

BOONVILLE - Earl L.(Bud) Murling, 83, of Main Street, Boonville, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2010, in Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville, after a long illness.

Maynard A. Peebles-4/21/2010

GLENFIELD - Maynard A. Peebles, 91, of Erie Canal Road, a native and lifelong resident of Lewis County, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2010, at Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville.

Loren H. Drake-4/14/2010

SARASOTA FL/ADAMS CENTER NY- Loren H. Drake, 85, husband of Geraldine, a former resident of Caird Road, Adams Center, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2010, at Doctor’s Hospital, Sarasota, Florida, with his loving family at his side. For the past several years, Mr. Drake was a resident of Sarasota and lived during the summer at Adams Center.

V. Arlene Marmon-4/7/2010

PORT LEYDEN - V. Arlene (Higby) Marmon, 96, a former resident of Canal Street, widow of Sherman, passed away on Thursday evening, April 1, 2010, at Lewis County Extended Care Facility, where she had resided since 2006. For many years she and her husband operated the Pioneer Inn Ski Lodge in Turin.

Jean M. Gleasman-4/7/2010

TURIN – Jean M. Gleasman, 75, of Snugsboro Road, Turin, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at her home.

Mary Jane Farr-4/7/2010

PORT LEYDEN - Mary Jane Farr, 78, a longtime resident of East Main Street, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2010, at Lewis County Extended Care Facility, Lowville, where she had resided since 2008.

Stephen F. Northrup-4/7/2010

LOWVILLE - Stephen F. Northrup, 53, of Number Four Road, Lowville, died at his home on Sunday, April 4, 2010, while under the care of his family and Lewis County Hospice.

Marion M. Hrynuk Freeman-3/31/2010

ALDEN - Marion M. Hrynuk Freeman, 85, of Alden, NY, a cherished and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 23, 2010.

Mollie Joy (Brown) Babcock-3/31/2010

WAKEFIELD/LYNNFIELD/READING/BOONVILLE – Mollie Joy (Brown) Babcock, longtime teacher and resident, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, in the loving arms of her family and dedicated care of the Benevolent Association.

Ramon H. Palmer-3/31/2010

Ramon H. Palmer, 94, of Williamsport, PA, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior while at home on Monday, March 22, 2010.

Augusta “Gussie” Trenham-3/31/2010

BOONVILLE - Augusta L. “Gussie” Trenham, 81, of Old West Leyden Road, wife of Spencer E., passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2010, at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, after a long illness.

Leola Schmelzle-3/31/2010

FORESTPORT - Leola (Scouten) Schmelzle, 90, a resident of River Street for 60 years, and the widow of Harold E., passed away at her residence on Friday, March 26, 2010, while surrounded by the love and care of her family.

Mildred (Midge) Lisowski-3/24/2010

BOONVILLE - Mildred (Midge) Lisowski, 80, a resident of Woodgate Drive, passed away at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 after a long illness.

Shirley Ann Smith-3/24/2010

Shirley Ann Smith, 69, of Lexington Park, MD, wife of Edwin John Smith, formerly of Port Leyden, died on February 26, 2010 at her residence.

Elizabeth Ann Shue Alger-3/24/2010

BOONVILLE – Elizabeth “Betty” A. Shue Alger, 81, a longtime resident of Boonville and Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2010, while in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Utica, NY.

Jay Edmund Burrow-3/24/2010

LYONS FALLS - Jay Edmund Burrow, 54, son of John E. Burrow, Lyons Falls, NY, and the late Virginia K. Burrow, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in York, PA, after a long bout with cancer.

William B. Payne-3/17/2010

BOONVILLE - William B. Payne, 90, of Valley View Drive, a former resident of Main Street, widower of Aileen B. (Havens) Payne, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital, New Hartford. Mr. Payne was the founder and former longtime owner of W.B. Payne Insurance Agency Inc. of Boonville.

Alice P. Morin-3/17/2010

BOONVILLE - Alice P. (Hoage) Morin, 84, of South Street passed away on Friday, March 12, 2010, at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital, New Hartford, after a brief illness.

Mrs. Marie M. Glur-3/17/2010

BOONVILLE - Marie M. (Scherz) Glur, 98, a former resident of Main Street, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2010, at Sunset Nursing & Re-habilitation Center, Boon-ville, where she had been a resident since February 2009.

Matilda M. Elmer-3/17/2010

LYONS FALLS - Matilda M. (Tilly) Elmer, 98, formerly of Shibley Road, died early Thursday morning, March 11, 2010, at Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility, Lowville, where she had resided since December 23, 2003.

Dennis R. Smith-3/17/2010

BOONVILLE - Dennis R. Smith, 65, of Jackson Hill Road, husband of Charlene, passed away at his residence while under the loving care of his wife and family, on Thursday, March 11, 2010.

Mark R. Krokowski-3/17/2010

PORT LEYDEN - Mark R. Krokowski, 51, East Road, husband of Margaret, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2010, at Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville, after a long illness.

Frederick David Regetz-3/10/2010

VIRGINIA - Frederick David Regetz, beloved husband and father, passed away on February 23, 2010 in Arlington, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Jeannette Fannin; son, Jonathan; daughter, Suzann; son-in law, Michael Lewis; sister, Kitty Davies; sister, Joan Claphanson (Charlie); sister, Audrey Drake (Charlie) and a host of friends and relatives.

Richard J. Dutch-3/10/2010

BOONVILLE - Richard J. “Dick” Dutch, 63, of Main Street, a former resident of State Route 26, West Leyden, passed away in Boonville on Friday, March 5, 2010.

Charles M. Faber-3/10/2010

HAWKINSVILLE - Charles M. Faber, 79, of Cummings Road, a native and lifelong resident of Hawkinsville, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at his residence while under the care of his loving wife Ruth and son Tim.

June M. Salmon-3/3/2010

CONSTABLEVILLE - June M. (Samson) Salmon, 82, affectionately known as “June Bug,” a former resident of West Thomas Street, widow of Karl, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2010, at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, after a long illness.

Lloyd James Kellogg-3/3/2010

FLORIDA/TURIN, NY -Mr. Lloyd James Kellogg, 83, of Middleburg, Florida, formerly of Turin, NY, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Orange Park Medical Center.

Mrs. Mildred I. White-3/3/2010

PORT LEYDEN - Mildred I. (Brinkerhoff) White, 91, affectionately known by her family and friends as “Millie,” a former resident of McDonald Road, widow of Robert C., passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at Sunset Nursing and Rehabiltation Center, where she had resided since May 2004.

Bruce L. Remillard-3/3/2010

BALDWINSVILLE - Bruce L. Remillard, 63, of Baldwinsville, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at home, in the company of his family, after a long battle with cancer.

Mary McDonald Rowlands-2/24/2010

BOONVILLE - Mary McDonald Rowlands, 86, of Boonville passed away on Monday, February 15, 2010, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Utica.

Harold S. Lenaghen-2/24/2010

WESTERNVILLE - Harold Lenaghen, 85, of Westernville, NY, passed peacefully on Sunday, February 21, 2010, with his best friend and family by his side. He had been a patient at Rome Memorial Hospital for the past three weeks.

Debra (Olney) Dailey-2/17/2010

WHITESBORO - Debra (Olney) Dailey, 56 of Clinton Street, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2010, at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital, New Hartford, after a long illness.

Edward W. Sullivan-2/17/2010

CONSTABLEVILLE - Edward W. Sullivan, 61, affectionatley known as “Bowdy,” of West Road, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Lewis Co. General Hospital, Lowville, after a long illness.

Dale F. Pfendler Sr.-2/17/2010

CHADWICKS - Dale F. Pfendler Sr., 61, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Jack Levinson-2/10/2010

REMSEN - Jack Levinson, 95, of Remsen and formerly of Rome, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Lewis County General Hospital, Low-ville.

Carl R. Szot, MD-2/10/2010

BOONVILLE - Carl R. Szot, MD, 77, Schuyler Street, a well-known phy-sician in central and upstate New York, passed away at his residence on Monday, February 1, 2010, while under the loving care of his wife, Inez, and family.

Dwayne C. Hundley-2/10/2010

BOONVILLE - Dwayne C. Hundley, 45, of Miller Woods Road. passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 3, 2010.

Mary T. McGee-2/10/2010

WOODGATE - Mary T. McGee, 86, of Woodgate, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2010.

Beatrice Fowler-2/10/2010

TURIN - Beatrice Fowler, 84, of East Road passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville.

Katherine M. Conway-2/3/2010

TURIN - K. Marie (Gillette) Conway, 93, of East Road, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2010, at Lewis County Extended Care Facility, after a short illness.

Elizabeth A. Peters-2/3/2010

MARTINSBURG - Elizabeth A. Peters, 92, formerly of Whitaker Road, Martinsburg, died on Saturday morning, January 30, 2010, at the Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility, where she has resided since July 27, 2007.

Gary Stephen “Skip” Burdick-2/3/2010

LYONS FALLS - Gary Stephen Burdick, affectionatley known as “Skip,” 62, of Lyonsdale Road, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 24, 2010, at Lewis County General Hospital, Low-ville.

Louise C. Edick-1/27/2010

FORESTPORT - Louise C. Edick, 80, State Route 28, widow of Paul, affectionately known as “Pete,” passed away suddenly at her residence on Saturday, January 23, 2010.

Laura N. Tuttle-1/27/2010

BOONVILLE - Laura N. Tuttle, 84, formerly of Slater Road, Taberg, and Genesee Street, Utica, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2010, at Rome Memorial Hospital. Prior to entering the hospital, she had resided at Sunset Nursing & Rehabiliation Center, Boonville, for the past two years.

Miss Erminie Lueder Traxel-1/27/2010

AVA - Erminie Lueder Traxel, 93, a native and longtime resident of Ava, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2010, at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Boonville, where she had been a resident since August 1999.

Patricia A. Foshay-1/27/2010

CONSTABLEVILLE - Patricia A. Foshay, 80, of Kessler Road, a former resident of Bethel, Connecticut, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville, after a very brief illness.

William J. Wilcox Sr.-1/20/2010

ALDER CREEK - William J. Wilcox Sr. 62, State Route 12, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, after a long illness.

Donald E. Frank-1/13/2010

CONSTABLEVILLE - Donald E. Frank, 91, a native and was currently a resident of Constableville, passed away at home on James Street, on Wednesday, December 30, 2009.

Elaine R. Bathrick-1/13/2010

NEW HARTFORD/ ROME - Elaine R. Bathrick, age 60, of New Hartford, and formerly of Rome, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2009, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, with her loving family at her side.

David J. Kirley-1/13/2010

PULASKI - David J. Kirley, 62, of Phillips Drive, a native and former resident of Utica, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2010, after a brief illness at Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital, Syracuse, where he was surrounded by his loving family.

Richard J. Knoblock-1/13/2010

WOODGATE - Richard J. Knoblock, 60, of Daywood Road, husband of Sandra, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2010, at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital, New Hartford, after a long illness. The couple moved from Syracuse to Woodgate in 2004.

Flora E. Kohler-1/6/2010

HAWKINSVILLE - Flora E. (Tuttle) Kohler, 89, of Wingert Road, passed away on Thursday, De-cember 24, 2009, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Utica, after a brief illness.

Reginald G. Porter-1/6/2010

BOONVILLE - Reginald G. Porter, 74, of Belle Isles Place, affectionately known as “Reggie” and husband of Louise, passed away on Thursday, De-cember 31, 2009, at Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, after a brief illness.

Reverend Dr. Eugene V. Bowers-1/6/2010

PHELPS, NY - Reverend Dr. Eugene V. Bowers, age 88, of Phelps, NY, a former pastor of Trinity Episcopal Church in Boonville, NY, died on Wednesday, De-cember 30, 2009, at the Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic.

Aaron M. Beyel-1/6/2010

WEST LEYDEN - Aaron M. Beyel, 93, a retired Mud Lake Road dairy farmer and resident of State Route 294 since 1971, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2009, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Utica. For a short time prior to entering the hospital, Mr. Beyel had resided at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Boonville.

Abigail Ann Kelly-1/6/2010

BOONVILLE - Abigail Ann Kelly, infant daughter of Kayla M. Yager and Jeffrey S. Kelly, passed away at birth at Rome Memorial Hospital on Thursday, December 24, 2009.

Mercedes Bower-1/6/2010

PORT LEYDEN – Mercedes Bower, 77, of Quarry Street, wife of David, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2010, at Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville, after a brief illness.

Janice M. Stefhon-1/6/2010

WEST LEYDEN - Janice M. (Barnes) Stefhon, a longtime resident of Osceola Road, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2009, at St. Luke’s Home in New Hartford, after a brief illness.

Francis (Frank) Croniser-12/23/2009

BOONVILLE - Francis “Frank” Croniser, 79, of Brown Road, husband of Mary Louise (Samson) Croniser, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville.

James G. Redner-12/23/2009

PORT LEYDEN - James G. Redner, 63, Wildcat Road, Port Leyden, New York, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 19, 2009.

Blanche M. Zawaly-12/23/2009

ROME - Blanche M. Zawaly, 91, a most beautiful and loving mother of six, grandmother of 13, great-grandmother of 14, wonderful wife of Peter (who predeceased her on June 15, 1998), caring sister and aunt, and good friend of so many, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2009.

Patricia D. Compo-12/23/2009

FLORIDA - Patricia D. Compo, 83, 1307 Whitewood Drive, Deltona, FL, and formerly of Port Leyden, NY, died on Monday, December 14, in Valusia Flagler Hospice Care Center, Orange City.

Phillip D. Gleasman-12/23/2009

BOONVILLE - Phillip D. Gleasman, 50, a long time resident of the Moose River Road, died unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, December 20, 2009.

Edward A.“Butch” Szewczyk-12/16/2009

PORT LEYDEN - Edward A. Szewczyk, 58, of River Road, affectionatly known to many as “Butch,” passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009, at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital, Utica.

Loretta Catherine Schwenk Hayes-12/16/2009

CONSTABLEVILLE - Loretta Catherine Schwenk Hayes died peacefully at Evergreen Commons in East Greenbush, NY, on December 12, 2009, at the age of 91 years.

Mrs. Irene L. Fleury-12/16/2009

FORESTPORT - Irene L. Fleury, 75, widow of Donald, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Utica.

Mary Ann Kelly Hoover-12/9/2009

Mary Ann Hoover, 89, formerly of Holland Patent and Constableville, passed away on November 21, 2009 at the Katherine Luther Home in Clinton.

Margaret Bailey-12/9/2009

BOONVILLE - Margaret Bailey, 82, formerly of Main Street, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2009, at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness.

Marlene M. Myers-12/2/2009

CONSTABLEVILLE - Marlene M. (DeForest) Myers, 69, of Adam Road, wife of Ronald W., passed away on Tuesday evening, November 24, 2009, at her residence while surrounded by the love and care of her family, and Lewis County Hospice.

Pamela J. Dolan-12/2/2009

BOONVILLE - Pamela J. Dolan, 54, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2009, at Samaritan Medical Center while surrounded by her children and family at her bedside, after a heroic battle with cancer.

Altha Fursman-11/25/2009

HOLLAND PATENT - Altha Fursman, 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 16, 2009. She lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Georgianna and Charlie Anken of Holland Patent until two weeks ago, when she moved to the Presbyterian Home in New Hartford, NY.

Leda Z. Reppard-11/25/2009

BOONVILLE - Leda Z. Reppard, 85, of Post Street, passed away at her home on November 17, 2009.

Nina E. Rookey-11/18/2009

FORESTPORT - Nina E. Rookey, 91, of O’Brien Road, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 10, 2009.

Judith K. Sokoloff-11/18/2009

Judith “Judie” K. Sokoloff, 80, of Brooks-ville, Florida, formerly of Boonville, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at the Hernando Hospice Care Center with her family by her side.

Fred Scherz Sr.-11/18/2009

Fred Scherz Sr., 79, of Rock Road, Verona, died on Saturday, November 14, 2009, at his home with his family by his side.

Robert M. Pate-11/11/2009

Robert M. Pate, 88, of Suffield, CT, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, in Hartford, CT, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease.

Gary L. Farrell-11/11/2009

HOLLAND PATENT — Gary L. Farrell, 48, of Round Barn Road, died on Monday, November 2, 2009, as the result of an automobile accident while at work.

Richard Muli-11/11/2009

CONSTABLEVILLE - Richard Muli, 72, of West St. passed away peacefully Sunday, November 8, while under the care of his loving family and Lewis County Hospice.

Raymond A. Dooley-11/11/2009

BOONVILLE - Raymond A. Dooley, 84, of Jackson Hill Road passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital on Monday, November 2, 2009.

Madge J. Damuth-11/11/2009

BOONVILLE - Madge J. Damuth, 91, a former resident of East Schuyler Street, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at the Heritage Health Care Center, Utica. Before living at the Heritage Center, she had resided in Fonda, and then with her daughter, Mae King, in Sharon Springs.

Herbert R. Marks Jr.-11/4/2009

BOONVILLE - Herbert Richard Marks Jr., 52, of Lewis Road, died Friday morning, October 30, 2009, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Utica, NY in the presence of his family.

Mrs. Esther (Jane) Andrews-11/4/2009

VERONA - Esther (Jane) Andrews, 86, of Teuscher Road, a native and former resident of Boonville, widow of Howard A., passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009, at the Presbyterian Home for Central NY, New Hartford, where she had resided since 2006.

Marilyn June Thomas-11/4/2009

WOODGATE – Marilyn June Thomas, 77, of Capron Road died unexpectedly on Friday, October 30, 2009, at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare in New Hartford of complications following surgery.

Valerie (Joan) Wilcox-11/4/2009

LYONS FALLS - Valerie (Joan) Wilcox, 58, of Laura Street, wife of Richard, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, October 26, 2009, while under the care of her loving family and Lewis County Hospice.

Dorothy Gleasman Young-11/4/2009

BOONVILLE - Dorothy Gleasman Young, 86, a former longtime resident of Brown Road near Talcottville, widow of Mark A. Young, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009, at the Lewis County Extended Care Facility, Lowville, after a long illness.

Edna Agnes Griffin-10/28/2009

FORESTPORT - Edna Agnes Griffin, 86, of Forestport, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2009, in Syracuse after a year-long illness.

Alice M. Hoffert-10/28/2009

CONSTABLEVILLE - Alice M. Hoffert, 66, passed away peacefully at SUNY Upstate Syracuse on Thursday, October 22, 2009, with her family by her side.

Fay L. Ackerman Jr.-10/28/2009

CONSTABLEVILLE - Fay L. Ackerman Jr., 80, of West Road, Constableville, died on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Lewis County General Hospital, after a long illness.

Frank V. Stysh-10/21/2009

BOONVILLE - Frank V. Stysh, 94, a lifelong resident of Moose River Road, a longtime dairy farmer, husband of the late Emily, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where he had resided since August of this year. Active in many civic affairs in Boonville, Mr. Stysh also was the founder of the popular Stysh’s Brown Barn Campground and reception facility, located on his former dairy farm property.

Robert Schneider-10/21/2009

BOONVILLE - Robert Schneider, 58, of East Road passed away at home on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, surrounded by his family.

Mrs. Barbara A. St. John-10/21/2009

FORESTPORT - Barbara St. John, 71, of Deer Run Road, wife of Howard, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2009, at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital, New Hartford.

Robert Edward Seelman-10/7/2009

CONSTABLEVILLE - Robert Edward Seelman, 52, of Sweeney Road, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 3, 2009, while under the care of Lewis County Hospice, and with his family by his side.

Sandra E. Evans-10/7/2009

ROME - Sandra E. Evans, age 79, of Rome, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2009, in St. Elizabeth Medical Center, after a brief illness, with her loving family at her side.

Stanley Grant Vienneau-9/30/2009

Stanley Grant Vienneau passed away at his home in Ordway, Colorado, on September 11, 2009.

George H. Mani-9/30/2009

George H. Mani, 79, of Lewis Road and Brantingham Lake, husband of June, and a former resident of Snell Road, New Bremen, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2009, at Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville.

Mary L. Tuttle-9/30/2009

LYONS FALLS - Mary L. Tuttle, 80, of Center Street, a former resident of the Odett Road, Glenfield, passed away while surrounded by the care of her loving family on Saturday, September 26, 2009, at Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville.

Helen C. Anna-9/23/2009

BOONVILLE - Helen C. Anna, 92, of Boonville passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2009.

John J. Fazekas-9/23/2009

TURIN - John J. Fazekas, 48, a lifelong resident of Gomer Hill Road, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 15, 2009.

Robin L. Irla-9/23/2009

FRANKFORT - Robin L. (Loucks) Irla, 45, of Kernan Avenue, wife of Charles, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital, New Hartford.

Kenneth B. Van Luven-9/16/2009

BOONVILLE – Kenneth B. Van Luven, 85, of Main Street, husband of Sara Lou, passed away on September 4, 2009, at the Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Herbert Reppard McMahon-9/16/2009

CONSTABLEVILLE - Herb McMahon 71, died of cancer on Friday, September 11, 2009, at his home surrounded by friends.

Charles Seelman-9/16/2009

BOONVILLE - Charles Seelman, 55, of Thayer Hill Road, formerly of Summit Street, Boonville, passed away at his residence on Thursday, September 10, 2009, after a long illness.

Juanita I. Fauvelle-9/16/2009

Juanita I. Fauvelle, 86, of Port Orange, FL, passed away on August 20, 2009. She was born in Massena, NY.

Pearl T. Hutchins-9/16/2009

PORT LEYDEN - Pearl T. Hutchins, a longtime resident of East Main Street, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2009, at Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville, after a brief illness.

Ruth R. Fazekas-9/9/2009

TURIN - Ruth R. (Alm) Fazekas, 88, a lifelong resident of the Gomer Hill Road area near Turin, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at the home of her daughter, Charlotte Tyksinski, in Rome.

Clara Jean Buckley-9/9/2009

PALM HARBOR, FL, AND BOONVILLE, NY - Clara Jean Buckley, 74, a summer resident of Main Street, Boonville, and a winter resident of Palm Harbor, Florida, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009, at St. Luke’s Medical Center, New Hartford.

Donals K. "Freddie" Fleury-9/9/2009

FORESTPORT- Donald K. Fleury, 75, of East River Street, affectionately known as “Freddie,” a former resident of Utica and husband of Irene, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2009, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Utica.

Jerry F. Clough-9/2/2009

FORESTPORT - Jerry F. Clough, 73, of O’Brien Road, cherished husband and father, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2009.

Carol G. Allen-8/27/2009

ROME - Carol G. Allen, 62, of Turin Road, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at Rome Memorial Hospital. For several years she had resided at Turin Road IRA in Rome.

Hazel Mary Wilcox-8/27/2009

LOWVILLE - Hazel Mary Wilcox, 98, died on Tuesday morning, August 11, 2009, at Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility, where she has resided since September 2004.

Francis J. Mokrzycki-8/20/2009

BOONVILLE - Francis J. Mokrzycki, 93, of East Ava Road, husband of Sheila, passed away on August 14, 2009, at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital, New Hartford.

Harold A. Glouse Sr.-8/20/2009

BOONVILLE - Harold A. Glouse Sr., 87, of Woodgate Drive, a former resident of West Road, Constableville, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2009, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Utica.

Joyce Elaine Olin Youngs Leaf-8/20/2009

UTICA - Joyce Elaine Olin Youngs Leaf, 73, of Catherine Street, widow of Edward, and former resident of Port Leyden and Deansboro, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica.

Thelma B. Gleasman-8/20/2009

LAS CRUCES, NM - Thelma (Barringer) Gleasman, 98, a former resident of Clinton and Boon-ville, NY, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2009, at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM.

Sharon Breen-8/12/2009

BOONVILLE - Sharon K. Breen, 68, of Erwin Street, wife of Brian N., passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2009, at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital, New Hartford, after a short illness.

Salena G. Evon-8/12/2009

FORESTPORT - Salena G. Evon, 46, of Irish Settlement Road passed away on Monday, August 3, 2009 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Health Care.

Andrew T. Kraeger-8/12/2009

CONSTABLEVILLE - Andrew T. Kraeger, 23, of State Route 26, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2009.

Doris M. Bourgeois-8/12/2009

BOONVILLE – Doris M. Bourgeois, formerly of Lovers Lane, the widow of James Bourgeois, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2009, at the Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Boonville.

Katherine M. Owens-8/5/2009

BOONVILLE - Katherine M. Owens, 86, of East Ava Road passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Boonville, after a long illness.

Gladys J. Dutch-8/5/2009

AVA - Gladys J. Dutch, 79, of West Ava Road passed away at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare on Friday, July 31, 2009 after a brief illness.

Ward G. Tarasek-8/5/2009

TURIN - Ward G. Tarasek, 58, of State Route 26, passed away after a short illness on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse.

Virginia E. (Hurley) Morey-8/5/2009

FLOYD - Virginia E. Morey, 84, of Camroden Road, widow of Edison, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2009, at the Siegenthaler Center, New Hartford, after a long illness.

Jere E. Casler-8/5/2009

BOONVILLE - Jere E. Casler, 68, 115 South Street, formerly of North Lake Road, Forestport, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2009, at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital, New Hartford.

Arlene R. Mathis-8/5/2009

BOONVILLE - Arlene R. (Perkins) Mathis, 79, a resident of Summit Street since 1962, the widow of Harry E. Mathis, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2009, at Lewis County Extended Care Facility in Lowville, after a brief illness.

Ronald Douglas Nicholson Sr.-8/4/2009

BOONVILLE - Ronald Douglas Nicholson Sr., 61, of Thornton Avenue, affectionately known as “Oil Can,” passed away suddenly on Monday, July 13, 2009, at Oneida Health Care Center, of injuries from a motorcycle accident.

Carol M. Leffingwell-8/4/2009

BOONVILLE - Mrs. Carol M. (Andrews) Leffingwell, 67, of Fenton Terrace, wife of David J., passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2009, at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan, where she had been a patient since July 9, 2009.

Rory Michael Anthony Young-8/4/2009

BOONVILLE - Rory Michael Anthony Young, 16, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2009, in Boonville. He was born in Rome on October 6, 1992, a son of LeRoy Thompson and Jill Young. Rory was a student at Adirondack Senior High School, where he had enjoyed playing football.

Elizabeth Lustyik-7/9/2009

Elizabeth Lustyik, 93, of Port Leyden passed away on July 3, 2009 at Lewis County General Hospital following a brief illness.

William P. ‘Bill’ Stedman-7/9/2009

OSCEOLA- William P. “Bill” Stedman, 53, of Cemetery Road, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2009, at the VA Medical Center in Syracuse.

Evelyn B. Schafer-7/9/2009

Evelyn B. Schafer, 90, of Stearns Road and formerly of Elmer Hill Road, passed away at the home of her niece and husband, Marlene and Earl Matt, on Saturday, July 4, 2009, after a long illness.