Wayne I. Staring, 56, of Oriskany Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. He was born November 12, 1953, in Utica, the son of Lovina Lallier Staring and the late Adrian (Pal) Staring and was a graduate of Waterville Central School. Wayne was employed with the Waterville Central School, Oneida Limited, the Staring Farm in Oriskany Falls and was currently employed with Ferris-Briggs & Stratton Power Group in Munnsville. He was a member of the Augusta Presbyterian Church and St. Bernard''''s Church and was a life member of both the Waterville Fish & Game Club and the NRA. Wayne loved spending time with his family and friends and was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He is survived by his mother, Lovina of Waterville; his son, Paul Staring and Paul''''s mother, Deb of Knoxboro; eight brothers and sisters and their spouses; Lynn and Barb Staring of Oriskany Falls, Diane and Greg Rizzo of Utica, Brian and Marcie Staring of Waterville, Debra Dean of Sauquoit, Lorrie and Pete Gridley of Madison, Cindy and Bob Harris of Waterville, Craig and Ruth Staring of Waterville and Kyle Staring of Waterville; his guardian angel, April Perry of Oriskany Falls; two god children, Jason and Michelle; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 am at St. Bernard''''s Church, Waterville. Calling hours are Sunday afternoon from 2-5 at the Kloster-Northrop & Bentz Funeral Home, 210 E. Main St., Waterville.