Obituary Listing

Dec 30, 2023

Shirley A. Janicke "Birdie" was born on June 28, 1945, in Utica, NY. She passed away on December 30, 2023, at the age of 78 after a brief illness.

Shirley is survived by her three brothers, Peter, Chuck and Tommy; and two sisters, Diane Kelly and Debbie Huddleston; and countless nieces and nephews.

Shirley was...

Dec 22, 2023

Christopher Amar, aged 69, passed away on December 22, 2023 in Utica, NY. He was born in NY and was the oldest son of Henry and Irene (Maslik) Amar. Chris grew up in Tallman, NY and attended Suffern High School. He was with his wife and love of his life and lifetime partner, Harriet for 46 years.

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Dec 13, 2023

Mary Esther "Angel" Whaley went home to the Lord on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, with her family and friends at her side.

Mary was born on July 27, 1957, the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Monroe) Whaley.

Mary is survived by her sister, Helen Fountain who was always there for her; and a...

Dec 11, 2023

Dr. Irving Schneider, a long-time resident of New Hartford, passed away on December 11, 2023, surrounded by his family in his home in Boca Raton, FL.

Dr. Schneider was born on March 8, 1928, in New York City. He earned his Bachelor of Science from City College of New York (CCNY) and received a Doctor of Podiatric...

Dec 9, 2023

Jean Parr Andrello, 70, of Baldwinsville, formerly of Utica and New Hartford, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, with her family by her side.

She was born June 1, 1953, in Utica, the daughter of the late George and Mary Ionta Hoban and was a graduate of New Hartford High School.  In 1986, in Whitesboro, she married...

Dec 7, 2023

Sylvia Neuman de Swaan, 82 years young, passed away peacefully at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw, New York on December 7, 2023.  Sylvia de Swaan was born in Czernowitz, Romania in 1941 and fled with her mother (Etka Strum) and elder sister (Paula Neuman Gris) during World War II.  She never met her father as he...

Nov 12, 2023

Leroy A. Conklin, 100, of Utica, passed away, Sunday, November 12, 2023.

He was born August 12, 1923, a son of the late Leroy A., Sr., and Mida I. (Combs) Conklin.  For many years, Leroy held a position with Foodland in Utica.

Leroy was a gentle and kind man who enjoyed the simple things in...

Nov 8, 2023

Rose Marie Clair, 80, of Oriskany Falls, New York died November 8 2023, following a brief illness.

Rose was born in1943 to Charles and Susan "Ruby" Clair and attended the Oriskany Falls Union Free School. After graduation, Rose went to work at Cheesbrough Ponds (later Sherwood Medical), and continued employment there until her retirement many years later....

Nov 6, 2023

Harold A. Lansing, 92, of Sauquoit, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at Wynn Hospital, with his family by his side.

He was born September 7, 1931, in Whitesboro, the son of Edgar Eugene and Helen Jones Lansing.  He was a graduate of Whitesboro High School Class of 1949 and served in the US Navy for six...

Oct 9, 2023

Bernard "Bernie" Birch, at 74 years of age, peacefully entered eternal rest on Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Sitrin Health Care Center.

Bernard was born on February 5, 1949. He resided with a home affiliated with the Central New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office. Bernard was welcomed to the Gan Kavod family on February 27, 2015....

Oct 5, 2023

It is with great sadness we share that Eric Jon Smith, at the age of 53, of New Hartford, lost his courageous fight with GBM on October 5, 2023 in his home, surrounded by the love and the support of family and close friends.

Born in New Hartford on November 24, 1969, he was the son of...

Sep 27, 2023

Edward D McCarthy Sr., of Utica, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Utica to the late Dennis McCarthy and Doris Banker McCarthy. He was a graduate of UFA and proudly served in the United States Navy. On November 7, 1959, at St. Francis de Sales...

Sep 2, 2023

William Trapanick of New Hartford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare.  Bill was born and raised in Utica, by his parents Max and Osna Trapanick, and was a graduate of Utica Free Academy, Mohawk Valley Community College (1966) and Utica College (1969).  An accountant by trade, he worked at the Hunter House until...

Aug 8, 2023

Ellen R. Samuels, of White Plains, NY, formerly of New Hartford, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 in White Plains, NY.

She was born June 5, 1926, in Bronx, NY, the daughter of George Cherr and Clara Friedman Cherr. She was a graduate of Evander Childs High School and Syracuse University. She was a former member of...

Jul 27, 2023

Mr. Robert Raymond Ruhm, III, age 77, of North Utica, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, after a long illness.

Born in New Hartford on May 18, 1946, he was the son of the late Robert and Janet Ruhm. He and his mother shared a special bond, in addition to sharing the same birthday. Bob graduated...

Jul 13, 2023

Thomas R. Stanbrook, 83, of Utica, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 at the Pines at Utica

He was born December 23, 1939, in Utica, the son of the late Ralph Stanbrook and Lillian Giles Stanbrook Heintz.  He was a graduate of UFA and attended MVCC.  At one time, Tom was employed in the Drafting and Mapping...

Jun 19, 2023

Shirley A. Dooley, 87, of New Hartford, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at the Waterville Residential Care Facility.

She was born November 23, 1935, in Utica, the daughter of the late Frank and Theresa Gigliotti Tomaino and was a graduate of Proctor High School.  On August 25, 1956, at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church, she...

Jun 14, 2023

Richard P. "Dick" Newell, 78, of Holyoake, MA, formerly of Utica, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

He was born May 8, 1945, in Utica, the son of the late William F., Sr. and Furn Thompson Newell.  Dick served in the US Army from 1962-1965, serving two tours of duty in Vietnam and was the recipient of...

Jun 1, 2023

Donald R. Doolen, 77, of New York Mills, left to join his devoted wife of 58 years, Ann Curtin Doolen, a true love affair, on Thursday, June 1, 2023.  Ann passed away on May 17, 2023.

He was born July 8, 1945 in Utica, the son of the late Robert and Lena Stanbrook Doolen.  Don was a...

May 17, 2023

Ann C. Doolen, 79, of New York Mills, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, with her family by her side.

She was born April 23, 1944, in Utica, the daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth Schaerer Curtin. Ann received her education at St. Francis deSales and UFA Schools.  For over 20...