Joseph "Chris" Ricci

Jun 27, 2026

BOONVILLE- Joseph “Chris” Ricci, 77, lifelong resident of the town of Leyden, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Mohawk Valley Health System Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New Hartford with his loving family by his side.

He was born on November 26, 1948, in Amsterdam, NY, a son of the late Clarence and Margaret Becker Lampman. Chris grew up...

Bonnie P. Stacy

Jun 26, 2026

Remsen - Bonnie Paddock Stacy, 80, passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends on June 26, 2026 at Wynn hospital in Utica, NY.

Bonnie was born on February 2, 1946 in Utica, NY a daughter of Earl and Eleanor Wall Paddock and was raised in Remsen, NY where she also raised her family. Bonnie graduated from Utica College with...

Sandra Hesch

Jun 19, 2026

REMSEN- Sandra Hesch, born April 28, 1957, in Remsen, New York, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Sandy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. She shared a deep and enduring love with her beloved husband, Robert. More than husband and...

Robert R. Thomas

Jun 18, 2026

Remsen- Robert R. Thomas, 71, of Main Street, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Wynn Hospital, Utica.

He was born on January 27, 1955, in Rome, NY, a son of Willard and Alice Nalepa Thomas. Bob grew up in Steuben and graduated from Remsen Central High School in 1973. Following graduation, he entered the United States Air Force...

Judith E. "Judi" Tarr

Jun 10, 2026

LIVERPOOL - Judith E. “Judi” Tarr, 82, formerly of Poughkeepsie and Rome, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, June 10, 2026, at St. Camillus Nursing Home in Syracuse.

She was born on March 14, 1944, in Sangerfield, NY, a daughter of the late J. Frederick and Alma Mills Ringwald. Judi grew up in Poughkeepsie and spent her summers in the Ava...

Bonnie "Buttercup" Martin

Jun 7, 2026

REMSEN- Bonnie L. Martin, 59, affectionately known as Buttercup, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at her home.

She was born on May 14, 1967, in Utica, a daughter of the late Melvin and Mary Dashnaw Thayer. Bonnie grew up in the Utica area, and on April 27, 2008, she married Scott Martin in Boonville. The couple, along with their...

Roderick Scott Baslow

Jun 7, 2026

LYONS FALLS — Roderick Scott Baslow, 67, affectionately known as the “Rodfather”, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Lowville on March 11, 1959, a son of Robert and Phyllis Hance Baslow. Rod grew up in Lyons Falls and attended South Lewis Central School. On July...

John H. "Jack" Thoden Jr.

Jun 3, 2026

Boonville- John H. “Jack” Thoden Jr., beloved father and longtime resident of Boonville, NY, passed away peacefully at Sunset Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

Jack was born on May 27, 1935, in Jersey City, NJ, the first son of John H. Thoden Sr. and Martha Odendahl Thoden. He graduated as salutatorian of the Class of 1953...

Jane E. Jones

Jun 1, 2026

TALCOTTVILLE/BOONVILLE- Jane E. Jones, 86, formerly of State Route 12D, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026 at Sunset Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center where she had resided since 2021.

She was born on January 20, 1940 in Lowville, a daughter of the late John Sr. and Irene Tanney Shue. Jane grew up in the Kelpytown area and attended Port Leyden...

Douglas E. Houghton

May 30, 2026

Remsen- Douglas E. Houghton, 83, passed away at Rome Health on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

He was the only child of the late Eugene (Glen) and Mena Davies Houghton, born August 2, 1942 in Utica, NY. Doug grew up in the Forestport/Remsen area where he graduated with the class of 1960 at Remsen High School. From high school he furthered his...