All Obituaries

James B. "Bernie" Loucy SHERRILL- James B. “Bernie” Loucy, 96, formerly of Park Terrace, and more recently of the Colonial Park Nursing Home, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at the home. Bernie was born on July 26, 1924, in Westmoreland, the son of the late Ervin and Julia McGuire Loucy. He was raised in the Sherrill area, and was a graduate of the former Sherrill High School. As a young man, he joined the Navy during...

Linda L. Sestito Soluske   Sylvan Beach-Linda L. Sestito Soluske,72, passed away peacefully with the love and support of her family by her side on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at the Oneida Healthcare Center.   She was born in Rome on April 21, 1948, the daughter of the late Nicholas J. and Grace Ruscito Sestito.  She was raised in Rome and was a graduate of the former Rome High School.  On December 16, 1977, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Rome, Linda was united...

Anthony J. Bornschein Sr Oneida-Anthony J. Bornschein Sr, 40, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Upstate Medical Center, while his loving family was by his side, following a brief illness. He was born on March 16, 1981, in Patchogue, Long Island, the son of Herbert and Virginia Melendez Bornschein.  He was raised in Patchogue, and enjoyed youth baseball and being a member of the Boy Scouts.  His family relocated to the Oneida area later in Anthony’s life. Anthony...

OBITUARY David E. Boyce Parish/Oneida-David E. Boyce, 81, passed away on March 21, 2021at his home.  David was born in Oneida on August 28, 1940 and was raised in Durhamville.  He was predeceased by his parents, Edger and Olga Pavelka Boyce of Durhamville, and a brother Dennis of Oswego.  David is survived by his brother Douglas of Endicott, and a number of nieces and nephews. David graduated from Oneida High School in 1958, and then attended the United States Air Force...

Evie Kathryn Molinari Canastota-Evie Kathryn Molinari, beloved infant daughter of Thomas and Carrie Molinari, became an angel upon her birth on March 16, 2021 at the Oneida Healthcare Center. Evie’s passing is mourned by her beloved parents; her sisters: Amiee, Peyton, Emma, Aria; and Aria’s twin brother Logan.  Services are private at the convenience of Evie’s family.  Her parents have entrusted Evie’s care to Jeffrey T. Paul at the Coolican-McSweeney...

Billy G. Collins Sr. Canastota-Billy G. Collins Sr., 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Upstate Medical Center, following a long illness. He was born on May 7, 1947, in Oneida, the son of the late Raymond and Lula Arnold Collins. Billy was raised on the family farm on Collins Hill.  Billy was a hard worker who made a career as a house painter and roofer. His whole life, he spent loved being in the woods on Collins Hill.   In his younger years he...

Margaret A. “Peg” Sullivan Dreyer Canastota-Margaret A. “Peg” Sullivan Dreyer, 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 8, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Health Hospital. She was born on July 3, 1951, the daughter of the late James and Betty Jurden Sullivan.  Peg was raised in Wampsville and graduated from Oneida High School. She continued her education and was a graduate of the Central City Business Institute in Syracuse with a degree in computer...

Donna R. Lighthall Oneida-Donna R. Lighthall, 61, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at the Oneida Healthcare Center, following an extended illness. She was born in Oneida on June 5, 1959, the daughter of John and Phyllis Willbanks Lighthall. Donna was raised in Oneida and was a graduate of Oneida High School Class of 1977.  She also graduated from BOCES LPN Program.  She had worked at Oneida Limited, Vision Care of Oneida, and Oneida Savings Bank. ...

David A. Mastros, 38, of Vernon, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at his home. He was born October 6, 1982, in Rome, the son of Linda Wandell Mastros and the late John Hoffman and was a graduate of Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School.  For many years, David was employed in the construction field.  David enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his mother, Linda of Vernon; his sister, Victoria Granger of Canastota; two brothers, George Mastros of...

Betty L. Bashaw, 88, of Canastota, passed away January 3, 2021 at Oneida Healthcare Center, after a short illness.  Born in Rome on April 26, 1932, she was the daughter of George and Marion Foley Bennett.  Betty was currently residing at the Stoneleigh Apartments in Canastota, where she enjoyed shuffleboard, cards and crafts.  Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Donald Bashaw; her son, Georges Merklinger; and her granddaughter, Danielle Moorefield. ...