All Obituaries

Hope (Strong) Nageldinger, 54, of Verona, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Oneida Healthcare Center. Born April 20, 1966, in Oneida, she was the daughter of Bonnielou Relyea and the late David D. Strong, Sr.  Hope is survived by her mother, Bonnielou; three daughters, Rebecca, Amy and Kaitlin; two grandchildren, Joshua and Azlynn; one brother, David, Jr; three half-brothers, Billy, Jeff and Justin; one step-brother, Peter; one step-sister, Stacia; loving...

Gene R. Lohr, 59, of Sylvan Beach, passed away on Monday September 14, 2020 at Upstate University Hospital.  Born in Stacy Basin, New York on October 5, 1960, Gene worked for Francis Roofing and Siding and also William Brothers Stables.   He was predeceased by his grandparents, Woodrow “Mick” and Eleanor Lohr. He is survived by his four children, Gene (Beth) Lohr II, Dustin Williamson, Kaila Lohr and Hillary Lohr; his mother, Agnes Pazolla; four siblings, George...

Bonnie Curtis, 73, of Munnsville, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the Oneida Healthcare ECF. She was born September 22, 1946, in Oneida, the daughter of the late Gilbert and Bessie Eisman Jabot and was a graduate of Oneida High School Class of 1965.  For 43 years, she was employed at Smith Lee in Oneida.  She was a parishioner of St. Joseph’s Church and belonged to the Owl’s Nest.  Bonnie is survived by her husband of 45 years, Dean Curtis; two sons,...

It is with great sadness that the family of Steven Frederick Van Slyke, age 68, announces his passing. Steven passed away suddenly on August 25, 2020 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, NY. Steven was born in Little Falls, NY on January 20, 1952 and resided in Oneida County. Steven is preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Barbara Van Slyke; and his brother, Eric Van Slyke. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Jennifer (Mark) Kozak; grandchildren, Hannah Rae Van...

James D. “Jim” Jones, 79, of Canastota, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica, with his family by his side.  He was born April 13, 1941, in Utica, the son of the late John and Helen (Benson) Jones and attended UFA High School in Utica.  For over 20 years he worked as a Millwright for Gray Syracuse/ESCO, retiring in 2006.  Jim is survived by his wife of 32 years, Judy A. (Allen) Jones; a daughter, Tracey Humble; a son, Dale...

Joseph K. Burback,78, of Vernon, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at his home. He was born September 3, 1941, in Oneida, the son of the late W. Kenneth and Jennie L. Bandrowsky Burback.  He was a graduate of VVS High School Class of 1960 and took classes at Morrisville State College under an independent study program.  Joe was employed with Arnott and Phelps General Store, worked on the family farm for many years and retired as a Milk Inspector from Hinman Farm Products, Inc....

Today seems little different from yesterday, but for those of us who knew Shanna, today has a painful hole, where a part of our heart has been torn away. Time will heal that pain, but our memories of her will only be gone from this earth, when we meet her again. Cancer, it took her body and while it won that battle, it never killed her spirit. Shanna loved life, lived it with passion while also loving and caring for animals. Those of us left behind remember a woman we...

Robert L. Houck, 86, entered into eternal rest on July 10, 2020 at Oneida Healthcare after being a patient there for 2 weeks due to COVID. He had previously been cared for in the Bryant Unit of the Lutheran Home in Clinton for over 2 ½ years due to Dementia, Parkinson’s, & Alzheimer’s. He was very well cared for in the Lutheran Home and family extends their gratitude for the wonderful care while residing there. Robert is survived by his wife of 29 years, Mary. He is...

Lawrence E. Herzog, 78, of Stockbridge, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his home. Born September 25, 1941, in Oneida, he was the son of the late Edgar and Helen Rosyski Herzog. He was a graduate of VVS High School Class of 1960 and attended Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, SD. For many years he was a Road Supervisor with Power Lines Co. in Clinton. Larry was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post# 0404 and the VFW Post# 6811. He is survived by a sister, Karen...

Rosemary H. Vanderwerken,87, of Norwich, formerly of Oneida, passed away Sunday, July 5,2020 at Rome Memorial Hospital.  Born in Oneida, New York on November 16, 1932 she was a Delta Phi Gamma member at Oneida High School, President of the Friday Night Ladies Bowling League, a former President of the Ladies Owl Club and a 60-year member of the Oneida American Legion.  She retired from Oneida Limited after 39 years of service.  She was predeceased by her husband, Merle...