All Obituaries

Helen V. Clausen, 56, of Oneida, New York, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.  Born in Dover, NH, Helen dedicated her life to the human services field helping many people develop life skills.  She was a diehard Bob Segar and Eddie Money Fan.  She was a member of the Ghost Seekers of Central New York.  She was devoted to her loving husband and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.  Helen was predeceased by her parents,...

Wayne D. Lust, 67, of Vienna, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the Oneida Healthcare Center, with his family by his side. He was born September 14, 1951, in Oneida, the son of the late Clyde and Thelma Wakelee Lust, and attended Oneida and Moravia schools.  On September 19, 1970, in Oneida, he married Sandra “Sam” Seamans.  For 30 years he was a welder with Conde, retiring from Westmoor LTD in 2004.   He was a member of the Owl’s Nest. Wayne...

Elizabeth J. Kline, 85, of Oneida, NY, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 at St. Luke’s Healthcare in Utica, NY.  She was born in Clinton, NY, on April 6, 1933, the youngest of 8 children to John and Sophia (Trybulski) Ondarcho.  Elizabeth graduated from Clinton Central School and retired from the Oneida City School District as a bus driver with over 20 years of service.  She married Leonard Kline on July 11, 1951 and they raised their family in Oneida, NY. She is...

Alan F. Austin, 75, of Verona, passed away Wednesday evening at his home.  Born in Oneida, New York, Alan retired from Oneida Limited Factory as a factory worker and loved to drink coffee and work on cars at Lee's Texaco.  He was a veteran of the US Air Force.  He was predeceased by his siblings, Irene Minniger and Lawrence Austin.  He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Jennette (Russell) Austin; two daughters, Claudine (Dale) Campbell and Jennifer (Steve)...

Duane Clausen Sr., 87, went to be with the love of his life Patricia Clausen and his son, Glenn on September 19, 2018. Surviving are his son, Duane Clausen Jr.; daughter, Susan Rodriguez and two daughters, Muriel Ramin and Petrea Nicolas; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 6th, 2018 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Verona. Burial will be in Brooklyn, NY. Coolican-McSweeney Funeral Home has care of arrangements. In lieu...

Harold C, Landers, 82, of Wampsville passed away on Sunday September 16, 2018 at Oneida Hospital. Harold was born on February 7, 1936 in the City of Oneida, to Harold L. and Gladys (Betsinger) Landers.  He was a graduate of Oneida High School Class of 1954.  He attended Mohawk Valley Community College.  Harold was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served with the famed 4thArmored Division in Germany, 1959-1960.  Harold married Fay M. Rice on...

Thomas A. Bell, 67, of Oneida, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Oneida Healthcare. He was born June 7, 1951, in Oneida, the son of the late Donald L. and Jane Wagner Bell and was a graduate of Oneida High School.  Tom was employed with the Oneida City Hospital, Manion House, the Oneida City School District and the First Presbyterian Church of Oneida.  He was a member of the Owl's Nest. Tom is survived by two brothers, Donald J. (Chris) Bell of Savannah, GA and Timothy...

Kurt W. Wanfried, 66, of Oneida, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018 at his home.  He was born August 4, 1952 at Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome, the son of the late Colonel Harold W. and Joan Bordner Wanfried.  Kurt received his BA degree in Journalism from Penn State University.  On July 11, 1987, in Philadelphia, PA, he married Linda Silver.  Kurt stated his career in the Newspaper business as a Photographer, later working as Chief Photographer and raising to the...

Brian M. Sgroi, 44, of Verona, passed away peacefully on Thursday at his home with his family by his side.  Brian worked for Turning Stone Casino as a Bingo Caller and was an avid bingo player.  He was predeceased by his father, Salvatore A. Sgroi.   He is survived by his loving wife, Honey Sgroi; his daughter, Elizabeth (Austin) Haskins; step daughter, Shauna Estabrook (Casmer) Biebly; his mother Judy Sgroi; aunt and uncle; Maria and Russell Sassone; grandchildren,...

Viola Mary Serviss, 99, of Oneida, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018 at Oneida Healthcare ECF. She was born July 13, 1919, in Thendara, the daughter of Isaac and Mary Pentland and was a graduate of Oneida schools.  In 1938, she married Otto Carlton Serviss.  He passed away in 1996.   She was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church in Oneida and was a member of the Order of Carmelite’s in Utica.  Viola was a lifelong waitress and knew every chef and...