All Obituaries

Jean M. Danboise, 86, of Oneida, passed away peacefully on Sunday at Betsy Ross Nursing Home.  Born in Oneida, Jean was a lifelong resident of the area.  She was predeceased by her husband, Romeo Danboise.  Jean is survived by her children, Robert (Janice), Clyde (Cindy), Raymond, William (Karen), Jeannie (Brian), Jack Burton, Paula (Lee); siblings, David Arnold and May Sykes; 20 grandchildren, numerous great and great great grandchildren; and several nieces and...

Laurence J. Keenan, 76, of Eaton, formerly from Oneida, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, with his family by his side.  He was born February 2, 1942, in New York City, the son of the late Laurence and Anna Dirscherl Keenan.  He attended Morrisville College.  For over 20 years, Larry was a Police Officer with the City of Oneida Police Department.  He also drove school bus for the Oneida City School District and the Stockbridge...

Clarence M. “Mike” Alexandra, 66, of Rome, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at Oneida Healthcare, with his family by his side.  He was born March 26, 1952, in Boonville, the son of the late Willis and Ethel Bouldon Alexandra and was a graduate of VVS.  For many years, Mike was a custodian with the Rome Public School System, retiring May 31, 2018.  Mike was a very loving and caring brother and uncle.  He loved football, especially the Buffalo Bills and...

Shirley J. Boyer, 66, of Oneida, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Oneida Healthcare ECF.  She was born November 26, 1951, in Oneida, the daughter of the late Clifford and Grace Hudson Carver.  She was retired from LoJo Technology in Oneida.   Shirley is survived by two children, Richard Jordan and Christy Carver; two grandchildren, Catlyn and Austin Hall, all of Oneida; and a brother, Mike Miles of CA.   Funeral services will be Monday, August 13, 2018  at 6...

Carol A. Fanning, 85, of Verona Beach, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at Rome Hospital, with her family by her side.  Born in Rome, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Mildred Ingalls Lewin.  Carol worked for Oneida LTD and had many bartending jobs throughout the area before retiring from Oneida County.  She truly enjoyed her moment of serving as Grand Marshall of the Sylvan Beach Pirates Parade.  She is survived by her daughters, Gail Fanning of Sylvan...

Sandra M. Shortell Campbell, 79, of Canastota, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Oneida Healthcare.  She was born January 13, 1939, in Oneida, the daughter of the late Alfred and Oresa Saddler Shortell and was educated in Camden and Oneida schools.  For many years she was employed at Big N and later as an associate at Walmart.  Sandra enjoyed making crafts and going to craft stores, reading and loved her cats. She is survived by a daughter, Lori (Cory) Wisinski and...

Richard K. Richmond passed away Sunday, July 1st, peacefully at home with his family by his side.  Rick was born and raised in Oneida, NY and graduated from Oneida High School in 1982.  He then worked for 17 year at Oneida Limited before becoming a corrections officer for New York State.  Rick retired from NYSCO after 17 years of service.  Rick was first and formost a devoted family man and loved taking family vacations together.  He also loved riding his Harley and...

William E. Holbert, 61, of Durhamville, formerly of Camden, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 at his daughters home. He was born March 26, 1957, in Westdale, the son of the late Eugene and Frances Ryder Holbert and attended Camden schools.  For over 40 years he was a self employed carpenter in the Camden area.   Bill loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  He enjoyed playing guitar and tinkering around the house.   He is survived by five...

Ronald J. Coolican, 74, of Oneida, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at his home, with his family by his side. He was born November 20, 1943, in Syracuse, the son of the late Frank and Ruth Hoffman Coolican.  He was a graduate of Most Holy Rosary High School and Simmons School of Mortuary Science, both in Syracuse.  On September 9, 1967, at St. Ann’s Church, Manlius, he married Mary M. Wilkins.  Ron was a caring and proud Funeral Director and owned Coolican-McSweeney...

David N. Harrington, 77, of Oneida, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Oneida Healthcare. He was born January 23, 1941, in Rome, the son of the late Allan and Ella Owen Harrington and was a graduate of Oneida High School.  He was employed with Hubbard Industries, Carrier Corp and retired in 1999 as President and CEO of Oneida Molded Plastics.   He was a member of the Oneida Elks Lodge #767 and attended St. Paul’s United Methodist Church.  David...