All Obituaries

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. ...

Norma A. Conover, 92, of Oneida, New York, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Oneida Extended Care. Born in Boonville, New York on August 9, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Carroll and Susan Root. She was a homemaker who loved her family and was predeceased by her husband, Francis Conover. Norma is survived by her children, Judy (Joseph) Loosman of Oneida, Amanda Buell (Scott Terrier) of Oneida Castle, Dale Conover Sr. of Oneida and Terrie (Tracy) Conover Of...

George E. Janse, 77, of Brooksville, FL, passed away on December 5, 2020 at Oak Hill Hospital, after a long battle with emphysema. He was born in Syracuse the son of the late George A. and Ruth Stanton Janse, soon moving to Oneida where he attended school, graduating in the Class of 1961.  He served in the US Army, mostly in Germany.  In 1969, he graduated from SUNY Cobleskill and embarked on a career as a computer programmer.   He spent many years working for Xerox...

Shirley M. Richmond, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Visitation Monday from 11 AM-1PM at Coolican-McSweeney Funeral Home, 322 Washington Avenue, Oneida. Funeral and burial services will be private.

Thomas William Crouch, 70, of Canastota, New York, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2020 with his family by his side.  Tom was known for his hard work making a career as an electrician in the area.  Although his friends will tell you he took pride and was knowledgeable in many trades.  He was well respected, greatly loved and will be sadly missed.  We will always remember his smile, laugh and sarcastic jokes.  He was predeceased by his beloved longtime...

Kenneth E. VanValkenburgh, 87, of Canastota, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville, where he was a resident since March.  Born in Elk Creek, NY, he resided in Canastota.  He served in the US Navy in the late 50’s, worked as a farmer in his early years and worked at the Madison-Oneida ARC as a bus driver for over 30 years, retiring in 2011.  He was predeceased by his wife, Nora (Boylan); his mother, Phyllis; his father,...

Dennis J. Loughran, 61, of Oneida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the Abraham House in Rome due to pancreatic cancer.  Born in Oneida, New York on January 2, 1959, he was a talented artist and musician.  He worked for the Oneida Indian Nation.  He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Bernadine Loughran and brother in law, Daniel Marsh. Dennis is survived by his siblings, Nora Marsh, Janice (Vance) Davis, Patrick (Joan) Loughran, Joseph Loughran,...

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,...