All Obituaries

Oneida-Patricia Lee Tarry, 80, passed away peacefully at her home with the love and support of her family at her side, on Saturday, January 14, 2023. She was born on July 23, 1942, in Wayland, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Corbert and Mary (nee Patton) Bentley.  She was raised by her aunt Virgie (nee Patton) and Jack Burchett.  Pat grew up in McDowell, KY, and attended local schools.  As a young adult, Pat traveled to various cities in the United States and held various...

Vera Bloss   Sherrill-Vera C. Bloss, 87, formerly of Noyes Manor, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at the Extended Care Facility at Oneida Healthcare. Vera was born on October 1, 1935, in Malone, the daughter of the late Henry and Edna Trudell Johnson. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her children: Patrick Paul Bloss, Roger James (Noreen) Bloss Jr., Donald James (Sherril) Bloss, and Michael James Bloss; her beloved...

Olive M. Palmer Verona Beach  - Olive M. Palmer, 89, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at the Oneida Health Extended Care Facility. At this time there are no services planned for Olive.  Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Coolican-McSweeney & Paul Funeral Home, 322 Washington Avenue, Oneida.  To offer a condolence or share a memory, please visit: coolican-mcsweeney.com  

Sherrill-Floyd M. Lewis, 81, passed away peacefully with his family by his side with love and support on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at the Oneida Healthcare Center. Floyd was born on March 26, 1941 in the Town of Augusta the son of the late John and Elgirtha Tooker Lewis. Floyd grew up in Augusta and was a graduate of the Oriskany Falls High School. In his earlier years he worked for Fred Oliver in the Augusta-Oriskany Falls area. In later years, he became a truck driver. Floyd retired from...

Eugene G. Tomlinson Munnsville-Eugene G. Tomlinson, 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at his home. Spring graveside services will be held in Stockbridge Valley Cemetery.  There are no public services at this time. Personal care is being provided by Jeffrey T. Paul, Director of the Coolican-McSweeney & Paul Funeral Home, in Oneida.   To offer a message of condolence or share a memory, please visit coolican-mcsweeney.com

Canastota-Robert C. Parow, 57, passed away peacefully at the Oneida Healthcare Center, on Saturday, November 19, 2022; follow a courageous battle against cancer. He was born in Oneida on October 29, 1965, the son of Robert C. Parow Sr. and Linda Chesebro Parow. Rob loved agriculture and farm work. He had worked on various area farms.   He was a fun loving person and deeply cared for his friends.  He kept his life simple, and live his life on his own terms. Rob is survived...

Earl S. Woods, Jr, 83, of Canastota NY, passed away at the Oneida Health and Rehab Center on November 18, 2022. Earl was born in Chicopee MA on May 11, 1939, to Earl & Irene Woods (Grabiec). Graduate of Wayland Highschool, MA, 1957. And graduate of General Motors Institute, MI, 1961. Earl married Elaine E. Medlyn in Flint MI, 1961 and together they had three children, Edwin E. Woods, Sheirel A. Mordaunt, and Patricia J. Watkins. Earl enjoyed employment at General Motors in Framingham,...

Canastota-Walter T. “Bud” Johnson, 67, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2022, at his home, with his beloved wife Mary and his family by his side. He was born on August 19, 1955, in Oneida, the son of the Gilbert F. and Clara Jean Albee Johnson. Bud grew up in Oneida and was a graduate of Oneida High School. Bud had worked at the former Oneida Limited for several years.  He went on to do road construction work. He eventually went on to start his own construction and...

UTICA - Thomas L. Guidera, 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, while his beloved daughter was holding his hand, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center. He was born in Utica on July 16, 1946, the son of the late George and Letha Massago Guidera. Tom graduated from UFA, Class of 1964. Tom went on to serve his country in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. On June 21, 1975, He married Rena L. Ward. Their loving union lasted 40 years until Rena’s passing in 2015....

Rome-Kevin F. Peebles Sr., 66, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2022, at the Oneida Center in Utica. He was born on July 19, 1956, in Oneida, the son of the late Roland and Cora King Peebles.  Kevin grew up in Oneida and was a graduate of Oneida High School.  Kevin had served the City of Oneida as a Police Officer until he retired.  He had also been a New York State Park Police Officer.  He was deeply involved in the antique business following his retirement....