All Obituaries

Stephanie M. Palmer, 27, of Oneida, passed away suddenly on Monday at Upstate University Hospital.  Stephanie is survived by her loving husband of 7 years, Michael B. Palmer; son, Konner Palmer; daughter, Aeriella Palmer; her parents, Robert and Yavonne Relyea; two brothers, Pierce and Robert Reylea; sister, Rebecca Relyea; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Funeral Services will be conducted on Tuesday 12 p.m. at Coolican-McSweeney Funeral Home...

Gordon U. Folts, 96, of Verona, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at the Oneida Healthcare Center ECF. He was born December 30, 1922, in Oriskany Falls, the son of the late Everett and Mary Parkhurst Folts and was a graduate of Oriskany Falls High School.  He was a Staff Sergeant in the US Army Airforce during WW II and was a member of the 440th Troop Carrier Group.  He retired after many years from Oneida LTD in Sherrill.  He was a member of the Kelley-Phillips American...

Darlene L. Butler, 69, of Vernon, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019 at the Oneida Healthcare Center. She was born December 27, 1949, in Canastota, the daughter of the late Andrew and Emma Newton Cordell and was a graduate of Canastota High School.   On April 13, 1968, she married Henry G. “Butch” Butler.  For 33 years, Darlene worked in both the factory and office at Oneida LTD in Sherrill.  Darlene’s life centered around her family, especially her...

Veronica K. “Lefty” Loucy, 94, of Sherrill, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019. She was born March 23, 1924, in Oneida, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Bertha Herbst Kennedy and was a graduate of Sherrill High School.  On August 24, 1946, at St. Helena’s Church, Sherrill, she married John T. Loucy.  He passed away June 1, 2015.  For 18 years she was employed with Oneida LTD in Sherrill, retiring in 1985.  She was a parishioner of St....

Patricia A. York, 89, passed away Friday February 15, 2019.  She was born the daughter of Raymond Sr. and Joan MacDonald Forbes in the Town of Granby, NY.  Pat attended Oswego High School and was a 1950 graduate of Morrisville College.  A resident of Oneida since 1956, she was a charter member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, former member of Catholic Daughters of America #2250, officer in St. Patrick’s Mothers Club, a life member of the Ladies of the Elks #767, a...

David A. Panzica, 78, lifelong resident of Oneida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 14, 2019, with his family by his side at the Lutheran Home in Clinton.  He was born May 11, 1940, in Oneida, the son of the late Augustino “Gus” and Eva (Piro) Panzica. He was honorably discharged after four years from the US Navy in July of 1963. He married the love of his life, Betty Jane Patane on July 3, 1965. She passed away June 21, 2017. Dave operated Gussie’s...

Ruth Helen (Redding) Hornyak, 95, of Oneida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Oneida Healthcare Center ECF.  Born March 19, 1923 in Oneida, she was the daughter of William and Ruth (Helmer) Redding and attended Oneida City Schools.  Ruth helped raise her three younger brothers, Frederick, James and William, after the untimely death of their father.  She was very hard working, going to work at the former Smith-Lee Company at the age of sixteen to help...

Pauline Teresa Rice, 84, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 in her hometown of Oneida.  Born February 21, 1934, into a loving family in Oneida of seven sisters and two brothers, she was the daughter of the late John and Minnie Lumbrazo Magliocca and was a graduate of Oneida High School.  On July 20, 1957, at St. Joseph’s Church, Oneida, she married Francis “Babe” Rice.  She now joins her husband who passed away on January 4, 2002.  For many years she...

In loving memory of Sharon Ann (Clark) Burnam, 1941-2019.  A mother and patron of love. A baby whisperer who always welcomed children into her arms. A devout Christian whom always practiced the benevolence of Christ. A strong women. Survived by four children, Edward Burnam Jr, Judy Dennee, Sharon Lancette and Carrie Burnam. Proceeded by Katrina Burnam, Ivy Burnam and Kevin Burnam.  Grandchildren include, Roger, Jordan, Caitlyn, Tyler, Summer, Autumn and Blake.  Brother, Eddie...

Gary L. Hull, 75, of Oneida, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville.  He was born June 4, 1943 in Oneida, the son of the late Chester and Adeline Boylan Hull and was a graduate of Stockbridge Valley Central School.  Gary was an MP in the US Army during the Vietnam War, stationed in Germany.  For 19 years, he was a Pari Mutuel Clerk with OTB in Chittenango, retiring in 2008.  He was an active member of the Canastota American...