All Obituaries

Oneida-Donna Marie Sterling, 70, died on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Upstate Medical University.      Donna was born on February 2, 1951, in Ogdensburg, the daughter of the late Robert and Audrey Willis Gilbert. In her younger years, she was raised living part time in Rome, and part time in Ogdensburg.      Donna graduated from Rome Catholic Academy and furthered her education at Mater Dei College in Ogdensburg. Donna spoke fondly of her time...

Oneida-Paula C. Stratton passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021, at the St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center. Paula was born the fourth child to Bruce Earl Cook & Rosemary Sugar Cook in Oneida, N.Y. on April 12, 1956.  Paula loved to tell everyone she was the baby of the family.  She attended Oneida City Schools and Oneida Madison BOCES, graduating in 1975.  Paula was employed by Oneida City Hospital for 20 years and then employed by Rome Memorial Hospital for 16 years...

Canastota-Ruth Anne Ayers, 73, passed away at the home of her daughter Sue, on Monday, August 9, 2021, with the love and support of her children at her side following a lengthy illness. She was born in Carthage on July 13, 1948 the only daughter of five children to the late Burton and Emma Tooker Santamour.  Ruth grew up in Carthage and attended Carthage High School.  Ruth was a proud working mom, combining work with raising her family.  Ruth was a “people person”...

Rome-On July 25, 2021, Michael J. Campolo, age 54, Town of Floyd resident, passed away unexpectedly.  Michael was a loving husband, an amazing father and an incredible grandfather.  The kids all loved to call him, “Grumpy.” Michael loved fishing.  He also took pride in his garden and yard.  Michael loved to take random drives with his wife, never knowing where life and the adventures would take them.  Michael loved his children and grandchildren more...

Canastota-Sharon L. Bargabos, 81, passed away peacefully, with the love and support of her children at her side, on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Francis House. Sharon was born on March 7, 1940, at the family home in Aleene, in the Town of Lincoln, the daughter of the late Thomas and Leora Popple Reynolds.  She had attended Stockbridge Valley School, Red Creek High School, and graduated from Canastota Central School, Class of 1957. During her high school years, she was active in...

Oneida-Dennis J. Walsh, 59, passed away unexpectedly, at his home, on Monday, July 19, 2021. He was born on October 2, 1961, in Yonkers, the son of the late John F. and Veronica Flemming Walsh. Dennis was raised in Yonkers and graduated from “Hard Knocks High.” Until his illness, he enjoyed a life-long career as a tractor-trailer drive.  Each load to be delivered was an adventure to see new places and meet new people.   Dennis had been a professional driver for...

 In love and memory of Kathy (Ellen) Marchand        March 9, 1944-June 29, 2021   To my loving sons, Steve, Robert, Randy, family and friends             I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one.  I’d like to leave an after-glow of smiles when life is done. I would like to leave an echo, whispering softly down the ways.  Of happy times and laughing times...

ONEIDA - Marilyn J. Dunbar, 83, of Oneida, passed away early Monday morning, June 21, 2021 at Oneida Health. She was born on May 22, 1938, in Oneida at home, the daughter of Mabel I. (Cater) and Ernest P. Butler. She was a graduate of Oneida High School. On January 23, 1959, Marilyn was united in marriage to Alva G. Dunbar at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Oneida. Mr. Dunbar passed away in March, 1989. In addition to being a homemaker, Marilyn was employed as a child care...

Deborah A. Wimett Oneida-Deborah A. Wimett, 57, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at the Oneida Healthcare Center. She was born in Oneida on September 17, 1963, the daughter of John and Phyllis Willbanks Lighthall. Debbie was raised in Oneida and was a graduate of Oneida High School Class of 1981.  Debbie had worked at the Route 5 SAVON for numerous years.  She later went on to find her passion as a Teacher’s Aide for BOCES.  She worked in the VVS...

William L. VanPatten, Sr. Oneida- William L. VanPatten, Sr., passed away peacefully May 25, 2021 at the age of 84, surrounded by his loving family by his side. William was born and raised in Oneida, the son of Joel and Marion (Snyder) VanPatten on April 28, 1937.  In 1960, William married Barbara Robbins and even though they divorced, they always still had an amazing friendship.  William loved fishing, camping and was an avid hunter.  He was a diehard Yankees fan as well as...