All Obituaries

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...

Martha G. Warner Martha G. Warner, 95 of Verona joined her loved ones into heaven on May 6, 2021.  She was born on September 2, 1925, in Oneida, New York, the daughter of Ruth and Otto West. In 1949, she married Lawrence Warner.  Martha and Lawrence decided to reside in Verona, NY, where they built their family home.   Martha and Lawrence owned and operated their family business, the Warner’s Egg Marketing Company.  Martha was able to stay in the family...

Dean H. Blanchard Sylvan Beach-Dean H. Blanchard,67, passed away peacefully with the love and support of his beloved wife Karen by his side on Monday, April 26, 2021, at his home, following a short, but courageous battle against cancer.   He was born in Cobleskill, NY on June 18, 1953, the son of the late Donald and Geraldine Berner Blanchard.  He was raised in Mohawk and was a graduate of Mohawk High School.  Dean continued his education and was a graduate of Herkimer...

James B. "Bernie" Loucy SHERRILL- James B. “Bernie” Loucy, 96, formerly of Park Terrace, and more recently of the Colonial Park Nursing Home, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at the home. Bernie was born on July 26, 1924, in Westmoreland, the son of the late Ervin and Julia McGuire Loucy. He was raised in the Sherrill area, and was a graduate of the former Sherrill High School. As a young man, he joined the Navy during...

Linda L. Sestito Soluske   Sylvan Beach-Linda L. Sestito Soluske,72, passed away peacefully with the love and support of her family by her side on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at the Oneida Healthcare Center.   She was born in Rome on April 21, 1948, the daughter of the late Nicholas J. and Grace Ruscito Sestito.  She was raised in Rome and was a graduate of the former Rome High School.  On December 16, 1977, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Rome, Linda was united...

Anthony J. Bornschein Sr Oneida-Anthony J. Bornschein Sr, 40, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Upstate Medical Center, while his loving family was by his side, following a brief illness. He was born on March 16, 1981, in Patchogue, Long Island, the son of Herbert and Virginia Melendez Bornschein.  He was raised in Patchogue, and enjoyed youth baseball and being a member of the Boy Scouts.  His family relocated to the Oneida area later in Anthony’s life. Anthony...

OBITUARY David E. Boyce Parish/Oneida-David E. Boyce, 81, passed away on March 21, 2021at his home.  David was born in Oneida on August 28, 1940 and was raised in Durhamville.  He was predeceased by his parents, Edger and Olga Pavelka Boyce of Durhamville, and a brother Dennis of Oswego.  David is survived by his brother Douglas of Endicott, and a number of nieces and nephews. David graduated from Oneida High School in 1958, and then attended the United States Air Force...

Evie Kathryn Molinari Canastota-Evie Kathryn Molinari, beloved infant daughter of Thomas and Carrie Molinari, became an angel upon her birth on March 16, 2021 at the Oneida Healthcare Center. Evie’s passing is mourned by her beloved parents; her sisters: Amiee, Peyton, Emma, Aria; and Aria’s twin brother Logan.  Services are private at the convenience of Evie’s family.  Her parents have entrusted Evie’s care to Jeffrey T. Paul at the Coolican-McSweeney...

Billy G. Collins Sr. Canastota-Billy G. Collins Sr., 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Upstate Medical Center, following a long illness. He was born on May 7, 1947, in Oneida, the son of the late Raymond and Lula Arnold Collins. Billy was raised on the family farm on Collins Hill.  Billy was a hard worker who made a career as a house painter and roofer. His whole life, he spent loved being in the woods on Collins Hill.   In his younger years he...