All Obituaries

Bruce B. Hannel Sr. Oneida-Bruce B. Hannel Sr., 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday , May 18, 2023, at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse. Bruce was born in Oneida on July 1, 1949, the son  of the late Elwood and Jean Adelia  Hannel.  He grew up in Oneida and was a graduate of Oneida High School.  On May 6, 1972, Bruce married JoAnn Curro, at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church.  He was an Army Veteran having served his country for over 20 years.  For his...

Gary Landers Brooksville, FL/Munnsville- Gary Landers, 68, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was born on December 3, 1954 in Oneida, the son of the late Howard and Elva Stewart Landers.  Gary grew up in Munnsville and graduated from Stockbridge Valley Central High School.   Gary had lived many years in Rochester, and just recently relocated to Brooksville.  He was an excellent craftsman who made his living as a carpenter.  He was liked by all and will be...

Maria Magdalena Erdo, 85, of Oneida, passed away, May 6, 2023, at the Extended Care Facility, Oneida.  Maria was born August 22, 1937 in Komarom, Hungary and came to the United States during the Hungarian Revolution in 1956.  She met and married her husband of 58 years, Ernest, who passed away in 2016.   Maria was a devoted mother to her children as well as to others who needed her embrace and care.  She enjoyed traveling, reading, needlepoint, gardening and...

Oneida-Leslie R. Carpenter, 88, of Oneida, born March 31, 1935, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023. Leslie is survived by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. All services were private. Coolican-McSweeney & Paul Funeral Home in Oneida has care of the arrangements.

Vernon-Deborah L. Perkins, 66, passed away peacefully with the love and support of her family at her side, on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the Abraham House of Rome. She was born in Canastota, on March 20, 1957, the daughter of the Donald and Elaine Chaires Curtis. Debbie grew up in Canastota and was a graduate of Canastota High School. Following high school, she proudly served in the United States Navy. On September 27, 2013, Debbie married Arthur D. Perkins.  She had worked at Office...

Canastota-Barbara A. Badgley, 69, passed away peacefully with the love and support of her family at her side, on Monday April 10, 2023, at the Sunnyside Care Center. She was born in Oneida on August 24, 1953, the daughter of the late Warren and Mary McDermott King. Barb grew up in Oneida and was a graduate of Oneida High School. On September 30, 1983, Barb married William Badgley.  She had worked at Oneida Molded Plastics for 14 years.  She retired from the workforce due to her...

Oneida-Kimberly M. Buell, 47, passed away shortly after admission to the Oneida Healthcare Center’s Emergency Room, on Monday April 10, 2023, following an apparent cardiac episode. Kim was born in Oneida on June 3, 1975. She grew up in Canastota under the watchful eye of her mother and second father, Duane and Kathy Risley. Kim was a graduate of Canastota High School.  She was a devoted stay at home mom providing loving care to her children.  On February 24, 2001, Kim...

Utica-Denise Marie Wallis, 53, passed away peacefully at her home on March 23, 2023. She was born in Syracuse on September 27, 1969, the daughter of late Daniel and Kathleen Wallis. Denise attended VVS High School.  Though, Denise did a lot throughout her life, her main goal was to make someone laugh.  While facing her own struggles, she never failed to lend a helping hand in any way that she could.   Denise was an active person who enjoyed singing, music, painting, and...

Canastota-Robert M. Fietz, 89, of Whitelaw, passed away peacefully at his home on March 18, 2023, five days before his 90th birth day. He was born in Oneida on March 23, 1933, the son of late Oswald and Leua Mosher Fietz. Bob was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in Germany.  He retired from Kime’s True Value Store in Oneida.  He had a love for all who he came in contact with at the store.  He was an avid gardener who grew prize winning Gladiolas.  Rob is survived...

Terry M Dwyer, 76, of Oneida, and a life-long resident of the Syracuse area, died peacefully at home on March 15th, 2023, after a hard-fought battle against cancer. Terry received a Business Degree from Nichols College in Dudley, MA. He worked for Continental Can Corporation, Bristol Myers Squibb, General Electric, Carrier and retired from OneSource in 2018. In his youth, Terry enjoyed hunting small game and fishing. He was a devoted husband and father who had a dry wit and a twinkle in his...