Ruth E. Bobenhausen
May 17, 1914 -
May 15, 2003

 Ruth E. Bobenhausen, 88, a resident of the Lutheran Adult Care Home and most recently the Martin Luther Home died Thursday morning May 15, 2003.

Ruth was born on May 17, 1914 in Holland Patent the daughter of Seymour and Zeona Collins Johnson.  She attended school in Middletown, NY.

Ruth had been a resident of Westmoreland since 1966 until moving to the Lutheran Home in Clinton in May of 2000

Ruth was employed for many years as a companion with the Lutheran Homes in Clinton. She had previously been employed as a file clerk in the blue print room of General Electric in Utica.

She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Rome and Oneida.

Ruth married John W. Bobenhausen on May 27, 1939 in Syracuse. He died on March 24, 2002.

Surviving is one son and daughter-in-law David and Maggie Bobenhausen of Cartersville, GA; three daughters and three son-in-laws, Joyce and Roger Andrews of Washington, VA, Janet Collins and her special friend Gary Markowicz of Whitesboro, Kathy and Jerry Knieram of Fife, WA, Robert Slantz Sr. of Highland, IL; one sister, Reba Peenstra of Fulton ten grandchildren and spouses, Paul and Stephanie Bobenhausen, Kimberly and Matt Harris, Carrie Bobenhausen, Jonathan and Becky Andrews, Teri and Rob Miner, Kristine and Andrew Puckey, Robert Slantz Jr., William and Jean Slantz, Jayne Slantz, Mary and Doug Taylor; eleven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  She was pre-deceased by a daughter Joan Slantz in 1972, one sister Claribel Whipple and one brother Allen Gates

Ruth’s family wish to express their heartfelt appreciation to the entire staff of the Lutheran Adult Home and the Martin Luther Home for the exceptional care, concern and love extended to Ruth during the last 3 years.  Their kindness and compassion will never be forgotten.

Memorial Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be made in Crown Hill Memorial Park, Town of New Hartford. There will be no calling hours.  Memorial Contributions may be made to either the Lutheran Home Foundation 108 Utica Road Clinton, NY 13323 or the Seventh Day Adventist Church 6739 Sutliff Rd. Rome, NY 13440.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. 342 Main Street Oneida, NY 13421.

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Jane I. Butler
August 25, 1926 -
August 30, 2003

 Jane I. Butler, 77 of 359 Leonard Street Oneida died peacefully Saturday evening August 30, 2003 in the Oneida Healthcare Center where she had been a medical patient for the last three days.

Jane was born August 25, 1926 in Oneida the daughter of Joseph and Loretta Cafalone Maiura. She was a graduate of Oneida High School class of 1944.

Jane had been a resident of Oneida until 1970 when she moved to St. Petersburg Florida. She returned to Oneida in July 1992.

She married Joseph A. Butler on September 13, 1976 in Sarasota, FL. Mr. Butler died on December 3, 1993.

Jane was employed as a machine operator with Stanton Paper Box of Oneida for 24 years until 1970 when she moved to Florida. While in Florida she was employed with Heinaman’s Bakery for 10 years, Biff Burger for 6 years and the Canteen Commissary.

Jane was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Oneida and formerly attended Transfiguration Church in St. Petersburg. She was a former member of the St. Joseph’s Altar and Rosary Society.  

For the last 8 years Jane has been actively involved with the NYSDSO on Wilson Street in Oneida as a Senior Companion.

Surviving is one daughter and son-in-law, Jean and John Mazzullo of Oneida, one son William L. Butler of Oneida, one daughter-in-law Jennifer Butler of Oneida, two sisters; Loretta Rinaldi of Canastota and Josephine Jacob of Oneida, seven grandchildren Joseph Butler, Bruce and Barbara Butler, Lori and Jason Brummer, Susan Butler, Heather and Dr. Craig Pawlak, John and Stephanie Mazzullo IV, James Butler, 10 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by one son Joseph R. Butler on August 31, 2002 and several brothers and sisters.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 AM Wednesday September 3, 2003 in St. Joseph’s Church Oneida by Rev, Edmund A. Castronovo. Interment will be made in St. Patrick’s Cemetery Oneida. Friends are invited and may call 5-8 PM Tuesday at the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. 342 Main Street Oneida. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Church 121 St. Joseph’s Place Oneida, NY 13421.

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Giuseppe Cinquemani
February 10, 1943 -
February 25, 2003

 Giuseppe Cinquemani, 60, of 448 W. Railroad Street Oneida died peacefully at home Tuesday morning February 25, 2003 following an illness of the last six weeks.

Giuseppe was born on February 10, 1943 in Palermo, Sicily the son of Stefano and Maria Tomaselli Cinquemani. He graduated High School in Italy and came to the United States in 1989.

He married Marie Hilaire on August 11, 1980 in Italy.

Giuseppe was a self-employed electrician.

He was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Oneida.

Giuseppe was a loving husband, father, brother and uncle and will be deeply missed by his loving wife Marie, three sons; Stefano Cinquemani, Luciano Cinquemani, Giuseppe Cinquemani all at home, one daughter Eleonora Cinquemani at home, three sisters; Lena Tavolntta, Giovanna Cinquemani both of Italy, Eleonora and her husband Frank Lazio of Oneida, one brother Carmalo Cinquemani of Italy and several nieces and nephew.

Funeral Services will be held 9:30 AM Friday February 28, 2003 from the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. and 10:00 AM in St. Joseph's Church where the Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Msgr. Matthew C. Luczycki.  Interment will be made in St. Patrick's Cemetery Oneida.  Friends are invited and may call 5-7 PM thursday at the funeral home 342 Main Street Oneida.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Cinquemani Children's fund c/o Marie Cinquemani 448 W. Railroad Street Oneida, NY 13421.

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John J. Goonan
July 14, 1920 -
January 28, 2003

 John J. Goonan, 82, of 408 Sayles Street died Tuesday morning January 28, 2003 in the Oneida Healthcare Center where he had been a medical patient since January 15^th.

John was born on July 14, 1920 in Westbury, LI the son of Thomas P. and Stella McCullough Goonan.  He was a graduate of Alexander Hamilton High School in Brooklyn. He had been a resident of Oneida since 1988 coming from Port Jervis.

He married Elizabeth M. (Betty) Doherty on February 24, 1945 in St. Xavier’s Church in Brooklyn. Mrs. Goonan died on December 30, 1993.

John was employed as an installer/repairman for New York Telephone in Newburgh for 38 years retiring February 29, 1984. He and his wife also owned and operated the Oakland Valley Campground in Orange Co. from 1973 to 1987.

John was a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Oneida and a former member of the Archbishop Malloy Council Knights of Columbus.

John was an Army Veteran of World War II where he served as a communications chief technician with the Battery B Harbor Defense of New York.

Surviving are three sons and two daughter-in-laws; Thomas J. Goonan of Oneida, William D. and Kathy Goonan of Liverpool and Robert E. and Joan Goonan of Mertztown, PA, one daughter: Elizabeth A. Goonan of Miami, FL, six grand children; Megan Goonan, Kelly Goonan, Colin Goonan, Christopher Goonan, Ryan Goonan and Dr. Kathleen Burger, two great grandchildren; Dominick and Tristen Goonan.  He was pre-deceased by one son John J. Goonan Jr. on June 27, 1993.

Funeral Services will be held 1:30 PM Friday from the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. and 2:00PM in St. Patrick’s Church where the Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Rev. William A. Mesmer.  Interment will be made in St. Patrick’s Cemetery Oneida.  Friends are invited and may call 2-4 & 7-9 PM Thursday at the funeral home 342 Main Street Oneida.  Memorial Contributions may be made to Boy Scouts of America Troop 204 Trailer Fund c/o Donald Lavalley 4813 Bear Road Liverpool, NY  13088.

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Richard E. Hall
March 9, 1960 - 
October 17, 2003

 Richard E. Hall, 43, of 345 Main Street Oneida died Friday evening October 17, 2003 in University Hospital Syracuse following a brief battle with cancer.

Richard was born on March 9, 1960 in Syracuse the son of William L. and Diane Binning Hall.  A lifelong resident of the area he was a graduate of Chittenango High School class of 1978 where he was member of the football and basketball teams. He then attended the State University of New York at Alfred.

Richard was a US Navy veteran where he served in 1983-1984.

He was an avid golfer and had a tremendous love for fishing.

Surviving is his mother Diane Hall of Avon Park, FL; one sister and brother-in-law, Cathy and Jerry Southwick of Cazenovia; one brother, William H. Hall of Cazenovia; two nieces, two nephews and aunts, uncles and cousins.  He was pre-deceased by his father William Hall on April 30 2002 and his sister Carol Hall on April 29, 2003.           

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LeRoy (Stubby) Hollingsworth
December 25, 1918 -
March 19, 2003

 LeRoy (Stubby) Hollingsworth, 84, of 552 Sherrill Road, died Wednesday, March 19, 2003, at the Oneida Healthcare Center, following a brief illness.

He was born December 25, 1918, in Crogan, NY, the son of Lynn Roy and Minnie Steiner Hollingsworth. 

Stubby resided in Sherrill most of his life, and was a graduate of Sherrill High School.  He also lived in Florida from 1980-1989 following his retirement. 

He worked for Oneida Ltd. in Sherrill for 43 years, retiring in 1980. 

Stubby was an avid bowler and enjoyed golfing.   He was a member of the CAC Clubs, Sherrill American Legion Post #230, and a past member of the VFW in Florida, the Moose Lodge in Florida, and the Elks Club in Florida and Oneida. 

He was a World War II veteran, serving overseas with the U.S. Army Air Force.  During his time of service he received several honors including the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the North African-European Theater Ribbon with four stars.  

Stubby married Leona Stone on December 15, 1945, in St. Helena’s Church in Sherrill.  Leona died on April 15, 1996. 

Surviving are:  two (2) daughters and sons-in-law, Cheri & Richard Munger of Sherrill and Dawn & Richard Hale of Houston, TX; a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas & Donna Hollingsworth of Peru, NY; a sister and brother-in-law, Norma & Walter Bortle of Sherrill; six (6) grandchildren, Julianne, Heather, Andy, Jonathan, Jay and Lori; four (4) great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins, including a special niece Kathi Rosselle. 

Funeral services for LeRoy “Stubby” Hollingsworth, 84, of Sherrill, will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2003 at the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc., Oneida.  Spring burial will be in St. Helena’s Cemetery, Oneida.  The family will greet friends and relatives on Saturday, prior to the service, from 1-3 p.m. at the funeral home, 342 Main Street, Oneida.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Hazel L. Carpenter Home, Inc., 533 Main Street, Oneida, NY  13421.

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Benjamin John Klish
February 21, 1941 - 
May 6, 2003

 Benjamin John Klish, 91, of 149 Lake Road Oneida died Tuesday afternoon May 6, 2003 at his residence with his loving family by his side.

 Ben was born on February 21, 1912 in Shaytown, Pa. the son of Peter and Mary Plezia Klish.  He attended Oneida Schools.

Ben had been a resident of Oneida since 1922.  He married Arlene VanNostrand on June 14, 1941 in St. Francis Church Durhamville. 

Ben was employed as a buffer with Oneida Ltd. Silversmiths retiring in 1974.

Mr. Klish was a member of St. Francis Church Durhamville, Oneida Ltd. Retirement Club and the Community Associated Clubs. 

Ben really enjoyed the outdoors and loved gardening and cutting wood. 

Surviving besides his wife, Arlene is a daughter and son-in-law; Janet and Donald Gendron of Oneida, two sons and two daughters-in-laws; David and Joan Klish of Oneida and Richard and Frances Klish of Oneida, two brothers and a daughter-in-law; Otto Klish of Oneida and Felix and Dorothy Klish of Oneida, three sisters and one brother-in-law; Verna Picciano and Frances Guy of Oneida and Amelia and Fred Wittman of Santa Maria, California, eleven grandchildren; Lisa Klish, Julie Klish, Carrie Riley, Amanda Klish, Michael Bayliss, Jackie Neveu, Andrew Bayliss, Brian Klish, Stacey Klish, Cynthia Ali and Robert Klish, seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday May 9, 2003 at 9:30 AM from the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. and 10:00 AM from St. Joseph’s Church Oneida where the Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Joseph F. Kehoe.  Interment will be made in St. Francis Cemetery Durhamville.  Friends are invited and may call 5-8PM Thursday at the funeral home 342 Main Street Oneida, NY.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care, Inc. 4277 Middle Settlement Rd. New Hartford, NY 13413 with envelopes available at the funeral home.

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Daniel Lawrence Mahoney
March 27, 1918 -
March 30, 2003

 Daniel Lawrence Mahoney, 85, of 805 Pioneer Avenue died peacefully Sunday, March 30, 2003 at his residence with his loving family at his side following a long fight against cancer. 

Daniel was born on March 27, 1918 in Sherrill the son of John and Margaret Fallahee Mahoney.  He was a graduate of Bridgewater Central School, class of 1936.  He and his wife have resided in Sylvan Beach and Brooksville, Florida for the last 15 years.  

Following high school, he joined the Army serving in World War II in Oran, Africa and was wounded in the Battle of Anzio, Italy. 

Daniel owned and operated Mahoney’s Barbershop in Mohawk from 1956-1971.  He and his wife then owned and operated Hubb’s Point Restaurant in Northville for several years.  Daniel then became the Transportation coordinator for the Office for the Aging in Fulton County retiring in 1985 and having received several commendations for his work with the elderly in Fulton County.

He married Geraldine Edick on November 24, 1948 in Daytona Beach Florida. 

He was a member of St. John’s Church North Bay, past commander and honorary life member of the Crowley- Barnum American Legion Post #25 in Mohawk, a member of the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans in Herkimer, and the Oneida Lodge #767 Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks.  He also received a Certificate of Appreciation for his contribution to Avenue of Flags National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.

Surviving is his wife of 55 years, Geraldine, two daughters and one son-in-law; Jean Joyce of Caroga Lake, NY and Patricia Mahoney-Drawec and her husband James L. Drawec of Pittsfield, Mass, one son and daughter-in-law; Richard G. and Marlea Millis of Albion, NY, one sister; Theresa Mahoney Asche of Canastota, six grandchildren, five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  He was pre-deceased by two brothers; John and Robert Mahoney and one sister; Marie Pollard.

Funeral Services will be held 11:30 AM Thursday April 3, 2003 from the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc.  and 12:00 PM in St. Patrick’s Church Oneida where the Funeral mass will be celebrated by Rev. Richard Morisette.  Interment will be made in Northville Cemetery.  Friends are invited and may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the funeral home 342 Main Street Oneida, NY.  Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place  Memphis, Tenn 38105.

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Elizabeth Rae (Bebe) Marchetti
December 23, 1942 -
November 18, 2003

 Elizabeth Rae (Bebe) Marchetti, 60, of 390 Rosewood Circle Canastota died Tuesday afternoon November 18, 2003 at her sister’s home 304 Kinsley Street Sherrill surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Bebe was born on December 23, 1942 in Oneida the daughter of Ray A. and Marie Berry Jollie.  She had been a lifelong resident of the area.

Bebe was a graduate of VVS High School class of 1961 and then graduated from Central City Business Institute (CCBI) in Syracuse.

She married Robert P. Marchetti on April 8, 1967 in Plymouth Congregational Church Sherrill.

Bebe had been employed as a statistical secretary with Bristol Labs in Syracuse from 1961-1969.  At that time she became a mother and a homemaker and in later years was a substitute teacher with Canastota Central Schools and Madison-Oneida BOCES.

Bebe was a member Plymouth Congregational Church in Sherrill. She had also served the Canastota Recreation Commission for over 10 years, was a volunteer driver with the American Cancer Society.  For her enjoyment Bebe loved bowling, softball and golf where she had been the recipient of many awards for her special talents.

Surviving is her husband Robert, two daughters and one son-in-law; Laurel and Scott Lemee of Canastota, Renee Marchetti of Camden, four sisters and brother-in-laws; Michal and Robert Tate of Clearwater, FL, Renee and Edward Chandler of Verona, Jonel and Harry Stanhope of Sherrill, Mimi and Marc Edwards of Vernon Center, one brother and sister-in-law, John and Sandra Jollie of Sherrill and numerous nieces and nephews.  She also had two very special uncles, Robert Oakley Berry and James Bristow both of Sarasota, FL.

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Cindy Meade McCoppin
June 1, 1970 -
November 6, 2003

 Cindy Meade McCoppin, 33, of 7040 Sage Road Boonville, NY died Thursday evening November 6, 2003 at her residence surrounded by her loving family following a brief courageous battle with cancer,

            Cindy was born on June 1, 1970 in Oneida the daughter of William and Bonnie Maxfield Meade Sr. She attended Oneida High School.          

            Cindy was united in marriage with Jamie L. McCoppin on August 10, 2002 in Stockbridge,

            Cindy was employed as a money room clerk in the bingo hall at Turing Stone Casino in Verona from 1998 until earlier this year when she became ill.

            Surviving is her husband Jamie; her parents William and Bonnie Meade of Canastota; three children Cody Meade, Kayla Meade and Ace Meade all at home; one sister Laurie Jordan and her fiancée Garry Maniacek of Sherrill; one brother and sister-in-law Jamie and Michele Meade of Canastota, her maternal grandmother Marjorie McCallister of Oneida and her mother-in-law Judy McCoppin of Canastota; four nieces, four nephews and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.  She was pre-deceased by a brother Billy Meade on November 2, 1995 and her paternal grandmother Mary Meade on October 13, 2003.

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Lynn W. Meade, Jr.
December 30, 1946 -
 April 15, 2003

 Lynn W. Meade Jr., 56, of 215 N. Willow Street Oneida went to be with the Lord unexpectedly Tuesday morning April 15, 2003 in the emergency room at the Oneida Healthcare Center. 

Mr. Meade was born on December 30, 1946 in Oneida the son of Lynn W. and Mary Sullivan Meade Sr. He was a graduate of Stockbridge Valley High School. 

He married Jeanette Maxfield on June 11, 1983 in Oneida.

Mr. Meade was employed as a machine operator by H.P. Hood in Oneida for 35 years retiring 3 years ago due to a disability.

He was of the Protestant faith.

Mr. Meade was an Army veteran having served in Vietnam and attained the rank of Corporal.

Surviving besides his wife Jeanette are his mother Mary Meade of Stockbridge:  one daughter and son-in-law; Theresa and Gary Paddock of Oneida, one son and daughter-in-law; Timothy and Jennifer Maxfield of Oneida, two sisters; Ann Golly of Stockbridge and Peggy Austin of Munnsville, two brothers and one sister in law; William and Bonnie Meade of Wampsville and Richard Meade of Westmoreland, mother-in-law; Marge McAllister of Oneida, three grandchildren and several nieces and nephew.

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Friday April 18, 2003 from the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. with Rev. Neil Coe officiating.  Interment will be made in Glenwood Cemetery.  Friends are invited and may call 5-7 PM Thursday at the funeral home, 342 Main St. Oneida.

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Mary L. Meade
December 23, 1913 -
October 13, 2003

 Mary L. Meade, 89, of 6634 Sullivan Road in the Town of Stockbridge, Oneida died unexpectedly Monday morning October 13, 2003 at her residence.

Mary was born on December 23, 1913 in Munnsville the daughter of Edward and Jane Allen Sullivan. A lifelong resident of the area she was a graduate of Stockbridge High School class of 1935.

She was the widow of Lynn W. Meade Sr. who died in 1968.

Mary was employed as a nurse’s aid with the Jewish Home of Central New York in Dewitt from 1971-1988.

Surviving are two daughters; Ann Golly of Stockbridge, Peggy Austin of Rome, two sons; William and Bonnie Meade of Canastota, Richard Meade of Rome , one daughter in law; Jeanette Meade of Oneida, 12 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren.  She was pre-deceased by on son Lynn W. Meade Jr. on April 15, 2003 and one grandson William E. Meade Jr. on November 2, 1995.

Graveside Services will be held 10:30 AM Wednesday in Stockbridge Cemetery with Rev. Joseph F. Kehoe officiating. There will be no calling hours.  Memorial Contributions may be made to Wanderers Rest Humane Assn. Inc. Juanita Drive Canastota, NY 13032.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. 342 Main Street Oneida. 

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Edith B. Nodecker
September 22, 1919 - 
July 19, 2003

 Edith B. Nodecker, 83, of 3799 Kenwood Road Oneida died Saturday afternoon July 19, 2003 in the Presbyterian Home for Central New York where she had been a resident since March 28, 2003.

Edith was born on September 22, 1919 in Bernards Bay the daughter of Claude and Bessie Rowe Beebe. A lifelong resident of the area she attend the Sherrill Schools. She married Preston O. Nodecker in 1937.  He died in 1985.

Edith was employed for 20 years with Oneida Limited Silversmiths. She then was employed for 10 years with the former Gol-Pak Corporation of Oneida retiring in 1984.

She was a member of the Gethsemane Episcopal Church in Sherrill.  She enjoyed playing Bingo around the local area and will be missed by her many bingo playing friends.

Surviving is one son Owen C. Nodecker Sr. of Oneida, three daughters; Rhoda Murphy of Oneida, Jeanne Zabele and her companion Kenneth Wood of Jacksonville, FL, Martha and her husband Richard Kershman of Oklahoma City, OK, eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Marjorie P. Omicinski
February 14, 1918 - 
August 20, 2003

 Marjorie P. Omicinski, 85 of 7851 NYS Route 298 Kirkville died Wednesday August 20, 2003 in Crouse-Irving Memorial Hospital Syracuse where she had been a medical patient for three weeks.

Marjorie was born on February 14, 1918 in Oneida the daughter of Howard E. and Jennie M. Preece Brown.  She was a graduate of Canastota High School.

Marjorie had resided in Kirkville for the last four years and was a longtime resident of Lenox Avenue in Oneida.

She was the widow of Walter B. Omicinski whom she married on January 24, 1964 in Cortland.

Marjorie had been employed as a bookkeeper with Arthur Pratt Real Estate in Oneida and had previously been employed with Die Molding Corporation in Canastota.

She was a member of the Plymouth Alliance Church in Sherrill and was a volunteer with the Chittenango Food Bank.

There are no known relatives surviving however, there are many close friends whose lives were impacted by this special lady.

Memorial Services will be held 2:00PM Sunday, September 7, 2003 at the Plymouth Alliance Church, 169 Kinsley Street, Sherrill, NY with Rev. Kurt P. Johnson officiating.  Interment will be made in Verona Cemetery.  There are no calling hours.  Memorial Contributions may be made to the Plymouth Alliance Church, 169 Kinsley Street, Sherrill, NY 13461.  Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. 342 Main Street Oneida.

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Miss Florence A. Pflieger
October 31, 1904 - 
April 15, 2003

 Miss Florence A. Pflieger, 98, a resident of the Hazel  Carpenter Home and formerly of 210 N. Main Street Oneida died peacefully Tuesday evening April 15, 2003 in the Oneida Healthcare Center following a brief illness.

Florence was born October 31, 1904 in Oneida the daughter of Charles and Caroline Beisell Pflieger.

She was a lifelong resident of Oneida and attended the Oneida Schools.

Florence was employed with the former New York Telephone as an operator for 40 years retiring in 1961.

Florence was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Oneida, a former member of the Altar Rosary Society and was a member of Pioneer Telephone Operators Assn.

Surviving are two nieces, Margaret Tucker of Oneida and Nancy Culp of Arkansas, one nephew Keith Pflieger of Chicago; great nieces Carol Sheldon of Camillus and Kathryn Cashel of Canastota, great nephews, Frank Pinkosky of Sayre, PA and Alan Tucker of Chittenango.  She was pre-deceased by one niece Barbara Pinkosky and three brothers, Clarence, Carl and Harry Pflieger.

Funeral Services will be held 12:30 PM Tuesday April 22, 2003 from the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. and 1:00 PM from St. Joseph’s Church where the Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Edmund A. Castrovono.  Interment will be made in St. Francis Cemetery Durhamville.  Friends are invited and may call 4-7 PM Monday at the funeral home 342 Main Street Oneida.  Memorial Contributions may be made to the Hazel Carpenter Home 533 Main Street Oneida, NY 13421.

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Daniel J. (Dan) Purcell
August 16, 1951 -
February 13, 2003

 Daniel J. (Dan) Purcell, 51, of 1908 Vienna Rd. died Thursday February 13, 2003 at his residence.

Dan was born August 16, 1951 in Buffalo the son of William Joseph and Eileen Marie Gates Purcell.  He was a graduate of Bishop Turner High School in Buffalo and Erie Community College.

He married Chris Wolak on July 3, 1983 at Silver Lake NY.

Dan was an optician with the Empire Vision Center in Utica since 1984 and in the summer of 2001 he transferred to the Rome location.

Surviving is his wife Chris, two brothers and one sister-in-law, Thomas P. Purcell of Castile and William J. and Angela Purcell of Homewood, IL; four sisters and three bother-in-laws, Sharon and Allen Mohr of Little Rock, AR, Mary Ann Ross of West Seneca, Patricia and Todd Davis of Newport News, VA, Susan and Clay Haney of Camden, DE; his mother-in-law, Eleanor Wolak of Utica; two sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws, Rose and Stan Czternastek and Linda and Don Vanderhoff both of Utica; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Frank and Patricia Wolak of Whitesboro and several nieces and nephews and a host of hunting and fishing buddies. His mother Eileen Gates Purcell of Orchard Park died Saturday February 15, 2003. He was pre-deceased by his father William on March 6, 1999, his father-in-law Frank Wolak on December 22, 1988 and brother-in-law C.J. Wolak on December 11, 1985.

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Mary Palmer Randall
September 26, 1928 - 
July 7, 2003

 Mary Palmer Randall, 74, of 83 Wildmere Rd. died peacefully July 7,2003 at the home of her daughter Patricia, 1672 Cobb Hill Road Cazenovia following an illness of the last five months.

Mary was born on September 26, 1928 in Rochester the daughter of Harry E. and Dorothy D. Harris Palmer.  A lifelong resident of the Rochester area she married Donald H. Randall on September 20, 1948 in Hilton, NY.

Mary was a graduate of Irondequoit High School and the Rochester Business Institute.

She was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Rochester.

Surviving besides her husband Donald, are one daughter and son in law; Patricia and Paul Bookbinder of Cazenovia, three sons and two daughter-in-laws: James Randall of Rochester, Todd and Barbara Randall of Pittsford, Robert and Barbara Randall of Brighton, one sister Patricia Jackson of Rochester, ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews

Memorial Services will be held 11:00AM Saturday July 19, 2003 in the Summerville Presbyterian Church, 4845 St. Paul Blvd. Rochester.  There will be no calling hours.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. 342 Main Street Oneida, NY 13421.

Memorial Contributions may be made to either the Pluta Cancer Center, P.O. Box 18129 Rochester, NY 14618-0129 or Summerville Presbyterian Church 4845 St. Paul Blvd. Rochester, NY 14617

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Jane P. Rebasz
August 24, 1916 -
December 11, 2003

 Jane P. Rebasz, 87, formerly of 117 West Sands Street Oneida died peacefully Thursday evening December 11, 2003 in the Oneida Healthcare Center Extended Care Facility where she had been a resident since February 21, 2001.

Jane was born on August 24, 1916 in Ilion the daughter of John and Mary Dade Phillipps. She was a graduate of Ilion High School and the Crouse Irving Hospital School of Nursing.

She married Dr. Richard J. Rebasz on December 21, 1943 in Ilion. Dr. Rebasz died on May 29, 1973.

Jane was employed as a rehabilitation nurse with the Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for 21 years retiring in 1991.

Jane was a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Oneida, the Altar and Rosary Society, Court of Our Lady #1250 Catholic Daughters of America, the Oneida Healthcare Center Ladies Auxiliary and the Crouse-Irving Alumni Association. She was also a charter member of the Columbian Club in Oneida.

Surviving is her daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Christopher Thompson of Verona; three grandchildren and spouses, Richard and Nickki Cavanagh of Denville, NJ, John and Kim Cavanagh of Erie, PA, Megan and David Ciccoa of Trumble CN; two great-grandsons Cameron Michael Cavanagh and Zachary Ryan Cavanagh; one half-sister, Margaret Griffith of Olath, KS; one half-brother John Mullen of Coco Beach, FL

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Michael T. Ryan
November 17, 1934 -
October 28, 2003

 Michael T. Ryan, 68, of 5 Sundrop Watch Ormond Beach, Fl died Tuesday morning October 28, 2003 in LasVegas, NV where he was visiting.

Michael was born on November 17, 1934 in Mount Vernon, NY the son of Thomas A. and Mary Ward Ryan.  He graduated high school in the Stamford, CT area and received a Bachelor’s Degree from Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT in 1956.

He married Barbara Jean Cehonski on May 23, 1964 in Clayville, NY. Mrs. Ryan died on September 29, 1996.

Michael was the owner of Michael Ryan Ltd. which specialized in lingerie sales.  He had previously been employed with Lily of France for several years.

He was of the Catholic Faith, and a member of the Essex Falls Golf Club on New Jersey for over 20 years.

He was an Honorably Discharged veteran of the US Marine Corps.

Surviving is one son and daughter-in-law, Gregory W. and Kristen Ryan of Rochester, NY; one daughter and son-in-law Keely E. Ryan and Greg Marques of Hamburg, NJ; one brother and sister-in-law, James and Nancy Ryan of Bowie, MD; one sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ellen and Eddie Mazurak of Rockland, ME, two grandsons, Geoffrey and Brandon Ryan and several nieces and nephews.

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Kenneth G. Seitz
September 18, 1916 - 
July 20, 2003

 Kenneth G. Seitz, 86, of 316 Kenwood Avenue Sylvan Beach, died Sunday afternoon July 20, 2003 in the Oneida Healthcare Center where he had been a patient for the last three weeks.

Ken was born on September 18,1916 in Oneida the son of George and Clara Wolff Seitz.  He was a graduate of Oneida High School.

Ken was an Army veteran of World War II where he proudly served as a Sergeant with the 4146^th Army Air Force Base Unit.

He married Marguerite H. Kinney on June 24, 1938 in St. Joseph’s Church Oneida.  She died on January 16,1981.  In January 1983 he married Margaret Kinney.

Ken was a self-employed carpenter in the local area for over 35 years retiring in 1981.

Surviving is his wife Margaret, a resident of the Val-Haven home in Camden, one son Richard B. Seitz of Sylvan Beach; one stepson and his wife, Paul and Joan Kinney of Jacksonville, FL; one brother Father Paul F.X. Seitz of Sun City, Bluffton, SC; two sisters, Dorothy Schrilla of Port Orange, FL and Sister Marie Seitz, D.C. of Emmitsburg, MD; two sister in laws; Margaret (Peg) Maxwell of Corry, PA of and Eleanor (Ellie) Seitz of Chandler, AZ. He was pre-deceased by five brothers, Bernard, who died while serving in the military in 1942, Joseph in 1988, William in 1996, Robert in 1998 and Bro Carl Seitz, S. J. in 1999.

Funeral Services will be held 9:30 AM Thursday from the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. and 10:00 AM in St. Joseph’s Church where the Funeral Mass will be celebrated by his brother Father Paul F. X. Seitz. Interment will be made in Valley View Cemetery Oneida. Friends are invited and may call 7-9 PM Wednesday at the funeral home 342 Main Street Oneida.  Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Church Memorial Fund 121 St. Joseph Place Oneida, NY 13421.

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Ella Marie Southern
April 11, 1926 -
November 21, 2003

 Ella Marie Southern, 77, of 22670 Vistawood Way Boca Raton, FL died peacefully Friday November 21, 2003 at the Boca Raton Community Hospital following a brief illness.

Ella was born on April 11, 1926 in Sayre, PA the daughter of Dr. Percival Dee and Ella Marie Wilson Bailey. 

Ella graduated from Norwich High School. She then graduated from Eastman School of Music in Rochester, received a B.A. in English from the University of Rochester and a Masters in English from Colgate University.  She was then a visiting scholar at Cambridge University in England studying British Literature.

Ella was a teacher of Music and English at many schools.  Her instruction of young people took her to many places in the world. She retired from Green Mountain High School in Chester, VT where she taught from 1987 to 1993. She had also been at Barre High School in Barre VT from 1986-1987, Wagner High School at Clark Air Base in the Philippines from 1982-1985, the Chicksands Air base in England from 1976-1982, Palmyra-Macedon High School from 1960-1975, Bainbridge Central School from 1954 to 1960 and Norwich Middle School from 1952-1954.

She was a member of the Episcopal Faith.  She was also a member of the Sigma Alpha Iota Music fraternity, the Delta Kappa Gamma International Professional Teachers Association and the Norwich Chapter Order of the Eastern Star.

Surviving is one son and daughter-in-law, C. Shawn and Rebecca Southern of Boca Raton, FL; two grandchildren Daniel Shawn Southern and Christopher Charles Southern; one brother and sister-in-laws, Phillip Duane and Anne Bailey of Pittsford, NY, Barbara Bailey of Scottsdale, AZ, Claire Bailey of Alexandria, PA,  Barbara Bailey of Kirksville, MO and several nieces nephews and cousins. She was pre-deceased by three brothers, William Robert Bailey in 1984, Rev. Dr. Paul Joseph Bailey in 1986, Dr. Wilson Pease Bailey in 1999.

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Alan E. Spawn
October 19, 1934 -
October 27, 2003

 Alan E. Spawn, 69, of 6990 Buyea Rd. died unexpectedly Monday October 27, 2003 at his residence.

Al was born on October 19, 1934 in Schenectady the son of George H. and Elsie M. Tilley Spawn.  He came to the Oneida area as a young boy and graduated from Oneida High School class of 1953.

Al was self-employed electronic technician for many years and the owner and operator of Spawn’s TV and Radio Service. He retired in 1987.

He married Donna K. Boyles on September 6, 1986 in St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Oneida. Donna died March 24, 1992.

Al was a very active member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Oneida, where he had led the Bible Study Group for 2 years, had been a former trustee, former leader of youth fellowship and had served on the nominating and personnel committee. He was currently serving as the chairman of the Evangelization Committee.

Surviving are two sons and daughter in laws, Mark A. & Carolyn Spawn of Fulton, Kevin L. and Nyla Spawn of Redding, CA; one daughter and son-in law, Karen and Carl Legere of Auburn ME, two step- daughters, Deborah Ward of Vernon, Linda Lanni of Canastota, one step-son and his wife, Jeffrey and Jean Boyles of Leesburg, VA; six grandchildren, six step grandchildren, one brother Marvin D. Spawn of Schenectady and one niece and nephew.

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Mabel G. VanStrander
April 15, 1910 -
January 7, 2003

 Mabel G. VanStrander, 92, of 110 Stone Street Oneida died peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side on Tuesday morning January 7, 2003.

Mabel was born on April 15, 1910 in Anaconda, MT the daughter of Charles and Anna Corrigan Gallagher.  She was a graduate of St. Francis DeSales High School in Utica.

She married Frederic W. VanStrander on July 16, 1931 in Utica. He died on September 16. 1980.

Mabel was a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Oneida.

Surviving are two sons and one daughter-in law; Frederick W. VanStrander of Liverpool, J. Michael and Anne VanStrander of Clinton, two daughters and one son-in-law; Margaret V. and James Johnson of Woodbridge, VA, M. Christine Herlehey of Honesdale, PA 19 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and one niece Anne Carper of Michigan.  She was pre-deceased by one daughter Sheila V. Clark in 1965.

Funeral Services will be celebrated 11:00 AM Saturday January 11, 2003 in St. Patrick’s Church where the Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Rev. David J. Orzel.  Interment will be made in St. Patrick’s Cemetery Oneida.  There will be no calling hours. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Patrick’s School 354 Elizabeth Street Oneida, NY. 13421.  Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. 342 Main Street Oneida, NY 13421

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