Doris P. Bailey
March 5, 1917 - 
December 12, 2004

 Doris P. Bailey, 87, a resident of Stonehedge Nursing Home, formerly of 346 Main Street Oneida passed away Sunday evening December 12, 2004 in Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital Syracuse.

            Doris was born on March 5, 1917 in Westmoreland, the daughter of Elton H. and Ruth E. Hiller Dixon.

            She had been a resident of Oneida since 1980 until moving into the nursing home on September 24, 1993.  She was a graduate of the West Leyden Schools class of 1935.

            Doris had been employed as the manager of Fashion Fabric Store in New Hartford before coming to Oneida.

            She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Oneida and a former member and past president of the Oneida Writers League.

            Surviving are five daughters and four son-in-laws: Rochelle Hamel of Jamesville, Shane and John Sia of Medina, Pamela (Dam-Neumann) and Charles Gilmore of Sherrill, Debborah and Lawrence Owens of Canastota and Tanis and Gil Loera of Corona, CA, two sons and daughter-in-laws: Neil and Grace Kaiding of Sanford, NC and Kevin and Linda Bailey of Oneida, twenty grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was recently predeceased by her stepmother Ellen Iva Dixon on December 3, 2004.

 Funeral Services will be held 6:00 PM Thursday December 16, 2004 at the First Presbyterian Church, corner of Broad and Stone Streets, Oneida with Pastor Stuart C. Wattles officiating. Spring interment will be made in Lowell Cemetery. Friends are invited and may call 4-6 PM Thursday in the family parlor at the church. Memorial Contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church 304 Broad Street Oneida, NY 13421. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. 342 Main Street Oneida.

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Mary Baldigo
November 20, 1914 - 
February 3, 2004

 Mary Baldigo, 89, of 530 Broadway Oneida died peacefully Tuesday morning February 3, 2004 with her loving family at her side, at the Oneida Healthcare Center Extended Care Facility where she had been a resident since May 28, 1999.

            Mary was born on November 20, 1914 in Dayton, OH the daughter of Peter and Amelia Reczko Kowalski.

            Mary had been a resident of Oneida since 1947.

            She married Anthony J. Baldigo on November 17, 1934 in Rome. Mr. Baldigo died on March 7, 1999.

            Mary was employed for 10 years with Oneida Ltd. Silversmiths and had previously been employed with the former Jack’s Tasty Snack Co. of Oneida.

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

            Surviving are three daughters and one son-in-law; Elizabeth B. (Betty) Harrington of Sun City, AZ, Patricia L. and Rolfe Ferrara of Oneida, Deborah J. Newton of Verona, one sister Jean Szyper of Brunswick, GA, eight grandchildren; Kim Stine of Blossvale, Kerry Harrington of Phoenix, AZ, Karen Moe of Phoenix, AZ, Linda DiPetro of Harleysville, PA, Michael Ferrara of Santa Rosa, CA, James Ferrara of Bernardsville, NJ, Joie Newton of Charlotte NC, and Jason Newton of Verona, 14 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She also had a special friend Adam VanVaulkenburg  of Canastota who visited her regularly at the ECF.

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Cleve C. Burton Sr.
July 29, 1941 - 
August 23, 2004

 Cleve C. Burton Sr. 63, of 15 Van Epps Street died unexpectedly at his home Monday August 23, 2004.

            Cleve was born on July 29, 1941 in Oneida the son of Robert H. and Ruth Christie Burton. A lifelong resident of the area he was a graduate of VVS High School.

            He married Elizabeth Johnson on February 5, 1965 in Knoxboro.

            Cleve was employed as assistant manager in the Houseware's department of the Rome Wal-Mart for the last 10 years.

            He had attended the Vernon Baptist Church.

            Cleve was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post #232 in Clinton and had formerly served as Commander, Detachment Commander and 5^th District Commander.

            Many years ago Cleve raced horses at Vernon Downs and raced cars at the Utica-Rome Speedway.

            He enjoyed watching NASCAR on television and was a fan of #24 Jeff Gordon.  He also enjoyed watching Syracuse University Basketball.

            Surviving is his wife Betty, his mother Ruth Burton of Vernon, two daughters and one son-in-law; Dawn Yerkie of Vernon, Connie and Michael Dunham of Vernon, five sons and three daughter-in-laws; David and Carol Burton of Melbourne Fl, William and Rose Burton of Lakeland, Fl, Paul Burton of Lakeland, Fl, Cleve Jr. and Lisa Burton of Sayre, PA and Patrick Burton of Utica, sixteen grandchildren; Heather Yerkie, Joshua Yerkie, Kristin Yerkie, Trisha Yerkie, Marcus Dunham, Jason Burton, Kayla Burton, Jonathan Burton, William Burton Tammy Burton, Vincent Burton, Brittany Burton, Christie Burton, Patrick Burton Jr. Samantha Burton, Brianna Burton.  He was pre-deceased by his father Robert H. Burton on August 24, 1947, a brother William Burton, a son Robert H. Burton on August 23, 1980 and an uncle William Christie on April 9, 1998.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 AM Saturday August 28, 2004 from the Ironside Funeral home, Inc. with Douglas C. Wilbur interim pastor of the Vernon Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be made in Stockbridge Cemetery. Friends are invited and may call 2-4 & 7-9 PM Friday at the funeral home 342 Main Street Oneida.

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Lizzie Mae Davis
April 21, 1906 - 
November 19, 2004

 Lizzie Mae Davis, 98, of 1020 Chapel Street Oneida passed away Friday morning, November 19, 2004 at her residence with her loving family at her side. 

            Lizzie was born April 21, 1906 in Button City, NY the daughter of Frank Henry and Alta Daisy Button McQuade.  She was educated in Talet Schools and was a resident of New Berlin for many years. 

            She had been a resident of Oriskany Falls and Oneida area for the last seven years.

            She was the widow of Ernest Jaquay and Gordon Davis.

            She had been a private duty housekeeper and cook.

            Lizzie was a former member of the Madison Baptist Church. 

            Surviving are her nephew Gari C. and Marlene McQuade with whom she resided, her niece Shelli Houck of Sherrill, several great nieces and nephews  and her special caregiver, Heather Aldasch.  She was predeceased by one brother, Lynn Frank McQuade and nephew, Leonard Lynn McQuade. 

Funeral Services will be held on 4:00 PM Monday, November 22, 2004 from the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. with Rev. Neil D. Coe officiating.  Interment with be made in the South Edmeston Cemetery.  Friends are invited and may call 2-4PM Monday at the funeral home, 342 Main Street Oneida. 

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Walter C. Delahunt
April 8, 1923 -
March 15, 2004

 Walter C. Delahunt, 80 of West Lake Street North Bay died Monday evening March 15, 2004 at Oneida Healthcare Extended Care Facility where he had been a patient since November. 

          Walter Delahunt was born on April 8, 1923 in Cleveland, NY the son of Edward and Beulah Corson Delahunt.  Mr. Delahunt attended the Cleveland schools.  He married Marie R. LeMonnier on March 17, 1947 in Cleveland.

          Mr. Delahunt was employed by Oneida Silversmiths as a group leader for 44 years retiring in 1973. 

          Mr. Delahunt was an Army veteran serving in World War II.  He was a member of the Constantia VFW and the American Legion in Camden.

          Walter was a member of Oneida Ltd. Retirement Club and the North Bay Fire Department.

          Surviving besides his wife, Marie are:  two daughters and son-in-laws; Missy and Gary Locke of North Bay and Josette and Tim Smith of Camden, eight grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  He was pre-deceased by a son, Dany Delahunt on April 28, 2001.   

Memorial graveside services will be held in the spring in North Bay Cemetery.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. 342 Main Street Oneida.  There are no calling hours.

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Mrs Georgette L. Fisher
February 25, 1927 -
April 4, 2004

 Mrs. Georgette L. Fisher, 77, of 547 Broad Street died unexpectedly Sunday morning April 4, 2004 at her residence following a brief illness.

            Georgette was born on February 25, 1927 in Woonsocket, RI the daughter of J. Waldo and Sylvia Deshaies Fugere.  She was a graduate of Woonsocket High School class of 1945.

            She married Christopher David Fisher on December 6, 1946 in Woonsocket. Georgette and her husband moved to Oneida in 1963.

            Georgette was a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Oneida. She was the first Physical Education instructor for St. Patrick’s School and was a former member of the mothers club.  She was an active participant in Gold’s Gym Tennis Club of Syracuse where she served as tennis coordinator and had won numerous tournaments and awards.

            Georgette was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family.

            Surviving besides her husband are two daughters and son-in-laws, Barbara and David Adams of Clinton, Patricia and Al Vrooman of Oneida Castle; two sons and daughter-in-laws, Christopher David and Lynn Fisher Jr. of Hamlin, Raymond and Sherry Fisher of LaVista, NE; nine grandchildren, Kimberly Stauffer of Liverpool, Jeffery Fisher of Brockport, Karl Fisher of San Antonio, TX, Anthony Fisher of LaVista, NE, Megan Adams, Rebecca Adams, Bryan Adams all of Clinton, Sara Vrooman and Bradley Vrooman of Oneida Castle; two great-grandsons Daniel and Garrett Stauffer.  She was pre-deceased by one daughter Mary Fisher Knapp on May 15, 2000.

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Betty J. Frost
February 12, 1933 -
March 26, 2004

 Betty J. Frost, 71 of 540 Sayles Street Oneida died Friday morning March 26, 2004 at her daughters home in Rome following a lengthy illness.

            Betty was born on February 12,1933 in Rome the daughter of Timothy J. and Daisy H. Stimpson Staple.  A lifelong resident of the area she was a graduate of Rome Free Academy and CCBI in Syracuse.

            She was united in marriage to Oliver H. Frost on July 31, 1954 in Zion Episcopal Church in Rome. Oliver died on January 2, 2002.

            Betty was employed with SUNY Health Science Center in Syracuse as a program coordinator in the Department of Continuing Education for many years. She retired on April 1, 1995.

            Betty attended Gethsemane Episcopal Church in Sherrill.

            Surviving are her two daughters and son-in-laws; Linda and F. James Lane of Dublin, GA, Laurie and Daniel Grossman of Rome and four grandchildren, Laurie Lane, James Lane, John Grossman and Timothy Grossman, one brother and sister-in-law; Jack and Joan Staple of Rome, a dear cousin and her husband Norma and Peter Bullock of Camillus and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by a brother Ronald Staple of Rome.

Funeral Services will be held 11:30 AM Monday March 29, 2004 from the Gethsemane Episcopal Church, 320 Park Street Sherrill with Rev. Beverly Messenger-Harris officiating.  Spring interment will be made in St. Helena’s Cemetery Oneida.  Friends are invited and may call 2-5 PM Sunday at the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. 342 Main Street Oneida.  Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Inc. 4277 Middle Settlement Rd.  New Hartford, NY  13413.

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Janet L. Grimm
July 6, 1956 - 
March 7, 2004

 Janet L. Grimm, 47, of 120 Sconondoa Circle, Sherrill died peacefully Sunday morning, March 7,2004, at University Hospital, Syracuse, where she had been a medical patient since February 19, 2004, following a long illness.  

Janet was born on July 6, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Floyd and Jane Talley Lindgren.  She was a graduate of Oneida High School Class of 1974 and was a graduate of Mohawk Valley Community College Nursing Program. 

Janet was a register nurse for 27 years and served the last 17 years in the St. Luke’s Hospital Cardiac Catherization Lab in Utica.

She married Gilbert F. Grimm on June 28, 1980 in Redeemer Lutheran Church in Oneida.

Janet was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Verona and was a former Cub Scout Den Mother in Sherrill.

Janet was a loving wife and mother and her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family by whom she will be deeply missed.

Surviving is her husband, Gilbert, her father and step-mother Floyd and Rosemary Lindgren of Oneida, three sons Benjamin, Kyle, and Justin all at home, four brothers and sister-in-laws Donald and Roxanne Lindgren of Irwin, PA, David and Deb Lindgren of Cottontown, TN, Thomas and Theresa Lindgren of Hurley, NY, and James and Kim Dwyer of Oneida, three sisters and two brother-in-laws Paula and Tom Warden of London, England, Laura Harrison of Oneida, and Linda and John D’Aoust of Simpsonville, SC, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

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Gertrude Harden
May 19, 1913 - 
November 30, 2004

 Gertrude Harden, 91, a resident of the Masonic Home 2150 Bleeker St. Utica since July 2000, formerly of 513 Elizabeth St. Oneida, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon November 30, 2004 in St. Elizabeth’s Hospital where she had been a medical patient for one day.

            Gertrude was born on May 19, 1913 in Chicago, IL the daughter of William and Klara Boyack Wolski. She attended school in Chicago and moved to Oneida in 1970.

            She married George Harden on August 19, 1933 in Chicago. Mr. Harden died on February 12, 2001.

            She had attended both St. Patrick’s and St. Joseph’s Church in Oneida.

            Gertrude was a loving wife, mother and homemaker and thoroughly enjoyed playing Bingo.

            Surviving is her daughter and her husband; Carol and Peter Weber of Whitesboro, four grandchildren; Cindy Coe Verschage and her husband Daniel of McMurray, PA, Timothy Coe of Canastota, Kenneth Coe and his wife Lisa of Wampsville and Robert Coe and his wife Christine of Canastota, five great-grandchildren; Ryan Coe, Meghan Coe, Amanda Coe Brittany Coe and Kenneth Coe and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by one son Dale Harden in 1936 and eleven brothers and sisters.

 Funeral Services will be held 10:30 AM Friday December 3, 2004 from the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. and 11:00 AM in St. Joseph’s Church where the Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Edmund A. Castronovo. Interment will be made in St. Patrick’s Cemetery Oneida. Friends are invited and may call 5-8 PM Thursday at the funeral home 342 Main Street Oneida. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Masonic Home Research Center 2150 Bleeker Street Utica, NY 13501.

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Arthur R. Homewood, Sr.
March 24, 1938 -
January 16, 2004

 Arthur R. Homewood Sr. 65 of 4440 Habana Avenue Jacksonville, FL died Saturday January 16, 2004 at his residence.

            Art was born on March 24, 1938 in Oneida the son of Arthur and Myrtie Blair Homewood.  He was a graduate of Oneida High School class of 1956. He had been a lifelong resident of Oneida moving to Jacksonville 14 years ago.

            Art was retired from the State Fire Marshall’s office in Florida and the City of Oneida Fire Department.

            He was a 43-year member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Oneida Lodge #421, the Hibernian Society and the Clan Graham and Clan Blair.

            Surviving is his wife the former Caroline Hope, his mother Myrtie Homewood Younglove of Oneida; three sons and two daughter-in-laws, Arthur Homewood Jr. of Aberdeen, NJ, Thomas and Gloria Homewood of Las Vegas, NV, James and Stephanie Homewood of Flowery Branch, GA; one daughter and son-in-law, Laura and William Drummond of Canastota, several grandchildren, two great-grand children.

Funeral Services will be held 9:00 AM Saturday January 24, 2004 from the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. with Rev. David J. Orzel officiating. Spring interment will be held in St. Helena’s Cemetery Oneida.  Friends are invited and may call 2-4 & 7-9 PM Friday at the funeral home 342 Main Street Oneida.

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James M. Knapp
February 27, 1946 - 
March 4, 2004

  James M. Knapp, 58, of 321 Kenwood Avenue Sylvan Beach died peacefully, Thursday morning March 4, 2004 at his residence following an illness of the last 2 years.

            Jim was born on February 27, 1946 in Utica the son of Elmer C. and Thelma Campbell Knapp.  He attended Utica Schools.

            Jim enlisted with the US Navy and proudly served four years aboard the USS Harry E. Yarnell.

            He married Michaela Ellen Donlon on October 20, 1973 in St. Mary’s of the Lake Church Verona Beach.

            Jim was employed as a glazer from 1969 until his illness forced him to retire in 2002. He was last employed with IUPAT Local 677.

            Jim was a member of St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, the Sylvan Beach American Legion Post 1153 where he served as Sergeant of Arms for the last 5 years and was a life member of the IUPAT Local 677.

            Jim was an avid fisherman and was well know for his fish fry’s, “Jimmy Burgers” and Karaoke renditions of Frank Sinatra. He was also known as “The Dancing Fool” to every woman he knew. His greatest joy in life was holding a young child and was known as “Uncle Jimmy” by many.

            Surviving is his wife Michaela, his father Elmer Knapp of Sylvan Beach; two sons Edward Morgan Knapp and Jennifer Grayless of Tucson, AZ, Joseph Michael Knapp and Rebecca Johnson of Sylvan Beach; two sisters and brother-in-laws, Diane M. and William Brody of Sylvan Beach, Denise I. and Randy Chandler of Blossvale, three brothers and one sister-in-law; Robert S. Knapp of Blossvale, Norman W. Knapp of Blossvale, Douglas P. and Linda Decker Knapp of West Winfield, grandson James Dean Knapp of Tucson and expected granddaughter Erika Morgan Knapp of Tucson, five godchildren, Robin Knapp of Utica, Megan Donlon of Oneida, Christy Knapp of Rome, Amanda Cable of Blossvale, Austin Chandler of Blossvale, the daughter of his heart Jackie Daily of Sylvan Beach and her brother Alex, several aunts, uncles cousins and a myriad of friends.

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Donald R. Lee
August 9, 1928 - 
September 28, 2004

 Donald R. Lee, 76, of 40 Seneca Avenue Oneida Castle, NY died Tuesday morning September 28, 2004 at his residence following a lengthy illness.

            Don was born on August 9, 1928 in Syracuse the son of Robert Lee and Claribel Gates Lee Whipple.

            He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Stockbridge Valley High School class of 1950.

            Don married Lillian M. Foster on July 9, 1950 in Durhamville.

            He proudly served with the US Army during WW II as a light truck operator.

            Don was a truck driver with Associated Transport and Interstate Systems both in Yorkville. He also was a school bus driver for Stockbridge Valley Schools. He retired in 1993 after being an independent truck driver for several years.

            He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Rome.

            Surviving is his loving wife Lillian, one son Terry Lee of Mesa, AZ, one daughter and son-in-law Janice and Ronald Grant of Albuquerque, NM, one sister Arlene Goodell of Oneida, one niece Eileen Goodell of Oneida

 Memorial Services will be held 7:00 PM Thursday September 30, 2004 from the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. with Pastor William Hrovat officiating. Friends are invited and may call 4-7 PM Thursday at the funeral home 342 Main St. Oneida.  Memorial Contributions may be made to either Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. 4277 Middle Settlement Rd. New Hartford, NY 13413 or the Three Angles Broadcasting Network P.O. Box 220 West Frankfort, IL 62896-0020.

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Gertrude L. Lovett
October 23, 1923 - 
March 13, 2004

 Gertrude L. Lovett, 80, of 4769 State Street Oneida died peacefully Saturday evening, March 13, 2004 at her residence with her loving daughter at her side following a lengthy illness.

            Gertrude Lovett was born October 23, 1923 in Clockville the daughter of Leon and Cora Fox.  She graduated from Stockbridge Valley Central Schools.

            She married Robert Lovett on February 17, 1945.  Mr. Lovett died on November 11, 1991.

            Gertrude Lovett was employed for 30 years as a secretary for the security police at Griffiss Air Force Base, retiring in 1980.

            Mrs. Lovett was of the Protestant faith.

            Mrs. Lovett loved to shop, go to garage sales and watch television.

Surviving are her daughter, Linda Major of Oneida, a brother, Kenneth Fox of Cleveland, NY, three grandchildren; Kimberly and Ken Carver of Verona, Amy Buyea of Florida, and James Buyea of Canastota and a very dear friend, Evelyn Watkins of Oneida.  She was pre-deceased by a brother, Leonard Fox.

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Mary E. Moshetti
December 18, 2004

 Mary E. Moshetti, 83, of 410 Seneca Street died Saturday morning December 18, 2004 in the Oneida Healthcare Center where she had been a medical patient for the last two days,

            Mary was born in Rome, NY the daughter of Frank and Lydia Ethel Brown Houser. She was a graduate of the West Leyden Central School. She later attended the School of Design in Memphis, TN and the National Dry Cleaning Institute in Silver Spring, MD.

            She married Patrick A. (Patsy) Moshetti on February 19, 1947 in Baltimore, MD. Mr. Moshetti died on August 4, 2000.

            Mrs. Moshetti and her husband owned and operated the Sherrill Dry Cleaners for 38 years until 1981 when their son took over operation of the business.

            Mary had attended St. Helena’s Church in Sherrill and was a member of Ramblin Rounds Dancers in Oneida.

            Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law: Patrick A. (Buzz) and Susan Moshetti Jr. of Vernon Center, two daughters and three son-in-laws: Candace and John Beesley of Dallas, TX, Nancy and Ned Kinney of Oneida, Pastor Roger Williams of Yorkville, four sisters and one brother-in-law Ramona Jones of Verona, Audrey Graham of Florida, Leah and Aaron Beyle of West Leyden and Katherine Clanton of Oneida, 7 grandchildren; Roger Gordon Williams of Whitesboro, Amber Munger and Chad Munger of Dallas, TX, Stacy (Herb) Jones and her husband Christopher of Oneida, Patrick Moshetti III and Melissa Moshetti of Vernon Center and Paul Kinney of Morrisville and three great grandchildren; Hanna Munger, Ryan C. and Karissa Marilynn Jones,  two step-granddaughters and their husbands; Vernadette Kinney Moyer and husband David of Oneida and Tera Kinney Colavito and husband Ronald of Matamoras, PA and two step great-grandchildren Rachel and James Moyer several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by one daughter Priscilla Williams in 1995, her identical twin sister Martha Grogan of Rome and her brother Chester Houser of Verona.

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Helen Donai Mushala
December 16, 1916 -
February 6, 2004

 Helen Donai Mushala, 87, of 530 Seneca Street Oneida died peacefully Friday morning February 6, 2004 in the Oneida Healthcare Center where she had been a medical patient for the past 2 weeks.

            Helen was born on December 16, 1916 in Parsons PA, the daughter of John and Bertha Pachutka Budziak.  Her father died when she was three years old and Helen was raised by her mother and stepfather Michael Donai.

            Her family moved to Ava, NY in 1920 and she attended and graduated from West Leyden High School.

            She married John Mushala on October 18, 1941 in Syracuse.

            During World War II, while her husband was serving in the Army, Helen was employed as a security guard for Rome General Cable.  She then was employed with Smith-Lee Co. of Oneida as an assistant supervisor in the wrapping department for 14 years retiring in 1961.

            Helen has been a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Oneida since 1946.  She was also a member of the Altar and Rosary Society.

            Surviving is her husband John, one sister, Mary Nellenback of Middletown, NY; two brothers, Frank Donai of Stokes and Mitchell Donai of Boonville and several nieces and nephews.  She was pre-deceased by on sister Stella Means and two brothers John Donai and Jesse Donai who was killed in the invasion of Normandy during WW II.

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Mr. Bartholomew E. (Bart) O'Brien
June 12, 1922 - 
January 24, 2004

 Mr. Bartholomew E. (Bart) O’Brien 81, of 518 Pine Street Watertown, NY formerly of 420 Leonard Street Oneida died Saturday afternoon January 24, 2004 in the Good Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown.

            Bart was born on June 12, 1922 in AuSable Forks, NY the son of Patrick and Emma Call O’Brien.  Bart had been a resident of Oneida since 1947 and moved to Watertown in 2001.

            Bart was a graduate of AuSable Forks Central School class of 1940.  He was a graduate of the State University of New York at Plattsburgh in 1946.  He then received his Masters Degree in Education from Syracuse University in 1947.

            He married Marjorie I. Harrison on June 17, 1946 in AuSable Forks. Marge died on July 9, 1999.

            Bart served his country proudly from 1943 to 1946 with the US Army as a Communications Specialist. He participated in campaigns in the Ardennes, Northern France, Central Europe and Rhineland.

            In 1947, Bart became an integral part of the education of the children of Oneida when he was hired as an 8^th Grade Social Studies Teacher in the Oneida Junior High School. While at the Junior High he was the coach of Varsity Basketball, Golf and Tennis teams. From 1954 until his retirement in 1977 he was the Principal of the North Broad Street School in Oneida and in 1976-1977 he also served as the Principal of the Wampsville Elementary School. 

            From 1979 to 1984 Bart was the Executive Secretary for the United Way of Greater Oneida.

            Bart was a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Oneida, a former President of the Holy Name Society, former Eucharistic Minister and former member of the parish council.  He was also the Parish and District Chairman for the first Diocesan Hope Appeal in 1978.            

Bart was inducted into the Oneida Rotary Club on October 2, 1962. He served as President in 1964 -1965 and had also served as Secretary and editor of the Club Bulletin.  He served as District Governor of Rotary District 7150 during 1982 – 1983.  He and his wife Marge were both recognized Paul Harris Fellows for their contributions with Rotary International.

            Bart was a founding member of the Oneida Chapter of AARP and served as the First President in 1980 – 1981. He had also served as editor of the chapter newsletter and Program Chairman in 1984 –1985.

            Bart was a member of the Board of Trustees for the Oneida Library. In 1978 he served as chairman of the House Committee, and President of the Board of Trustees in 1986 –1987.  In 1988 he served as Chairman of the Library Construction Project.

            Since 1953 he has been a member of the Oneida American Legion Post #169 in Oneida.  He was also a member and past director of the Kanon Valley Country Club.  Prior to his moving to Watertown he was a very active player in the Tuesday Night Men's League and Thursday and Saturday mornings.  On September 7, 1989 on the 200 yard 17th hole at Kanon Valley, he swung his five wood and had a hole-in-one.

                        Bart had several professional affiliations that he was involved with. He was a Life member with the National Education Association, an Associate member with the NYS School Administrators Assn., a Life member of the Plattsburgh Alumni Association and an Honorary Life Member of the North Broad Street School PTA.

            Bart was recognized for his contributions to his profession and his community with the following awards. In 1964 he was the Oneida High School Booster of the Year, In 1970 New York State Educator of the Year, 1978 recipient of the Oneida Rotary Club “Roses to the Living Award”, 1979 Greater Oneida Chamber of Commerce Annual Citizenship Award, 1983 Oneida Daily Dispatch “Club Man of the Year Award” 1985 National AARP Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service.

            Bart was an enthusiastic fan of Syracuse University Basketball and Football and enjoyed many games at the Carrier Dome.

            Surviving are two daughters and one son-in-law; Elizabeth Anne (Betty) O’Brien of East Lansing, MI, and Carol and Charles Devan of Watertown, one son and daughter-in-law; Neal P. and Jane O’Brien of Troy, OH, five grandchildren; Neal O’Brien, Jennifer O’Brien, Kathleen O’Brien, Keri Devan and Kristen Devan, one great grandchild, one brother and sister-in-law; Patrick J. and Norma O’Brien of Nipoma, CA and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by one brother Hugh T. O’Brien, and two sisters Mary Higgins and Genevieve Rooney.

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Rose M. Richmond
January 29, 1934 - 
July 16, 2004

 Rose M. Richmond 70, of Noyes Manor Apartments died Friday July 16, 2004 at Oneida Healthcare Center where she had been a surgical patient for the past day. 

            Rose was born on January 29, 1934 in Oneida the daughter of George and Myra Dunham Powlesland.  A lifelong resident of Oneida, she resided for many years at 386 Cleveland Ave. and moved to Noyes Manor in November 2002. 

            Rose was a graduate of Oneida High School class of 1952.  She married Philip K. Richmond on October 31, 1953 in Fayetteville.  Mr. Richmond died on June 9, 1996. 

            Mrs. Richmond was a hard working mother, employed by various Oneida businesses and retired in 1996 after 22 years at the Oneida Limited Silversmiths Knife Plant. 

            Rose was a member of the Beacon Light Baptist Church in Vernon.  She attended the Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study.  She was an avid BINGO player. 

            Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law; Lawrence P. and Deborah Richmond of Chittenango, Thomas P, and Patricia Richmond of Palm Springs, FL and Richard K. and Kendra Richmond of Oneida Castle, two grandchildren and spouses; Brandy and Stan Hooker of Lisbon Falls, ME and Philip and Sarah Richmond of Minot, ND and two great grandsons; William P. Richmond and Zachariah E. Hooker.  She was pre-deceased by one son, Timothy A. Richmond in 1969 and one brother, Paul Powlesland in 1994.

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John Vincent Rowe
June 12, 1926 - 
September 10, 2004

 John Vincent Rowe, 78 of 307 N. Main Street Oneida died Friday evening September 10, 2004 in Stonehedge Nursing Home, Rome where he had been a resident for the last week following a lengthy illness.

            John was born on June 12, 1926 in Otter Lake, NY the son of Thomas F. and Dora Lang Rowe.

            He was a graduate of Forestport Central Schools class of 1943.

            John proudly served with the US Army from 1944 to 1946 where he was honorably discharged from the Engineers Construction Battalion having served in Europe, Africa, Middle East, Philippines and Asiatic Pacific Theatres.

            John was employed with Oneida Ltd. Silversmiths for 40 years retiring in 1986. He had been previously employed with his father as a mason and stonecutter.

            John married Celeste Ingalls in 1948.

            John was a catholic and had been a member of St. Mary’s of the Snows in Otter Lake.

            Surviving is one son, James L. Rowe of Chittenango; one daughter Donna L. Rowe of Minneapolis, MN; one brother and sister-in-law, Thomas B. and Shirl Rowe of Nassau, NY, two sisters, Mary L. Boyd of Canastota and Marion T. Stothers of Woodgate; his caretaker and companion for the last 20 years Leona Curtis of Oneida, her daughters Amy and Mark Brady of Taberg, Susan DeMauro of Munnsville and Kathy Curtis of Munnsville and their children, Meghan, Brittany, Kyle, Devan and Dillon; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was pre-deceased by his infant sister June Cecile Rowe in 1921.

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Mary Alice Smith
October 31, 1920 - 
July 28, 2004

 Mary Alice Smith, 83, of 7779 Roberts Street Road joined her beloved husband  Lawrence, Wednesday afternoon July 28, 2004 in the Oneida Healthcare Center with her loving family at her side.

            Mary Alice was born on October 31, 1920 in Carthage, NY the daughter of Chester and Vera Sheddleton Wright. She came to Oneida in her youth and was a graduate of Oneida High School.

            She married Lawrence W. Smith on May 31, 1938 in DePauville, NY. Mr. Smith died on March 5, 1999.

            Mary Alice attended the United Church of Canastota, United Methodist and attended the Women’s Coffee Clutch.

            Mary Alice was a loving wife, mother and homemaker who loved to sew and bake.  She spent a lot of quality time working in her flower garden which gave her much happiness.She had also been a representative for Avon Products for many years.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 AM Saturday July 31, 2004 from the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. with Rev. William A. Wilcox officiating. Entombment will be made in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Utica.  Friends are invited and may call 7-9 PM Friday at the funeral home 342 Main Street Oneida.  Memorial Contributions may be made to Mercy Flight 2420 Brickyard Road Canandaigua, NY 14424 or Wanderers Rest Humane Assn. Inc. Juanita Drive Canastota, NY 13032 or Ronald McDonald House 1027 East Genesee St. Syracuse, NY 13210.

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Betty Marie Snyder
May 16, 1923 - 
November 6, 2004

 Betty Marie Snyder, 81, a resident of Community Memorial Hospital Extended Care in Hamilton for the last three years, formerly of 540 Grand Street Oneida died Saturday evening November 6, 2004 in Community Memorial Hospital Hamilton following an extended illness.

            Betty was born on May 16, 1923 in the Town of Stockbridge the daughter of Reuben and Lena Perkins Snyder.

            She was a lifelong resident of the Oneida area and was challenged by a lifelong disability.

            During her early years Betty attended the Salvation Army in Oneida.

            Surviving is her daughter-in-law Diana M. Snyder of Oneida, seven grandchildren: Ted Snyder Jr. of Vernon Center, Diane Bish of Oneida, Carole Snyder of Oneida, David and Michelle Snyder of Oneida, Ronald and Sherry Snyder of Verona, Donna Snyder of Rome and Nancy and Michael Potaczala of Oneida, 10 great-grandchildren, one sister; Marjorie McAllister of Oneida and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by one son Theodore T. (Ted) Snyder on July 5, 1993.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday November 10, 2004 from the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. with Rev. Neil D. Coe officiating. Interment will be made in Stockbridge Cemetery. Friends are invited and may call 6-9 PM Tuesday at the funeral home 342 Main St. Oneida. Memorial Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society P.O. Box 7 East Syracuse, NY 13057.

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Charles "Chuck" Wesley Spink
June 23, 1935 - 
May 4, 2004

 Charles “Chuck” Wesley Spink, 68, of 8688 Gore Road Rome, NY died Tuesday morning May 4, 2004 in Rome Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.

            Chuck was born on June 23, 1935 in New London the son of Leo O. and Reva A. Smith Spink. He was educated in Verona Schools.

            Chuck was employed for 20 years with the Camden Wire Company as a truck driver retiring in 1983.  He then was employed for one year with Swift Transportation.  He also owned and operated Chuck’s RV Center in Camden from 1981 to 1991.

            He was a Methodist.

            Surviving are three daughters and two son-in-laws, Sandra Wheeler of Altmar; Tracey and James Pappa of Camden; Teresa (Squeek) and Jack Brown of Camden; two sons and daughter-in-laws, C. Daniel and Dawn Spink of Cicero, Richard and Linda Spink of Long Beach, MS, one sister; Betty Spink of Utica, three brothers and two sister-in-laws, Robert Spink of Sherrill, Stuart and Jean Spink of Durhamville, Kenneth and Marilyn Spink of Oneida, 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  He is also survived by his fiancée Donna Congden of Rome and his children’s mother Lillian M. Spink of Westdale.  He was pre-deceased by one grandson James R. Wheeler in July 1981.

 Funeral Services will be conducted by his family at 10:00 AM Saturday May 8, 2004 from the Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc.  Camden.  Interment will be made in Forest Lawn Cemetery Camden.  Friends are invited and may call 6-9 PM Friday at the funeral home 9464 State Route 13 Camden.  Memorial Contributions may be made to University Pediatric Hospital 750 Adams Street Syracuse, NY  13210. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. 342 Main Street Oneida.

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Joseph Daniel Spink
August 13, 1981 - 
September 21, 2004

 Joseph Daniel Spink, 23, of 634 Marine Way, died Tuesday September 21, 2004. Working as the deck captain on the fishing ship Jeanoah seventy miles south of Kodiak he was swept overboard and lost at sea.

            Joseph was born on August 13, 1981 in Rome and had lived in Milton Indiana and Florida before moving to Alaska three years ago.

            Survivors are his mother, Marlene Wolfal Lambert of Milton, IN; his father and stepmother Charles Daniel and Dawn Spink of Cicero, brother Aaron Spink of Cicero; two sisters Mrs. Robert (Jessica) Canty of Connersville, IN and Katalin Lambert of Milton, IN; maternal grandmother Ray Wolfal of Richmond, IN; paternal grandmother Lillian Spink of Camden; step-grandparents Arnold and Lorraine Hogan of Verona and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was pre-deceased by a sister Corrie Lambert, maternal grandfather Don Wolfal and paternal grandfather Charles Spink.

            A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM Sunday December 26, 2004 from St. Peter’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Bradley J. Hales officiating. The family will receive friends 2-3 PM prior to the service at the church 4897 Old Oneida Road Verona, NY. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. 342 Main Street Oneida, NY.  Memorial Contributions may be made to the Living Room Mission, Kodiak, AK  99619.

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Eleanor M. Jacobs Williams
July 24, 1932 -
April 17, 2004

 Eleanor M. Jacobs Williams, 71 of Vernon Center, died unexpectedly Saturday morning April 17, 2004 in the emergency room of Rome Memorial Hospital.

            Eleanor was born on July 24, 1932 in Vernon the daughter of Clinton H. and Anna Lampman Jacobs. She had been a lifelong resident of Vernon Center and became a resident at the Rome Nursing Home in January 2004.

            She was a graduate of Vernon High School class of 1950 and the Utica School of Commerce in 1951.

            She married Ronald W. Williams on November 28, 1959 in Vernon Center. Mr. Williams died on January 27, 1967.

            Eleanor was employed as a secretary at the Rome State School for many years.

            She was a member of the Vernon Center United Methodist Church, the 25 year Retirees Club of Rome State School, Vernon Historical Society, a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star Vesta Vienna Winona Chapter #115 where she served as Matron in 1957 and the Grand Representative to New Brunswick, Canada in 1987 &1988.  She was on the Board of the Vernon Center Cemetery and served as Treasurer for many years.

            Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Beth Ann and David Childress of Central Square, one granddaughter Sarah Ann Childress; one sister, Mary  Janson of Denver, CO, Eleanor’s companion, Ronald Eldred of Vernon Center.  She was pre-deceased by a brother, Charles Jacobs.

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Alice M. Wright
January 31, 1908 - 
February 14, 2004

 Alice M. Wright, 96, formerly of Noyes Manor 600 West Hinds Avenue died peacefully Saturday morning February 14, 2004 in the Oneida Healthcare Center Extended Care Facility with her loving family at her side where she had been a resident since September 5, 2002.

            Alice was born on January 31, 1908 in Niagara Falls, NY the daughter of Frank and Martha Mueller Metcher. She came to the Oneida Castle area in 1914 and attended the Oneida Schools.

            She married Frank M. Wright on June 30, 1931 in the Town of Vernon. Mr. Wright died on June 17, 1966.

            Alice was a facing machine operator for Oneida Ltd. Silversmiths for over 40 years retiring in 1969.

            She was of the Protestant Faith.

            The family would like to acknowledge the Extended Care staff for the loving compassionate care given to Alice during her stay at the facility.

            Surviving are two sons and daughter-in-laws; Robert and Bertha Wright of Sherrill, Richard and Jeanne Wright of Manchester, CN, ten grandchildren; her special grandson Michael Wright of Sherrill, Susan Wright of Sherrill, Paula Wright of Sherrill, Robert Wright Jr. of Bangor, ME, Kevin and Michelle Wright of Lakenheath, RAFB England, David and Mona Wright of Sherrill, James Wright and Connie Harding of Sherrill, Lynn and William Dean of Providence, Rl, Karen Wright of Manchester, CN and Daniel Wright of Manchester, CN;  12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by four sisters Ester Donovan, Elizabeth Sullivan, Lydia Keller and Gertrude Eddy and one brother Howard Metcher.

 Funeral services will be held 5:00PM Wednesday February 18, 2004 from the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. with Rev. Neil D. Coe officiating. Spring Interment will be made in Oneida Castle Cemetery. Friends are invited and may call 3-5 PM Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home 342 Main Street Oneida.  Memorial Contributions may be made to the Sherrill-Kenwood Fire Department 373 Sherrill Road, Sherrill, NY 13461.

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Edward W. Yorton
May 1, 1944 - 
September 4, 2004

 Edward W. Yorton, 60, of 226 Farrier Ave. Oneida died Saturday morning September 4, 2004 at Rome Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.

            Ed was born on May 1, 1944 in Canastota, the son of Willis M. and Gertrude A. Traub Yorton. 

            He was a graduate of Canastota High School and Mohawk Valley Community College where he received an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology. 

            Ed was employed as a customer service account representative based in Syracuse with Honeywell from 1965 till 1990.  He then was employed for 5 years with DataServe of Minneapolis, Minnesota covering the Central New York area.

            He attended First United Methodist Church of Oneida. 

            For many years, Ed was a breeder and exhibitor of show rabbits, raising American Checkered Giants and Golden Palomino Rabbits under the name of Old Erie Rabbitry.  His rabbit breeder affiliations were with the North Country Rabbit Breeders, the New York State Checkered Giant Rabbit Club, the American Checkered Giant Rabbit Club and the American Rabbit Breeders Association. 

            Surviving are two sisters and brothers-in-law; Madalyn and Charles Stankivitz of Wampsville and Mary and George Montgomery of Vienna, his former wife, Susan Littler Miller of Oneida and several nieces and nephews.

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Sharon A. Youngs
May 16, 1944 - 
August 26, 2004

Sharon was born on May 16, 1944, in Oneida, the daughter of Kenneth T. and Jessie A. Drake Smith.  A life-long resident of the area, she attended Cazenovia schools.

She married Robert Youngs on June 2, 1962.

Sharon was employed as a teacher assistant at the Oneida Area Day Care Center. She was formerly employed at Hubbard Industries and was a caretaker at Family Care Home in Waterville.

She was a member of the Christian Bible Church.  She also was a volunteer fo Oneida Library. She attended various programs at Cedar House. 

Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Troy Robert and Bonnie Youngs of Acworth, GA, and Thad and Norma Youngs of Andalusia, AL, four grandchildren, Misty Youngs, Danielle Youngs, Troy Youngs Jr., and Tapanga Youngs, one brother and sister-in-law; Albert and Vivian Smith of Anderson, SC, one sister and brother-in-law; Pamela and Cecil Perry of Herkimer, a niece, Whitney Perry, and a nephew Alan Smith. She was pre-deceased by her twin sister, Sheila Smith in 1964.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 28, 2004, from the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc., with Vicar Kevin Shock of St. Peter's Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be made in Stockbridge Cemetery. Friends are invited and may call 1-2 PM Saturday at the funeral home, 342 Main Street, Oneida. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. 4277 Middle Settlement Road New Hartford, NY 13413 or Abraham House 1203 Kemble Avenue Utica, NY 13501 with envelopes available at the funeral home.

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