All Obituaries

John A. Coleman Jr. Vernon Center-John A. Coleman Jr., 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at his home, with the love and support of his family by his side, following a lengthy illness. He was born on August 23, 1944, in Oneida, the son of the late John A. Coleman Sr., and Elizabeth Towsley Coleman.  John grew up in Munnsville and was a graduate of Stockbridge Valley High School.  He married Mary Ellen Perry on February 24, 1962; she predeceased John on September...

C. Frederick “Fred” Borden Oriskany Falls-Clinton Frederick “Fred” Borden, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was born on December 6, 1947, in Daytona Beach, FL, the son of the late Charles and Margaret Humphreys Bordon.  He was raised in Daytona Beach and attended its local school.  He late enlisted in the Army and served his country from 1964-1967.  Fred had worked...

James R. Calhoun Bouckville - James R. Calhoun, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Community Memorial Hospital, with the love and support of his family at his side, following a brief illness. Jim was born in Brookfield, on October 7, 1932, the son of the late Grant and Mary Welch Calhoun.   Jim was raised on the family farm in Brookfield and was a graduate of Brookfield High School.  He went on to further his education by attending Cornell College of...

Shirley J. Strong Deansboro-Shirley Jean Strong, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at her home,  with the love and support of her family at her side, after battling a two year illness. She was born in Blossvale on February 17, 1935, the daughter of the late Homer and Martha Jones Hilliker. Shirley was a graduate of Camden High School.  On July 3, 1954, in North Bay, Shirley married Gilbert A. Strong Sr; their loving and precious union last 60 years until...

Ella Wootton Oriskany Falls-Ella Wootton, 84. passed away quietly at St Luke’s Hospital after a short illness, on Friday May 5, 2023.  She was born on August 1, 1938 in Syracuse, the daughter of William and Dorothy Geller. Ella grew up in Central Square with her siblings. Ella is survived by a brother and sister in law Greg and Claribelle of Pennellville, a sister Charlotte of Central Square, a brother and sister n law Bill and Linda also of Central Square. She was...

Genevieve M. Johnson Bouckville-Genevieve M. Johnson, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Community Memorial Hospital with the love and support of her daughter Mary Ellen and son-in-law James, at her side. She was born on the family farm in Deansboro on October 16, 1932, the daughter of the late Wincenty and Jadwiga Bladek Zombek.  Gen graduated from Madison High School Class of 1950.  Following high school, she continued her education by graduating from the...

Ernest R. Butler Solsville-Ernest R. Butler, 84, passed away peacefully, at his home, surrounded with the love and support of his family on Friday, April 21, 2023. Ernie was born in Verona on the family farm on February 6, 1939, the son of the late Joseph R. and Edith M. House Butler. He was raised on the family farm and attended local schools. In many ways Ernie was self-taught. He was mechanically inclined, as most farmers, and could fix just about anything that was broken. On May 16,...

Kyle B. Merkle Eaton-Kyle B. Merkle, 57, passed away unexpectedly at Community Memorial Hospital shortly after admission as a result of an apparent cardiac episode on April 13, 2023. Kyle was born on June 17, 1965, in Batavia, the son of Edwin and Sandra Knickerbocker Merkle.  He was raised in Attica and attended Attica High School.  Kyle was employed for many years by A-N-W EZ Mart.  He mainly managed the Eaton Store.  Kyle made many friends at the store, and always...

Robert C. Piersma Brookfield-Robert C. Piersma , 83 passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023 at Hamilton Community Memorial Hospital.  In keeping with his wishes, Bob’s funeral services will be a private for his family. Bob and his family are being provided personal and professional care by Jeffrey T. Paul, Director, of the  Paul Funeral Home of Brookfield.  To offer a condolence, or view the full obituary, please visit: paulfuneralhome.net

Judith E. Forward Bouckville-Judith E. Forward, 74, passed away peacefully surround by the love and support of her family at her side, at her lifelong home, on Sunday, April 2, 2023. She was born in Albany on January 6, 1949, the daughter of Dr. C. Thomas Olivo and Hilda Putnam Olivo.  Judy was raised in Albany and graduated from a Albany High School.  In Albany, on June 28, 1967, she married Glenn E. Forward Sr. Together; they raised four cherished sons and operated the family...