All Obituaries

Edward F. Stolarcyk Jr. Oriskany Falls-Edward F. Stolarcyk Jr., 67, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, December 3, 2023. He was born in Utica on November 5, 1956, the son of the late Edward F. Stolarcyk Sr. and Grace Malhenzie Stolarcyk.  Ed was raised in New York Mills and attended NY Mills High School.  Had had made his working career and retired from D-I Highway Products, a highway guard rail manufacturer in New York Mills.  He had previously worked for the...

Ronald E. Neff Madison-Ronald E. Neff, 91, a life resident of Madison, passed away peacefully, with the love and support of his family at his side, on Friday, November 24, 2023, at the Wynn Hospital. Ron was born in the family farmhouse in Madison on May 30, 1932, the son of the late Duane and Ethel Holmes Neff.  Ron attended Madison Central School until his sixteenth birthday.  At 16, he left school to work the family farm for the next 50 years, retiring from farming in 1998 at...

Michael T. Williams Earlville-Michael T. Williams,74, passed away peacefully at the Wynn Hospital, with his family at his side on November 12, 2023l. In keeping with Michael’s wishes, his family gathered privately to honor his life.  Michael and his family are being provided with personal and professional care by Jeffrey T. Paul, Director of the Paul Funeral Home of Brookfield. To `offer a condolence please visit: paulfuneralhome.net

Shannon M. Higgins Leonardsville-Shannon Marie Higgins, 50, born on September 19, 1973, passed on from this world on November 10, 2023. Leaving behind her beloved daughter, Jenna Higgins and her beloved sons, Zander and Danny  Kostolecki; her grandmothers, Katherine Elliott and Sylvia Kabana; her parents, Edward and Joyce Kabana; many brothers and sisters. Shannon is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and many other relations.  Shannon was truly loved by...

Fay A. DuPre Clinton/Oriskany Falls-Fay A. DuPre, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Wynn Hospital. Fay was born on January 4, 1937, in Oriskany Falls, the son of the late Arthur and Ruth Thompson DuPre. Fay had been a lifelong resident of Oriskany Falls, moving to Clinton three years ago. He retired from Orion Bus Company of Oriskany, and had previously worked numerous years for Fred Burrows Trucking. Fay will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and...

Hamilton, NY Bryan Adam Griffin, 39, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, with the love and support of his family at his side, at University Upstate Hospital, Syracuse. With a generous spirit, Bryan had registered as an organ donor, so his passing brought the renewed possibility of life to several others waiting for an organ, including a heart. Knowing that his heart will beat on in another brings needed solace to his family.  Bryan was born on December 5, 1983, in Arcadia, FL to...

Stanley R. (Dick) Bassett Madison-Stanley Richard (Dick) Bassett, 76, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 20, 2023, with the love and support of his family at his side. He was born in Waterville, on March 2, 1947, the son of Clinton (CJ) and Bernice Tallman Bassett. Dick had attended several schools throughout his childhood.  At a young age he had the responsibility of caring for his 11 younger siblings. He owned and operated his own trucking business BASSETT Trucking...

          Douglas (Doug) E. Kent, 66, of Bouckville, NY passed away on October 18, 2023 at Community Memorial Hospital following a long battle with COPD. He was born on February 2, 1957 to James and Jean (Dupre) Kent in Hamilton, NY. Doug was a 1975 graduate of Oriskany Falls High School. Following high school, Doug joined the United States Army and then the Army National Guard, retiring after serving his country for 23 years, including a tour in the Persian...

Daniel E. Ghent Madison-Daniel E. Ghent, 63, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Crouse Hospital. Dan was born on December 4, 1959, in Rochester, the son of Thomas and Janet Bennett Ghent. He was raised in Morrisville and graduated from Morrisville Eaton High School. Dan furthered his education by graduating from BOCES with a degree in Auto Body Technology.  On July 22, 2006, at St. Thomas’ Church, Dan married Maureen Althaus.  He had worked numerous...

Janice L Fudzinski, 73, of Brookfield, NY died at home on Sunday, October 8th, surrounded by family.   Known for her generous hugs, welcoming smile and kindness, Janice will be missed by all who knew and loved her.   A deft hand at knitting, her ‘Jan Blankets’ are treasured by all who were lucky to receive one. Born in Bayshore, NY in 1950 to John and Leonore Blankenhorn, Janice grew up in Lindenhurst NY. Janice attended Lindenhurst High School before...