All Obituaries

Julie A. Eastman Julie Anna Eastman, 58, of Oneida, passed away peacefully with the love and support of her family at her side, on Monday, July 13, 2026, following a lengthy illness, at the Seigenthaler Center. She was born in Waterville on July 18,1967, the daughter of the late Phillip A. Reese and Anna E. Jaquays Reese. Julie was raised in Waterville and graduated from Waterville High School Class of 1985. She excelled in High School and received a full scholarship to the Utica School of ...

Eugene C. Fuller Norwich–Eugene C. Fuller, 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the Valley View Nursing Home in Norwich. He was born in Sheds on February 15, 1938, the son of the late Lyle Fuller and Helen Kinney Fuller. Throughout Eugene‘s life, he was known to be a very dedicated worker, and worked on numerous dairy farms and had been employed in the logging industry. He had lived numerous years in West Winfield prior to entering the nursing ...

Jeffrey L. Plourde Jeffrey L. Plourde, 59 of Philadelphia PA, passed away at home on June 17, 2026, following a valiant three-year fight against Glioblastoma. He was born March 14,1967, in Utica, NY the son of Norman and Pansy Plourde. He was a graduate of Waterville Central High School, SUNY at Delhi & NY Institute of Technology with a Bachelors degree in Architecture and a Master’s degree in Interior Design. Jeff began his career in New York City at Aero Studios as an ...

Robert L Bassett Robert L Bassett, 76, of Oriskany Falls, passed away peacefully, on Friday, June 5, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 6, 1949 in Hamilton, the son of the late CJ and Bernice Bassett. Robert was a loving father and proud grandfather. He is survived by his children: Sheree (Christian) Steinmann, Amy (Michael) Forrester, Joseph (Ashley) Bassett, Ashley (Michael) DelVecchio, Angel Bassett; his beloved and cherished grandchildren: Kassidy, Spencer, Hailey, Kaiden, ...

Maryann Mennig Rifenburg Munnsville-Maryann Mennig Rifenburg 64, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2nd surrounded by the family she so deeply loved. Born on March 31st, 1962, alongside her twin sister, Marydee and raised in Peterboro, NY.  Maryann was a graduate of Morrisville Eaton School District and Morrisville State College. Maryann made her home in Munnsville after she married, Michael E. Rifenburg on August 17th, 1985. Together they ...

Shari Ramsey, 64 of Floyd passed away on Sunday, May 17th at home surrounded by her family. Shari grew up in Waterville, often reminiscing on the memories of growing up there. Shari would later graduate from Waterville High school in 1979. Shari went to be with the Lord after her brave fight against lung cancer—an enemy she faced head-on, while also fighting her own anxieties with courage every step of the way. Even in her final moments, she showed everyone around her inspiring ...

Harold L Howlett Bouckville – Harold A. Howlett, 93, a lifelong resident of Pine Woods, passed away at the family homestead, on Friday, May 15, 2026, with his beloved wife Josie at his side Harold was born in Oneida, on February 27, 1933, the son of the late Chester Howlett and Mildred Lilly Howlett. One of eight children, Harold grew up on the family farm where he was taught the values of family, hard work, and   dedication to the farm. Harold ran the family farm for many ...

Donna Marie Cowles Oriskany Falls – Donna Marie Cowles, 80, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 12, 2026, with her beloved husband, Scott, by her side, following a lengthy illness. Donna was born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 6, 1945. Donna was a very adventurous soul and moved from the East Coast to the West Coast. She worked for many years retiring from Lockheed Martin Aerospace in Los Angeles, California. Throughout her life, she was a “free bird” and ...

James G. Stacey Jr. Waterville-James G. Stacey Jr., 87, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at the Wynn Hospital. In keeping with Jim's wishes there will be no calling hours or public service.  Interment services will be private.  Compassionate and personal care is being provided to Jim and his family by Jeffrey T. Paul, Director of the Paul Funeral Home of Madison. To offer a condolence, please visit: paulfuneralhome.net 

Kristen Claire Welch Camp, age 69, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 25, 2026. She passed peacefully at Community Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her beloved husband and children. Her life was a testimony of unwavering faith, sacrificial love, and complete devotion to God and her family. Kristen, known as Kristy, was born on January 3, 1957 in Utica, NY to Robert and Barbara Welch. From an early age she exuded a passion and vigor for life that impacted all of ...