All Obituaries

Robert M. Watson Earlville-Robert M. Watson, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Upstate Medical Center. There are no services planned.  Personal care for Robert and his family is being provided by Jeffrey T. Paul, Director, of the Paul Funeral Home of Madison. To offer a condolence, please visit paulfuneralhome.net  

Amanda S. Taylor Madison-Amanda S. Taylor, 63, a life resident, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 15, 2022. She was born on March 15, 1959, in Oneida, the daughter of Harold and Mary King Howlett.  Amanda was a graduate of Morrisville High School.  She was united in marriage in 1976 to Dennis Taylor.  For the last 46 years, she was deeply involved in the family business, the Madison Auction House.  She was a professional appraiser of...

Patricia J. Piersma   New Hartford-Patricia J. “Pat” Piersma, 81, passed away peacefully with the  love of her life by her side, he husband of 63 years, Robert C. Piersma, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the Waterville Residential Care Center. Pat is survived by her soul mate of 63 years Robert C. “Pappy” Piersma; her children: Michael Piersma of Utica, Robin and Wyatt Owen of Brookfield, Laureen and Alan Johnston of Virginia, Brien and...

Zander M. Boucher Brookfield-Zander M. Boucher, age 5, unexpected passing on, Saturday, September 3, 2022, is being mourned by his family and the community.. Zander was born January 14, 2017, the son of Lindsay Bellair and Damien Boucher.  On September 2, 2022, he enjoyed his first day of kindergarten at Brookfield Central School. From his birth, Zander was a joy to all his family, and a symbol of purity and innocence.  If you had a chance encounter with him, you would never...

Keitha C. Kelly North Brookfield-Keitha C. Kelly, 95, a life resident of North Brookfield, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the Katherine Lutheran Home, surrounded by her family offering their love and support for their mother. She was born at the family home in North Brookfield on February 5, 1927, the daughter of the late George A. and Louise Flunder Clark.  Keitha was a graduate of Waterville Central High School. On July 30, 1948, Keitha was united in...

John L. Maurine III Waterville-John L. Maurine, 65, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday August 29, 2022. In keeping with John’s wishes, there are no services planned. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the personal care of Jeffrey T. Paul, Director, of the Paul Funeral Home of Brookfield. To offer messages of condolence go to paulfuneralhome.net

Michael E. King Munnsville-Michael E. King, 52, a life area resident, passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, surrounded by his family, at Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton. Mike was born in Hamilton, on September 2, 1969, the son of Harold and Jane Coleman King.  He grew up in Munnsville, and graduated from Stockbridge Valley Central School in 1987. Following high school, Mike had a lengthy career with Manth-Brownell located in North Chittenango.  He...

Johanne T. Jipson Johanne T. Jipson, 86, of Oriskany Falls, N.Y., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 10, 2022, at the Oneida Extended Care Facility.  Born on January 20, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sadie MacPherson Tallman. Johanne was married to Frank Jipson, Jr., until his passing in 1978. She worked at many local restaurants during her lifetime, including the Bouckville Diner, Deansboro Diner, Moore’s Coffee Shop, Deansboro...

Julie Anna Paetzell Brookfield-Julie Anna Paetzell, 93, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, August 5, 2022, at the Waterville Residential Care Center. Julie was born on April 16, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of the late William and Anna Kappus.  Julie lived the majority of her life in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. On October 21, 1950, Julie married Harold Paetzell in New Jersey.  Together they raised their three sons and were active in their...

Heath H. Hancock Brookfield-Heath H. Hancock, 50, passed away peacefully with his mother by his side, with love and support on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, following a lengthy illness. He was born on May 19, 1972, in Mount Holly, New Jersey, the son of John and Marianna DeFrank Hancock.  Heath was raised and lived the majority of his life in Mount Holly.  After finishing his high school education, Heath furthered his education by attending...