All Obituaries

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 ...

Emery J. “Jake” Campell Deansboro-Emery J. “Jake”  Campbell, (Jake), born December 27, 1931, in Tupper Lake, New York, passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 94. Jake lived a long and full life defined by his love for the outdoors, his friends, and the many family members who meant so much to him. He was happiest in the woods, spending time hunting and making memories at camp with his friends. Those moments around campfires, in the quiet of the forest, ...

Marjorie A. Zediker Leonardsville – Marjorie A. Zediker, age 62, passed away with the love and support of her family by her side on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. She was born September 10, 1963 in Utica, New York. Marge is the oldest daughter of the late David VanNort and Shirley Land-Plows. Marge grew up in Brookfield and attended Brookfield High School, later in life earning her GED. On May 3,1980, Marge married the love of her life and soulmate, ...

Lester “Bear” D. Neff Sherrill-Lester Darwin Neff, 74, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Known to everybody as Bear, he was born on October 21, 1951, in Oneida, the son of the late Lester G. Neff and Shirley Buell Dyer. He grew up in Oriskany Falls and attended Oriskany Falls High School. Bear worked for Power Line Construction for many years, up until his retirement. He enjoyed visiting with friends, sitting outside having a few ...

  Victoria L. Hoffman-Becker Clinton — Victoria Lee “Vicki” Hoffman-Becker, 42, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 9, 2026, at her home. Born on June 20, 1983, in Hamilton, she was the daughter of Judy (Goff) Murphy and the late Walter Cobb. Known to everyone as Vicki, she grew up in Hamilton and was a graduate of Hamilton High School, Class of 2002. She continued her education at SUNY Morrisville. Above all else, Vicki was a devoted and fiercely loving ...

Donald J. Morgan  Hamilton-Donald (Duck) James Morgan, 76, passed away Thursday February 5, 2026 with family by his side, at the Waterville Residential Center. Duck was born in DeRuyter, NY on July 25, 1949. He is the son of the late Frederick and Wanda (Moon) Morgan. He is predeceased by his brother Harry Morgan (Hamilton). Don grew up on his family farm in Lebanon, NY and attended Sherburne School. He proudly served in the Navy until 1971. He married Sally Eastman in 1997 where he ...

MADISON, NY – Mary DeBlois Pisiak, 92, of Lake Moraine Road passed away on  February 2, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on June 27, 1933 in Utica, a daughter of the late John and Marion McNeill DeBlois. She was a very proud graduate of St. Francis DeSales School in Utica. On September 17, 1955, at St. Francis DeSales Church in Utica, she was united in marriage to Michael Pisiak. She was a very devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Mary is survived by two ...

Nancy L. Geruntino Waterville-Nancy L, Geruntino, 76, passed away peacefully at her home, on Monday, February 2, 2026, at her home, following a lengthy illness, at her some surrounded with her children at her side. Nancy was born in Rome on August 21, 1949, the daughter of the late Richard Youngs and Hazel Davis Youngs. Nancy was raised locally attended various schools.  For a few years, she worked at the Waterville Knitting Mill. Nancy later went on to further her education and ...

Sharon A. Carney Bouckville-Sharon Ann Carney, 54, a lifelong area resident, passed away on Saturday January 31, 2026. She was born in Hamilton on September 7, 1971, the daughter of the Dennis W. Carney Sr., and Arlene Hughes Carney.  Known by all who loved, her as Sherri, and she had attended Madison High School. Her daughters Bianca and Bella wrote with love about their mom: “Sharon (Sherri) A. Carney, our beloved mommy, passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 54, ...